ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Road signs in Canada

Road signs in Canada are like pictures that tell drivers important information about the road they're driving on. Think of them as big friendly helpers, just like your teacher or parent would be. They help drivers know which way to go, how fast they can go and what dangers to watch out for.

The different shapes and colors of the signs give drivers different information. Signs that are red are mostly for stopping, like stop signs. Yellow signs are for warning drivers about potential hazards, like a curve or a bump in the road ahead. Green signs give you directions, such as which exits to take on the highway. Blue signs give information for drivers that aren't necessarily about directions, like which rest areas are coming up.

Some signs feature pictures, these are known as pictograms. Pictograms are designed with simple images to make it easy for anyone to understand what they mean. For instance, you can tell that a picture of a deer means you should be careful since there is the possibility of encountering one on the road.

Now that you know more about road signs, remember to always pay attention to them when you're in the car, and keep yourself and everyone else safe on the road.