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Question 1Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white rectangular sign shows a black numeral inside a red circle. What does this sign tell a driver?

  1. The minimum speed required in the left lane
  2. The distance in miles to the next exit
  3. The recommended speed for wet conditions
  4. The maximum legal speed permitted on that road Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a black number is the standard regulatory speed limit sign, and it sets the maximum lawful speed for that stretch of road. Exceeding it is a violation regardless of traffic flow. Recommended speeds use yellow signs, not red circles.

Question 2Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

You approach an intersection where a red octagonal sign is mounted. What action is required before proceeding?

  1. Sound your horn and proceed through the crossing
  2. Yield only to vehicles already inside the intersection
  3. Slow down and continue if the way looks clear
  4. Come to a complete stop, then yield to traffic and pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

The octagonal red sign is the STOP sign, and it requires a full stop at the marked line or before the crosswalk. After stopping, the driver must yield to crossing traffic and pedestrians before moving. A rolling slow-down does not satisfy the legal requirement.

Question 3Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A downward-pointing red-and-white triangular sign is posted at an intersection. What does it require?

  1. Turn right only at this junction
  2. Give way to traffic on the intersecting road Correct answer.
  3. Stop completely before entering the intersection
  4. Merge without changing your speed

Explanation

The inverted triangle is the YIELD sign, which obliges the driver to slow and give priority to traffic on the road being entered. A complete stop is only needed when traffic or pedestrians make it necessary. It never authorizes a merge at unchanged speed.

Question 4Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign displays a red circle with a diagonal red slash over a black left-turn arrow. What does it mean?

  1. Left turns are prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  2. Left turns are permitted only for buses
  3. Left turns are allowed after a full stop
  4. Left turns must be made from the right lane

Explanation

A red circle with a diagonal slash is the prohibition symbol, so an arrow beneath it means that maneuver is not allowed. Here, no left turn may be made at this point. Drivers must find another route or a permitted turn location.

Question 5Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white sign reads 'NO PARKING 8 AM - 6 PM' beneath a red circle and slash. During those hours, what is permitted?

  1. Parking for up to fifteen minutes
  2. Parking only with hazard lights on
  3. Parking if the vehicle is attended
  4. Stopping briefly to load passengers, but not leaving the vehicle Correct answer.

Explanation

A no-parking restriction forbids leaving a vehicle standing unoccupied, but it generally still allows a brief stop to pick up or set down passengers. Hazard lights or attendance do not convert a prohibited park into a lawful one. Time-limited parking would be shown with an explicit allowance.

Question 6Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a red circle with a red diagonal slash over a black 'P'. What does it indicate?

  1. No parking at any time Correct answer.
  2. A parking garage is ahead
  3. Parking is permitted for permit holders only
  4. Parking is free for the first hour

Explanation

The letter P inside a red prohibition ring with a slash is the international no-parking symbol, meaning vehicles may not be parked at any time. It is not a permit or time allowance. Supplementary plates would be needed to modify the hours.

Question 7Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow curving left with the word 'ONLY' beneath it. What does this sign require?

  1. Left turns are prohibited from this lane
  2. All traffic must turn left at the next junction
  3. Only left-turning vehicles may use this lane Correct answer.
  4. Left-turn traffic must yield to through traffic

Explanation

A lane-use sign with an arrow and the word ONLY designates that lane exclusively for the maneuver shown. Vehicles going straight or turning right must use a different lane. It does not prohibit left turns elsewhere or impose a yield rule.

Question 8Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A circular sign with a blue background shows a white numeral. What does it mean?

  1. The maximum speed for the road
  2. The advisory speed for the curve
  3. The minimum speed for the lane Correct answer.
  4. The speed limit for heavy vehicles

Explanation

Blue circular signs with white numerals indicate a minimum speed, telling drivers they must maintain at least that speed in the designated lane. Maximum limits use a red ring with black numerals. Advisory speeds appear on yellow signs.

Question 9Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

At a four-way intersection, stop signs face all four approaches. Two vehicles arrive at the same moment, one going straight and one turning left from the opposite direction. Who has the right of way?

