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Question 1Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What does a red octagonal sign require a driver to do?

  1. Come to a complete stop Correct answer.
  2. Slow down only if traffic is present
  3. Yield to traffic on the right
  4. Reduce speed to 30 km/h

Explanation

The eight-sided red sign is the universal stop sign, and it requires a full stop at the marked line or at the edge of the intersection before proceeding. A complete halt is mandatory even when no other traffic is visible, because the sign controls the approach regardless of conditions.

Question 2Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A circular sign with a red border and a black numeral inside indicates what?

  1. A minimum speed that must be maintained
  2. A maximum speed limit Correct answer.
  3. A recommended cruising speed
  4. The distance to the next town

Explanation

Red-bordered circles are regulatory signs in most systems, and a numeral inside them sets the maximum legal speed for that stretch of road. Exceeding that figure is an offence even if the road appears safe.

Question 3Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What shape and colour identify a warning sign on the roadside?

  1. A green square
  2. A yellow or white triangle with a red border Correct answer.
  3. A red circle
  4. A blue rectangle

Explanation

Warning signs alert drivers to hazards ahead and are built as triangles with a red border and a light background. The triangular outline is deliberately distinctive so it can be recognised quickly at a distance.

Question 4Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A solid continuous white line along the centre of the road means what?

  1. Overtaking is permitted if the road is clear
  2. Vehicles may cross it to turn into a driveway
  3. The line may be crossed freely in daylight
  4. Vehicles must not cross or straddle it Correct answer.

Explanation

A continuous centre line is a prohibition marking: drivers must keep to their own side and must not cross or straddle it. The restriction exists because visibility or road geometry makes overtaking unsafe at that point.

Question 5Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What must a driver do when approaching a give-way (yield) sign?

  1. Accelerate to merge ahead of other vehicles
  2. Stop completely for at least three seconds
  3. Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic on the priority road Correct answer.
  4. Sound the horn before entering

Explanation

A give-way sign requires the driver to slow down, look carefully and stop only if necessary to let priority traffic pass. Unlike a stop sign, a full halt is not compulsory when the way is genuinely clear.

Question 6Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A sign showing a pedestrian inside a red circle with a diagonal slash means what?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is 100 metres ahead
  2. Pedestrians have absolute priority
  3. Pedestrians are prohibited from that route Correct answer.
  4. Pedestrians must use the left-hand footway

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal bar is a prohibition sign, so a pedestrian symbol inside it bans pedestrians from the route. The slash is the key element that turns an instruction into a prohibition.

Question 7Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What do broken white lines between lanes on a multi-lane road indicate?

  1. The edge of the carriageway
  2. A boundary that may be crossed when it is safe Correct answer.
  3. A line that must never be crossed
  4. Lanes that are reserved for buses only

Explanation

Broken lane lines separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction and may be crossed when it is safe to change lanes. The gaps in the line signal that crossing is permitted rather than forbidden.

Question 8Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A yellow box junction with diagonal crosshatching painted on the road requires what?

  1. Vehicles to park briefly while loading
  2. Vehicles to stop inside the box while queueing
  3. Vehicles to enter only if the exit is clear Correct answer.
  4. Vehicles to change lanes within the box

Explanation

The crosshatched box is designed to keep a junction clear, so a driver may enter only when the exit is unobstructed. Waiting inside the box blocks cross traffic and defeats the marking's purpose.

Question 9Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing a car skidding with wavy tyre marks. What hazard does it warn of?

  1. Loose chippings on the road
  2. A vehicle repair area
  3. A steep downhill gradient
  4. A slippery road surface ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The skidding-car symbol warns that the surface ahead offers reduced grip, for example from rain, ice or spilled oil. Drivers should reduce speed smoothly and avoid sudden braking or steering on such a stretch.

Question 10Traffic Signs and Road Markings

On a road with a broken white line on the driver's side and a solid white line on the other side, what is permitted?

