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?

Go
Stop
Slow down
Turn left
2. What does a 'STOP' sign tell drivers and pedestrians to do?
Go fast
Park your car
Come to a complete halt
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.
True
False
6. A 'Yield' sign means you always have the right-of-way.
True
False
7. Why is it important to obey traffic symbols?