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Road Signs and Traffic Control
Traffic Laws And Road Safety
This content provides a comprehensive guide to various road signs and traffic control signals, covering regulatory signs, de-restriction signs, selective restriction signs, traffic lights, overhead signals, hand signals, warning signs, hazard marker plates, information signs, and guidance signs. It details their meanings, applications, and how to react to them.
Road Signs
Traffic Control
Driving Safety
35 Questions
Medium
Ages 16+
Apr 20, 2026
About this Study Set
This study set covers Traffic Laws And Road Safety through
35 practice questions.
This content provides a comprehensive guide to various road signs and traffic control signals, covering regulatory signs, de-restriction signs, selective restriction signs, traffic lights, overhead signals, hand signals, warning signs, hazard marker plates, information signs, and guidance signs. It details their meanings, applications, and how to react to them. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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1
What do comprehensive signs indicate on a roadway?
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A
Temporary restrictions
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B
Comprehensive rules
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C
Speed limits
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D
Parking regulations
2
Which of the following road users are NOT allowed on a freeway?
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A
Pedestrians
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B
Motorcycles 50cc or less
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C
Animals in reserved parking areas
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D
Tractors during freeway maintenance
3
Under what condition are hand signals not allowed on freeways?
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A
During an emergency
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B
When overtaking
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C
When not in the far right lane
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D
At all times, except in an emergency
4
If you are in the far right lane and another driver wants to overtake, what should you do?
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A
Accelerate to prevent overtaking
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B
Move to the next lane on the left and do not accelerate
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C
Stop the vehicle
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D
Signal to the driver behind
5
What is the speed limit within a residential area?
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A
50 km/h
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B
No limit
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C
30 km/h
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D
Variable based on time of day
6
Which vehicles are NOT allowed in a residential area, except for loading/off-loading goods?
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A
Vehicles weighing more than 3500 kg or with more than 10 seats
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B
Motorcycles 50cc or less
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C
Tractors
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D
Electric motorcycles
7
What does a red cross over a road sign signify?
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A
The sign is no longer valid
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B
A new restriction is introduced
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C
The speed limit is reduced
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D
Overtaking is prohibited
8
What does a red cross over a 'dual-carriage freeway begins' sign mean?
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A
The dual-carriage freeway ends
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B
A single-carriage freeway begins
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C
Freeway rules no longer apply
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D
Overtaking is prohibited
9
Selective restriction signs can indicate that a regulatory sign applies:
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A
Only to all vehicles
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B
During certain times, to certain vehicles, or in certain directions
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C
During the day only
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D
At all times
10
A secondary sign with 'For 5km' beneath a regulatory sign means the regulation applies for:
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A
The next 5 minutes
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B
The next 5 kilometers
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C
A distance of 5 meters
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D
A duration of 5 hours
11
What does a steady yellow disc traffic light signal mean?
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A
Proceed immediately
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B
Stop before the white line unless it causes an accident, then wait for green
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C
Stop and wait for a red light
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D
Proceed with caution
12
What should you do when you see a flashing red disc traffic light signal?
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A
Proceed with caution
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B
Stop as for a 4-way Stop and give way to pedestrians
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C
Speed up to clear the intersection
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D
Ignore the signal if no other traffic is present
13
What does a steady green man signal indicate?
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A
Pedestrians must wait
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B
Pedestrians may cross within markings, and drivers must give way
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C
Drivers may proceed regardless of pedestrians
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D
Cyclists may cross
14
What does a flashing red man signal indicate?
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A
Pedestrians can cross freely
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B
Pedestrians must wait for the steady green man
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C
Pedestrians already crossing should stop
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D
The signal is out of order
15
What does a steady green arrow signal allow you to do?
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A
Proceed in any direction
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B
Proceed in the direction of the arrow, giving way to pedestrians and vehicles still crossing
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C
Stop and wait for further instructions
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D
Turn left only
16
What does an overhead steady green arrow signal mean?
