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Understanding Traffic Symbols

A Grade 3 social studies worksheet on identifying and understanding common traffic symbols and their meanings to promote road safety.

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Understanding Traffic Symbols

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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. Pay attention to the pictures of traffic symbols.

1. What does the red light on a traffic signal mean?

Traffic light
a

Go

b

Stop

c

Slow down

d

Turn left

2. What does a 'STOP' sign tell drivers and pedestrians to do?

STOP
a

Go fast

b

Park your car

c

Come to a complete halt

d

Yield to other cars

3. A yellow traffic light means to   before the light turns red.

4. The 'No U-Turn' sign means you cannot   your car to go the other way.

5. A crosswalk is a safe place for pedestrians to cross the street.

T

True

F

False

6. A 'Yield' sign means you always have the right-of-way.

T

True

F

False

7. Why is it important to obey traffic symbols?