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Question 1Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection where a traffic signal is dark because of a power failure. A police officer is directing traffic with hand signals. Whose signals must the driver obey?

  1. The police officer's hand signals Correct answer.
  2. Any other driver who enters the intersection first
  3. The driver's own judgement of the safest route
  4. The traffic signal, because it is the permanent control

Explanation

A police officer directing traffic overrides both signals and signs, so the driver must follow the officer's hand signals even though the signal head is dark. When the signal is not operating, the officer's directions take the place of the light.

Question 2Traffic signs, signals and road markings

What does a solid yellow traffic light mean for a driver approaching the intersection?

  1. Stop, unless stopping cannot be done safely Correct answer.
  2. Speed up to clear the intersection before red
  3. Stop and remain stopped until a green arrow appears
  4. Proceed, because yellow is a warning only

Explanation

A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red, so a driver must stop if it is safe to do so. If the vehicle is too close to stop safely, the driver may continue through the intersection with care.

Question 3Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A flashing red light at an intersection has the same meaning as which of the following?

  1. A flashing yellow light
  2. A stop sign Correct answer.
  3. A green light with no restrictions
  4. A yield sign

Explanation

A flashing red light requires the driver to come to a complete stop, then proceed only when it is safe, which is the same rule that applies at a stop sign. A flashing yellow light, by contrast, only warns drivers to proceed with caution.

Question 4Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a flashing yellow light above an intersection. What is the correct action?

  1. Slow down and proceed with caution Correct answer.
  2. Come to a complete stop before entering
  3. Stop only if another vehicle is present
  4. Treat it as a green light and maintain speed

Explanation

A flashing yellow signal warns of a hazard or a controlled crossing ahead, so the driver should reduce speed and continue only when it is clearly safe. It does not create a stop obligation the way a flashing red light does.

Question 5Traffic signs, signals and road markings

What is the meaning of a red circle with a diagonal slash through a symbol on a regulatory sign?

  1. The sign applies only to commercial vehicles
  2. The action shown by the symbol is prohibited Correct answer.
  3. The action shown is recommended but optional
  4. The action shown is permitted only at night

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash is the standard prohibition overlay, so the symbol beneath it shows a manoeuvre or condition that is not allowed. The sign creates a legal restriction rather than a suggestion.

Question 6Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver passes a sign showing a black octagon outline on a white background with a red border. What does this sign require?

  1. Yield to traffic on the right only
  2. Reduce speed but keep moving
  3. Do not enter the road ahead
  4. Come to a complete stop Correct answer.

Explanation

The octagonal shape is reserved for stop control, so a sign using that shape requires a full stop before proceeding. Shape alone identifies the stop requirement even before the word is read.

Question 7Traffic signs, signals and road markings

What do broken white lane lines on a multi-lane road indicate?

  1. Traffic must keep to the right of the line at all times
  2. Lane changes are permitted when safe Correct answer.
  3. Lane changes are prohibited
  4. The lane is reserved for buses

Explanation

Broken white lines separate lanes travelling in the same direction and may be crossed when a lane change can be made safely. A solid white line in the same position signals that crossing should be avoided.

Question 8Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a pedestrian crossing where a crossing guard has stepped onto the roadway holding a stop paddle. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop and remain stopped until the roadway is clear Correct answer.
  2. Stop only if pedestrians are already on the crossing
  3. Proceed slowly around the guard
  4. Sound the horn and continue

Explanation

A crossing guard displaying a stop paddle has the authority to halt traffic, and drivers must stop and stay stopped until the guard signals that the crossing is clear. The duty applies even before pedestrians step onto the road.

Question 9Traffic signs, signals and road markings

What does a diamond-shaped yellow sign with a black symbol generally indicate?

  1. A route number for a highway
  2. A warning of a hazard or change in road conditions Correct answer.
  3. A service facility such as fuel or lodging
  4. A mandatory instruction that must be obeyed

Explanation

Diamond-shaped yellow signs are warning signs, alerting drivers to hazards or changes ahead such as curves, intersections, or narrowing roads. Regulatory signs, by contrast, are usually white rectangles with black or red markings.

Question 10Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white bicycle symbol and a solid white line separating it from the general traffic lane. What does this marking mean?

