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Question 1Road signs and road markings

In Malta, a circular sign with a red border and a single red diagonal bar across a symbol normally tells you that:

  1. the action or vehicle shown is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. a service such as a petrol station is nearby
  3. the action shown is compulsory
  4. a hazard is ahead and you should slow down

Explanation

Red-bordered circles are prohibitory signs. A diagonal red bar cancels or forbids the symbol shown, so the sign imposes a restriction rather than a warning, instruction or information. You must obey it as a legal restriction.

Question 2Road signs and road markings

Which shape and colour identifies a warning sign on Maltese roads?

  1. A yellow rectangle with black lettering
  2. An upward-pointing triangle with a red border Correct answer.
  3. A downward-pointing triangle with a red border
  4. A blue circle with a white symbol

Explanation

Warning signs are triangular and point upwards, with a red border. This shape alerts drivers to a hazard ahead. Downward triangles are used for Give Way, not general warnings.

Question 3Road signs and road markings

You approach a red octagonal STOP sign at a junction in Malta. What must you do?

  1. Sound your horn and emerge slowly
  2. Come to a complete stop and give way before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue if the road looks clear
  4. Stop only when another vehicle is approaching

Explanation

A STOP sign requires a complete stop at the stop line or, if none, at the edge of the junction. You must then give way to traffic and only proceed when it is safe. Rolling slowly past the sign is not enough.

Question 4Road signs and road markings

A continuous white line along the centre of a Maltese carriageway means that you:

  1. are approaching a bus lane
  2. are on the edge of the carriageway
  3. may cross it to overtake when the road is clear
  4. must not cross or straddle the line Correct answer.

Explanation

A continuous white centre line is a prohibitory road marking. You must keep to your side and must not cross or straddle it, even when you think the road is clear. Overtaking that requires crossing the line is not permitted.

Question 5Road signs and road markings

What is the main rule for entering a yellow box junction in Malta?

  1. Stop in the box while waiting for a parking space
  2. Do not enter unless your exit is clear Correct answer.
  3. Enter whenever the traffic lights are green
  4. Use the box only for overtaking

Explanation

A yellow box junction is marked with criss-cross lines to keep a junction or access open. You should only enter when you can clear the box without stopping, so that you do not block other traffic. Waiting inside it can obstruct crossing traffic.

Question 6Road signs and road markings

A blue circular sign on a Maltese road shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead. What does it mean?

  1. You should expect the road to narrow
  2. You are prohibited from going straight ahead
  3. You are entering a one-way street
  4. You must proceed in the direction shown Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions. The white arrow shows the direction you must take, so going straight ahead is compulsory at that point unless another sign directs otherwise. It is not merely advice or information.

Question 7Road signs and road markings

On a Maltese road you meet double white lines where the line nearest you is continuous and the other is broken. What does this mean?

  1. You must not cross the continuous line to overtake Correct answer.
  2. You must drive between the two lines
  3. You may cross both lines to overtake
  4. The lines mark a cycle lane

Explanation

With double white lines, the line nearest your vehicle controls what you may do. If it is continuous, you must not cross or straddle it to overtake. The broken line on the other side applies to traffic travelling in the opposite direction.

Question 8Road signs and road markings

A supplementary plate fixed below a road sign in Malta is used to:

  1. show the road number
  2. qualify the sign above, for example by giving times or vehicle types Correct answer.
  3. warn of a speed camera
  4. give the distance to the next town

Explanation

Supplementary plates add conditions to the main sign. They may show times of operation, exceptions, vehicle categories or distances over which the restriction applies. You must read the plate together with the sign above it.

Question 9Road signs and road markings

A hatched area bordered by a broken white line is painted on a Maltese road. How should you treat it?

  1. You must never enter it under any circumstances
  2. You may enter it only if necessary and safe, but not use it as a normal lane Correct answer.
  3. It is a designated parking area
  4. It is a cycle lane that only bicycles may use

Explanation

Hatched markings separate traffic or protect an area where vehicles should not normally travel. When the border is broken, you may enter if it is safe and genuinely necessary, but you should not use the area for normal driving or overtaking. A solid border means you should not enter.

