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Question 1Road signs, signals and markings

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

  1. Yield to traffic on the right only
  2. Sound the horn before moving
  3. Slow down and proceed with care
  4. Come to a complete stop Correct answer.

Explanation

The octagonal shape is reserved for STOP signs, and it is the only sign with this shape. A driver must bring the vehicle to a full halt, then proceed only when the way is clear and safe. Rolling slowly past the line does not satisfy the legal requirement.

Question 2Road signs, signals and markings

A triangular sign with a red border and a white centre generally tells a driver to:

  1. Reduce speed for a school zone
  2. Stop completely before entering
  3. Park only in marked bays
  4. Give way to traffic on the major road Correct answer.

Explanation

The inverted triangle with a red border is the YIELD or give-way sign. It warns that traffic on the road being joined has priority, so the driver must be ready to slow or stop. The shape differs from the octagon, which is the only sign requiring a mandatory full stop.

Question 3Road signs, signals and markings

What is the standard meaning of a circular sign with a red border and a white background?

  1. A hazard lies ahead
  2. A prohibition or restriction applies Correct answer.
  3. A destination is ahead
  4. A service is available nearby

Explanation

Circular signs with a red ring convey prohibitions and restrictions, such as speed limits or no-entry rules. The red ring is the key cue that a rule forbids or limits something. Warning signs use a different shape, usually a triangle.

Question 4Road signs, signals and markings

A sign shows a red circle with a white horizontal bar. What does it mean?

  1. One-way road begins here
  2. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  3. Road closed to pedestrians
  4. Stop and wait for a signal

Explanation

The red circle containing a single white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign. It tells drivers they must not proceed past that point in the direction faced. The sign is commonly placed at the exit of a one-way street.

Question 5Road signs, signals and markings

Broken white lines painted along the centre of a two-way road indicate that:

  1. Overtaking is permitted when it is safe Correct answer.
  2. The road has two lanes in the same direction
  3. Parking is allowed along the centre
  4. Overtaking is forbidden at all times

Explanation

A broken centre line separates traffic and permits crossing to overtake or turn when conditions are safe. The driver must still judge sight distance and oncoming traffic before crossing. A continuous line, by contrast, forbids crossing.

Question 6Road signs, signals and markings

What does a solid continuous white line in the centre of the road mean for a driver on that side?

  1. Cross the line freely to overtake
  2. Do not cross or straddle the line Correct answer.
  3. Treat the line as a stop line
  4. Use the line as a parking boundary

Explanation

A continuous centre line must not be crossed or straddled by traffic on the side where it applies. It is placed where sight distance or hazards make overtaking unsafe. Drivers may only cross it in limited circumstances such as entering a driveway where permitted.

Question 7Road signs, signals and markings

A flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing means the driver should:

  1. Proceed at normal speed without checking
  2. Reverse away from the crossing
  3. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  4. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing Correct answer.

Explanation

A flashing amber signal at a pedestrian crossing places the duty on the driver to yield to anyone already on the crossing. If the crossing is clear, the driver may proceed carefully. It is not the same as a steady red light, which requires a stop.

Question 8Road signs, signals and markings

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is used mainly to:

  1. Provide route directions
  2. Warn of a hazard ahead Correct answer.
  3. Give a mandatory instruction
  4. Mark a parking zone

Explanation

Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs that alert drivers to hazards such as curves, junctions or road narrowing. Because warnings require a response, drivers should reduce speed and increase attention. Mandatory instructions use circular signs instead.

Question 9Road signs, signals and markings

A traffic light shows a steady red light together with a green arrow pointing left. What may the driver do?

  1. Proceed straight ahead immediately
  2. Turn right without checking
  3. Proceed in the direction of the arrow after yielding Correct answer.
  4. Wait until the arrow disappears

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement only in the direction it points, and it overrides the red light for that movement. The driver may turn left but must still give way to pedestrians and traffic with priority. Movement in any other direction remains prohibited by the red light.