  1. Only the side facing the solid line may overtake
  2. Neither side may cross the lines
  3. Both sides may overtake freely
  4. Only the side facing the broken line may cross to overtake Correct answer.

Explanation

Where the two lines differ, the line nearest the driver governs. A broken line on your side permits crossing to overtake when safe, while the solid line restricts traffic coming the other way.

Question 11Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing left mean?

  1. A left turn is compulsory ahead Correct answer.
  2. A left-hand bend is ahead
  3. A one-way street begins to the left
  4. Turn left is prohibited

Explanation

Blue circles carry mandatory instructions, and an arrow inside one directs traffic to follow that direction. The sign therefore orders a left turn rather than merely suggesting it.

Question 12Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing marked by broad stripes on the road and flashing amber beacons. What is the correct action?

  1. Sound the horn to warn pedestrians
  2. Slow down and give way to pedestrians on or entering the crossing Correct answer.
  3. Continue at the same speed because the beacons are advisory
  4. Stop on the crossing to let pedestrians pass behind

Explanation

Flashing amber beacons at such crossings warn drivers that pedestrians may be present, and drivers must give way to anyone already on the crossing or stepping onto it. Approaching with care and being ready to stop is the required response.

Question 13Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What is indicated by a sign bearing the word STOP together with a symbol of a hand?

  1. Vehicles must stop only during school hours
  2. A manual traffic controller is directing traffic to halt Correct answer.
  3. A toll booth is ahead
  4. Pedestrians should stop before crossing

Explanation

A hand symbol combined with a stop instruction signals that a person controlling traffic, such as an officer or crossing patrol, is ordering vehicles to halt. The instruction from the controller overrides normal sign priority.

Question 14Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white bicycle symbol and a solid white boundary line. What does this mean?

  1. Motor vehicles may use the lane when no cyclists are present
  2. The lane is reserved for cyclists and motor vehicles must keep out Correct answer.
  3. The lane is for parking bicycles only
  4. Cyclists may use any lane on the road

Explanation

A bicycle symbol inside a lane bounded by a solid line designates a mandatory cycle lane that other vehicles must not enter. A broken boundary would indicate an advisory lane that vehicles may enter when necessary.

Question 15Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What does a triangular warning sign showing a narrowing road symbol tell the driver?

  1. The road surface changes to gravel
  2. The carriageway ahead becomes narrower Correct answer.
  3. A dual carriageway begins ahead
  4. A tunnel entrance is approaching

Explanation

The narrowing-road symbol warns that the carriageway will reduce in width, so drivers should be prepared to adjust speed and lane position. It is often accompanied by a plate showing which side narrows.

Question 16Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver wishes to turn right at a junction where a solid white line runs along the centre of the road. What is the correct approach?

  1. Reverse into the side road instead
  2. Wait until the line becomes broken or the junction markings permit the turn Correct answer.
  3. Abandon the turn and continue straight on
  4. Cross the solid line immediately on approach

Explanation

A solid centre line must not be crossed, but junctions normally break the line so that turning traffic can pass through the gap. The driver should wait for that permitted point rather than crossing the solid section.

Question 17Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A rectangular blue sign shows a white letter P with a number beneath it. What information does it give?

  1. A prohibited parking zone
  2. A police checkpoint ahead
  3. A parking area with a time or fee limit Correct answer.
  4. A pedestrian precinct

Explanation

The letter P on a blue information sign marks a parking facility, and the accompanying figure usually states a time limit or charge that applies there. Reading the plate is essential before leaving the vehicle.

Question 18Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a red circle containing two vehicles side by side, one red and one black?

  1. A convoy must form
  2. Two-way traffic begins ahead
  3. Overtaking is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Vehicles must drive abreast

Explanation

The paired-car symbol inside a red ring is a prohibition on overtaking, generally placed where sight lines are too short for a safe pass. The ban applies until a sign or marking ends the restriction.

Question 19Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A road has a hatched area bounded by solid white lines in the middle of the carriageway. How should a driver treat it?