Question 10Road signs and road markings

You are approaching a Give Way sign at a Maltese junction. What is the correct action?

  1. Sound your horn before emerging
  2. Give priority to traffic on the road you are joining and stop if necessary Correct answer.
  3. Keep your speed because traffic on the other road must wait
  4. Stop completely at the line in every case

Explanation

A Give Way sign requires you to give priority to traffic already on the road you are joining. You do not have to stop if the way is clear, but you must slow down, assess the traffic and stop when necessary. Emerging without looking is dangerous and contrary to the sign.

Question 11Road signs and road markings

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

  1. The minimum permitted speed is 50 km/h.
  2. The recommended speed in good weather is 50 km/h.
  3. The 50 km/h speed limit ends ahead.
  4. The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h. Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle carrying a black number is a regulatory speed-limit sign. In Malta, the number is the maximum speed in kilometres per hour for the road or zone where it is displayed. It remains in force until another sign changes or ends it.

Question 12Road signs and road markings

On a two-way Maltese road, a broken white line runs along the centre. What does this marking allow you to do?

  1. Treat it as a solid barrier that must never be crossed by any vehicle.
  2. Use the right-hand side of the road for parking.
  3. Cross it only to enter a side road.
  4. Cross it when it is safe to do so. Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken white centre line separates opposing traffic streams but is not a no-crossing barrier. You may cross it to overtake, turn or change lanes if you have a clear view and it is safe. You must still obey any other signs or markings.

Question 13Road signs and road markings

A Maltese road sign is a red circle containing a plain white horizontal bar. What does it mean?

  1. Vehicles must not enter the road or area ahead. Correct answer.
  2. Stop and give way before proceeding.
  3. No parking is allowed on this side of the road.
  4. The road ahead is one-way in your direction.

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the No Entry sign. It prohibits vehicles from entering the road or area beyond it, usually because traffic there flows towards you. It is not a Stop sign and does not by itself give you priority.

Question 14Road signs and road markings

You are driving in Malta and see a blue circular sign with a red border and a red X across it. What does it mean?

  1. You must not enter because the road is one-way against you.
  2. You must not stop on the road or in the area indicated at any time. Correct answer.
  3. You may stop only long enough to load or unload goods.
  4. Parking is prohibited, but you may stop briefly to set down passengers.

Explanation

The blue circle with a red border and a red X is the No Stopping sign. It prohibits stopping, waiting and parking in the area it controls, not merely leaving the vehicle unattended. A single red diagonal bar would indicate no parking, where brief stopping may be allowed if signs permit.

Question 15Road signs and road markings

You approach a junction in Malta and see a yellow diamond sign with a white border. What does it tell you?

  1. You must stop at every junction and give way to traffic approaching from the right.
  2. You have priority at junctions until a sign ends it. Correct answer.
  3. A speed limit of 50 km/h begins at the sign.
  4. The road ahead is a pedestrian zone.

Explanation

A yellow diamond with a white border is the Priority Road sign. It shows that traffic on your road has priority at junctions along the route until an end-of-priority sign or another regulatory sign changes the position. You must still drive with care and obey any signals.

Question 16Road signs and road markings

A white arrow is painted on the road surface in your lane on a Maltese road, pointing left. What is the effect of this marking?

  1. It shows where you may park facing left.
  2. It warns of a left-hand bend a long distance ahead.
  3. It directs you to follow the left turn from that lane. Correct answer.
  4. It marks an overtaking lane for faster traffic.

Explanation

A white arrow painted in a lane is a mandatory direction marking. If it points left, traffic in that lane must turn left unless signs or signals direct otherwise. You should choose the correct lane early and follow the arrow rather than treating it as advice.

Question 17Road signs and road markings

A red circular sign shows a red car on the left and a black car on the right, side by side. What does this sign mean in Malta?

  1. Cars may not enter this road at any time of day or night.
  2. Only cars may use the road.
  3. Overtaking by motor vehicles is prohibited. Correct answer.
  4. A car park is available ahead.