  1. The vehicle going straight, because left-turning traffic must yield Correct answer.
  2. The vehicle in the wider lane
  3. The vehicle that sounded its horn first
  4. The vehicle turning left, because it is closer to the center

Explanation

At an all-way stop, a vehicle turning left across oncoming traffic must yield to the vehicle proceeding straight. Both must stop first, but priority then follows the left-turn yield rule. Horn use and lane width have no bearing on priority.

Question 10Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign reads 'NO U-TURN'. Which maneuver does this prohibit?

  1. Changing lanes to the right
  2. Turning left into a side street
  3. Turning the vehicle around to travel in the opposite direction Correct answer.
  4. Backing into a driveway

Explanation

A U-turn is the maneuver of reversing direction to travel back along the same road, and the sign forbids it at that location. Left turns into side streets are governed by separate signs. Lane changes and reversing are unrelated maneuvers.

Question 11Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white sign shows a black arrow pointing straight ahead with the word 'ONLY'. The lane you are in has this marking. What must you do?

  1. Stop and wait for a gap
  2. Turn right at the next intersection
  3. Merge left before the intersection
  4. Continue straight through the intersection Correct answer.

Explanation

A straight-ahead arrow with ONLY designates the lane for through traffic exclusively. A driver in that lane must proceed straight and may not turn from it. Turning requires being in the appropriately marked lane.

Question 12Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A yellow diamond sign shows a black numeral '40' with the word 'ADVISORY' implied by its color and shape. How should a driver treat this speed?

  1. As a legal maximum enforced by penalty
  2. As a minimum speed for the road
  3. As a recommended speed for the hazard ahead Correct answer.
  4. As the speed limit for trucks only

Explanation

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs, so a numeral on one is an advisory speed suggesting a safe speed for the curve or hazard. It is not legally enforceable as a maximum. Regulatory limits appear on red-ringed white signs.

Question 13Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a red circle with a slash over a symbol of a truck. What does it prohibit?

  1. Entry of goods vehicles Correct answer.
  2. Trucks carrying hazardous loads
  3. Trucks exceeding a stated weight
  4. Trucks towing trailers

Explanation

A slashed symbol of a truck in a red prohibition ring bans goods vehicles from entering that route. Weight restrictions and hazardous-load rules are conveyed by separate text plates. Without such a plate, the ban applies to goods vehicles generally.

Question 14Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign reads 'CLEARWAY' with times beneath it. What rule applies during the stated hours?

  1. You may stop only in a marked bay
  2. You must not stop at all, including to load or unload Correct answer.
  3. You may stop only to pick up passengers
  4. You may park for up to five minutes

Explanation

A clearway prohibits all stopping on the carriageway during the posted times, including brief stops to set down passengers. This keeps the route free-flowing at peak periods. Parking bays and pick-up allowances are not part of a clearway restriction.

Question 15Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A double yellow line runs along the edge of the carriageway, and a nearby sign repeats the restriction. What does the line mean?

  1. Parking is free outside business hours
  2. Stopping is allowed for up to two hours
  3. Parking is allowed for loading only
  4. Waiting is prohibited at all times Correct answer.

Explanation

Double yellow lines along the kerb mean no waiting at any time, which is a continuous parking restriction. Single yellow lines apply only during posted hours. Loading exemptions, where they exist, are shown on separate plates.

Question 16Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

You are in a lane marked with a white arrow pointing right and the word 'ONLY'. The traffic signal is green. What is the correct action?

  1. Turn right, yielding to oncoming traffic where required Correct answer.
  2. Change lanes immediately before the stop line
  3. Proceed straight ahead through the junction
  4. Reverse out of the lane if you intended to go straight

Explanation

A right-turn-only lane obliges the driver to turn right when the signal permits. The turn must still be completed safely, yielding where oncoming traffic has priority. Proceeding straight from that lane would violate the lane designation.

Question 17Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A red circle sign contains a black bicycle symbol with no slash. What does it indicate?

  1. Cyclists are prohibited from this route
  2. This route is a mandatory cycle route Correct answer.
  3. A cycle race is in progress
  4. Cyclists must dismount here

Explanation

A red circle without a slash gives a positive instruction, so a bicycle inside it designates a route that cyclists must use. A slash would turn it into a prohibition. Dismount requirements and event notices use different signs.

Question 18Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a black arrow bending left and right in a wiggle, with 'ONLY' below. What does it require?