  1. Stop within it to take a rest
  2. Park within it if space allows
  3. Use it as a lane for overtaking
  4. Keep out of it and treat it as an obstruction Correct answer.

Explanation

A hatched area enclosed by solid lines is a prohibited zone that separates opposing traffic or protects turning vehicles. Drivers must not enter it except in an emergency.

Question 20Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver passes a sign showing a red circle with the number 30 crossed by a diagonal bar. What does it mean?

  1. The 30 km/h speed limit has ended Correct answer.
  2. A 30 km/h limit begins here
  3. The road is closed for 30 metres
  4. A minimum speed of 30 km/h applies

Explanation

A diagonal bar through a regulatory symbol cancels the restriction it showed. A crossed-out numeral therefore marks the end of that speed limit rather than the start of one.

Question 21Traffic Signs and Road Markings

At a junction controlled by traffic lights, the signal turns amber as a driver approaches. What should the driver do?

  1. Reverse away from the stop line
  2. Continue at the same pace regardless
  3. Stop unless it is unsafe to do so Correct answer.
  4. Accelerate to clear the junction before red

Explanation

An amber signal warns that red is about to follow, so drivers should stop at the line unless stopping abruptly would risk a collision. Treating amber as a signal to speed up causes many junction collisions.

Question 22Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar on a blue background. What does it mean?

  1. No stopping at any time
  2. Weight limit applies
  3. No through road ahead
  4. No entry for all vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign, barring all vehicles from proceeding past it. It is typically placed at the exit of a one-way street to prevent wrong-way movement.

Question 23Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A bus lane is marked on the road and a sign shows operating times. A driver in a private car wishes to use it outside those hours. What applies?

  1. The lane remains reserved at all times
  2. Outside the stated times the lane may be used by other traffic Correct answer.
  3. The restriction applies only to goods vehicles
  4. The lane may be used only by buses regardless of the sign

Explanation

Where a bus lane sign states operating times, the reservation is limited to those periods. Outside them the lane reverts to general use, so a private car may enter it.

Question 24Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction where the give-way line is a double broken white line across the lane. What does this marking require?

  1. Give way to traffic on the major road and stop if necessary Correct answer.
  2. A full stop before every crossing
  3. Priority over traffic on the major road
  4. A speed reduction to walking pace only

Explanation

Double broken lines across the approach mark a give-way point, meaning the driver must let traffic on the priority road pass and stop only when needed. They differ from the solid stop line used with a stop sign.

Question 25Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing an exclamation mark. How should this be interpreted?

  1. It indicates a compulsory direction of travel
  2. It shows the distance to the next service area
  3. It marks the end of all restrictions
  4. It warns of a hazard not covered by a specific symbol Correct answer.

Explanation

The exclamation mark is a general warning used where no specific symbol adequately describes the hazard, often with a supplementary plate explaining it. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared for an unusual danger.

Question 26Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A circular sign has a red border and a white centre with no symbol inside. What does this sign require of a driver?

  1. No entry for any vehicle Correct answer.
  2. Stop before the line ahead
  3. Give way to traffic from the right
  4. End of all restrictions

Explanation

A red-bordered circle with a plain white centre is a prohibitory sign meaning no entry for vehicular traffic. It is placed where vehicles must not proceed, such as the exit of a one-way street. The plain face distinguishes it from signs that carry a specific symbol inside the circle.

Question 27Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular warning sign containing a symbol of two children walking. What should the driver expect ahead?

  1. A bus stop lay-by
  2. A school crossing point Correct answer.
  3. A hospital entrance
  4. A pedestrian-only zone

Explanation

Triangular signs warn of hazards ahead, and the symbol of walking children indicates a school or children's crossing. The driver should reduce speed and be ready to stop for children who may step out. The warning reflects a place where children are likely to be crossing, not a restricted zone.

Question 28Traffic Signs and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a circular blue sign showing a white arrow pointing straight ahead?