Explanation

The red circle with two side-by-side cars is the No Overtaking sign. It prohibits overtaking by motor vehicles on the stretch controlled by the sign, except where a specific exception applies. It does not ban all vehicles from the road.

Question 18Road signs and road markings

At a Maltese junction controlled by a STOP sign, a solid white line is painted across your lane. What must you do?

  1. Use the line as a guide for parking near the corner.
  2. Stop only if another vehicle is already at the junction.
  3. Bring the vehicle to a complete stop before the line. Correct answer.
  4. Slow down and cross the line only if the junction looks clear.

Explanation

A solid white stop line is paired with a STOP sign at a junction. You must stop completely before the line, then proceed only when you have given way to traffic on the priority road. Stopping after the line or merely slowing down does not satisfy the STOP requirement.

Question 19Road signs and road markings

A yellow diamond sign with a white border has a black diagonal bar across it. What does this sign indicate on a Maltese road?

  1. The road ahead is closed to all traffic.
  2. The priority road ends ahead. Correct answer.
  3. Stopping is prohibited on the road ahead at all times.
  4. A pedestrian crossing is ahead.

Explanation

The yellow diamond is the priority-road sign, and the black diagonal bar cancels that priority. After the sign, you no longer rely on the priority road status and must apply the normal junction rules, including giving way where required. It is not a no-stopping or road-closed sign.

Question 20Road signs and road markings

A hatched area bordered by a solid white line is painted on a Maltese carriageway. How should you treat it?

  1. You may enter it to overtake whenever traffic is light.
  2. You must not enter it except in an emergency. Correct answer.
  3. You must treat it as a bus stop and stop only to pick up passengers.
  4. You may park on it for short periods.

Explanation

A hatched area with a solid white border is a prohibited zone, not a spare lane. You should not enter it except in an emergency, such as avoiding an obstruction when no other safe course exists. A broken border, by contrast, may be crossed when it is safe and necessary.

Question 21Road signs and road markings

On a Maltese road you see a rectangular brown sign with white lettering and a symbol. What is this sign used for?

  1. Directing road users to a tourist attraction or place of interest Correct answer.
  2. Showing a temporary diversion during road works
  3. Giving a mandatory route for heavy goods vehicles
  4. Marking a parking area reserved for residents

Explanation

Brown direction signs are used for tourist and leisure destinations, not for legal obligations or temporary traffic management. They help drivers find attractions and facilities. Regulatory signs use red, blue or white rather than brown.

Question 22Road signs and road markings

A warning sign on a Maltese road is a triangle with a red border and two black arrows, one pointing up and one pointing down. What does it warn you about?

  1. A one-way street begins ahead
  2. Two-way traffic ahead Correct answer.
  3. A roundabout ahead
  4. A road narrowing ahead

Explanation

The paired opposing arrows warn that traffic will flow in both directions, so keep left and expect oncoming vehicles. A one-way street is not shown by this warning triangle. The sign is about traffic direction, not about a roundabout or a width restriction.

Question 23Road signs and road markings

A blue square sign with a white letter 'P' on a Maltese road indicates:

  1. Parking is prohibited
  2. A priority road begins
  3. A parking place is provided Correct answer.
  4. A pedestrian zone begins

Explanation

The white P on a blue square is the international parking sign; it shows that a parking place is available, subject to any supplementary plate. It does not by itself prohibit parking or create a pedestrian zone. Priority roads use a different yellow diamond sign.

Question 24Road signs and road markings

A blue circular sign on a Maltese road shows a white bicycle. What does it mean for a car driver?

  1. The end of a cycle route
  2. Parking reserved for bicycles
  3. A compulsory route for cyclists only Correct answer.
  4. A route where bicycles may use the road with cars

Explanation

A blue circle is a mandatory sign; with a bicycle it marks a route that cyclists must use and that other vehicles, including cars, must not use. It is not a parking sign or an end-of-route sign. The blue circle gives a positive obligation, not a warning.

Question 25Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered triangular sign on a Maltese road shows a set of traffic lights. What does it warn you about?