  1. Cyclists may use the lane only during daylight hours
  2. Drivers may use the lane to pass slower traffic
  3. The lane is a shared turning lane for all vehicles
  4. The lane is reserved for cyclists and drivers must not enter it Correct answer.

Explanation

A bicycle symbol combined with a solid white boundary marks a lane reserved for cyclists, and motor vehicles must not drive or park in it. Drivers may cross it only where permitted, for example when turning, and must yield to cyclists.

Question 11Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection and the traffic light shows a steady green arrow pointing left while the circular light is red. What does this combination allow?

  1. A left turn and a straight-through movement
  2. No movement until the circular light turns green
  3. A U-turn only
  4. A left turn only, after yielding to oncoming traffic Correct answer.

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement in the direction of the arrow even when the circular light is red, so the driver may turn left. The turn must still be completed safely, yielding to any traffic or pedestrians with the right of way.

Question 12Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver wishes to turn left at an intersection controlled by a green circular light. Oncoming traffic is approaching. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Wait behind the stop line until the light turns yellow
  2. Turn only after the oncoming vehicles have stopped at their own light
  3. Enter the intersection and yield to oncoming traffic before completing the turn Correct answer.
  4. Turn immediately because the light is green

Explanation

A green circular light permits a left turn but does not give priority over oncoming traffic, so the driver enters the intersection and yields before completing the turn. Waiting behind the line until yellow is unnecessary and can block following traffic.

Question 13Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a double solid yellow line on the left side of the roadway. What does this marking mean?

  1. The line marks the edge of a parking area
  2. Traffic may use either lane in both directions
  3. Passing is permitted when the road ahead is clear
  4. Passing and crossing the line are prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

Double solid yellow lines separate traffic moving in opposite directions and mean that passing or crossing the lines is prohibited. A single broken yellow line, by contrast, permits passing when it is safe.

Question 14Traffic signs, signals and road markings

What is the purpose of a yellow centre line consisting of one solid and one broken line, where the broken line is on the driver's side?

  1. The driver may never cross the centre line
  2. The driver may pass when it is safe to do so Correct answer.
  3. The driver must move into the left lane permanently
  4. The driver must stop before crossing the line

Explanation

When a solid and broken yellow line are paired, the line nearest the driver governs that side, so a broken line on the driver's side permits passing when safe. Traffic on the opposite side, facing the solid line, may not pass.

Question 15Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver encounters a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar. What does this sign mean?

  1. Stop and yield
  2. No parking at any time
  3. Do not enter Correct answer.
  4. One-way traffic begins here

Explanation

The red circle with a white bar is the do-not-enter sign, placed where traffic must not proceed, such as the exit of a one-way street. Drivers who see it must find another route rather than entering the roadway.

Question 16Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a railway crossing with a crossbuck sign and flashing red lights that have just begun to flash. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop only if the crossing gates are lowered
  2. Proceed if no train is visible in either direction
  3. Slow down and cross without stopping
  4. Stop and wait until the lights stop flashing and the way is clear Correct answer.

Explanation

Flashing red lights at a railway crossing require drivers to stop and remain stopped until the lights cease and the crossing is clear. A driver may not rely on a visual check for trains, because sightlines can be limited and trains approach quickly.

Question 17Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a sign with a white background, black border, and the words SCHOOL ZONE, together with a tab reading 8 AM TO 4 PM. What does this combination mean?

  1. The restrictions apply only to school buses
  2. The lower speed limit or restrictions apply during the posted hours Correct answer.
  3. The restrictions apply only when children are visible
  4. The restrictions apply at all times of day

Explanation

A tab showing times limits the sign's instruction to those hours, so the school zone restriction applies between 8 AM and 4 PM. Outside those hours the general road rule resumes unless another sign states otherwise.

Question 18Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection where a yield sign is posted. Traffic on the crossing road is present. What is the correct action?

  1. Maintain speed because the crossing road must yield
  2. Sound the horn and proceed through the intersection
  3. Stop completely in every case before proceeding
  4. Slow down and stop if necessary to let crossing traffic pass Correct answer.

Explanation

A yield sign requires the driver to give way to traffic on the crossing road, slowing and stopping only if needed to do so safely. A complete stop is not required when the way is clearly free.