  1. A one-way street begins at the next junction
  2. Overtaking is prohibited beyond the sign
  3. Traffic must proceed only in the direction of the arrow Correct answer.
  4. Traffic may turn either left or right

Explanation

Blue circular signs give positive instructions rather than prohibitions. A white arrow on blue directs drivers to proceed in the direction shown, so straight ahead is the only permitted direction. Drivers who need to turn must choose a different route.

Question 29Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction and sees a solid white line across the lane together with an octagonal sign. What is required?

  1. Slow down and continue without stopping if the road is clear
  2. Sound the horn before entering the junction
  3. Come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding Correct answer.
  4. Change lane before the line

Explanation

A solid white stop line is paired with the octagonal stop sign and means the driver must halt completely at the line. After stopping, the driver gives way to traffic on the crossing road before moving off. A rolling check without stopping does not satisfy the requirement.

Question 30Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a circular sign with a red border containing a black symbol of a lorry. What restriction does it impose?

  1. Lorries may park only on the left
  2. Goods vehicles above a stated weight are prohibited Correct answer.
  3. All vehicles must reduce speed to 20 km/h
  4. A lorry route begins at this point

Explanation

Red-bordered circles prohibit the class of traffic shown inside. A lorry symbol therefore bans goods vehicles, usually those exceeding a weight shown on the sign or on a plate beneath it. The restriction applies to that vehicle class rather than to all traffic.

Question 31Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction where the road markings include a large white triangle painted in the lane. What does this marking mean?

  1. Park only within the triangle
  2. The lane ends and traffic must merge left
  3. Give way to traffic on the road being joined Correct answer.
  4. Stop and wait for a green signal

Explanation

A large white triangle painted on the approach to a junction is the give-way marking. It warns the driver to slow down and be prepared to yield to traffic already on the road being entered. It does not require a full stop when the road is clear.

Question 32Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A rectangular sign shows a white symbol of a camera on a blue background. What does it tell the driver?

  1. A toll booth operates in this lane
  2. Speed or traffic signals may be monitored by camera Correct answer.
  3. Photography is prohibited on this road
  4. A scenic viewpoint is ahead

Explanation

Camera warning signs inform drivers that enforcement cameras operate in the area, often for speed or red-light offences. The sign is advisory and reminds drivers to comply with the limit or signal. It does not change the rules but highlights that they are being monitored.

Question 33Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a broken yellow line along the edge of the carriageway. What does this marking indicate?

  1. The lane is reserved for buses
  2. A cycle track begins at the kerb
  3. Stopping and parking are restricted at certain times Correct answer.
  4. Overtaking is permitted at all times

Explanation

Yellow lines along the kerb control waiting and parking rather than moving traffic. A broken yellow line means restrictions apply during the times shown on nearby plates, while a solid line means the restriction is continuous. Drivers should check the accompanying sign for the exact hours.

Question 34Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing a symbol of a traffic signal with red and amber lights illuminated. What does it warn of?

  1. Traffic signals ahead that may not be visible in time Correct answer.
  2. Roadworks controlled by manual signals
  3. A railway level crossing without barriers
  4. A junction where the driver has priority

Explanation

This warning triangle alerts drivers that signal-controlled traffic lies ahead, often where the signals are hard to see until close. The driver should reduce speed and prepare to stop. It is a warning of signals, not of a crossing or of priority at a junction.

Question 35Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver is travelling in a lane marked with a solid white line on both sides and the word BUS inside it. During the posted operating hours, who may use the lane?

  1. No vehicle at any time
  2. Motorcycles only
  3. Only buses and other vehicles permitted by the sign Correct answer.
  4. Any vehicle carrying two or more people

Explanation

A lane bounded by solid white lines and marked BUS is reserved during the hours shown on the accompanying sign. Outside those hours other traffic may normally use it, but within them only buses and any classes the sign lists are allowed. The restriction is time-based rather than absolute.

Question 36Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a circular sign with a red border containing a black and red symbol of two cars, one overtaking the other. What does it prohibit?

