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Question 1Road signs, signals and road markings

A red octagonal sign bearing the word STOP requires you to:

  1. come to a complete stop before moving on Correct answer.
  2. stop only when a police officer is visible
  3. give way without stopping if the road is clear
  4. slow down only if other traffic is present

Explanation

The octagon is reserved for stop signs. You must bring the vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line or before the junction, then proceed only when it is safe.

Question 2Road signs, signals and road markings

A circular sign with a red border containing the number 50 means:

  1. the maximum legal speed is 50 km/h Correct answer.
  2. an advisory speed applies for 50 metres
  3. the minimum permitted speed is 50 km/h
  4. the road is closed for the next 50 metres

Explanation

A red-bordered circle is a prohibitory sign. The number inside shows the maximum speed allowed in kilometres per hour unless another unit is shown.

Question 3Road signs, signals and road markings

Triangular signs with a red border are mainly used to:

  1. show route and tourist information
  2. give orders that must be obeyed
  3. mark places where parking is allowed
  4. warn of a hazard ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The triangle with a red border is the standard shape for warning signs. It alerts drivers to a hazard so they can adjust speed and position.

Question 4Road signs, signals and road markings

An inverted triangular sign with a red border tells you to:

  1. park only in an emergency
  2. give way to traffic on the road ahead Correct answer.
  3. stop completely for at least three seconds
  4. take priority over other traffic

Explanation

The inverted triangle is the give-way sign. You must let traffic on the main road pass and stop if necessary before joining or crossing.

Question 5Road signs, signals and road markings

A broken white line along the centre of the road indicates that you:

  1. may use it as a parking bay
  2. must never cross it for any reason
  3. may cross it to overtake when it is safe Correct answer.
  4. must keep your vehicle entirely to the left of it

Explanation

Broken centre lines separate opposing flows and may be crossed when overtaking or turning, provided you can see clearly and it is safe. A solid line imposes stronger restrictions.

Question 6Road signs, signals and road markings

A continuous solid white line along the centre of the road means you should:

  1. treat it as a lane reserved for cyclists
  2. not cross it except in limited cases Correct answer.
  3. use it as a guide for parking
  4. cross it whenever traffic is light

Explanation

A solid centre line restricts crossing because visibility or road layout makes overtaking unsafe. You may cross only in limited cases such as entering premises or passing a stationary obstruction when safe.

Question 7Road signs, signals and road markings

When a traffic light shows a steady red circle, you must:

  1. stop and wait behind the stop line Correct answer.
  2. slow down and continue if no traffic is coming
  3. turn left without stopping
  4. sound your horn before moving off

Explanation

A red light means stop. Wait behind the stop line or the signal until the light changes, unless a police officer directs otherwise.

Question 8Road signs, signals and road markings

A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing left means you must:

  1. follow the arrow's direction Correct answer.
  2. avoid turning left
  3. expect a left bend ahead
  4. turn left only after stopping

Explanation

Blue circular signs give positive instructions. The arrow shows the direction traffic must take, so you must turn left where the sign applies.

Question 9Road signs, signals and road markings

Two continuous yellow lines painted along the edge of the road normally mean:

  1. the road is reserved for buses
  2. loading is permitted at all times
  3. no waiting or parking at any time Correct answer.
  4. parking is allowed for up to one hour

Explanation

Double yellow lines mark a restriction on waiting or parking along the edge of the carriageway. They are normally in force at all times unless signs state otherwise.

Question 10Road signs, signals and road markings

A red circle with a white horizontal bar across it means:

  1. no overtaking is allowed
  2. the road narrows ahead
  3. the speed limit has ended
  4. no entry for vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The red circle with a white bar is the no-entry sign. It tells drivers they must not enter the road from that direction.

Question 11Road signs, signals and road markings

You should not enter a yellow box junction unless:

  1. your exit road is clear Correct answer.
  2. the traffic light is green
  3. you are driving straight ahead
  4. your vehicle is a taxi or bus

Explanation

A yellow box junction is kept clear to prevent blocking the junction. Enter only when your exit is clear, apart from the limited case of waiting to turn right when blocked by oncoming traffic.

Question 12Road signs, signals and road markings

Wide white stripes across the road, often with black and white posts, usually mark:

  1. a railway level crossing
  2. a lane reserved for buses
  3. a pedestrian crossing with priority Correct answer.
  4. a parking area

Explanation

The striped marking is a pedestrian crossing. Drivers should approach with care and give way to pedestrians using or waiting to use the crossing.