Question 10Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction where the traffic lights are completely dark because of a power failure. The driver should:

  1. Assume they have priority over cross traffic
  2. Wait indefinitely for the lights to return
  3. Accelerate to clear the junction quickly
  4. Treat the junction as uncontrolled and proceed with caution Correct answer.

Explanation

When signals are not working, the junction effectively becomes uncontrolled and normal priority rules apply. Drivers should slow down, be prepared to stop and yield as required. Assuming priority or rushing through creates a serious collision risk.

Question 11Road signs, signals and markings

What does a double yellow line along the edge of the carriageway indicate?

  1. No waiting or parking at any time Correct answer.
  2. Parking allowed for loading only
  3. The edge of a pedestrian area
  4. A bus lane begins here

Explanation

Double yellow lines along the kerb impose a continuous restriction on waiting and parking. Single yellow lines usually restrict waiting during specified times shown on nearby plates. The double line therefore signals a year-round, all-hours prohibition.

Question 12Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a bicycle symbol inside a red circle. What does it require?

  1. No cycling is permitted beyond the sign Correct answer.
  2. A cycle lane starts ahead
  3. Cyclists must dismount
  4. Cyclists have priority over cars

Explanation

A bicycle symbol enclosed in a red circle is a prohibition sign banning cyclists from the route ahead. The red ring is the standard cue for a restriction. A blue circular sign with a bicycle, by contrast, would indicate a mandatory cycle route.

Question 13Road signs, signals and markings

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

  1. Parking is permitted in the marked area Correct answer.
  2. Petrol station nearby
  3. Pedestrian zone begins
  4. Police station ahead

Explanation

The letter P on a blue rectangular sign denotes parking. Supplementary plates may state time limits, charges or exemptions. The sign is informational and does not itself impose a prohibition.

Question 14Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is travelling on a road with a broken white line on their side and a solid white line on the opposite side of the centre. What does this mean for the driver?

  1. Both directions may overtake freely
  2. Only the opposing traffic may overtake
  3. Neither direction may cross the centre line
  4. They may cross to overtake when safe, but opposing traffic may not Correct answer.

Explanation

Where the centre line combines a broken and a solid line, the rule applies to the line nearest each driver. The driver beside the broken line may cross when safe, while the driver beside the solid line may not. This arrangement is used where one direction has better sight distance.

Question 15Road signs, signals and markings

A driver waiting at a red light sees a green filter arrow appear for the lane beside them. What should the driver do?

  1. Move off with the adjacent lane
  2. Sound the horn to request a green light
  3. Turn right against the red
  4. Remain stopped until their own signal permits movement Correct answer.

Explanation

A green arrow releases only the movement it indicates, and it applies to the traffic governed by that signal. A driver facing a red light for their own movement must stay stopped. Moving off because another lane has been released risks a collision.

Question 16Road signs, signals and markings

What is the purpose of a hatched area bounded by solid white lines in the middle of the carriageway?

  1. To indicate a pedestrian refuge only
  2. To mark a legal parking bay
  3. To separate traffic streams and keep vehicles off the marked area Correct answer.
  4. To provide a waiting area for turning vehicles

Explanation

Hatched markings edged with solid lines separate opposing or diverging traffic streams and should not be entered except in an emergency. Where the boundary is broken, entry may be permitted when necessary. The hatching exists to improve safety at junctions and bends.

Question 17Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign depicting a car skidding with wavy tyre marks. What action should the driver take?

  1. Stop immediately and wait for assistance
  2. Change to a lower gear and accelerate
  3. Increase speed to maintain momentum
  4. Reduce speed because the road surface may be slippery Correct answer.

Explanation

The slippery road warning sign alerts drivers to a surface that may offer reduced grip, often from rain, ice or spillage. The correct response is to slow down, increase following distance and avoid sudden braking or steering. Maintaining speed or accelerating would raise the risk of losing control.

Question 18Road signs, signals and markings

A traffic light shows a steady amber light as a driver approaches. What is the correct response?

