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Question 1Road signs, signals and road markings

You approach a junction and see a red octagonal sign facing you. What must you do before entering the junction?

  1. Sound your horn and proceed with caution
  2. Stop only if another vehicle is already crossing
  3. Stop completely and give way to traffic on the priority road Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and continue if the road looks clear

Explanation

A red octagon is the international STOP sign. It requires a full stop at the stop line or, if there is none, at the edge of the junction, and you may only move off when it is safe and you have given way to traffic on the priority road. Slowing down alone does not satisfy the requirement.

Question 2Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a downward-pointing triangle with a red border and a white centre mean when you meet it on approach to a junction?

  1. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining Correct answer.
  2. No entry for all vehicles
  3. Pedestrian crossing ahead
  4. Stop and wait for a green light

Explanation

The inverted triangle with a red border is the GIVE WAY (yield) sign. You must slow down and be prepared to stop so that traffic on the priority road can pass before you join or cross it. It differs from the STOP sign in that a complete stop is only required when necessary.

Question 3Road signs, signals and road markings

A circular sign with a red border shows a black car and a red car side by side. What does this sign tell you?

  1. No overtaking of other motor vehicles Correct answer.
  2. Cars must keep to the left lane
  3. Two-way traffic ahead
  4. No entry for cars

Explanation

Red-bordered circles are prohibitory signs. The pair of cars, one black and one red, is the standard no-overtaking sign, meaning you must not pass other motor vehicles on that stretch. The restriction ends where a cancellation sign or a different limit applies.

Question 4Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving at night and see a steady red traffic light. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop only if a pedestrian is waiting to cross
  2. Slow down and proceed if no traffic is visible
  3. Treat it as a give way sign
  4. Stop behind the stop line and remain stopped until the light changes Correct answer.

Explanation

A steady red light means stop and wait behind the stop line. You may only proceed when the signal shows green, or when a police officer directs you to move. Absence of visible traffic does not permit you to cross on red.

Question 5Road signs, signals and road markings

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

  1. Parking is permitted on the line
  2. Overtaking is prohibited for all vehicles
  3. The road has two lanes in the same direction
  4. Traffic may cross it to overtake when it is safe Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white centre line separates opposing streams of traffic and may be crossed to overtake or turn when it is safe to do so. It is advisory rather than prohibitive. A solid continuous line, by contrast, must not be crossed.

Question 6Road signs, signals and road markings

A traffic light shows a steady amber (yellow) signal as you approach. What does this mean?

  1. Stop unless it is unsafe to do so because you are too close to stop safely Correct answer.
  2. Accelerate to clear the junction before red
  3. Give way to traffic from the right
  4. Proceed as normal; amber is only advisory

Explanation

A steady amber light warns that red is about to follow, so you should stop unless you have already crossed the stop line or are so close that stopping would be dangerous. It is not a signal to speed up. Proceeding on amber without good reason is an offence.

Question 7Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a circular sign with a red border containing the number 50 in black on a white background. What does it mean?

  1. End of a 50 km/h zone
  2. Minimum speed 50 km/h
  3. Maximum speed 50 km/h until cancelled or a new limit applies Correct answer.
  4. Advisory speed of 50 km/h in wet weather

Explanation

A red-bordered circle containing a number is a mandatory maximum speed limit, and in Saint Lucia speed limits are posted in kilometres per hour. The limit remains in force until a cancellation sign or a different limit is posted. It is not a target to be reached.

Question 8Road signs, signals and road markings

What is the meaning of a red circle containing a white horizontal bar?

  1. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  2. Road closed only at night
  3. Stop and pay a toll
  4. One-way street in your direction

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no entry sign, meaning vehicles must not proceed past it. It is commonly placed at the exit of a one-way street so that drivers do not enter against the flow. A one-way street you may enter is indicated by a blue rectangular sign with a white arrow.

Question 9Road signs, signals and road markings

You are approaching a zebra crossing and a pedestrian has stepped onto the stripes. What must you do?

  1. Sound your horn to warn the pedestrian
  2. Stop and let the pedestrian cross Correct answer.
  3. Continue if you can pass behind the pedestrian
  4. Flash your headlights and drive on

Explanation

Once a pedestrian has set foot on a zebra crossing you must stop and allow them to cross. You should also slow down on approach so that you can stop safely for anyone waiting at the kerb. Passing behind a pedestrian on the crossing is not permitted.

Question 10Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a double yellow line running along the edge of the road mean?