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A
You may not drive in that lane
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B
You may drive in the lane over which the signal is displayed
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C
The lane is closed
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D
Proceed with caution
17
What does an overhead steady red cross signal mean?
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A
You may drive in that lane
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B
You may not drive in the lane over which the signal is displayed
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C
Proceed with caution
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D
The lane is for emergency vehicles only
18
What is the purpose of warning signs?
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A
To indicate parking areas
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B
To warn of potential dangers or hazards ahead
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C
To provide directions to destinations
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D
To enforce speed limits
19
Warning signs are typically shaped as white triangles with a red border. What color is used for temporary warning signs?
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A
Blue
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B
Green
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C
Yellow
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D
Orange
20
What should you do when you encounter a warning sign?
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A
Accelerate to pass the hazard quickly
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B
Reduce speed, proceed with caution, and be prepared to take evasive action
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C
Stop and wait for instructions
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D
Ignore the sign if the hazard is not visible
21
What do hazard marker plates indicate?
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A
The location of the nearest petrol station
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B
The position of a hazard or obstruction on or next to the roadway
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C
The direction to a town
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D
The distance to a traffic light
22
What does a sign showing 'Tunnel ahead' instruct drivers to do?
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A
Stop before entering
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B
Switch on headlights and do not overtake
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C
Honk the horn
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D
Reduce speed to 30 km/h
23
What does a sign with 'Steep downhill ahead' suggest?
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A
Accelerate to maintain momentum
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B
Change to a lower gear if necessary
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C
Overtake slow-moving vehicles
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D
Stop and rest
24
What does a 'Slippery road ahead' sign warn drivers about?
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A
Road construction
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B
Reduced visibility
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C
The road surface being slippery, especially when wet
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D
A sharp bend
25
What does a 'Traffic control ahead' sign warn of?
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A
A sudden change in road layout
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B
Regulatory traffic control signs or signals that may require you to give way or stop
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C
A pedestrian crossing
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D
A sharp bend in the road
26
What does a 'Stop sign ahead' warning sign advise drivers to do?
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A
Slow down and prepare to stop
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B
Stop immediately
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C
Give way to all traffic
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D
Proceed with caution
27
What does a 'Sharp bend ahead' sign warn about?
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A
A gentle curve
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B
A change in road layout indicating a sharp turn
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C
A traffic circle
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D
A concealed driveway
28
What does a 'Two-way traffic flow ahead' sign indicate?
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A
The road becomes a one-way street
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B
Traffic will be coming from both directions; keep to the left
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C
Overtaking is permitted
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D
The road narrows
29
What do 'Moving hazards ahead' signs warn of?
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A
Static obstructions
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B
Potential dangers from vehicles crossing or entering the road, or people/animals suddenly appearing
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C
Changes in road surface
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D
Traffic congestion
30
What is indicated by hazard marker plates with inward-pointing arrows?
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A
The road continues straight ahead
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B
The road ends at this point and you must turn back
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C
The road splits into two lanes
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D
The direction of a sharp bend
31
What do 'High-speed freeway exit countdown signs' indicate?
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A
The distance to a junction
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B
The distance in meters to the exit, with each white bar representing 100m
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C
The recommended speed limit for the exit
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D
The number of lanes at the exit
32
What does a 'No through-road' sign indicate?
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A
The road continues indefinitely
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B
The road ahead does not continue, as indicated by a red bar
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C
The road is closed temporarily
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D
The road is one-way
33
What information do 'Guidance signs' provide?
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A
Warnings of hazards
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B
Information about traffic control signals
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C
Guidance on distances and directions to destinations
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D
Rules for specific road users
34
What is the color combination for 'Local direction signs' within a town or city?
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A
White/yellow on a green board
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B
Black on white
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C
White/yellow on a brown board
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D
Red/black on a white board
35
What does a 'Freeway' name symbol indicate?
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A
The name of a town
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B
The name of a river
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C
The name of a freeway
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D
The name of a street