  1. Using the right-hand lane
  2. Driving above 50 km/h
  3. Carrying passengers in the front seat
  4. Overtaking other vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The red-bordered circle with two car symbols is the no-overtaking sign. It forbids passing other moving vehicles until the restriction ends, which is often marked by a similar sign with a diagonal bar. It does not impose a speed limit or restrict lane choice.

Question 37Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver approaches a roundabout and sees a broken white line across the entry lane with a triangle marking beside it. What is the correct action?

  1. Yield to traffic already circulating and enter when safe Correct answer.
  2. Enter immediately because circulating traffic must yield
  3. Stop completely before entering the roundabout
  4. Wait for a signal before entering

Explanation

Roundabout entries are normally controlled by give-way markings, so drivers yield to traffic already on the circulatory carriageway. A full stop is needed only when traffic prevents a safe entry. Circulating vehicles have priority over those entering.

Question 38Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign with a red border containing a white arrow that bends to the left and is crossed by a red diagonal bar. What does it mean?

  1. The mandatory left turn ahead no longer applies Correct answer.
  2. A left-hand bend is approaching
  3. Turning left is prohibited at the next junction
  4. Traffic must keep left of the island

Explanation

A diagonal bar across a blue mandatory sign cancels that instruction from the point where it is placed. Here it marks the end of a compulsory left turn, so drivers are no longer required to turn left. It does not itself prohibit turning left.

Question 39Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a hatched area bounded by a broken white line in the centre of the road. How should it be treated?

  1. It marks the edge of the carriageway
  2. It is a parking bay for short stops
  3. It must never be crossed under any circumstances
  4. It may be entered only when necessary and the line nearest the driver is broken Correct answer.

Explanation

Hatching bordered by a broken line may be entered when it is safe and necessary, for example to pass a stationary obstruction. Where the boundary is solid, entry is prohibited except in an emergency. The line type, not the hatching alone, determines what is allowed.

Question 40Traffic Signs and Road Markings

A driver sees a triangular sign showing a symbol of a gate or barrier at a railway crossing, with no additional plate. What does this indicate?

  1. A cattle grid across the road
  2. A toll gate on a motorway
  3. A lifting bridge over a river
  4. A level crossing with barriers or gates ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The warning triangle showing a fence or gate symbol indicates a railway level crossing equipped with barriers or gates. Drivers should slow down and be ready to stop if the barriers are closing. A crossing without barriers uses a different symbol, usually a train.

Question 41Traffic Rules and Regulations

In Bangladesh, what does a steady red traffic light mean for a driver approaching an intersection?

  1. Slow down and proceed if the road looks clear
  2. Stop completely and wait until the light turns green Correct answer.
  3. Stop only if a police officer is present
  4. Sound the horn and continue through carefully

Explanation

A steady red signal orders all approaching vehicles to stop behind the stop line and remain stationary until a green signal appears. Proceeding on red is a violation even when no other traffic is visible, because the signal controls the whole junction. Drivers must also keep pedestrian crossings clear while waiting.

Question 42Traffic Rules and Regulations

What is the general speed limit for motor vehicles on city roads in Bangladesh unless a lower limit is posted?

  1. 25 km/h
  2. 40 km/h Correct answer.
  3. 60 km/h
  4. 80 km/h

Explanation

Bangladesh road rules set a general ceiling of about 40 km/h for motor vehicles inside municipal and city areas, with lower limits posted near schools, hospitals and busy crossings. Drivers must always reduce speed further when conditions such as rain, congestion or poor visibility demand it. The posted sign, where one exists, replaces the general figure.

Question 43Traffic Rules and Regulations

A driver wishes to turn right at an intersection. Which action best follows the rules of the road?

  1. Accelerate first and turn without signalling
  2. Turn tightly from the left lane to save time
  3. Wait in the left lane and cut across when the light changes
  4. Give a hand signal or indicator, move to the right side and yield to oncoming traffic Correct answer.