  1. No waiting or parking at any time Correct answer.
  2. No parking during daylight hours only
  3. Parking permitted for disabled badge holders only
  4. Loading permitted for up to thirty minutes

Explanation

A double yellow line along the kerb imposes a continuous restriction: you may not wait or park there at any time. Single yellow lines normally restrict waiting during posted hours. The restriction applies even when the road appears quiet.

Question 11Road signs, signals and road markings

A triangular warning sign shows a symbol of a car skidding with wavy tyre tracks. What hazard does it warn of?

  1. Steep hill ahead
  2. Uneven road surface ahead
  3. Loose chippings ahead
  4. Slippery road surface ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

Triangular signs with a red border warn of hazards ahead. The skidding car symbol warns that the road surface may be slippery, so you should reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering. Other symbols, such as a bump or a falling-rocks sign, warn of different hazards.

Question 12Road signs, signals and road markings

You are in a lane marked with a white arrow pointing straight ahead, but you want to turn right at the junction. What should you do?

  1. Turn right anyway if no traffic is coming
  2. Stop in the lane and wait for a gap
  3. Continue straight and find a safe place to turn further on Correct answer.
  4. Reverse out of the lane and move to the right-turn lane

Explanation

Lane arrows are mandatory directions: you must follow the arrow for the lane you are in. If you find yourself in the wrong lane, continue in the direction shown and turn later at a safe, lawful point. Turning against the arrow or reversing in a live lane is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 13Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a flashing amber light at a pelican-style pedestrian crossing mean for drivers?

  1. Treat the crossing as closed
  2. Stop and wait until the light turns green
  3. Proceed at normal speed; pedestrians must wait
  4. Give way to pedestrians on the crossing, then proceed if it is clear Correct answer.

Explanation

At pelican-style crossings the flashing amber phase follows the red light and means drivers must give way to any pedestrian still on the crossing. Once the crossing is clear you may proceed. It is not a green light and not a stop signal.

Question 14Road signs, signals and road markings

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

  1. Left lane ends ahead
  2. Turn left at the next junction
  3. Pass to the left of the obstruction or keep left Correct answer.
  4. No left turn permitted

Explanation

Blue circles give mandatory positive instructions. A white arrow curving left tells you to keep to the left of an obstruction such as a traffic island. It is not a direction to turn at a junction.

Question 15Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a broken white line painted across your lane just before a junction, with a 'Give Way' marking on the road surface. What does the broken line indicate?

  1. The boundary of a bus stop clearway
  2. The start of a no-parking zone
  3. The place where you should stop if you have to give way Correct answer.
  4. The point where the speed limit changes

Explanation

A broken transverse line at a junction marks the give way position. You should stop at that line if traffic on the priority road requires you to wait, then proceed when clear. It is not a stop line, which is normally solid.

Question 16Road signs, signals and road markings

What is the meaning of a circular sign with a blue background crossed by a single red diagonal line?

  1. No parking beyond this point
  2. Compulsory route for buses
  3. End of the restriction shown by the sign it cancels Correct answer.
  4. Road closed to all traffic

Explanation

A blue circle with a red diagonal slash cancels the restriction that was previously in force, such as a speed limit or a no-overtaking zone. It does not itself impose a new prohibition. The slash is the visual cue that the earlier rule has ended.

Question 17Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving and the traffic light ahead shows a green arrow pointing left while the main light is red. What does the arrow allow?

  1. Stop because the main light is red
  2. Proceed in the direction of the arrow, giving way as needed Correct answer.
  3. Turn left only after the main light turns green
  4. Proceed straight ahead as well as left

Explanation

A green arrow is a filtered signal that permits movement only in the direction shown, even while the main aspect is red. You may turn that way provided the turn is safe and you give way to any traffic or pedestrians with priority. It does not authorise movement in other directions.

Question 18Road signs, signals and road markings

A triangular sign shows a symbol of two children walking. What should you expect ahead?

  1. A school or playground where children may be near the road Correct answer.
  2. A pedestrian zone closed to vehicles
  3. A hospital entrance
  4. A bus stop

Explanation

Warning triangles showing pedestrians, and especially children, alert you to a place where people may step into the road, typically near a school or playground. You should reduce speed and be ready to stop. The sign warns rather than closes the road.

Question 19Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a solid continuous white line in the centre of the road mean for a driver who wishes to overtake?