  1. Stop unless it is unsafe to do so Correct answer.
  2. Continue at the same speed without checking
  3. Accelerate to beat the red light
  4. Reverse to the previous junction

Explanation

A steady amber means the signal is about to turn red, so drivers should stop unless they are so close that stopping would itself be dangerous. The decision must be made quickly and with attention to following traffic. Accelerating to beat the red is a common cause of collisions.

Question 19Road signs, signals and markings

A driver passes a circular sign with a red border showing the number 50. What does it mean?

  1. The road is 50 metres ahead
  2. The maximum permitted speed is 50 Correct answer.
  3. A speed camera is 50 metres away
  4. The minimum permitted speed is 50

Explanation

A red-ringed circle containing a numeral sets the maximum legal speed in the units used locally. The restriction applies from the sign until another limit or an end-of-restriction sign. It is not a minimum speed, which would be shown on a blue circular sign.

Question 20Road signs, signals and markings

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow curving to the left. What does it require?

  1. A left-hand bend is approaching
  2. Left turns are prohibited
  3. Keep left of the obstruction
  4. Turn left ahead in the direction shown Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions, and an arrow indicates the direction traffic must take. The driver is obliged to follow the arrow rather than choose another direction. A prohibition would instead use a red ring with a crossed arrow.

Question 21Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction controlled by traffic lights and sees a box junction marked with yellow cross-hatching. When may the driver enter the box?

  1. Only when the exit is clear, or when turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  2. At any time, because the box is advisory
  3. Only when following a large vehicle closely
  4. Whenever the light is green, regardless of the exit

Explanation

A yellow box junction must not be entered unless the exit road is clear, so that the vehicle does not stop inside the box. The exception applies to right turns, where a driver may wait in the box when prevented only by oncoming traffic. Entering on green without a clear exit can block the junction.

Question 22Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle containing a white arrow bending to the right with a red diagonal bar across it. What does it indicate?

  1. Right turns are compulsory
  2. Right turns are prohibited Correct answer.
  3. A right-hand bend is ahead
  4. Right turns are permitted for buses only

Explanation

A red ring with a barred arrow is a prohibition sign, so the barred right-turn arrow forbids turning right at that point. The diagonal bar is the element that converts an instruction into a ban. Drivers must find an alternative route to reach their destination.

Question 23Road signs, signals and markings

A road has a broken white line on the driver's side and a solid white line on the opposing side. The driver wishes to overtake a slow lorry. What is the correct judgement?

  1. Overtaking may be lawful but only if sight distance and oncoming traffic allow Correct answer.
  2. Overtaking is forbidden because any solid line appears at the centre
  3. Overtaking is automatically lawful because the driver's line is broken
  4. Overtaking is allowed only if the lorry signals left

Explanation

The broken line permits the driver to cross, but permission is not an obligation or a guarantee of safety. The driver must confirm adequate forward visibility, no oncoming traffic and a clear return to the lane. The lorry's signals do not create or remove the legal permission.

Question 24Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white arrow pointing straight ahead but needs to turn right at the junction. What should the driver do?

  1. Reverse out of the lane and re-enter the correct one
  2. Turn right from the straight-ahead lane
  3. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
  4. Continue straight and find a lawful route to the destination Correct answer.

Explanation

Lane arrows are mandatory markings, so a driver in a straight-ahead lane must follow that direction. Turning from the wrong lane endangers traffic in adjacent lanes and may breach a traffic regulation. The safe course is to continue and reroute afterwards.

Question 25Road signs, signals and markings

A signal-controlled pedestrian crossing shows a steady green figure for pedestrians while a driver wishes to turn across it. What is the driver's obligation?

  1. Proceed because the driver's vehicle signal is green
  2. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing before completing the turn Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn to clear the crossing
  4. Wait only if a pedestrian steps into the road suddenly

Explanation

When pedestrians have a green signal, they have priority on the crossing, and a turning driver must yield to them. A green vehicle light does not remove the duty to give way to those already lawfully crossing. Drivers should anticipate pedestrians and turn only when the crossing is clear.