Question 19Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver is travelling in a lane bounded on both sides by solid white lines and marked with a large white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does this lane permit?

  1. Reversing to leave the lane
  2. Straight-through movement only Correct answer.
  3. Any turn from this lane
  4. A right turn only

Explanation

A lane marked with a straight-ahead arrow directs traffic to continue straight, and the solid white lines discourage lane changes within the approach. Drivers who need to turn must use the lane marked for that movement.

Question 20Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection on a road with a stop line and a sign reading STOP ALL WAYS. Two other vehicles are already stopped at the intersection. What is the correct procedure?

  1. Proceed without stopping because other vehicles are present
  2. Proceed first because the driver is turning right
  3. Wait until all other vehicles have cleared before moving at all
  4. Stop fully, then proceed in the order in which vehicles arrived Correct answer.

Explanation

At an all-way stop, every vehicle must come to a complete stop and then proceed in the order of arrival, with ties resolved by yielding to the vehicle on the right. The presence of other stopped vehicles does not excuse the new arrival from stopping.

Question 21Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a broken white line change to a solid white line on the approach to an intersection. How should the driver interpret this change?

  1. The road is becoming a one-way street
  2. Lane changes become mandatory
  3. Lane changes should be avoided in this section Correct answer.
  4. The lane ahead is closed to traffic

Explanation

A solid white line on the approach to an intersection signals that lane changes should not be made there, because weaving close to the junction is hazardous. The broken line earlier allowed a change, but the solid section discourages it.

Question 22Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a flashing yellow arrow signal governing a left turn while the circular light is red. What does the flashing yellow arrow permit?

  1. No left turn until the arrow becomes steady green
  2. A left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians Correct answer.
  3. A left turn only from the right-hand lane
  4. A protected left turn with priority over oncoming traffic

Explanation

A flashing yellow arrow permits the turn but does not give protection, so the driver must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before completing it. A steady green arrow, by contrast, provides a protected turn.

Question 23Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver notices a sign showing a black symbol of a car on a yellow diamond with a curved arrow beneath it, placed before a bend. What is the sign warning of?

  1. A curve ahead where speed should be reduced Correct answer.
  2. A slippery road surface ahead
  3. A pedestrian crossing around the bend
  4. A roundabout requiring a full stop

Explanation

A yellow diamond warning sign with a curved arrow indicates a bend ahead, and the symbol advises drivers to adjust speed before reaching it. The sign warns of geometry rather than of surface conditions or crossings.

Question 24Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver is in a lane marked with a white diamond symbol and the word HOV, with a tab reading 2 OR MORE PERSONS. The driver is alone in the vehicle. What is the correct action?

  1. Stop in the lane until another person joins
  2. Use the lane only when traffic is congested
  3. Continue in the lane because the vehicle is private
  4. Leave the lane before the restriction begins Correct answer.

Explanation

A high-occupancy vehicle lane marked with a diamond and an occupant requirement may be used only by vehicles carrying the stated number of people. A solo driver must move out of the lane before the restriction takes effect.

Question 25Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a signal showing a steady red light and a sign reading NO TURN ON RED. What must the driver do?

  1. Turn right after stopping, because a right turn is normally allowed
  2. Remain stopped until the light turns green Correct answer.
  3. Turn left after stopping if the road is clear
  4. Proceed straight through after stopping

Explanation

The no-turn-on-red sign removes the usual permission to turn right after stopping at a red light, so the driver must wait for a green indication. The sign overrides the general rule that allows a right turn on red after a full stop.

Question 26Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a circular sign with a red border and a black diagonal slash across a black symbol of a left-turning arrow. What does this sign tell the driver?

  1. Left turns are prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  2. Left turns are permitted only during daylight hours
  3. A left-turn lane begins ahead
  4. Left turns must be made from the right lane

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash is the universal prohibition symbol, so a slashed left-turn arrow bans left turns. The sign restricts the manoeuvre entirely rather than setting conditions or indicating lane layout. Drivers must find another route or turn point.

Question 27Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a sign shaped like an inverted triangle with a red border and a white centre. What action does this sign require?