Question 13Road signs, signals and road markings

A solid white line across your lane at a junction controlled by a STOP sign means you must:

  1. stop after the line so you can see better
  2. stop behind the line before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. slow down and roll over the line
  4. stop only if a vehicle is approaching

Explanation

The stop line shows where a vehicle must halt at a STOP sign. You must stop behind the line, then move off only when the road is clear.

Question 14Road signs, signals and road markings

A white arrow painted in your lane pointing straight ahead shows that:

  1. the lane will end immediately
  2. you may turn right from that lane
  3. the lane is for going straight ahead Correct answer.
  4. you must reverse if you miss a turn

Explanation

Lane arrows tell drivers which direction a lane is intended to serve. A straight-ahead arrow means the lane is for continuing straight, so turning from it may be unsafe or unlawful.

Question 15Road signs, signals and road markings

A steady amber (yellow) traffic light means you should:

  1. stop unless too close to stop safely Correct answer.
  2. treat the junction as a give-way
  3. accelerate to clear the junction
  4. continue because amber gives priority

Explanation

Amber warns that the signal is about to turn red. Stop if you can do so safely; if you are already too close to stop without danger, continue carefully.

Question 16Road signs, signals and road markings

A circular sign with a red border showing two cars side by side, one coloured red, usually means:

  1. parking for two vehicles only
  2. two-way traffic ahead
  3. overtaking is compulsory
  4. no overtaking Correct answer.

Explanation

The red car symbol with a red border is a prohibitory sign against overtaking. It applies until a sign or marking shows the restriction has ended.

Question 17Road signs, signals and road markings

A rectangular blue sign with a white arrow pointing straight up usually indicates:

  1. a dead end
  2. a pedestrian zone
  3. a one-way street Correct answer.
  4. a two-way road

Explanation

The one-way sign shows that traffic may travel only in the direction of the arrow. You should not expect vehicles to come towards you in that carriageway.

Question 18Road signs, signals and road markings

A triangular sign showing two children walking usually warns of:

  1. a pedestrian zone ending
  2. children crossing ahead Correct answer.
  3. a bus lane
  4. a playground closed to traffic

Explanation

The children symbol is a warning sign for a school or an area where children may cross. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Question 19Road signs, signals and road markings

A blue circular sign with three white arrows arranged in a circle means:

  1. no entry to the roundabout
  2. follow the direction shown Correct answer.
  3. the roundabout is closed
  4. you have priority over all traffic

Explanation

The blue circle gives a mandatory direction. At the roundabout, traffic must follow the circular arrows rather than turning against them.

Question 20Road signs, signals and road markings

White diagonal stripes bordered by a broken white line in the centre of the road mean you should:

  1. not enter except when necessary Correct answer.
  2. always keep out of the area
  3. park there briefly
  4. stop inside the area

Explanation

Hatched areas separate traffic streams. When the border is broken, you may enter only if necessary and safe; when it is solid, you should keep out.

Question 21Road signs, signals and road markings

Where double white lines run along the centre of the road with a broken line on your side, you may:

  1. cross the lines to overtake when it is safe Correct answer.
  2. never cross the lines under any circumstances
  3. cross only to park on the opposite side
  4. cross only if a passenger guides you

Explanation

With double lines, the line nearest you controls whether you may cross. If your side is broken, you may cross to overtake when you have a clear view and it is safe.

Question 22Road signs, signals and road markings

A traffic light showing a green arrow pointing left means you may:

  1. turn left with priority over all traffic
  2. ignore the main red light in other directions
  3. proceed left if the way is clear Correct answer.
  4. turn left only after stopping

Explanation

A green arrow permits movement in the direction shown, but only if the way is clear. It does not give automatic priority over pedestrians or other traffic already lawfully in the junction.

Question 23Road signs, signals and road markings

At a yellow box junction, you may wait inside the box while turning right only when:

  1. your exit is clear
  2. you are blocked by oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  3. you have already crossed the stop line
  4. there is no traffic behind you

Explanation

The usual rule is not to enter unless your exit is clear. The exception allows you to wait in the box to turn right when oncoming traffic or other vehicles prevent the turn.

Question 24Road signs, signals and road markings

Traffic lights show green, but a police officer signals you to stop. You should:

  1. obey the officer and stop Correct answer.
  2. sound your horn and proceed slowly
  3. continue because the green light gives priority
  4. stop only if the officer is in uniform

Explanation

Directions from a police officer controlling traffic override traffic lights and road signs. Stop as directed and wait for the officer's signal to proceed.

Question 25Road signs, signals and road markings

At a mini-roundabout, the broken white line and circular arrows mean you should:

  1. stop completely before entering
  2. drive around the centre island on the left side
  3. give way to traffic on the roundabout Correct answer.
  4. take priority over traffic from the right

Explanation

At a mini-roundabout you give way to traffic already circulating, which approaches from your right in left-hand traffic. You need not stop if the way is clear.