Question 26Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a circular sign with a red border showing a white horizontal bar across the middle. What does this sign tell the driver?

  1. End of a restricted zone
  2. Road closed only at night
  3. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  4. Give way to oncoming traffic

Explanation

A red circle is a prohibition sign, and a white horizontal bar inside it means entry is forbidden for vehicles. The restriction applies at all times unless a separate plate states otherwise. Drivers must not pass the sign and should find another route.

Question 27Road signs, signals and markings

What shape and colour are warning signs on Bahamian roads generally?

  1. Circular with a blue background
  2. Diamond-shaped with a yellow background Correct answer.
  3. Rectangular with a blue background
  4. Triangular with a red border

Explanation

Warning signs alert drivers to hazards ahead and are typically diamond-shaped with a yellow background and black symbols. The distinctive shape and colour make them recognisable at a distance. They warn of conditions such as bends, junctions or uneven surfaces.

Question 28Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a stop sign at a junction. What must the driver do?

  1. Sound the horn and drive through the junction
  2. Come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue if the road looks clear
  4. Stop only if another vehicle is already waiting

Explanation

A stop sign requires a full stop at the marked line or at the edge of the junction before the driver enters. The driver must then give way to traffic on the crossing road. Rolling slowly past the sign without stopping is an offence even when the road appears clear.

Question 29Road signs, signals and markings

What does a broken white line painted along the centre of a two-way road indicate?

  1. The road becomes a one-way street
  2. Overtaking is permitted when it is safe to do so Correct answer.
  3. Parking is allowed on the carriageway
  4. No vehicle may cross the line at any time

Explanation

A broken centre line separates opposing streams of traffic and shows that drivers may cross it to overtake when the road is clear. The driver must still judge whether the manoeuvre is safe. The line does not by itself grant priority or prohibit parking rules set elsewhere.

Question 30Road signs, signals and markings

A traffic light shows a steady green light. What does this mean for the driver?

  1. Proceed only if the junction is empty of pedestrians
  2. Proceed if the way ahead is clear Correct answer.
  3. Prepare to stop immediately
  4. Stop and wait for a green arrow

Explanation

A steady green light permits the driver to proceed, but only if the way ahead is clear and it is safe to do so. Green does not give an absolute right of way over pedestrians already crossing or over traffic blocking the junction. Drivers should still check before moving off.

Question 31Road signs, signals and markings

What information does a rectangular green sign with white lettering usually provide?

  1. A prohibition on turning
  2. A warning of road works ahead
  3. A direction or distance to a place Correct answer.
  4. A compulsory speed limit

Explanation

Green rectangular signs with white text are direction signs that guide drivers towards destinations, often showing distances or route numbers. They are informational rather than regulatory. Drivers should read them to plan their route without needing to stop.

Question 32Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a circular blue sign showing a white pedestrian symbol. What does the sign indicate?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is 100 metres ahead
  2. Pedestrians are prohibited from this route
  3. A route or area reserved for pedestrians Correct answer.
  4. Pedestrians must give way to vehicles

Explanation

Blue circular signs give positive instructions, and a white pedestrian symbol means the route or area is reserved for use by pedestrians. Vehicles are generally excluded unless a plate says otherwise. Drivers should not enter such a route.

Question 33Road signs, signals and markings

What do yellow markings along the edge of the carriageway generally indicate?

  1. A bus stop clearway
  2. A loading bay for goods vehicles
  3. A cycle lane reserved for bicycles
  4. Parking or waiting restrictions Correct answer.

Explanation

Yellow lines along the edge of the road mark parking and waiting restrictions, with single and double lines showing different levels of control. Drivers should check nearby plates for the exact times and rules. Ignoring them can lead to a fine or the vehicle being removed.

Question 34Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction and sees a give way sign. What is the correct action?

  1. Continue at the same speed because the sign only advises caution
  2. Stop completely before every junction
  3. Accelerate to merge ahead of crossing traffic
  4. Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic on the main road Correct answer.