  1. You may cross it if the road ahead looks clear
  2. You may cross it only at night
  3. You may cross it if you sound your horn first
  4. Do not cross or straddle it to overtake Correct answer.

Explanation

A continuous white centre line must not be crossed or straddled for overtaking. It is placed where visibility or road layout makes passing unsafe. Where the line nearest you is broken you may cross if it is safe, but the solid line itself is a prohibition.

Question 20Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a sign showing a red circle with the number 30 crossed by a diagonal red line. What does it indicate?

  1. A 30 km/h limit begins here
  2. Minimum speed of 30 km/h applies
  3. No vehicles over 30 tonnes
  4. The 30 km/h speed limit ends here Correct answer.

Explanation

The diagonal slash through a speed limit sign marks the end of that limit. Beyond the sign the national or previously posted limit applies again. Without the slash, the same circle would impose the limit rather than cancel it.

Question 21Road signs, signals and road markings

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

  1. To provide parking for delivery vehicles
  2. To separate traffic streams where crossing is prohibited Correct answer.
  3. To mark a pedestrian refuge only
  4. To indicate a bus lane

Explanation

Hatched markings bordered by solid white lines separate opposing streams of traffic and must not be entered except in an emergency. Where the boundary is broken you may enter if it is safe. They are not parking or loading areas.

Question 22Road signs, signals and road markings

A traffic light shows a green light but the junction ahead is blocked by stationary traffic. What should you do?

  1. Drive around the blockage on the pavement
  2. Wait behind the stop line until there is room beyond the junction Correct answer.
  3. Sound your horn until traffic moves
  4. Enter the junction and stop in the middle

Explanation

A green light permits you to proceed only if you can clear the junction. Entering a blocked junction and stopping in it obstructs cross traffic and is an offence in most jurisdictions, including Saint Lucia. Wait behind the stop line until space is available.

Question 23Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a yellow box junction marking with diagonal cross-hatching mean?

  1. Do not enter unless your exit is clear, except when turning right Correct answer.
  2. The area is reserved for buses
  3. Parking is permitted for short stops
  4. Overtaking is compulsory in this area

Explanation

A box junction is marked by yellow cross-hatching. You must not enter it unless you can clear it, so that queuing traffic does not block the junction. The usual exception is when you are turning right and are prevented only by oncoming traffic.

Question 24Road signs, signals and road markings

You approach a level crossing with a flashing red light signal. What must you do?

  1. Slow down and cross carefully
  2. Stop only if a barrier is down
  3. Proceed if you cannot see a train
  4. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the barriers are fully raised Correct answer.

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a level crossing mean a train is approaching and you must stop. You may only proceed once the lights have stopped flashing and any barriers are fully raised. Looking for a train is not a substitute for obeying the signal.

Question 25Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a sign showing a white bicycle on a blue circular background mean?

  1. Cyclists must give way to motor traffic
  2. A route or lane reserved for cyclists Correct answer.
  3. Cycling is prohibited beyond this point
  4. A cycle repair facility is ahead

Explanation

A blue circle with a bicycle symbol indicates a compulsory route or lane for cyclists. Motor vehicles must not use a lane reserved in this way. A prohibition on cycling would instead be a red-bordered circle with a crossed-out bicycle.

Question 26Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving and see a circular sign with a red border containing a white arrow pointing to the left inside a red circle with a diagonal red line through it. What does this sign tell you?

  1. A left turn is compulsory ahead
  2. A left bend is approaching
  3. No left turn is permitted at this point Correct answer.
  4. Left turns are allowed only for buses

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal red line is a prohibition sign, so the symbol inside shows what you must not do. Here the white arrow pointing left is crossed out, meaning turning left is forbidden. Compulsory directions appear on blue circular signs without a red border.

Question 27Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a triangular warning sign showing a symbol of a train without a barrier at a level crossing. What action should you take as you approach?

  1. Maintain your speed because the crossing is protected by barriers
  2. Sound your horn continuously until you have crossed
  3. Slow down and be prepared to stop if a train is coming Correct answer.
  4. Stop completely before the crossing in every case

Explanation

Triangular signs with a red border give warning of a hazard ahead, and the train symbol warns of a level crossing without barriers or gates. Because there is no barrier to protect you, you must reduce speed and check carefully, stopping if a train approaches.

Question 28Road signs, signals and road markings

You are approaching a junction and the road marking in your lane is a broken white line across the carriageway accompanied by a triangle painted on the road surface. What does this combination require?