  1. Vehicles in this lane must turn either left or right Correct answer.
  2. Vehicles must not overtake in this lane
  3. Vehicles must follow the bends in the road ahead
  4. Vehicles must pass on the left of the obstacle

Explanation

A forked arrow with ONLY indicates that traffic in that lane may turn either left or right at the junction but may not go straight. It is a lane-use instruction, not a description of road geometry. Overtaking rules are conveyed by other markings.

Question 19Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

What is the purpose of a sign reading 'STOP' with a small plate beneath stating '100 m'?

  1. It requires you to stop for 100 metres
  2. It marks a bus stop 100 metres away
  3. It warns that a stop sign controls the junction 100 metres ahead Correct answer.
  4. It limits stopping time to 100 seconds

Explanation

A stop sign with a distance plate is an advance warning that a stop-controlled junction lies ahead at the stated distance. It gives drivers time to slow and prepare to stop. It does not itself impose a stopping requirement at that point.

Question 20Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing diagonally down-left. What does it require?

  1. Turn left at the next junction
  2. Overtake on the left only
  3. Give way to traffic from the left
  4. Keep left of the traffic island or obstacle Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circular signs with white arrows are mandatory direction signs, and a diagonal down-left arrow means pass to the left of the island or obstruction. It is not a turn instruction or an overtaking rule. Yielding is governed by separate signs.

Question 21Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign at a junction reads 'NO ENTRY' with a red circle containing a white horizontal bar. What does it mean?

  1. Entry is allowed for buses only
  2. Entry is allowed after stopping
  3. Entry is one-way toward you
  4. Entry is prohibited for all vehicles from that direction Correct answer.

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign, banning all vehicles from entering the road from that direction. It is typically placed at the exit of a one-way street. Exemptions for specific vehicles would need a supplementary plate.

Question 22Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a red circle with a slash over a black car and motorcycle symbol. What is prohibited?

  1. Cars carrying more than two people
  2. Vehicles towing caravans
  3. Motorcycles only
  4. Motor vehicles, including cars and motorcycles Correct answer.

Explanation

A slashed symbol showing a car and motorcycle prohibits motor vehicles of those classes from entering. The combined symbol means the ban covers both cars and motorcycles. Restrictions on specific sub-classes use individual symbols or plates.

Question 23Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

You see a sign reading 'NO STOPPING' on a red route during the morning peak. What does this prohibit?

  1. Parking for longer than one hour
  2. Stopping only at bus stops
  3. Stopping only in the left lane
  4. Any halt of the vehicle, including brief passenger pick-up Correct answer.

Explanation

A no-stopping restriction is stricter than no parking: the vehicle may not halt at all, even briefly, during the stated hours. This keeps priority routes clear for through traffic. Parking time limits and lane-specific rules are separate restrictions.

Question 24Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A regulatory sign shows a black numeral '30' inside a red circle with the word 'ZONE' on a plate below. How does this limit apply?

  1. Throughout the designated zone until an end-of-zone sign Correct answer.
  2. Only to vehicles over 3.5 tonnes
  3. Only during school hours
  4. Only on the single street where the sign stands

Explanation

A zone plate extends the speed limit to all roads within the zone until a sign marks the end of the zone. It is not limited to the street where the sign is mounted. Time or vehicle restrictions would be shown on additional plates.

Question 25Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white sign shows a red circle with a slash over a parked car icon on a yellow background plate. What does it indicate?

  1. No parking for electric vehicles
  2. No parking during snow clearance only
  3. Parking is reserved for residents
  4. No parking on the verge or footway Correct answer.

Explanation

A prohibition symbol over a car on a verge or footway plate means vehicles may not be parked on that surface. It protects pedestrians and the structure of the footway. Resident bays and electric-vehicle bays use positive signs naming the permitted class.

Question 26Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A red circular sign contains the black numeral '50' with no diagonal slash. What does this sign tell a driver?

  1. The maximum legal speed on this road is 50 Correct answer.
  2. A speed of 50 is recommended in wet weather
  3. The minimum permitted speed is 50
  4. The road ahead narrows after 50 metres

Explanation

A red circle is a prohibition sign, so a numeral inside it sets a legal maximum speed in the units used locally. The limit applies from the sign onward until another limit sign or a derestriction sign cancels it. Exceeding it is an offence, not merely inadvisable.