Question 26Road signs, signals and road markings

Most warning signs on Guyana's roads use which shape?

  1. A circle with a blue background
  2. A rectangle with a white background
  3. A triangle with a red border Correct answer.
  4. An octagon with a red background

Explanation

Warning signs alert drivers to hazards ahead, such as bends, junctions or crossings. They are normally triangular with a red border so they can be recognised quickly from a distance.

Question 27Road signs, signals and road markings

A STOP sign is which shape?

  1. Circle
  2. Octagon Correct answer.
  3. Square
  4. Triangle

Explanation

The STOP sign has eight sides, making it unlike any other sign. This unique shape helps drivers identify it even if the sign is partly obscured or seen from behind.

Question 28Road signs, signals and road markings

A circular sign with a red border and a number inside usually shows:

  1. A speed limit Correct answer.
  2. A pedestrian-only area
  3. A route for heavy lorries
  4. A parking restriction zone

Explanation

Red-bordered circles are regulatory signs that prohibit or restrict something. When a number appears inside, it gives the maximum speed allowed on that road.

Question 29Road signs, signals and road markings

A green traffic light means you may:

  1. Stop and wait
  2. Reverse carefully
  3. Wait for a green arrow
  4. Proceed if clear Correct answer.

Explanation

A green light gives permission to proceed, but only if the road ahead is clear. You must still give way to pedestrians already crossing and must not block the junction.

Question 30Road signs, signals and road markings

Flashing red lights at a railway level crossing mean:

  1. Reduce speed and continue crossing
  2. Sound your horn and cross quickly
  3. Proceed carefully without stopping
  4. Stop and wait Correct answer.

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a level crossing warn that a train is approaching or the crossing is not safe. You must stop and remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the crossing is clear.

Question 31Road signs, signals and road markings

A broken white line along the centre of the road means you may:

  1. Never cross it at any time
  2. Cross if it is safe Correct answer.
  3. Cross only when overtaking bicycles
  4. Park on it while loading goods

Explanation

A broken white centre line separates opposing traffic flows but does not forbid crossing. You may cross it to overtake or turn when it is safe and you have a clear view.

Question 32Road signs, signals and road markings

A blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' means:

  1. A pedestrian zone
  2. A hospital entrance
  3. A no-parking area
  4. A parking place Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue rectangular signs provide information to road users. The letter 'P' is widely used to indicate a place where parking is permitted, subject to any nearby restrictions.

Question 33Road signs, signals and road markings

A red circle with a bicycle inside means:

  1. Cycles only
  2. Bicycle parking
  3. Cycle route ahead
  4. No cycling Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle is a prohibitory sign, so a bicycle inside it means cycling is not allowed. This differs from a blue circular sign, which would give a positive instruction.

Question 34Road signs, signals and road markings

You approach a give way sign. What must you do?

  1. Sound your horn and continue at speed
  2. Proceed without checking for other traffic
  3. Stop completely and wait for a signal
  4. Give way to traffic on the main road Correct answer.

Explanation

A give way sign requires you to yield to traffic on the road you are joining or crossing. You need not always stop, but you must slow down, look carefully and stop if necessary.

Question 35Road signs, signals and road markings

A single yellow line along the edge of the road means:

  1. Parking is always permitted without limits
  2. The road is closed to all motor traffic
  3. Waiting is restricted at posted times Correct answer.
  4. No waiting is allowed at any time of day

Explanation

A single yellow line indicates that waiting restrictions apply during times shown on nearby signs or plates. It does not mean waiting is banned at all times; that is normally shown by double yellow lines.

Question 36Road signs, signals and road markings

A hatched area bordered by a solid white line means you should:

  1. Use it as an extra overtaking lane
  2. Park there for short periods while loading
  3. Stop there to read the direction signs
  4. Not enter it except in an emergency Correct answer.

Explanation

Hatched road markings separate traffic and protect turning or merging areas. When the border is a solid white line, you should not enter the area except in an emergency.

Question 37Road signs, signals and road markings

At a pelican crossing, a flashing amber light means:

  1. Pedestrians must not start to cross
  2. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing Correct answer.
  3. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  4. Speed up to clear the crossing quickly

Explanation

A flashing amber light gives pedestrians already on the crossing priority. You should proceed only when the crossing is clear of pedestrians.

