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Question 1Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What must a driver do when approaching a red traffic light at an intersection without a stop line?

  1. Slow down and proceed if the road looks clear
  2. Stop only if pedestrians are crossing
  3. Sound the horn and continue through carefully
  4. Stop before entering the intersection and wait for green Correct answer.

Explanation

A red light is an absolute instruction to stop. The driver must halt before the intersection, or before the stop line or crossing where one is marked, and may only move off when the signal turns green. Looking for gaps does not cancel the red light.

Question 2Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A flashing amber light at a pedestrian crossing in Belize generally means:

  1. Stop completely and wait for a green light
  2. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing and proceed with caution Correct answer.
  3. Treat the crossing as closed to pedestrians
  4. Speed up to clear the crossing quickly

Explanation

A flashing amber signal at a pedestrian crossing warns drivers that people may be on or entering the crossing. The driver should yield to any pedestrian and continue only when it is safe. It is not a full stop signal like steady red.

Question 3Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a solid white line along the centre of the road indicate?

  1. Overtaking across the line is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. The line marks the edge of a parking area
  3. Overtaking is permitted when the road is clear
  4. The road has a single lane in each direction with no restrictions

Explanation

A continuous or solid centre line tells drivers they must not cross it to overtake or change lanes. It is normally placed where visibility or road layout makes crossing unsafe. Broken lines, by contrast, may be crossed when safe.

Question 4Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

You are driving and see a broken white line separating two lanes travelling in the same direction. What does this allow?

  1. Reversing into the other lane
  2. Driving on the line to save space
  3. Never changing lanes at any point
  4. Changing lanes when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

Broken white lane lines separate lanes moving in the same direction and may be crossed when a lane change is safe. Drivers should signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and move only when there is a clear gap. The line is guidance, not an absolute barrier.

Question 5Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A stop sign requires a driver to:

  1. Slow down and continue if no traffic is visible
  2. Come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Stop only when a pedestrian is present
  4. Stop only during busy hours

Explanation

A stop sign means a full stop at the line or, if none, at the edge of the junction. The driver must yield to traffic on the intersecting road and proceed only when safe. Rolling slowly through is not a legal stop.

Question 6Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a circular sign with a red border and a red diagonal bar over a black symbol?

  1. The sign marks a school zone
  2. The activity shown is recommended
  3. The activity or vehicle shown is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. The sign gives directions to a facility

Explanation

Circular signs with a red border are prohibitory signs. When a red diagonal bar crosses the symbol, it means the action or vehicle depicted is forbidden. Drivers must comply from the point where the sign applies.

Question 7Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A triangular sign with a red border and a symbol inside is used to:

  1. Warn of a hazard ahead Correct answer.
  2. Show a speed limit
  3. Mark a parking zone
  4. Give a mandatory instruction

Explanation

Triangular signs with red borders are warning signs. They alert drivers to hazards such as bends, junctions, or crossings ahead so speed and attention can be adjusted. Speed limits and mandatory instructions use circular signs.

Question 8Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

You approach a junction where a give way (yield) sign is displayed. What is the correct action?

  1. Slow down and be ready to stop for traffic on the priority road Correct answer.
  2. Sound the horn before entering the junction
  3. Stop completely for at least three seconds
  4. Maintain speed because you have priority

Explanation

A give way sign means you must let traffic on the priority road pass before you enter. You should reduce speed, observe carefully, and stop if necessary. Unlike a stop sign, a complete halt is not always required, but yielding is.

Question 9Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a sign showing a black diagonal stripe across a white circle with a red border indicate?

  1. A pedestrian-only area
  2. The end of a previously imposed restriction Correct answer.
  3. The start of a restricted zone
  4. A compulsory route ahead

Explanation

A white circle crossed by a black diagonal stripe cancels an earlier restriction, such as a speed limit or no-overtaking rule. Normal road rules then apply again from that point. It does not introduce a new restriction.

Question 10Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A yellow diamond-shaped sign is placed before a school. What should a driver expect?

  1. Children may be crossing or entering the road ahead Correct answer.
  2. The speed limit is automatically 80 km/h
  3. The road is closed to all traffic
  4. Parking is free in the area

Explanation

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs. Near a school they warn that children may be crossing or stepping into the road, so drivers should reduce speed and stay alert. They do not change the legal speed limit by themselves.

Question 11Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A traffic light shows a green arrow pointing left while the main light is red. What does this mean?