Question 27Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

You pass a circular sign showing a black numeral in a red circle, and some distance later a white circular sign with a black diagonal band through the numeral. What has changed?

  1. The road has become a motorway
  2. The speed limit is doubled for overtaking
  3. A minimum speed now applies
  4. The previous maximum speed limit has ended and the national default limit now applies Correct answer.

Explanation

The white circle with a diagonal black band is the 'end of speed limit' sign. It cancels the signed maximum and restores the default limit for that road type, such as the national limit for a single carriageway. It does not raise the limit beyond the default or create a minimum.

Question 28Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A red circle contains a black numeral '30' and beneath it a rectangular plate reading 'ZONE'. How does this differ from a plain '30' circle?

  1. The limit applies only to heavy goods vehicles
  2. The limit applies to every road within the zone until an 'end of zone' sign Correct answer.
  3. The limit applies only during school opening hours
  4. The limit applies only to the single road the sign stands on

Explanation

A zone sign sets the limit for all roads inside the designated area, and it remains in force until a matching 'end of zone' sign is reached. A plain circular limit sign applies only to the road it stands beside and is cancelled by the next limit or end sign. Drivers must therefore watch for the zone exit rather than assuming each junction resets the limit.

Question 29Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

What does an octagonal red sign bearing the word 'STOP' require at a junction?

  1. Give way only to traffic approaching from the right
  2. Come to a complete halt at the stop line and give way before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue if the road looks clear
  4. Stop only when a vehicle is visible on the major road

Explanation

The octagonal STOP sign imposes an absolute requirement to halt at the stop line, or at the junction edge if there is no line. The driver must then give way to traffic on the priority road before moving off. A rolling check is not sufficient even when the road appears empty.

Question 30Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

An inverted triangular sign with a red border and the word 'GIVE WAY' appears at a junction. What does it require?

  1. Yield to traffic on the priority road and proceed only when it is safe Correct answer.
  2. Merge without changing speed
  3. Turn only in the direction indicated
  4. Stop completely before entering the junction

Explanation

The inverted triangle is a give-way sign: the driver must let priority traffic pass and enter only when there is a safe gap. A full stop is not compulsory unless traffic or visibility makes it necessary. It therefore differs from the octagonal STOP sign, which always requires a halt.

Question 31Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does it require of a driver approaching it?

  1. Give way to oncoming traffic before proceeding
  2. Reduce speed to the posted advisory limit
  3. Sound the horn before continuing
  4. Proceed only in the direction of the arrow Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circles give mandatory instructions, so a white arrow directs traffic to travel only in the direction shown. The sign is commonly used to force a direction at junctions, islands or one-way systems. It is an order, not advice, and disobeying it is an offence.

Question 32Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing down and to the left, and the sign sits on a central reservation. What does it require?

  1. Leave the carriageway at the next exit
  2. Pass to the left of the island or obstruction Correct answer.
  3. Turn left at the next junction
  4. Give way to traffic from the left

Explanation

The keep-left sign orders traffic to pass on the specified side of an obstruction such as a traffic island or bollard. It is placed on the obstruction itself so drivers see it head-on. It does not command a turn at a junction or alter priority.

Question 33Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A white rectangular sign shows a black arrow pointing ahead with the word 'ONLY' beneath, and this sign hangs above a traffic lane. What does it mean for a driver in that lane?

  1. The lane may be used only for travelling straight ahead Correct answer.
  2. The lane ends and traffic must merge right
  3. The lane is reserved for buses and taxis
  4. The lane is for overtaking only

Explanation

A lane-use sign with an arrow and 'ONLY' designates the permitted movement from that lane. A driver in the lane must follow the arrow, so turning from it would be a lane discipline offence. The restriction applies to the marked lane, not to the whole carriageway.

Question 34Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a white arrow bending to the right with 'ONLY' beneath, but the arrow is crossed by a red diagonal line. What does this mean?

  1. Right turns are permitted only for buses
  2. Turning right is compulsory from this lane
  3. Turning right from this lane is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. The lane is closed to all traffic

Explanation

A red diagonal slash through a lane arrow cancels the movement the arrow depicts, so the right turn may not be made from that lane. Drivers intending to turn right must use another lane where the movement is permitted. The slash does not close the lane itself.

