regulating the roads

Question 1

What are the three main components established as part of Federal law for road safety?

Answer 1

Traffic rules, road markings, road signs

These components help determine fault in road traffic accidents.

Question 2

What is the order of traffic precedence when multiple instructions are present?

Answer 2

1. Traffic police officer
2. Traffic lights
3. Road traffic signs and road markings
4. Basic road rules

The traffic police officer’s signals take precedence over traffic lights.

Question 3

What must vehicles do when a police officer raises their hand?

Answer 3

All vehicles must stop

Specific instructions may vary based on the situation.

Question 4

What does a RED traffic light indicate?

Answer 4

STOP

Drivers must come to a complete stop at a red light.

Question 5

What does a GREEN traffic light mean?

Answer 5

GO

It signals that vehicles may proceed.

Question 6

What should a driver do when approaching an AMBER traffic light?

Answer 6

STOP if you can do so safely

Drivers should prepare to stop and assess the situation.

Question 7

What does a FLASHING AMBER light mean?

Answer 7

Reduce speed and give way

This signal indicates to slow down and check for other road users.

Question 8

What is the difference between controlled and uncontrolled pedestrian crossings?

Answer 8

Controlled: has traffic light or police signal; Uncontrolled: no traffic light or police signal

Controlled crossings have specific signals to manage pedestrian traffic.

Question 9

What are the four basic groups of traffic signs?

Answer 9

• Warning
• Prohibitive
• Regulatory
• Direction

Additional groups include supplementary and temporary signs.

Question 10

What shape and color indicate a warning sign?

Answer 10

Triangle shape, red & white color

This design alerts drivers to potential dangers ahead.

Question 11

What does a circular, red traffic sign represent?

Answer 11

Prohibition and restriction

These signs indicate actions that are not allowed.

Question 12

What does a blue circular sign indicate?

Answer 12

Mandatory signs

Drivers must comply with the instructions of these signs.

Question 13

What do multiple rectangular signs typically provide?

Answer 13

Direction and information

These signs help with navigation and distance.

Question 14

What color indicates temporary traffic signs?

Answer 14

Orange

These signs alert drivers to road construction and associated hazards.

Question 15

What does an upside-down red triangle signify?

Answer 15

‘Give-way’

This unique design is intended for easy recognition.

Question 16

What does an octagon shape signify in traffic signs?

Answer 16

‘STOP’

It requires drivers to come to a complete stop before proceeding.

Question 17

Fill in the blank: At a STOP sign, the wheels must stop at the _______ position first.

Answer 17

halt

After stopping, drivers may scan for traffic before proceeding.

Question 18

True or False: At a GIVE WAY sign, drivers must come to a complete stop.

Answer 18

False

Drivers may slow down, scan for traffic, and proceed if clear.