  1. You may proceed straight ahead
  2. You may only turn left after sounding the horn
  3. You may turn left if the way is clear, even though other traffic is stopped Correct answer.
  4. You must wait for the main light to turn green

Explanation

A green arrow permits movement in the direction shown, provided the path is clear and pedestrians are not crossing. It applies even when the main light is red, because the arrow controls only that movement. Turning in any other direction is not authorised.

Question 12Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a steady amber (yellow) traffic light mean?

  1. The signal is out of order
  2. Proceed because you have priority
  3. Stop unless it is unsafe to do so Correct answer.
  4. Speed up to beat the red

Explanation

A steady amber light warns that the signal is about to turn red. Drivers should stop unless they are so close to the junction that stopping would be unsafe. Accelerating to beat the red is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 13Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

Double solid yellow lines along the centre of the road mean:

  1. Parking is permitted on the lines
  2. No crossing of the lines to overtake or turn across them Correct answer.
  3. Overtaking is allowed at any time
  4. The road is one-way

Explanation

Double solid yellow lines prohibit crossing to overtake or to enter or leave the road across them. They are used where visibility or traffic conditions make crossing unsafe. Drivers must wait for a permitted break or junction.

Question 14Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A pedestrian crossing marked by broad white stripes across the road is known as a:

  1. Bus stop marking
  2. Zebra crossing where pedestrians have priority Correct answer.
  3. Speed hump marking
  4. Lane divider for turning traffic

Explanation

Broad white stripes across the carriageway mark a zebra crossing. Drivers must give way to pedestrians on or entering the crossing. The stripes make the crossing highly visible to approaching traffic.

Question 15Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

You are approaching a junction and see a yellow box painted on the road surface. What is the rule?

  1. Do not enter the box unless you can clear it without stopping Correct answer.
  2. Use the box as a parking area
  3. Drive around the box at all times
  4. Stop inside the box to wait for the light

Explanation

A yellow box junction is designed to keep junctions clear. Drivers may enter only if their exit is clear and they can drive straight through without stopping. Waiting inside the box blocks cross traffic and is an offence.

Question 16Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a sign with the word 'STOP' written on the road surface alongside a stop line indicate?

  1. A point where vehicles must halt before proceeding Correct answer.
  2. A lane reserved for buses
  3. A place to park temporarily
  4. A warning of a speed hump

Explanation

The word STOP painted on the road reinforces the stop sign or signal at that point. Drivers must halt at the line before entering the junction. It is not a parking or bus lane marking.

Question 17Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A circular blue sign showing a white arrow pointing straight ahead means:

  1. The road ahead is closed
  2. You may turn in any direction
  3. You must proceed in the direction shown Correct answer.
  4. Parking is permitted ahead

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions. A white arrow means traffic must travel in that direction. Drivers cannot lawfully turn against the arrow.

Question 18Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What should you do when you see a 'No Entry' sign, a red circle with a white horizontal bar, at the mouth of a road?

  1. Enter slowly and look for traffic
  2. Sound the horn and proceed
  3. Do not drive into that road Correct answer.
  4. Enter only if you are a local resident

Explanation

The no entry sign prohibits all vehicles from entering that road. It is often used at one-way street exits or restricted access points. Entering anyway is a serious traffic offence.

Question 19Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A warning sign shows a car skidding with wavy lines. What hazard does it indicate?

  1. A slippery road surface ahead Correct answer.
  2. A car park entrance
  3. A steep uphill gradient
  4. A vehicle inspection point

Explanation

The skidding car symbol warns that the road ahead may be slippery, for example from rain, oil, or loose gravel. Drivers should reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering. The sign does not indicate parking or inspection facilities.

Question 20Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a broken yellow line along the edge of the carriageway usually mark?

  1. A pedestrian-only path
  2. A no-parking zone at all times
  3. A compulsory turning lane
  4. The edge of the road or a lane boundary where crossing is allowed when safe Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken yellow edge line marks the boundary of the carriageway or a lane. It may be crossed when safe, for example to enter a driveway or pass a parked vehicle. It is not an absolute prohibition.

Question 21Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A traffic light shows a red light and a green arrow pointing right. What may you do?

  1. Turn right if the way is clear and yield to pedestrians Correct answer.
  2. Turn left only
  3. Wait until all lights turn green
  4. Proceed straight ahead

Explanation

A green arrow authorises the movement it indicates, here a right turn, provided the path is clear. Other movements remain controlled by the red light. Drivers must still yield to pedestrians and crossing traffic.

Question 22Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the purpose of a hatched area bordered by solid white lines in the centre of the road?

  1. To indicate a pedestrian crossing
  2. To mark a bus stop
  3. To separate opposing traffic streams and keep vehicles out of the area Correct answer.
  4. To provide extra parking space

Explanation

Hatched areas bordered by solid lines separate traffic streams and warn drivers away from a hazard. Vehicles should not enter the hatched area except in an emergency. They are not parking or stopping places.

