Road Markings & Pedestrian Crossings

Question 1

What can you do if more than one arrow is painted on your lane?

Answer 1

You may go in the direction of either arrow.

Question 2

Do you have to signal your turn if the lane you are in turns only in one direction?

Answer 2

Yes

Question 3

Is there any type of dividing line that you cannot cross when turning right at an intersection?

Answer 3

No, unless specified otherwise

Question 4

Broken white dividing lines

Answer 4

May be crossed to overtake if the road ahead is clear

Question 5

Double white unbroken lines

Answer 5

You cannot overtake across these lines

Question 6

Double white lines with an unbroken line closer to you

Answer 6

You cannot overtake across these lines

Question 7

Double white lines with a broken line closer to yo

Answer 7

You may cross the lines to overtake if the road ahead of you is clear

Question 8

Can you overtake across a single unbroken line?

Answer 8

No

Question 9

Exceptions to rules regarding lines

Answer 9

Drivers are permitted to cross a single dividing line to enter or leave a road

Drivers are permitted to cross or straddle broken and unbroken lines to safely pass a bicycle rider

Question 10

What is the rule that applies to all types of lines?

Answer 10

You must drive to the left of them

Question 11

Procedure for entering a turning lane from a painted island

Answer 11

You must give way to any vehicle already in the turning lane or entering the turning lane from another marked lane

Question 12

How long can you drive on, across or outside edge lanes and under what circumstances?

Answer 12

You may drive on, across or outside edge lines for up to 100 metres only if you are:

Stopping

Overtaking on the inside of vehicles turning right or,
in a one way street, overtaking vehicles turning left

Turning off or onto the road by the shortest route

Turning left or right at intersections

Driving a slow moving vehicle

Question 13

What does a broken yellow curb line mean?

Answer 13

You must not stop at the edge of the road between the hours shown on the sign

Question 14

What does an unbroken yellow kerb line mean?

Answer 14

This is a no-stopping line

Question 15

What is the purpose of ‘dragon’s teeth’?

Answer 15

To increase the visibility of school zones and remind drivers to slow to 40km/h

Question 16

When must you always give way to pedestrians?

Answer 16

When pedestrians are crossing the road into which you are turning

Question 17

What does a zig-zag line on the road signify?

Answer 17

This means you are approaching a crossing which you may not be able to see because of a curve, crest or dip in the road

Question 18

What should you do when a signal flashes yellow at a pelican crossing?

Answer 18

Drive carefully through the crossing if there is no risk of hitting a pedestrian

Question 19

What is the procedure when flags are displayed at children’s crossings?

Answer 19

You must slow down and stop before the stop line if a pedestrian is on or entering the crossing and must not
proceed until all pedestrians have left the crossing.