  1. Stop completely and wait for a green light
  2. Proceed without checking because you have priority
  3. Turn back because the road ahead is closed
  4. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white line across the lane together with a painted triangle is the give way marking. It warns that you must yield to traffic on the road you are joining, and you should be ready to stop if necessary. A solid white line with the word STOP would instead impose a compulsory stop.

Question 29Road signs, signals and road markings

What does a rectangular blue sign showing a white letter 'P' with a red border around the whole sign mean?

  1. Parking is reserved for emergency vehicles only
  2. Parking is restricted and the plate below states the conditions Correct answer.
  3. Parking is free and unlimited at all times
  4. No parking is allowed at any time

Explanation

A blue rectangular sign with a white P indicates a parking place, and a red border signals that a restriction applies. Any times, charges or maximum stay will be shown on the supplementary plate beneath the sign. You must read that plate before leaving your vehicle.

Question 30Road signs, signals and road markings

You are travelling on a road where the centre line consists of a broken white line alongside a solid white line, with the solid line on your side. What does this mean for overtaking?

  1. You must not cross or straddle the solid line to overtake Correct answer.
  2. The lines only apply to vehicles over a certain weight
  3. You may cross the lines whenever the road ahead looks clear
  4. You may cross the lines to overtake a cyclist only

Explanation

Where a solid line runs alongside a broken line, the line nearest you governs your side of the road. If the solid line is on your side, you must not cross or straddle it except in the limited exceptions such as passing a stationary vehicle or an obstruction. The broken line applies to traffic on the other side.

Question 31Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving at night and see a sign that appears dull and does not reflect your headlights brightly, while other signs ahead glow clearly. What is the most likely reason?

  1. The sign's reflective material is damaged or the sign is dirty, so treat it with extra caution Correct answer.
  2. The sign marks a private road where national rules do not apply
  3. The sign is a warning sign that is deliberately non-reflective
  4. The sign applies only during daylight hours

Explanation

Signs are made from retroreflective material so that they become bright when lit by headlights. A sign that stays dull is likely dirty, damaged or obscured, which means you may not read its message in time. Reduce speed and be prepared for the hazard it is meant to warn about.

Question 32Road signs, signals and road markings

You are approaching traffic lights and a green filter arrow pointing straight ahead is lit while the main circular light is red. What should you do?

  1. Sound your horn and proceed straight ahead without checking
  2. Proceed straight ahead only, yielding to any traffic already in the junction Correct answer.
  3. Wait behind the stop line until the main light turns green
  4. Proceed in any direction because a green light is showing

Explanation

A green filter arrow applies only to the direction it points, so you may go straight ahead even though the main light is red. You must still give way to traffic and pedestrians already lawfully in the junction. Turning left or right would remain prohibited until those movements are permitted.

Question 33Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a circular sign with a blue background showing a white arrow pointing straight down on one side and a red arrow pointing up on the other. What does it indicate?

  1. The road narrows to a single lane ahead
  2. Traffic flows in one direction only, with priority given to oncoming vehicles Correct answer.
  3. Overtaking is prohibited on this stretch of road
  4. Two-way traffic resumes after a one-way section

Explanation

This sign marks a one-way road where the flow of traffic is in the direction of the white arrow. The red arrow facing you indicates that oncoming traffic has priority, so you must give way to vehicles coming towards you. It is commonly used where a road narrows to a single usable width.

Question 34Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving in heavy rain and approach a sign that shows a car with wavy lines beneath the tyres on a triangular background. How should you adjust your driving?

  1. Keep your normal speed because the sign only applies in ice
  2. Move to the centre of the road to avoid the wet patches
  3. Speed up to get through the hazard area quickly
  4. Reduce speed and increase your following distance because the surface may be slippery Correct answer.

Explanation

This warning sign alerts you to a slippery road surface, which may be caused by rain, mud or spillage. The correct response is to slow down gently and leave a larger gap so you have more time to react to any loss of grip. Sudden braking or steering on a slippery surface can cause a skid.

Question 35Road signs, signals and road markings

You are waiting at a junction controlled by traffic lights and the light turns amber as you are about to cross the stop line. What is the correct action?

  1. Continue at the same speed because amber means the same as green
  2. Stop before the line unless you are so close that stopping would be unsafe Correct answer.
  3. Reverse back behind the stop line if you have already crossed it
  4. Accelerate hard to clear the junction before the red light appears

Explanation

A steady amber signal means you must stop unless you have already crossed the line or are so close to it that stopping could cause a collision. It is a warning that red is about to follow. Accelerating to beat the light is dangerous and unlawful.