  1. A railway level crossing ahead
  2. Traffic signals ahead Correct answer.
  3. Traffic signals are out of order
  4. A pedestrian crossing ahead

Explanation

The warning triangle with a traffic light symbol tells you that signals control traffic ahead, so be ready to stop. It does not mean the signals are faulty; temporary failure signs are different. A pedestrian crossing warning uses a pedestrian symbol, not traffic lights.

Question 26Road signs and road markings

A warning triangle on a Maltese road shows a pedestrian walking on a striped crossing. What does it mean?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is ahead Correct answer.
  2. Pedestrians are prohibited ahead
  3. A school crossing patrol is ahead
  4. A footpath crosses the road

Explanation

The triangle warns of a marked pedestrian crossing ahead; slow down and be prepared to give way. It is not a prohibition or a school-specific sign. The symbol shows a pedestrian on a crossing, so the warning concerns that crossing.

Question 27Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered circular sign on a Maltese road shows a black lorry above the figure '3.5 t'. What does it prohibit?

  1. Goods vehicles with a maximum permitted weight over 3.5 tonnes Correct answer.
  2. All vehicles with a maximum permitted weight over 3.5 tonnes
  3. Goods vehicles carrying more than 3.5 tonnes of load
  4. Vehicles wider than 3.5 metres

Explanation

The lorry symbol limits the prohibition to goods vehicles, and the figure gives the maximum permitted weight. A sign with only a weight figure applies to all vehicles, while a width limit uses metres. The restriction is about the vehicle's permitted weight, not the load carried.

Question 28Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered triangular sign on a Maltese road shows '10%' beside a downward slope. What does it warn you about?

  1. A steep descent ahead Correct answer.
  2. A steep ascent ahead
  3. A junction with a 10% gradient
  4. A road surface with loose chippings

Explanation

The downward slope with a percentage warns of a steep downhill gradient; select a low gear and control speed. An upward slope sign shows an ascending gradient. Loose chippings are shown by a different warning symbol.

Question 29Road signs and road markings

On a Maltese road you meet double white lines where the line nearest you is broken and the line on the far side is continuous. What does this allow?

  1. You may cross to overtake if you can see it is clear and safe Correct answer.
  2. You may cross only if the vehicle ahead is stationary
  3. You may never cross either line
  4. You may cross only to turn right into a side road

Explanation

The broken line on your side permits you to cross the double lines when it is safe, for example to overtake, while the continuous line restricts traffic coming the other way. You must still ensure the manoeuvre is clear and legal. The continuous line on the far side does not remove your permission to cross from the broken side.

Question 30Road signs and road markings

A double broken white line is painted across your lane at a Maltese junction. What does this marking mean?

  1. A line showing where parking is prohibited
  2. A give way line requiring you to give way to traffic on the road you are joining Correct answer.
  3. A stop line requiring you to stop every time
  4. A line marking the edge of a bus lane

Explanation

A double broken line across the lane marks a give way line; you must give way to traffic on the road you are entering and stop if necessary. A stop line is a single continuous line and requires a complete stop. The marking controls priority at the junction, not parking or bus lanes.

Question 31Road signs and road markings

You are driving in Malta and see a red-bordered triangular sign containing a single black exclamation mark. What does this sign warn you about?

  1. A route reserved for buses.
  2. A parking area for emergency vehicles.
  3. A compulsory stop ahead.
  4. An unclassified hazard ahead. Correct answer.

Explanation

The red-bordered triangle with an exclamation mark is the general danger warning sign. It alerts you to a hazard for which no specific symbol exists, so you should slow down and be prepared to react. It does not require a compulsory stop or mark a parking or bus area.

Question 32Road signs and road markings

A blue rectangular sign on a Maltese road shows a large white arrow pointing straight up. What does this sign indicate?

  1. You must turn back because the road is closed.
  2. A compulsory parking zone begins.
  3. You are entering a one-way street. Correct answer.
  4. The road ahead is a dual carriageway.

Explanation

A blue rectangular sign with a white arrow pointing straight up marks a one-way street. Traffic on that road may travel only in the direction of the arrow, so you should not expect oncoming vehicles. It is an information sign, not a circular mandatory direction sign.