Question 23Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign showing a pedestrian symbol inside a red circle. What does it mean?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
  2. Pedestrians have priority on that route
  3. Pedestrians are prohibited from that route Correct answer.
  4. A school is nearby

Explanation

A red circle with a pedestrian symbol is a prohibition sign meaning pedestrians may not use that road or route. Priority crossings and warnings use different signs, such as blue or triangular ones.

Question 24Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a sign showing a red circle with the number 50 inside mean?

  1. The minimum permitted speed is 50 km/h
  2. The road is 50 metres ahead
  3. The speed limit applies only to trucks
  4. The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number sets the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour. Drivers must not exceed that speed from the sign onward. Minimum speeds are shown by blue circular signs.

Question 25Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

You are on a road with a solid white line on your side and a broken white line on the opposite side of the centre. What does this mean for you?

  1. You must not cross the line, but traffic on the other side may cross when safe Correct answer.
  2. You may cross the line whenever you wish
  3. Both directions may overtake freely
  4. The road is one-way in your direction

Explanation

Where a solid line runs on your side of the centre, you are prohibited from crossing it. The broken line on the other side allows oncoming traffic to cross when it is safe for them. The restriction applies to the side where the solid line is nearest.

Question 26Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A signal light shows a flashing red light at a junction. What does this require a driver to do?

  1. Treat the junction as having no signals and drive normally
  2. Wait for the light to turn green before moving at all
  3. Stop completely, then proceed only when the way is clear Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and continue without stopping if no traffic is near

Explanation

A flashing red light works like a stop sign: the driver must come to a full stop, check that the road is clear and that any crossing traffic has passed, and only then move off. It is not an automatic prohibition on entering, but it never allows a rolling proceed.

Question 27Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a circular sign with a blue background and a white bicycle symbol indicate?

  1. A parking area where only bicycles may be left
  2. A route reserved for cyclists that other vehicles must not use Correct answer.
  3. A repair point where bicycles can be hired
  4. A warning that cyclists often cross the road ahead

Explanation

Blue circles in Belize follow the international convention for mandatory instructions, so a white bicycle on blue marks a compulsory cycle route or lane closed to motor vehicles. Warning signs about cyclists use triangles, not blue circles.

Question 28Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction where the traffic lights are switched off and no officer is present. What is the safest correct action?

  1. Stop and wait until the lights are switched back on
  2. Slow down, be ready to stop and give way as at an uncontrolled junction Correct answer.
  3. Proceed at normal speed because the signals are not operating
  4. Sound the horn and continue without checking side roads

Explanation

When signals are dark or flashing amber at a junction, the junction reverts to an uncontrolled one and the normal give-way rules apply. The driver should reduce speed, look carefully in all directions and be prepared to stop for traffic on the priority road.

Question 29Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the meaning of a rectangular green sign with white lettering placed on the roadside?

  1. A warning of a hazard within the next kilometre
  2. A compulsory instruction that must be obeyed
  3. A prohibition applying only to heavy goods vehicles
  4. A direction or distance guide to places ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Green rectangles with white text are guide signs, giving directions, distances or route information to destinations. They help with navigation and do not by themselves impose a legal duty on the driver.

Question 30Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A continuous white line runs along the left edge of the carriageway. What does it normally mark?

  1. A lane reserved for overtaking on the left
  2. The boundary of a pedestrian-only zone
  3. The point where parking becomes compulsory
  4. The edge of the roadway, separating it from the shoulder or verge Correct answer.

Explanation

An edge line defines the outer limit of the carriageway, helping drivers keep their position and showing where the shoulder, verge or drain begins. Crossing it is permitted only when necessary and safe, for example to reach a lay-by.

Question 31Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

At a signal-controlled junction, a green light is showing but the exit road beyond the junction is blocked with stationary traffic. What should the driver do?

  1. Enter the junction and sound the horn until traffic moves
  2. Move forward slowly and stop on any pedestrian crossing
  3. Enter the junction and wait in the middle until space appears
  4. Stay behind the stop line until there is room to clear the junction Correct answer.

Explanation

A green light permits movement but does not give the right to block a junction. If the far side is full, the driver must wait behind the stop line so that cross traffic and pedestrians are not obstructed.

Question 32Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a triangular sign with a red border showing a cross symbol indicate?