Explanation

A give way sign requires the driver to slow down, look for traffic on the road being joined, and stop if necessary to let it pass. Unlike a stop sign, a full stop is only needed when traffic demands it. The driver must not force other road users to change course.

Question 35Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is following a large lorry that blocks the view of a traffic light ahead. What is the safest approach?

  1. Overtake the lorry immediately regardless of the signal
  2. Assume the light is green because the lorry is moving
  3. Drop back to see the signal and any road markings Correct answer.
  4. Follow closely so the lorry's movements reveal the signal

Explanation

Dropping back increases the driver's field of view so the signal and stop line can be seen in time. Following closely hides the lights and leaves no room to react if the lorry stops suddenly. The driver should never assume a signal state from another vehicle's behaviour.

Question 36Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a warning sign showing a series of bends, first to the right. What should the driver do?

  1. Increase speed to carry momentum through the bends
  2. Maintain speed and use the centre of the road
  3. Reduce speed before the bends and keep to the left Correct answer.
  4. Overtake any slower vehicle before the first bend

Explanation

The sign warns of a sequence of bends, so the driver should slow down before reaching them and keep well to the left of the carriageway. Braking should be completed before the bend rather than during it. Overtaking on a series of bends is unsafe because the view ahead is limited.

Question 37Road signs, signals and markings

What does a box junction marked with yellow cross-hatching require of a driver?

  1. Enter only if the exit is clear, apart from when turning right Correct answer.
  2. Stop inside the box while waiting for a gap
  3. Use the box only for loading and unloading
  4. Never enter the box under any circumstances

Explanation

A yellow box junction is designed to keep the junction clear, so a driver must not enter unless the exit road is clear. The exception is a driver turning right who may wait in the box for a gap in oncoming traffic. Blocking the box causes congestion and is an offence.

Question 38Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with a white arrow pointing straight ahead, and a red diagonal bar across the arrow. What does it mean?

  1. Turn left ahead
  2. No straight ahead Correct answer.
  3. Give way to oncoming vehicles
  4. One-way traffic ahead

Explanation

A red diagonal bar across an arrow in a red circle cancels the direction the arrow shows, so this sign prohibits proceeding straight ahead. Drivers must choose another direction permitted at the junction. The sign is a prohibition, not a direction to turn.

Question 39Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is on a road where the lane markings show a white arrow curving left in their lane. What should the driver do?

  1. Move to another lane before the junction
  2. Follow the left turn shown by the arrow Correct answer.
  3. Continue straight and ignore the arrow
  4. Stop and wait for a signal change

Explanation

Lane arrows show the direction that traffic in that lane must take, so the driver should follow the left curve indicated. Changing lanes at the last moment can cause a collision with traffic in the adjacent lane. The arrow is an instruction, not a suggestion.

Question 40Road signs, signals and markings

What does a sign showing a red circle with a white bicycle inside it mean?

  1. A cycle hire point is nearby
  2. Cycles are prohibited from the route Correct answer.
  3. Cyclists have priority at the next junction
  4. A cycle route is recommended ahead

Explanation

A red circle is a prohibition sign, so a bicycle symbol inside one bans cyclists from the route. The sign does not create priority or recommend an alternative route. Drivers should be aware that cyclists should not be present beyond the sign.

Question 41Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction where a traffic light shows a red light and a green arrow pointing straight ahead at the same time. What may the driver do?

  1. Proceed in any direction
  2. Proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  3. Turn left only
  4. Wait until the red light changes to green

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement in the direction it points even while the main light is red, so the driver may go straight ahead. The driver must still check that the way is clear and must not move in other directions. Other traffic may still be moving under its own signal.

Question 42Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a warning sign showing a traffic signal ahead. Why is this sign placed before the junction?