Question 33Road signs and road markings

While driving on a Maltese road you see the word 'SLOW' painted in large white letters across your lane. What is the purpose of this marking?

  1. It marks the start of a speed limit zone of 30 km/h.
  2. It shows where buses must stop.
  3. It indicates that overtaking is compulsory.
  4. It warns of a hazard ahead and tells you to reduce speed. Correct answer.

Explanation

The word SLOW painted on the carriageway is a warning marking. It prompts you to reduce speed before a hazard such as a bend, junction, or crossing. It does not itself set a numerical speed limit, mark a bus stop, or make overtaking compulsory.

Question 34Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered triangular sign on a Maltese road shows a black car with curved skid marks behind it. What does this sign warn you about?

  1. A place where cars may not overtake.
  2. A car park entrance ahead.
  3. A compulsory motorway section.
  4. A slippery road surface ahead. Correct answer.

Explanation

The car with curved skid marks is the warning sign for a slippery road surface. It warns that grip may be reduced by rain, ice, oil, or loose material, so you should slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering. It does not indicate a car park, motorway, or overtaking ban.

Question 35Road signs and road markings

You approach a junction in Malta where the carriageway is painted with a yellow criss-cross box. What must you do before entering the box?

  1. Make sure your exit from the box is clear. Correct answer.
  2. Switch on your hazard warning lights.
  3. Sound your horn to warn other traffic.
  4. Stop for at least three seconds.

Explanation

A yellow criss-cross box marks a junction that must be kept clear. You may enter only when your exit is clear, so that you do not stop inside the box and block traffic crossing the junction. You do not need to stop for a fixed time, sound the horn, or use hazard lights.

Question 36Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered circular sign on a Maltese road shows a black U-shaped arrow with a red diagonal line through it. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Turning left at the next junction.
  2. Reversing into a side road.
  3. Driving in a bus lane.
  4. Making a U-turn. Correct answer.

Explanation

The red-bordered circle with a diagonal line through a U-shaped arrow prohibits U-turns. The symbol shows the manoeuvre that is banned at that location. It does not ban left turns, reversing into a side road, or driving in a bus lane.

Question 37Road signs and road markings

A blue circular sign on a Maltese road contains a white arrow pointing to the left. What does this sign require you to do?

  1. Give way to all traffic approaching from the left.
  2. Keep left of a traffic island.
  3. Turn left ahead. Correct answer.
  4. Drive only in the left-hand lane of a dual carriageway.

Explanation

Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions. A white arrow pointing left means you must turn left ahead, unless a police officer or traffic signal directs you otherwise. It is not a give-way sign, a keep-left sign, or a lane-use sign.

Question 38Road signs and road markings

On a Maltese road, a large white triangle is painted on the road surface in your lane as you approach a junction. What does this marking mean?

  1. Give way to traffic on the road you are joining. Correct answer.
  2. You have priority over all traffic approaching from the right.
  3. You are entering a pedestrian zone.
  4. You must stop completely before the junction.

Explanation

A large white triangle painted on the road approach is a give-way marking. It tells you to slow down and give way to traffic on the road you are joining. A full stop is required only where there is a STOP sign and a solid stop line.

Question 39Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered triangular sign on a Maltese road shows a black windsock. What hazard does this sign warn you about?

  1. Strong crosswinds. Correct answer.
  2. A nearby airport with no access.
  3. A low-flying aircraft approach.
  4. A tunnel with poor ventilation.

Explanation

The windsock symbol is the warning for strong crosswinds. Exposed stretches can affect high-sided vehicles and motorcyclists, so you should reduce speed and keep a firm grip on the steering. It does not mark an airport restriction or a tunnel.

Question 40Road signs and road markings

You park on a Maltese street and notice double yellow lines painted along the edge of the carriageway. What do these lines mean?

  1. The space is reserved for residents only.
  2. Parking is allowed for up to 30 minutes.
  3. You may park only on Sundays and public holidays.
  4. Waiting and parking are prohibited at all times. Correct answer.

Explanation

Double yellow lines along the edge of the carriageway mean that waiting and parking are prohibited at all times. They are not limited to the times shown on nearby plates, which is typical for single yellow lines. Residents' bays and time-limited parking are marked with different signs or bay markings.