Question 35Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A red circle contains a black arrow curving to the left with a red diagonal slash across it. What does the sign prohibit?

  1. Turning right at the junction ahead
  2. Reversing into the side road
  3. Turning left at the junction ahead Correct answer.
  4. Travelling straight ahead

Explanation

In a prohibition sign, the red circle and slash cancel the manoeuvre shown by the black symbol. Here the symbol is a left-turn arrow, so a left turn at that junction is forbidden. Drivers must choose another route rather than treating the sign as advice.

Question 36Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow curving left with a red diagonal slash through it. How should a driver interpret this?

  1. The left turn is reserved for cyclists
  2. The left turn is no longer compulsory and other directions are permitted Correct answer.
  3. The left turn is compulsory for all vehicles
  4. The left turn is now prohibited

Explanation

On a blue mandatory sign, the red slash cancels the obligation rather than creating a ban. The end of a compulsory left turn means drivers are no longer forced to turn left at that point. This contrasts with a red circle and slash, which forbids the manoeuvre shown.

Question 37Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign shows a red circle with a diagonal slash over a black 'P' on a blue rectangular background. What does it mean?

  1. Waiting or parking is prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  2. Parking is free for a limited period
  3. Parking is permitted only for permit holders
  4. Parking is reserved for delivery vehicles

Explanation

The 'P' symbol denotes parking, and the red circle with a slash cancels it, so parking is not allowed where the sign applies. The restriction runs to the next sign that ends it or to the extent shown on a supplementary plate. A driver must find another lawful place to leave the vehicle.

Question 38Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A single yellow line runs along the kerb, and a nearby plate lists times. What restriction applies?

  1. Parking is prohibited at all times, including nights
  2. Loading is permitted only for goods vehicles
  3. Waiting is prohibited during the times shown on the plate Correct answer.
  4. The line marks a bus stop clearway

Explanation

A single yellow line imposes a waiting restriction that operates only during the times displayed on the accompanying plate. Outside those hours, waiting may be permitted unless another restriction applies. The plate must be read, because the line alone does not state its hours.

Question 39Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A driver parks on double yellow lines at 10 pm on a road with no upright signs or kerb markings. What is the position?

  1. Waiting is permitted because no time plate is displayed
  2. Waiting is prohibited at all times, so the vehicle is parked unlawfully Correct answer.
  3. Waiting is permitted for up to 30 minutes for loading
  4. Waiting is permitted after 6 pm, so the vehicle is lawfully parked

Explanation

Double yellow lines impose a continuous waiting restriction with no stated hours, so no time plate is needed or displayed. The restriction applies overnight and at weekends just as it does by day. Brief stopping to set down or pick up passengers may be allowed, but parking is not.

Question 40Regulatory signs (speed limits, stop/yield, lane use, turn and parking controls)

A sign reads 'NO STOPPING' with times shown beneath it. What does this prohibit during those hours?

  1. Loading and unloading by goods vehicles only
  2. Halting for any purpose, including setting down passengers Correct answer.
  3. Parking for longer than the stated period
  4. Driving in the marked lane

Explanation

A 'no stopping' restriction is stricter than a waiting ban: a driver may not halt at all, even briefly to drop off or collect a passenger. The times on the plate define when the restriction operates. Enforcement cameras on red routes commonly apply this rule.

Question 41Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

You are driving on a rural highway and see a yellow diamond sign with a black curve arrow bending to the right. What does this sign warn you about?

  1. A right turn lane is ending
  2. The road surface becomes gravel
  3. A sharp right curve lies ahead Correct answer.
  4. Traffic must turn right at the next junction

Explanation

A yellow diamond with a curved arrow indicates a curve ahead in the direction the arrow bends. Here the arrow bends right, so the roadway curves right and you should reduce speed before entering it. The sign is a warning of alignment, not of surface change or a mandatory turn.

Question 42Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A yellow diamond sign shows a black arrow that curves right and then left, like an S shape. What condition does it warn of?

  1. A single gentle bend to the right
  2. A right curve followed by a steep downgrade
  3. A winding road that ends in a dead end
  4. A series of curves, first to the right Correct answer.