Question 38Road signs, signals and road markings

A police officer facing you with the palm of the hand raised means:

  1. Turn left
  2. Sound your horn
  3. Proceed
  4. Stop Correct answer.

Explanation

Police officers directing traffic have authority over lights and signs. A raised palm facing you is a signal to stop and wait for further directions.

Question 39Road signs, signals and road markings

A large white triangle painted on the road as you approach a junction warns you to:

  1. Be ready to give way Correct answer.
  2. Park close to the junction
  3. Accelerate to enter the junction
  4. Turn right only at the junction

Explanation

A white triangle road marking warns that a give way line is ahead. You should slow down and prepare to yield to traffic on the road you are joining.

Question 40Road signs, signals and road markings

A triangular sign with a red border showing a car skidding warns of:

  1. A slippery road Correct answer.
  2. A steep hill ahead
  3. A roundabout ahead
  4. A car park ahead

Explanation

The skidding car symbol is a warning that the road surface may be slippery. Drivers should reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering.

Question 41Road signs, signals and road markings

A blue circular sign with a white bicycle means:

  1. Cyclists must dismount
  2. Cyclists only Correct answer.
  3. Bicycle parking area
  4. No cycling allowed

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions. A bicycle symbol in a blue circle means the route is for cyclists only.

Question 42Road signs, signals and road markings

A rectangular blue sign with white letters and an arrow pointing to a town indicates:

  1. A warning of roadworks
  2. A no-through road
  3. A speed limit for the town
  4. Directions to that town Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue rectangular signs are information signs. They commonly give directions to places, including towns and other destinations.

Question 43Road signs, signals and road markings

A blue square sign showing a white road with a red bar across the top means:

  1. No through road Correct answer.
  2. One-way street
  3. Hospital ahead
  4. Motorway ahead

Explanation

The red bar across the top of the road symbol indicates that the road does not continue through. It warns that there is no exit at the far end for through traffic.

Question 44Road signs, signals and road markings

You are approaching a zebra crossing and a pedestrian is waiting on the pavement. You should:

  1. Accelerate past before they cross
  2. Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
  3. Wave the pedestrian across the road
  4. Slow down and be ready to stop Correct answer.

Explanation

At a zebra crossing, you should approach at a speed that allows you to stop safely if a pedestrian steps onto the crossing. Do not wave people across, as other traffic may not be stopping.

Question 45Road signs, signals and road markings

A traffic light shows a red main light and a green arrow pointing right. This means:

  1. Turn right if the way is clear Correct answer.
  2. Stop and wait for the main light to turn green
  3. Proceed straight ahead only
  4. Do not turn right under any circumstances

Explanation

A green arrow permits movement in the direction shown even when the main light is red. You may turn right if it is safe, giving way to pedestrians and any traffic already in the junction.

Question 46Road signs, signals and road markings

Double white lines along the centre of the road have a solid line on your side. You should:

  1. Not cross except in limited cases Correct answer.
  2. Park on the line at any time of day
  3. Overtake other vehicles whenever you wish
  4. Cross it to overtake any vehicle ahead

Explanation

When the solid line of a double white line system is on your side, you must not cross or straddle it except in limited circumstances such as entering premises or passing a stationary obstruction. Normal overtaking is not permitted.

Question 47Road signs, signals and road markings

At a junction, a police officer has their back to you and their arm raised. This means:

  1. Stop Correct answer.
  2. Slow down only
  3. Proceed
  4. Turn left

Explanation

An officer's raised arm is a stop signal for traffic approaching from behind or in front, depending on their position. You must stop and wait until the officer signals you to proceed.

Question 48Road signs, signals and road markings

At a level crossing with no barriers, a stop sign and a solid white line mean you must:

  1. Wait for a green light before crossing
  2. Stop, look and listen before crossing Correct answer.
  3. Sound your horn and cross quickly
  4. Cross without stopping if no train is visible

Explanation

A STOP sign and solid stop line require a complete stop before the crossing. You must then look and listen carefully to confirm that no train is approaching before moving off.

Question 49Road signs, signals and road markings

A traffic light shows a red main light and a green arrow pointing left. This means:

  1. Do not turn left until the main light is green
  2. Proceed straight ahead only
  3. Stop and wait for a green main light
  4. Turn left if safe, yielding to pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

The green arrow authorises a left turn even while the main light is red. You must still check that the way is clear and give way to pedestrians crossing the road you are entering.

Question 50Road signs, signals and road markings

A triangular sign with a red border showing a fence or gate warns of:

  1. A gate across a private road
  2. A toll booth on the road
  3. A level crossing ahead Correct answer.
  4. A railway station entrance

Explanation

The gate or fence symbol warns that a level crossing with a barrier or gate is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be prepared to stop if the crossing is closed.