  1. Stop completely and wait for a signal to change
  2. Sound the horn before entering the intersection
  3. Slow down and give way to traffic on the intersecting road Correct answer.
  4. Maintain speed because the driver has the right of way

Explanation

The inverted triangle with a red border is the yield sign, which requires the driver to slow and give way to traffic already on the crossing road. A full stop is required only when traffic or safety demands it. The crossing road has priority.

Question 28Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond sign bearing a black symbol of a traffic signal. What is this sign warning of?

  1. A temporary signal controlling a construction site
  2. A pedestrian signal used only by school children
  3. A signal ahead that may be red when the driver arrives Correct answer.
  4. A railway crossing with flashing lights ahead

Explanation

A yellow diamond is a warning sign, and the signal symbol warns that traffic lights control the road ahead. Because the driver cannot see the signal state in advance, the warning tells them to be ready to stop. Warning signs describe hazards rather than impose commands.

Question 29Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a solid yellow line on the driver's side of the centre line and a broken yellow line on the other side. What does this arrangement mean for the driver?

  1. Passing is prohibited for the driver but permitted for oncoming traffic Correct answer.
  2. Passing is permitted for traffic on both sides
  3. Passing is permitted for the driver but not for oncoming traffic
  4. The road is one-way and passing is always allowed

Explanation

With a solid and broken yellow centre line, each side is governed by its own line. The solid line on the driver's side prohibits crossing to pass, while oncoming traffic, facing the broken line, may pass when safe. The restriction applies only to the side with the solid line.

Question 30Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a white rectangular sign with a black symbol of a pedestrian and the word PEDESTRIAN CROSSING. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A school patrol operates at this location
  2. The road narrows to a single lane ahead
  3. A designated pedestrian crossing is located here Correct answer.
  4. Pedestrians are prohibited from crossing at this point

Explanation

White rectangular signs with black symbols are regulatory or informational signs that identify a facility or rule. The pedestrian symbol with the words PEDESTRIAN CROSSING marks a designated crossing point where drivers must watch for and yield to pedestrians. It does not ban pedestrians.

Question 31Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a sign with a red circle containing the number 50 in black on a white background. What does this sign mean?

  1. The recommended speed is 50 km/h in wet weather
  2. The distance to the next town is 50 km
  3. The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h Correct answer.
  4. The minimum permitted speed is 50 km/h

Explanation

A red circle containing a number is a regulatory speed-limit sign giving the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour. Exceeding it is an offence. Signs giving minimum speeds or advisory speeds use different formats.

Question 32Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a set of road markings consisting of wide white bars painted across the lane, parallel to each other. What do these markings indicate?

  1. A pedestrian crosswalk where drivers must yield to pedestrians Correct answer.
  2. A place where vehicles must reverse to park
  3. A lane reserved for buses only
  4. A toll booth approach area

Explanation

Wide parallel white bars across the roadway mark a pedestrian crosswalk. Drivers must watch for pedestrians and yield to them once they are on the crossing. The markings are placed where pedestrian traffic is expected.

Question 33Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a black octagon outline on a white sign with a red border and the word STOP. Where must the driver stop?

  1. At the near edge of the crosswalk or at the stop line if one is painted Correct answer.
  2. Anywhere within the intersection
  3. At the far side of the intersection after crossing
  4. Directly beside the stop sign post

Explanation

A stop sign requires a complete stop at the stop line if one is marked, or at the edge of the crosswalk or intersection if no line exists. Stopping elsewhere may obstruct pedestrians or fail to give the driver a proper view. The stop must precede entering the crossing area.

Question 34Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a broken yellow line on the driver's side of the centre line along a two-way road. What does this marking permit?

  1. Driving in the opposing lane at all times
  2. Parking along the shoulder during peak hours
  3. Crossing the line to pass when it is safe to do so Correct answer.
  4. Turning across the line only at signalised intersections

Explanation

A broken yellow centre line separates opposing traffic flows and may be crossed to pass or turn when it is safe. The broken line signals that overtaking is allowed subject to normal safety checks. It does not grant a permanent right to occupy the opposing lane.

Question 35Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection showing a steady red light and a green arrow pointing right. The driver intends to turn right. What should the driver do?