Question 41Road signs and road markings

You are approaching a junction in Malta and see an octagonal red sign with the word 'STOP' in white. What must you do?

  1. Stop only when traffic approaches from the right
  2. Stop at the line and give way to traffic Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and continue if the road looks clear
  4. Stop only when a police officer signals you

Explanation

An octagonal STOP sign requires a complete stop at the stop line before the junction, even when the road looks clear. You must then give way to traffic on the road you are joining or crossing.

Question 42Road signs and road markings

A red circular sign on a Maltese road contains a white horizontal bar across the middle. What does this sign mean?

  1. Give way to oncoming traffic
  2. End of all restrictions
  3. No parking at any time
  4. No entry for vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign. It means vehicles must not enter that road from the direction you are facing.

Question 43Road signs and road markings

An inverted triangular sign with a red border and a white centre is placed at a Maltese junction. What does it require you to do?

  1. Turn right at the junction
  2. Proceed only when the traffic lights are green
  3. Stop completely before proceeding
  4. Give way to traffic you are joining Correct answer.

Explanation

The inverted triangle with a red border is the give-way sign. It requires you to yield to traffic on the road you are joining and to proceed only when it is safe.

Question 44Road signs and road markings

A blue circular sign on a Maltese road shows three white arrows arranged in a circle, following each other clockwise. What does this sign tell you?

  1. Pedestrian zone begins
  2. One-way street begins ahead
  3. Roundabout ahead Correct answer.
  4. Tramway crossing ahead

Explanation

A blue circular sign with three white arrows in a circle indicates a roundabout. In Malta you must travel around it in the direction shown and give way to traffic already on the roundabout.

Question 45Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered circular sign on a Maltese road shows two cars side by side, the left car in red and the right car in black. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Driving side by side in the same direction
  2. Entering a built-up area
  3. Parking on the left side of the road
  4. Overtaking other vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The red-bordered circle with a red car and a black car means overtaking is prohibited. You must not pass other vehicles on that stretch of road until the restriction ends.

Question 46Road signs and road markings

A white arrow is painted on the road surface in your lane at a Maltese junction, pointing to the left. What does it indicate?

  1. The lane is for oncoming traffic
  2. The lane is for left turns only Correct answer.
  3. You must stop before turning left
  4. You may turn left or go straight on

Explanation

A white arrow painted in a lane shows the direction that lane is intended for. If it points left, you should use that lane only for turning left.

Question 47Road signs and road markings

A yellow diamond sign with a white border is displayed on a Maltese road. What does it mean?

  1. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
  2. A compulsory stop is ahead
  3. Priority over side roads Correct answer.
  4. The road becomes one-way

Explanation

The yellow diamond with a white border is the priority-road sign. It tells you that traffic on this road has priority over vehicles joining from side roads.

Question 48Road signs and road markings

A red-bordered triangular sign on a Maltese road shows two children running. What does this sign warn you about?

  1. A cycle route crosses ahead
  2. Children must be carried in the car
  3. A school or playground is nearby Correct answer.
  4. A pedestrian zone begins

Explanation

A red-bordered triangle showing children running warns that a school, playground or other place where children may be in the road is nearby. Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

Question 49Road signs and road markings

A blue circular sign with a red border displays a red diagonal cross (X). What does it mean on a Maltese road?

  1. End of a restricted parking zone
  2. No parking at any time
  3. No stopping at any time Correct answer.
  4. No entry for all vehicles

Explanation

A blue circle with a red border and a red diagonal cross is the no-stopping sign. It means you must not stop your vehicle at any time, even briefly, except when traffic conditions force you to.

Question 50Road signs and road markings

On a Maltese road you see a hatched area bordered by a solid white line. How should you treat this marking?

  1. You must not enter it except in an emergency Correct answer.
  2. You may use it for overtaking when the road is clear
  3. You may park on it for short periods
  4. It marks the edge of a bus lane

Explanation

A hatched area bordered by a solid white line is an area you must keep out of. You may enter it only in an emergency or when directed by police or traffic signs.