  1. A cemetery entrance
  2. A hospital with emergency access
  3. A church or place of worship is nearby
  4. A crossroads or junction ahead where extra care is needed Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered triangle is a warning sign, and a cross inside it warns of a road junction or crossroads ahead. The driver should reduce speed and prepare to give way or watch for emerging vehicles.

Question 33Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a broken white line separating two lanes travelling in the same direction. What does it mean?

  1. Lane changing is permitted when it can be done safely Correct answer.
  2. The right-hand lane is reserved for buses only
  3. The lanes merge into one immediately
  4. Lane changing is prohibited at all times

Explanation

Broken white lines between lanes in the same direction merely divide the lanes and may be crossed when it is safe, for example to overtake or to position for a turn. The driver must still signal, check mirrors and blind spots, and give way as required.

Question 34Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver is following a large lorry and cannot see the traffic lights at a junction ahead. What is the safest approach?

  1. Rely on the lorry driver's signals and keep the same distance
  2. Increase the gap so the signals and road ahead become visible Correct answer.
  3. Follow closely so the lorry's stop is noticed quickly
  4. Overtake the lorry immediately before the junction

Explanation

A larger following gap restores the view of signals, signs and the road ahead, and gives room to stop if the lorry brakes suddenly. Following closely behind a tall vehicle hides the lights and reduces reaction time.

Question 35Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A sign shows a red circle containing a white arrow curving to the left with a red bar across it. What does this mean?

  1. Left turns are allowed for buses only
  2. Turn left only if the road is clear
  3. A left bend is ahead
  4. No left turn is permitted Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a bar through a symbol is a prohibition sign, so a barred left-curving arrow forbids turning left at that point. Drivers must choose another route or approach the destination from a different direction.

Question 36Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver wishes to turn right at a junction and sees a lane marked with a white arrow pointing right. What should the driver do?

  1. Use that lane only after signalling to the lane to its left
  2. Ignore the arrow and choose any lane with space
  3. Use that lane for overtaking straight ahead
  4. Enter that lane and follow the arrow's direction when turning Correct answer.

Explanation

White arrows painted in a lane direct traffic in the direction shown, so a right-turn arrow lane is used by vehicles intending to turn right. The driver should position in the lane in good time, signal and obey any signals controlling the turn.

Question 37Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a yellow line painted along the kerb at the side of the road generally indicate?

  1. Parking is free for a limited period
  2. The kerb may be used by delivery vehicles only
  3. A waiting or parking restriction applies along that stretch Correct answer.
  4. The road is a one-way street

Explanation

Yellow kerb markings restrict waiting or parking, with the exact rule depending on whether the line is single or double and on any accompanying plate. Drivers should check nearby signs before leaving a vehicle there.

Question 38Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing where a person is waiting on the pavement but has not yet stepped onto the road. What is the correct action?

  1. Sound the horn to warn the person to remain on the pavement
  2. Slow down and be ready to stop, giving way if the person starts to cross Correct answer.
  3. Continue at the same speed since the person has not entered the road
  4. Accelerate to pass before the person begins to cross

Explanation

Approaching any marked crossing, a driver should reduce speed and prepare to stop for people waiting or already crossing. Courtesy and safety both require giving way rather than forcing a pedestrian to wait on the kerb.

Question 39Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is indicated by a sign showing a white skull-and-crossbones-style symbol of a car falling into water, placed near a quay?

  1. The end of the road at water's edge, warning of deep water ahead Correct answer.
  2. A ferry terminal with a booking office
  3. A car wash facility
  4. A flood-prone stretch that is passable with care

Explanation

This warning sign marks a quay or road end beside deep water, alerting drivers that continuing straight ahead would lead into the sea or a river. It calls for a sharp reduction in speed and a change of direction.

Question 40Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a solid white line on the left of a hatched area and a broken white line on the right, with the hatching in the centre of the road. What does this arrangement mean?

  1. The hatched area marks a bus stop
  2. The hatched area is a parking bay for either direction
  3. Traffic on the solid-line side must not enter the hatched area Correct answer.
  4. Traffic on either side may enter the hatched area freely

Explanation

Where a hatched area is bordered by a solid line, vehicles on that side must stay out of the hatching, while a broken border on the other side allows entry when safe. The arrangement protects turning space or separates opposing streams.

Question 41Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

At a level crossing without gates, a red light begins to flash and a bell sounds as a driver approaches. What must the driver do?

  1. Cross quickly before the train arrives
  2. Stop on the crossing and wait for instructions
  3. Drive around the barrier line and continue
  4. Stop before the crossing and wait until the signals stop Correct answer.

Explanation

Flashing red lights and a bell at a level crossing mean a train is approaching, and the driver must stop short of the crossing and remain there until the signals cease. Attempting to beat the train is extremely dangerous.