  1. Turn right only after sounding the horn
  2. Wait for the circular light to turn green before moving
  3. Stop and wait because the red circle cancels the arrow
  4. Proceed with the right turn, yielding to pedestrians and traffic lawfully in the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

A green arrow authorises movement in the direction it points, even while the circular light is red, because the arrow controls that movement. The driver may turn right but must still yield to pedestrians and any traffic already lawfully in the intersection. The red circle governs the other movements.

Question 36Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a sign with a yellow background and a black symbol of a deer. What is the appropriate response?

  1. Sound the horn continuously until past the area
  2. Stop and wait for a patrol vehicle to escort traffic
  3. Increase speed to clear the area quickly
  4. Reduce speed and watch for animals on or near the road Correct answer.

Explanation

A yellow warning sign with an animal symbol warns of a wildlife hazard in the area. The correct response is to slow down and scan the roadside so the driver can react if an animal enters the roadway. Speeding up reduces reaction time.

Question 37Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a solid white line along the right edge of the roadway. What is the primary purpose of this marking?

  1. To show where parking is prohibited at all times
  2. To mark the centre of a two-way road
  3. To indicate a lane reserved for overtaking
  4. To mark the edge of the travelled way and separate it from the shoulder Correct answer.

Explanation

A solid white edge line marks the boundary of the travelled portion of the road, separating it from the shoulder or roadside. Drivers should keep to the left of it unless stopping or in an emergency. Centre lines use yellow on two-way roads.

Question 38Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a railway crossing with no gates and no flashing lights, only a crossbuck sign and a stop line. What must the driver do?

  1. Stop only if a train is visible in the distance
  2. Stop at the line, look and listen, and proceed only when clear Correct answer.
  3. Reduce speed but continue without stopping
  4. Proceed without stopping because no lights are flashing

Explanation

Where a railway crossing has a stop line and no active warning devices, the driver must stop, then look and listen in both directions before crossing. Trains cannot stop quickly and may be hidden by terrain or weather. Proceeding without stopping defeats the purpose of the stop line.

Question 39Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does this sign require?

  1. The road ahead is closed to all traffic
  2. Traffic must proceed straight ahead only Correct answer.
  3. Straight-ahead travel is recommended but optional
  4. A U-turn is permitted at this point

Explanation

Blue circular signs are mandatory instruction signs. A white arrow pointing straight ahead in a blue circle requires traffic to continue straight, prohibiting turns. The instruction is compulsory rather than advisory.

Question 40Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a sign with a red circle containing a black car and a black motorcycle side by side. What does this sign mean?

  1. Motorcycles may use the car lanes only at night
  2. A parking area for cars and motorcycles is ahead
  3. Overtaking by motor vehicles is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Cars must give way to motorcycles at all times

Explanation

A red circle containing two vehicle symbols side by side is the no-overtaking sign, prohibiting motor vehicles from passing each other. The restriction applies to motor vehicles generally, not just to one class. It remains in force until a sign or marking ends it.

Question 41Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond sign showing a black symbol of a road narrowing from both sides. What should the driver expect?

  1. The road surface will become gravel
  2. The roadway ahead will reduce in width and lanes may merge Correct answer.
  3. The speed limit will increase beyond this point
  4. A bridge with a weight limit is ahead

Explanation

A yellow diamond warning sign with a road-narrowing symbol alerts drivers that the carriageway ahead becomes narrower. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared for lane merges or reduced clearance. The sign warns of geometry, not surface or load restrictions.

Question 42Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a white symbol of a bicycle painted in a lane bounded by solid white lines, and a sign showing a bicycle with the words BUS AND BICYCLE LANE. Who may lawfully use this lane?

  1. Only vehicles carrying two or more people
  2. Only buses and bicycles as indicated by the sign Correct answer.
  3. Any vehicle during off-peak hours
  4. Only motorcycles and bicycles

Explanation

A lane marked with a bicycle symbol and a sign naming buses and bicycles is reserved for the classes shown. Other vehicles may not use it, even when traffic is light, unless a sign permits a specific exception such as turning. The restriction applies at all times unless a tab states otherwise.

Question 43Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection where a flashing red light controls the driver's direction. What must the driver do?