Question 36Road signs, signals and road markings

You are on a road with a solid white line on your side and a broken line on the other side. A slow-moving lorry ahead is travelling well below the limit, and the road beyond the line is clear for a long distance. What should you do?

  1. Overtake by driving on the verge to avoid crossing the line
  2. Cross the solid line because the road ahead is clear and no traffic is visible
  3. Remain behind the lorry until the solid line ends or becomes broken on your side Correct answer.
  4. Cross the solid line briefly and return before any oncoming vehicle appears

Explanation

A solid line on your side prohibits crossing or straddling it, regardless of how clear the road appears. The only exceptions are limited situations such as passing a stationary vehicle or avoiding an obstruction, which do not cover overtaking a slow-moving lorry. You must wait until the marking changes before overtaking.

Question 37Road signs, signals and road markings

You are approaching a junction where a yellow box with diagonal cross-hatching is painted on the road, and the exit beyond it is blocked by queuing traffic. What should you do?

  1. Enter the box and wait in the middle until the traffic moves
  2. Wait before the box until there is space to clear it completely Correct answer.
  3. Enter the box and use the hatched area to change lanes
  4. Sound your horn to ask the queuing traffic to move forward

Explanation

A yellow box junction is designed to keep the junction clear, and you must not enter it unless your exit is clear. The exception is when you are turning right and are prevented only by oncoming traffic. Waiting before the box prevents you from blocking cross traffic when the lights change.

Question 38Road signs, signals and road markings

You see a circular sign with a red border showing a white arrow curving to the right, and beneath it a supplementary plate reading '1 mile'. What does this combination tell you?

  1. Right turns are prohibited for the next mile
  2. A compulsory right turn applies one mile ahead Correct answer.
  3. The road bends sharply to the right in one mile
  4. A right turn is recommended but optional in one mile

Explanation

A white arrow on a blue circle is a compulsory direction sign, and here it directs traffic to turn right. The supplementary plate gives the distance to the point where the requirement applies. Because the sign is compulsory, you must follow the indicated direction when you reach it.

Question 39Road signs, signals and road markings

You are driving on an unlit road at night and see a series of white studs marking the lane lines, with red studs appearing along the left edge. What do the red studs indicate?

  1. The boundary of a cycle lane
  2. A lay-by where parking is permitted
  3. The left-hand edge of the carriageway Correct answer.
  4. The central reservation of a dual carriageway

Explanation

Reflective road studs are colour-coded to convey information at night. Red studs mark the left-hand edge of the carriageway, while white studs mark lane divisions and amber studs mark the central reservation. Recognising the colours helps you keep your position when markings are hard to see.

Question 40Road signs, signals and road markings

You approach a junction where the traffic lights are out of order and a police officer is directing traffic with arm signals. Which instruction takes precedence?

  1. The road markings take precedence over both the officer and the lights
  2. The traffic lights take precedence because they are the primary control
  3. The police officer's signals override the traffic lights and road markings Correct answer.
  4. You may choose whichever instruction allows you to proceed fastest

Explanation

When a police officer is controlling traffic, their signals take precedence over traffic lights, signs and road markings. You must obey the officer even if the lights show a different instruction. This rule exists so that a single clear authority controls the junction in an emergency.

Question 41Rules of the road and right-of-way

On a two-lane road in Saint Lucia with no markings or signs, traffic approaching from opposite directions must keep to which side of the road?

  1. The centre of the road at all times
  2. Whichever side has the smoother surface
  3. The right side, so oncoming traffic passes on your left
  4. The left side, so oncoming traffic passes on your right Correct answer.

Explanation

Saint Lucia drives on the left, a legacy of British administration, so a driver keeps to the left half of the carriageway and oncoming vehicles pass on the driver's right. This default applies wherever no markings or signs direct otherwise. Keeping left also governs how you enter junctions and roundabouts.

Question 42Rules of the road and right-of-way

You are approaching an unmarked T-junction and intend to turn right onto the through road. Who must you give way to?

  1. No one, because turning traffic has priority at a T-junction
  2. Only pedestrians, since vehicles on the minor road are equal
  3. Only vehicles already on the through road approaching from your right
  4. All traffic already on the through road, from either direction Correct answer.