Explanation

A right turn must be announced in good time, made from a position close to the right edge of the roadway, and completed only after oncoming vehicles and pedestrians are clear. Yielding to opposing traffic is mandatory because they have the right of way. Signalling lets following and opposing drivers anticipate the manoeuvre.

Question 44Traffic Rules and Regulations

When may a driver legally overtake another vehicle?

  1. Whenever the vehicle ahead is moving slowly
  2. Only inside a tunnel with good lighting
  3. On any straight road regardless of markings
  4. When the road ahead is clear, markings permit it and no hazard exists Correct answer.

Explanation

Overtaking is lawful only when visibility is adequate, the road ahead is free of oncoming traffic, road markings allow it and the manoeuvre can be completed safely. Solid centre lines, blind crests, bends and pedestrian crossings forbid overtaking. The driver must also signal and leave a safe lateral gap.

Question 45Traffic Rules and Regulations

What does a broken (dashed) white line along the centre of a road indicate?

  1. The road is one-way in the opposite direction
  2. Parking is allowed on that side
  3. Overtaking is prohibited at all times
  4. Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white centre line tells drivers that crossing it to overtake or change lanes is allowed provided the road ahead is clear and the move is safe. It is advisory rather than prohibitive. A solid line, by contrast, must not be crossed.

Question 46Traffic Rules and Regulations

At a pedestrian crossing where someone is waiting to cross, what must a driver do?

  1. Sound the horn so the pedestrian waits
  2. Swerve around the pedestrian and continue
  3. Speed up to pass before the person steps out
  4. Slow down and stop to let the pedestrian cross Correct answer.

Explanation

Drivers must give way to pedestrians at marked crossings and should slow down and stop when someone is waiting or already crossing. Pedestrians on a zebra crossing have priority over vehicles. Failing to yield is both a traffic offence and a leading cause of pedestrian injuries.

Question 47Traffic Rules and Regulations

What is the correct use of a seat belt under Bangladesh traffic rules?

  1. Seat belts are optional on short trips
  2. All occupants of the vehicle should wear seat belts where fitted Correct answer.
  3. Only front-seat occupants must wear one
  4. Only the driver must wear one

Explanation

Seat belts are a primary safety restraint and all occupants should use them wherever belts are provided. Unbelted passengers can be thrown forward in a sudden stop and also endanger others in the vehicle. Short trips carry the same collision risk as long journeys.

Question 48Traffic Rules and Regulations

When are you permitted to use the horn while driving in a city?

  1. Only to warn others of danger or when necessary for safety Correct answer.
  2. To greet other drivers you recognise
  3. Continuously to clear traffic ahead
  4. Whenever you are in a hurry

Explanation

The horn is a warning device and should be used sparingly, mainly to alert others to a hazard. Many urban areas restrict horn use, especially near hospitals and schools. Continuous or casual honking creates noise pollution and is an offence.

Question 49Traffic Rules and Regulations

A driver approaches an intersection where a traffic officer is directing vehicles while the signal shows green. Whose instruction should the driver follow?

  1. The traffic officer, because their directions override signals Correct answer.
  2. The vehicle in front, by copying its movement
  3. Whichever allows faster passage
  4. The traffic signal, because it is automatic

Explanation

When a police or traffic officer is controlling a junction, their hand signals take precedence over the automatic lights. Drivers must obey the officer's directions even when these conflict with the signal display. Copying the vehicle ahead can lead a driver into a collision if that driver misreads the instruction.

Question 50Traffic Rules and Regulations

What does a circular sign with a red border and a number inside typically indicate?

  1. A maximum speed limit Correct answer.
  2. A recommended minimum speed
  3. The number of lanes ahead
  4. The distance to the next town

Explanation

Circular signs with a red ring are regulatory signs, and a number inside them sets the maximum permitted speed. Drivers must not exceed that figure and may need to go slower if conditions require. Distances and lane counts appear on different sign shapes.