  1. Wait for a green light before moving
  2. Treat the signal as a green light
  3. Stop, then proceed when it is safe, following right-of-way rules Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and proceed without stopping

Explanation

A flashing red light has the same effect as a stop sign: the driver must come to a complete stop and then proceed only when safe, applying normal right-of-way rules. It does not become a green light. A flashing yellow, by contrast, requires caution but not a stop.

Question 44Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a yellow diamond sign with a black symbol of a traffic circle and arrows curving around it. What does this sign warn of?

  1. A one-way street beginning ahead
  2. A roundabout ahead where traffic circulates in one direction Correct answer.
  3. A place where U-turns are prohibited
  4. A dead end where vehicles must reverse

Explanation

The circular-arrows symbol on a yellow diamond warns that a roundabout is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be prepared to yield to traffic already circulating. The symbol describes the intersection layout rather than imposing a turn restriction.

Question 45Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches a signal showing a steady yellow light and is far enough back to stop comfortably. What should the driver do?

  1. Accelerate to pass before the light turns red
  2. Reverse away from the intersection
  3. Continue at the same speed without checking
  4. Stop at the stop line if it can be done safely Correct answer.

Explanation

A steady yellow light warns that the signal is about to turn red. A driver who can stop comfortably should do so at the stop line rather than accelerate through. Continuing is appropriate only when stopping cannot be done safely.

Question 46Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a solid white line separating two lanes travelling in the same direction, and the line continues through an intersection approach. What does the solid line indicate?

  1. The lane on the right is reserved for oncoming traffic
  2. The line marks a pedestrian crossing
  3. Lane changing across the line is discouraged and should be avoided Correct answer.
  4. Lane changing is permitted freely at any point

Explanation

A solid white line between lanes moving in the same direction indicates that lane changes across it should be avoided, particularly on approaches to intersections where queues form. A broken line in the same position would permit lane changes when safe. The line does not reserve the lane for opposing traffic.

Question 47Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a sign with a red circle containing a black symbol of a truck and the number 5.5 t below it. What does this sign mean?

  1. The road ahead is 5.5 tonnes wide
  2. Trucks must travel at least 5.5 tonnes to use the road
  3. Trucks may park for 5.5 hours
  4. Vehicles over 5.5 tonnes are prohibited from the road ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a vehicle symbol and a mass figure is a prohibition sign setting a maximum permissible mass for the road or structure ahead. Vehicles exceeding the stated mass must not proceed. The figure is a limit, not a minimum or a distance.

Question 48Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver is travelling on a road where the centre line changes from broken to solid shortly before a curve with limited sight distance. Why is the solid line placed there?

  1. To mark a lane reserved for slow vehicles
  2. To show that parking is allowed on the shoulder
  3. To indicate that the road becomes one-way beyond the curve
  4. To prohibit passing where the driver cannot see far enough ahead to do so safely Correct answer.

Explanation

Solid centre lines are placed where passing would be unsafe, such as on curves and crests with restricted sight distance. The marking reinforces the rule that drivers must not cross to pass when they cannot see sufficient clear road. It does not change the road's direction of travel.

Question 49Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver approaches an intersection controlled by signals that are completely dark because of a power failure. No police officer is present. How should the driver proceed?

  1. Wait at the line until power is restored
  2. Proceed through without slowing because the signals are off
  3. Follow the vehicle ahead without stopping
  4. Treat the intersection as an all-way stop and apply right-of-way rules Correct answer.

Explanation

When traffic signals are dark and no officer is directing traffic, drivers should treat the intersection as an all-way stop. Each driver stops and then proceeds in order, applying right-of-way rules. Waiting indefinitely for power to return would block the intersection.

Question 50Traffic signs, signals and road markings

A driver sees a pavement marking of a large white arrow curving to the left in a lane, while the adjacent lane has a straight arrow. What does the curved arrow require of the driver in that lane?

  1. The driver must turn left from that lane Correct answer.
  2. The driver may turn left or continue straight from that lane
  3. The driver must stop and wait for a signal
  4. The driver must merge right before the intersection

Explanation

Pavement arrows designate the movement permitted from each lane. A left-curving arrow means vehicles in that lane must turn left, while the straight arrow in the adjacent lane serves through traffic. Choosing the correct lane early prevents unsafe last-moment lane changes.