Road signsQuestion 134 of 318
An orange rectangular sign with the word DÉTOUR and an arrow that points left.

What does this sign mean?

  1. Turn left only when the light is green
  2. Follow the arrow around the road work
  3. The road to the left is closed
  4. Only local traffic may turn left
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Correct answer: Follow the arrow around the road work

A detour sign shows the route to follow around a work site. Follow the arrow.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Identification and meaning of road signs and traffic signals, page 176

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026