Explanation

The reverse-curve (S-curve) symbol shows two or more changes of direction, with the first bend in the direction of the lower arrow. It tells you successive curves are coming, so speed should be set before the first bend. A single curve sign would show only one arrow.

Question 43Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

Approaching a curve warning sign, what is the safest way to adjust your speed?

  1. Brake firmly only after you are already inside the curve
  2. Accelerate through the curve to increase tire grip
  3. Slow down before entering the curve and maintain a steady speed through it Correct answer.
  4. Coast with the clutch in or in neutral through the bend

Explanation

Traction is shared between steering and braking, so heavy braking inside a curve can cause a skid or loss of control. The safe technique is to reduce speed on the approach, then hold a steady speed through the bend. Coasting in neutral removes engine braking and reduces control.

Question 44Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A yellow diamond sign shows two vertical arrows, one pointing up and one pointing down, side by side. What does it mean?

  1. The road becomes a divided highway
  2. The road narrows to a single lane
  3. Oncoming traffic shares the road ahead Correct answer.
  4. Two-way traffic crosses ahead

Explanation

The two opposing arrows warn that traffic will be moving in both directions on the same roadway, often after a one-way section or a divided highway ends. You should keep right and expect oncoming vehicles. It does not indicate a lane drop or a crossing.

Question 45Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

You see a yellow diamond sign with a black cross symbol (a plus sign). What should you expect?

  1. A roundabout ahead
  2. A pedestrian crossing ahead
  3. A railway crossing ahead
  4. A crossroad intersection ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The cross symbol on a warning sign indicates a four-way intersection where another road crosses your path. You should be prepared for vehicles entering or crossing from either side. Railway and pedestrian crossings use their own distinct symbols.

Question 46Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A side-road warning sign shows a black arrow joining the main road from the right at an angle. What does this tell you?

  1. The right lane is closed ahead
  2. The main road ends and merges right
  3. A side road enters from the right ahead Correct answer.
  4. Right turns are prohibited ahead

Explanation

The side-road symbol depicts another road meeting yours, with the branch on the side shown. Here the branch is on the right, so watch for vehicles entering or crossing from that side. It does not close a lane or prohibit turns.

Question 47Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A yellow diamond sign shows a symbol with a vertical line that narrows on both sides toward the top. What does it warn of?

  1. A tunnel ahead
  2. The road narrows ahead Correct answer.
  3. A bridge with a weight limit
  4. A steep hill ahead

Explanation

Converging lines on a warning sign indicate that the roadway ahead becomes narrower, whether on one side or both. You should be ready to adjust position and speed, especially if lanes merge. Weight limits, hills, and tunnels have their own distinct symbols.

Question 48Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A road-narrowing sign shows the narrowing only on the left side. How should you respond?

  1. Maintain your lane exactly and ignore the sign
  2. Move toward the left edge to keep clearance
  3. Shift your position to the right and check for traffic before adjusting Correct answer.
  4. Stop immediately before the narrow section

Explanation

When the roadway narrows on the left, your usable space shifts right, so you should ease toward the right while checking mirrors and blind spots for other road users. Stopping is unnecessary unless the way is blocked. Ignoring the sign risks clipping the narrowed edge.

Question 49Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

A yellow diamond sign shows a black triangle-shaped hill with a percentage figure such as 8%. What does this indicate?

  1. The road descends a steep hill ahead Correct answer.
  2. The speed limit drops to 8
  3. The road has an 8 percent chance of ice
  4. The road climbs a steep hill ahead

Explanation

A hill symbol with a percentage on a warning sign indicates a steep downgrade, and the figure is the gradient. On a downgrade you should select a lower gear to use engine braking and avoid overheating the brakes. The percentage is a slope, not a speed or a probability.

Question 50Warning signs (curves, intersections, road narrowing, hills, surface conditions)

Why is it important to use a lower gear when descending a long, steep hill?

  1. It allows you to coast faster downhill
  2. It lets engine braking help control speed and reduces brake fade Correct answer.
  3. It increases fuel economy on the descent
  4. It disengages the brakes entirely

Explanation

On long descents, relying only on the brakes can overheat them and cause fade, reducing stopping power. A lower gear uses engine braking to hold speed, sparing the brakes. The goal is control, not faster coasting or fuel savings.