Signs and Rules

Question 1

3 types of signs

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regulatory signs, warning signs, and information signs

Question 2

Regulatory signs are compulsory which means

Answer 2

you must obey or you risk getting a fine and/or demerit points

Question 3

If there is no stop line at a stop sign

Answer 3

stop where you have a clear view of the intersection

Question 4

Give Way and Roundabout signs are usually accompanied by

Answer 4

a white broken line

Question 5

No overtaking/passing signs used when

Answer 5

roads narrow and/or there’s poor visibility

Question 6

If you can proceed at a No overtaking/passing sign don’t overtake until

Answer 6

you’ve passed the distance indicated by the sign, you see an End no overtaking/passing sign OR
you’re at the end of a bridge/narrow road (whatever is indicated on the sign)

Question 7

Keep Left Unless Overtaking sign

Answer 7

keeps the right hand lanes of a multi lane road free for people to overtake slow-moving traffic

Question 8

Keep Left Unless Overtaking meaning

Answer 8

don’t drive in the right lane unless overtaking, turning right, making a U-turn, avoiding an obstacle, or driving in congested traffic

Question 9

Speed signs are a form of

Answer 9

regulatory signs

Question 10

The speed limit is

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the fastest speed you can safely travel in good conditions

Question 11

The speed limit in local streets or built up areas is

Answer 11

50km/h (unless otherwise indicated by signs)

Question 12

A local street or built-up area is an area that has

Answer 12

buildings and/or street lights that are not more than 100m apart

Question 13

When seeing a warning sign

Answer 13

you should drive to suit the hazard, slow down, and continually scan the area

Question 14

Hazard Markers

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placed on hazards on the road and other road features that drivers need to be aware of

Question 15

Width Markers

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indicate the width of something like a bridge or a narrow part of the road

Question 16

No through road sign

Answer 16

tells you that a road ends in a dead-end

Question 17

Reduce speed now sign

Answer 17

tells you that the highway you’re on is ending

Question 18

Service signs

Answer 18

blue and white signs that show services that are available on the road ahead or on a side road

Question 19

Yellow light is at the end/start of

Answer 19

start of a red light. you must stop if you can safely

Question 20

Flashing yellow light indicates

Answer 20

a traffic light fault or power outage

Question 21

If yellow light is flashing

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you may drive past it (apply give way rules)

Question 22

Two yellow lights flashing one after the other indicates

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a hazardous situation or a change to traffic conditions

Question 23

Hand signals can be used in circumstances such as

Answer 23

road crashes, traffic signal failures or road closures

Question 24

Go as directed (hand signal)

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arm bent at elbow then outstretched to the side

Question 25

Stop (hand signal)

Answer 25

arm bent at elbow hand upright

Question 26

Any directions given by police/emergency services

Answer 26

must be obeyed and overrules any existing signals and signs

Question 27

Traffic Controllers

Answer 27

directs traffic through a worksite

Question 28

Giving way means

Answer 28

slowing down or stopping to avoid a collision

Question 29

Before moving off a road side parking spot

Answer 29

indicate for at least 5 seconds so cars can react safely

Question 30

Slip lanes

Answer 30

separate lanes for turning at intersections that free up traffic

Question 31

When driving from a slip lane

Answer 31

you must giveway to everyone (except vehicles making a U-turn)

Question 32

When turning left (no road markings) what lane

Answer 32

the lane furthest to the left

Question 33

When both vehicles are faced with giveway or stop signs

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they cancel each other out and normal road rules apply

Question 34

You must give way to buses that are

Answer 34

signalling to enter traffic

Question 35

3 things to do when changing lanes or merging

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1. scan your mirrors 2. check your mirrors and blind spot 3. put on your indicator

Question 36

When the lanes are marked to merge

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traffic in the lane that ends must give way

Question 37

When the lanes aren't marked to merge

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all lanes give way to the cars in front of them

Question 38

When overtaking bicyclists at 60km/h

Answer 38

leave at least 1m of space between you

Question 39

When overtaking bicyclists at above 60km/h

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leave at least 1.5m of space between you

Question 40

Don't overtake turning vehicle sign only displayed on

Answer 40

vehicles 7.5m or longer

Question 41

How do long vehicles turn

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they can use part or all of the lane next to them to complete a safe turn

Question 42

No passing sign

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you cannot pass a vehicle travelling in the opposite direction, you have to proceed one at a time

Question 43

When turning at a roundabout

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give way to all vehicles already in the roundabout

Question 44

When turning right in a roundabout

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signal left as you exit

Question 45

When going straight at a roundabout

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signal left as you exit

Question 46

Multi-lane roundabout turning left

Answer 46

always turn from the left most lane unless road markings say otherwise

Question 47

Multi-lane roundabout turning right

Answer 47

always turn from the right most lane, signal left while exiting and exit in the same lane you entered (the right most lane)

Question 48

Multi-lane roundabout going straight

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generally can go from any lane, indicate left when exiting

Question 49

U-Turn at multi lane roundabout

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turn from the right most lane, indicate right and make the turn, signal left while you exit

Question 50

Parallel parking distance

Answer 50

don't park closer than 1m from any vehicle behind or in front of you, leave at least 3m of roadway from your vehicle

Question 51

Angle parking

Answer 51

park at the angle shown by the line markings

Question 52

If angle parking signs don't specify parking direction

Answer 52

default is front-to-kerb

Question 53

Always enter and leave centre parking areas

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by driving forwards (unless otherwise indicated)

Question 54

You can stop at a no parking sign area for a maximum of

Answer 54

two minutes to pick up or drop off passengers or goods

Question 55

Clearway signs

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red capital C, meaning you cannot park or stop in this area (only buses, taxis, etc can to pick up/drop off passengers)

Question 56

Loading zones

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for permitted vehicles to drop off/pick up passengers/goods for up to 30 minutes

Question 57

You must have 3m of distance between

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your car and the other side of the road (or other vehicles) when parking

Question 58

You can't park when you're

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less than 10m from an intersection without traffic lights, 20m from an intersection with traffic lights or 20m from a level crossing (unless otherwise indicated)

Question 59

Level crossing

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an intersection where a railway lane crosses a road

Question 60

You must not stop less than 20m before and 10m after a

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bus stop, pedestrian crossing or childrens crossing where 'Children's Crossing' flags are displayed

Question 61

Park where your vehicle is visible for at least

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100m

Question 62

You can block a driveway for

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up to 2 minutes to pick up/drop off a passenger

Question 63

3 parts of hazard perception

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see, think and do

Question 64

Hazard perception is

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the ability to scan your environment and recognise a hazard before you reach it

Question 65

The end roadworks sign doesn't cancel speed restrictions they

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apply until the next speed limit sign

Question 66

Overtaking and changing lanes in tunnels

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discouraged

Question 67

If encounter an issue in a tunnel

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turn on hazard lights, stay to the left and try drive out of the tunnel before pulling over

Question 68

On roads with a speed limit of 80km/h+ only drive in the right-hand lane if

Answer 68

overtaking, turning right, avoiding an obstruction, driving in congested traffic, or using a special purpose lane (e.g., transit lane)

Question 69

When driving on the freeway overtaking

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shouldn't, but if you need to, on the left

Question 70

When travelling straight at an intersection where the continuing road bends

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you must indicate