Explanation

A vehicle joining or crossing a through road from a minor road must give way to traffic already on that road, regardless of whether it comes from the left or right. Turning right does not create priority. Wait until both directions are clear before emerging.

Question 43Rules of the road and right-of-way

At a roundabout in Saint Lucia, in which direction do vehicles circulate, and who has priority?

  1. Anticlockwise, with traffic already on the roundabout having priority
  2. Clockwise, with the largest vehicle always having priority
  3. Anticlockwise, with entering traffic having priority
  4. Clockwise, with traffic already on the roundabout having priority Correct answer.

Explanation

Because traffic keeps left, roundabouts circulate clockwise in Saint Lucia, and vehicles entering must give way to traffic already circulating from the right. Vehicle size alone does not confer priority. Signs or officer directions may override the ordinary rule.

Question 44Rules of the road and right-of-way

A pedestrian is already halfway across a zebra crossing as you approach. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop and let the pedestrian finish crossing Correct answer.
  2. Steer around behind the pedestrian without stopping
  3. Sound the horn so they hurry across
  4. Continue slowly if there is room to pass in front

Explanation

Drivers must give way to pedestrians on a zebra crossing, and stopping is required once someone is on it. Passing behind or in front of a pedestrian on the crossing endangers them and other road users. Patience costs seconds; a collision costs lives.

Question 45Rules of the road and right-of-way

An emergency vehicle with sirens and flashing blue lights approaches from behind while you are in a line of slow traffic. What should you do?

  1. Speed up to stay ahead of it
  2. Pull over safely as soon as you can and let it pass Correct answer.
  3. Ignore it until it is directly behind you
  4. Brake sharply and stop where you are

Explanation

You should make room for emergency vehicles by pulling over or slowing safely as soon as conditions allow, without breaking the law or endangering others. Do not brake suddenly in a moving queue or mount the pavement blindly. The aim is to clear a path predictably.

Question 46Rules of the road and right-of-way

You are driving and a ball rolls into the road from between parked cars. What is the safest response?

  1. Swerve into the opposite lane immediately
  2. Maintain speed and sound the horn
  3. Accelerate past the parked cars quickly
  4. Slow down and be ready to stop, expecting a child to follow Correct answer.

Explanation

A ball in the road is a strong warning that a child may run out after it. The safe response is to reduce speed, cover the brake and prepare to stop, giving yourself time to react. Swerving blindly into oncoming traffic creates a second hazard.

Question 47Rules of the road and right-of-way

At a junction controlled by a police officer, the officer faces you with their arm raised vertically. What does this mean?

  1. Stop and wait for further direction Correct answer.
  2. Proceed through the junction carefully
  3. Turn left only
  4. Sound your horn before moving

Explanation

A raised arm from a police officer directing traffic means traffic facing the officer must stop. Signals from a police officer on point duty override traffic lights and signs. Wait until the officer lowers the arm or signals you to proceed.

Question 48Rules of the road and right-of-way

You are turning left from a main road into a side road and a pedestrian is about to step onto the side road you are entering. Who should proceed first?

  1. Whoever moves first has priority
  2. You, provided you signal before turning
  3. The pedestrian, because you are crossing their path Correct answer.
  4. You, because you are already on the main road

Explanation

When you turn into a side road you cross the path pedestrians may be using, so you must give way to anyone already crossing or waiting to cross that road. Being on the main road gives you no priority over them. Signal early, slow down and check the pavement before turning.

Question 49Rules of the road and right-of-way

Two vehicles reach an unmarked crossroads at the same moment, one from your right and one from your left. What should you do?

  1. Wait for one of them to flash you through
  2. Give way to the vehicle on your left
  3. Give way to the vehicle on your right Correct answer.
  4. Proceed, since you arrived first

Explanation

At an unmarked crossroads with no signs or signals, the general convention is to give way to traffic approaching from your right. Proceeding on the assumption you arrived first invites a collision. If in doubt, slow and be prepared to stop.

Question 50Rules of the road and right-of-way

A school bus has stopped on your side of the road with its hazard lights flashing and children stepping off. What should you do?

  1. Pass slowly while watching the children
  2. Sound your horn to warn the children
  3. Stop and wait until the children have cleared the road Correct answer.
  4. Overtake on the pavement if it is clear

Explanation

When a school bus is dropping children, you must slow right down and be ready to stop, and if children are crossing you should stop and wait. Children can move unpredictably around a stopped bus. Passing while they alight is a serious hazard.