Question 42Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A sign shows a red circle with a black car and a red car side by side inside it. What does it mean?

  1. Two-way traffic begins
  2. A car park is ahead
  3. Overtaking by cars is prohibited in this area Correct answer.
  4. Cars must travel in convoy

Explanation

This prohibition sign forbids one car from overtaking another along the stretch it controls. The restriction usually applies where visibility or road width makes overtaking unsafe.

Question 43Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white arrow pointing straight ahead but wishes to turn left at the junction. What is the correct course of action?

  1. Stop in the lane and wait for other drivers to make room
  2. Turn left from the straight-ahead lane after signalling
  3. Reverse to the previous junction and start again
  4. Change to the left-turn lane earlier if it is safe, otherwise continue straight and find another route Correct answer.

Explanation

Lane arrows assign each lane a permitted direction, and a straight-ahead arrow forbids turning from that lane. The driver should plan ahead, and if the correct lane has been missed, continue as directed and turn later rather than cutting across.

Question 44Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What does a blue circular sign showing a white arrow bending to the right around an obstacle indicate?

  1. Vehicles must pass to the left of the obstruction
  2. Right turns are prohibited
  3. The road narrows on both sides
  4. Vehicles must pass to the right of the obstruction Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue circle with a white arrow is a mandatory direction sign, so the arrow bending right directs traffic to keep to the right of the obstacle, such as a traffic island or roadworks. Drivers must follow the arrow's side.

Question 45Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a stop line painted across the lane together with the word STOP, but the signal light is green as the driver arrives. What should the driver do?

  1. Sound the horn and edge forward slowly
  2. Stop at the line and wait for a new green phase
  3. Proceed through the junction without stopping because the light is green Correct answer.
  4. Stop only if another vehicle is waiting

Explanation

The stop line marks where vehicles must halt when the signal is red or amber, but a green light authorises movement across the line. The painted word reinforces the stop position rather than requiring a stop on every approach.

Question 46Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

What is the purpose of a rumble strip of raised markings across the approach to a hazard?

  1. To mark a parking zone
  2. To separate opposing traffic streams
  3. To warn drivers by vibration and noise to reduce speed Correct answer.
  4. To indicate a toll booth

Explanation

Transverse rumble strips create vibration and noise inside the vehicle, alerting drivers to a hazard such as a junction, bend or toll area and prompting them to slow down. They supplement signs and markings rather than replace them.

Question 47Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red-bordered triangle with a symbol of a traffic signal. What should the driver expect?

  1. A permanently green light
  2. A signal that applies only to pedestrians
  3. A junction with no controls
  4. Traffic lights ahead that may be hidden until close Correct answer.

Explanation

This warning sign alerts drivers that signal-controlled traffic lies ahead, often where the lights cannot be seen from a distance because of a bend, crest or buildings. The driver should reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Question 48Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver is on a road where the centre line consists of a solid white line beside a broken white line, with the solid line on the driver's side. What does this permit?

  1. Overtaking across the line whenever the road ahead is clear
  2. No crossing of the line except to pass a stationary obstruction or to turn into a side road Correct answer.
  3. Parking along the centre of the road
  4. Overtaking only by vehicles travelling in the opposite direction

Explanation

Where a solid and a broken line run together, the rule follows the line nearest the driver: a solid line on the driver's side forbids crossing except for limited purposes such as turning or passing a stationary obstacle. The broken line permits the opposing traffic to cross when safe.

Question 49Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A driver approaches a junction controlled by a police officer whose arm is raised vertically with the palm facing traffic. What should the driver do?

  1. Stop and wait until the officer signals otherwise Correct answer.
  2. Proceed slowly around the officer
  3. Continue through the junction if the light is green
  4. Sound the horn to ask for direction

Explanation

A raised hand or arm from an officer directing traffic means stop for the traffic facing that signal, and the officer's directions override the lights and signs. The driver must halt and wait until a new signal releases the movement.

Question 50Traffic Signs, Signals and Road Markings

A sign shows a red circle containing a white plate with the word 'STOP' crossed by a red bar, placed at a junction. What does this combination indicate?

  1. A compulsory stop applies only to heavy vehicles
  2. Stopping is prohibited except in an emergency
  3. A stop sign has been removed and the junction is uncontrolled Correct answer.
  4. A stop sign is ahead but may be ignored if the road is clear

Explanation

A prohibition sign placed over a stop symbol indicates that the previous stop requirement no longer applies at that point, often because the layout has changed. Drivers should still approach with care and obey any give-way or signal control now in force.