  1. To tell drivers the lights are out of order
  2. To indicate a pedestrian zone begins
  3. To show that the road becomes one-way
  4. To warn drivers that signals control the road ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The signal-ahead warning sign alerts drivers that traffic lights control the road further on, so they should be prepared to stop. It is useful where the lights are hidden by a bend, hill or foliage. It does not mean the lights are faulty.

Question 43Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a double solid white line in the centre of the road. What does it mean?

  1. Overtaking is allowed if the road is clear
  2. The road has two lanes in each direction
  3. Neither direction may cross the line to overtake Correct answer.
  4. Only vehicles turning right may cross it

Explanation

Double solid white centre lines prohibit crossing from either direction, so neither stream of traffic may overtake across them. The restriction protects drivers where visibility or road layout makes overtaking unsafe. A driver needing to turn may only do so where a break in the line or a sign permits.

Question 44Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is about to pass a stationary school bus that has stopped with its warning lights flashing. What should the driver do?

  1. Sound the horn to warn children nearby
  2. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing Correct answer.
  3. Continue at normal speed if no child is visible
  4. Pass slowly while watching for children

Explanation

Flashing warning lights on a stopped school bus mean children may be crossing, so drivers should stop and wait until the lights are switched off. Passing slowly is not enough because a child may step out unexpectedly. The duty applies whether or not a child is currently visible.

Question 45Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with the number 30 inside it on a road where the general limit is higher. What does the sign mean?

  1. The road is 30 metres ahead
  2. Parking is limited to 30 minutes
  3. The maximum permitted speed is 30 Correct answer.
  4. A minimum speed of 30 is required

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number sets the maximum speed permitted on that stretch of road. The limit applies from the sign until another limit sign or an end-of-limit sign appears. Driving above it is an offence regardless of the general limit elsewhere.

Question 46Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a broken white line painted across their lane just before a junction. What is this marking for?

  1. A give way line marking where drivers should stop if needed Correct answer.
  2. A line marking a parking bay
  3. A pedestrian crossing boundary
  4. An edge of a bus lane

Explanation

A broken white line across the lane at a junction is a give way line, showing where drivers should stop if they need to yield to traffic. It signals that the road being joined has priority. Drivers should slow down and check before crossing it.

Question 47Road signs, signals and markings

A driver approaches a junction and the traffic light changes from green to amber. The driver is close to the stop line. What should the driver do?

  1. Brake hard and stop before the line
  2. Reverse away from the junction
  3. Continue across if stopping safely is not possible Correct answer.
  4. Accelerate to beat the red light

Explanation

Amber means stop unless the driver is so close to the line that stopping safely is not possible, in which case they should continue across. Hard braking at short notice risks a rear-end collision. The decision must be based on safety, not on trying to beat the red.

Question 48Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond warning sign with a black symbol showing a car on a slippery road. What is the best response?

  1. Change to a lower gear and accelerate hard
  2. Increase speed to maintain traction
  3. Apply the brakes firmly to test the surface
  4. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct answer.

Explanation

A slippery road warning means grip is reduced, so the driver should slow down smoothly and avoid abrupt braking, steering or acceleration that could cause a skid. Gentle inputs keep the tyres within their limits. Testing the surface with firm braking risks losing control.

Question 49Road signs, signals and markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white arrow pointing right, but the driver intends to go straight. What should the driver do?

  1. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
  2. Go straight from the right-turn lane
  3. Turn right as the lane requires Correct answer.
  4. Reverse out of the lane before the junction

Explanation

Lane arrows direct traffic in that lane, so the driver must follow the right turn shown rather than going straight from a turn-only lane. Going straight could cut across other vehicles and cause a collision. The correct approach is to follow the arrow and reroute afterwards.

Question 50Road signs, signals and markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with a white arrow bending to the left and a red diagonal bar across it. What does the sign prohibit?

  1. Going straight ahead
  2. Turning right
  3. Turning left Correct answer.
  4. U-turns only

Explanation

The red diagonal bar cancels the movement shown by the arrow, so this sign prohibits turning left at the junction. The driver must choose another permitted direction. The bar is the key element that turns a direction sign into a prohibition.