Fiji LTA Road Code Knowledge Test key terms

To let other traffic go first. At a give way sign or line you must slow down, check for traffic, and stop if necessary before entering or crossing the road.

A red octagonal sign marked STOP. You must bring the vehicle to a complete halt at the stop line or, if none, at the edge of the intersection, then give way before moving off.

A solid white line painted across your lane at a stop sign or traffic signal. Your vehicle must stop before this line, not on or past it.

A broken white line across your lane marking where you must yield. You may cross it only after checking that the way is clear and giving way to traffic that has priority.

The priority to proceed held by one road user over another in a given situation. It is something you are given by others or granted by the rules, never something you simply take.

A circular intersection where traffic travels anticlockwise around a central island. Entering vehicles give way to traffic already circulating on the roundabout.

The flashing light on a vehicle used to signal an intention to turn, change lanes, overtake or leave a roundabout. Signal early enough to warn other road users before you act.

Moving from one marked lane to another. Check mirrors, signal, check your blind spot, then move only when it is safe and you will not force another driver to slow or swerve.

The area around a vehicle that cannot be seen in the mirrors. Always turn your head to check it before changing lanes, reversing or moving off from a kerb.

Looking in the interior and side mirrors to monitor traffic behind and beside you. Do it before signalling, braking, turning, overtaking or opening a door.

The maximum legal speed for a road or area, shown on posted signs. You must never exceed it, and you should drive slower when conditions such as rain, darkness or heavy traffic require it.

A sign showing the maximum speed permitted on that stretch of road, such as a town limit or a school zone limit. The limit applies from the sign until another sign changes it.

A road area near a school where a lower speed limit applies during set times, often shown with flashing lights or signs. Watch for children crossing and slow down early.

The gap you keep behind the vehicle ahead so you can stop if it brakes suddenly. In good conditions use at least a two-second gap; double it in rain or on gravel.

A way to check your following gap. Watch the vehicle ahead pass a fixed point and count two seconds; if you reach that point sooner, you are too close.

The distance a vehicle travels from the moment the brakes are applied until it stops. It increases with speed, load, wet roads and worn tyres.

A marked part of the road set aside for people on foot, often shown by stripes or signs. Approach slowly and give way to pedestrians on or about to use the crossing.

A person travelling on foot, including someone using a wheelchair or pushing a pram. Drivers must take extra care around them, especially near crossings, bus stops and parked cars.

A road user with little physical protection in a crash, such as pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists and children. Give them more space and expect sudden movements.

A person riding a bicycle. When passing, leave a safe gap, do not cut in front after overtaking, and check for riders before opening a car door or turning across their path.

Passing a slower vehicle travelling in the same direction. Only overtake when you have clear vision, a legal passing opportunity and enough room to return safely to your lane.

A continuous centre line or double line that you must not cross to pass another vehicle. It warns that visibility or road layout makes overtaking unsafe.

Paint or raised material on the road surface that guides or controls traffic, such as centre lines, edge lines, arrows, stop lines and hatched areas. Treat markings as legal instructions.

Electric lights controlling traffic flow. A red light means stop, green means go only if the way is clear, and a yellow or amber light means stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

An authorised person such as a police officer directing traffic. Their signals override signs, markings and traffic lights, so obey their directions immediately.

The official document permitting a person to drive a stated class of vehicle. You must hold the correct class for the vehicle you drive and carry or produce it when required.

A provisional authorisation allowing a person to learn to drive under stated conditions, such as displaying L plates and being supervised by a qualified driver.

Insurance covering injury or damage your vehicle causes to other people and their property. Compulsory cover protects others; it does not pay for your own vehicle.

The official record and plate linking a vehicle to its owner. A vehicle must be registered and display a current number plate to be legally driven on public roads.

A periodic safety inspection confirming a vehicle meets minimum roadworthiness standards such as brakes, tyres, lights and steering. Driving without a current one is an offence.

The grooves moulded into a tyre that clear water and grip the road. Worn tread reduces grip and lengthens braking distance, especially in rain.

The amount of air inside a tyre, measured in kilopascals or psi. Check it when tyres are cold; wrong pressure harms grip, fuel use and tyre life.

Testing that the brakes work before driving, for example by pressing the pedal and noting firmness. Faulty brakes mean the vehicle must not be driven until repaired.

The strap system that restrains occupants in a crash. Drivers and passengers must wear one where fitted, and the driver is responsible for ensuring children are properly restrained.

An approved seat or capsule sized for a young child, fitted and used as instructed. Children too small for an adult belt must travel in an appropriate restraint.

The amount of alcohol in a person's blood, measured as a proportion. Exceeding the legal limit is an offence, and alcohol slows reactions and judgement even below it.

A roadside check of the alcohol in a driver's breath. Refusing a lawful test is itself an offence, and a positive result can lead to charges and loss of licence.

Extreme tiredness that slows reactions and can cause a driver to fall asleep. Stop, rest or swap drivers when you feel drowsy; do not rely on fresh air or music.

The four indicators flashing together to warn others of danger, such as a breakdown or sudden slowdown. Use them to alert traffic, not as permission to park illegally.

A vehicle failure that stops you driving. Move off the road if possible, switch on hazard lights, keep occupants safe away from traffic and call for assistance.

A reflective triangle placed on the road behind a broken-down vehicle to warn approaching drivers. Position it a safe distance back where traffic can see it in time.

The information exchanged and recorded after a crash, including names, addresses, registration numbers and insurer details. Report injury crashes to the police promptly.