Road Signs and Markings Quiz

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What does the 'END OF 20 MPH ZONE' sign indicate?

New speed limit begins

No entry

Speed limit ends (correct)

School zone

The 'STOP AND GIVE WAY' sign means vehicles must stop before proceeding.

True

What does the 'NO ENTRY FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC' sign mean?

No parking

No vehicles allowed (correct)

Pedestrian only

Only bicycles allowed

What does the 'SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL' sign indicate?

Children are crossing Signup and view all the answers

What does a blue circle road sign generally indicate?

Positive instruction Signup and view all the answers

What action should be taken when approaching a 'WARNING SIGNS' sign?

Slow down Signup and view all the answers

A 'NO CYCLING' sign allows bicycles to be ridden on the road.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'GIVE WAY TO TRAFFIC ON MAJOR ROAD' sign instruct drivers to do?

Yield to traffic on the major road Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'NO BUSES OVER 8 PASSENGER SEATS' sign mean?

Buses up to 8 seats only Signup and view all the answers

The 'MINIMUM SPEED' sign indicates the lowest speed that drivers must maintain.

True Signup and view all the answers

What does a 'ROUNDABOUT' sign require?

To yield and give way Signup and view all the answers

The sign indicating the end of a 20 MPH zone is called ___

END OF 20 MPH ZONE Signup and view all the answers

The sign for maximum speed allowed is clearly labeled as ___

MAXIMUM SPEED Signup and view all the answers

What does the sign indicating 'SCHOOL CROSSING PATROL' represent?

A designated area for school children to cross with a patrol. Signup and view all the answers

The 'NO ENTRY FOR VEHICULAR TRAFFIC' sign allows bicycles.

True Signup and view all the answers

A 'NO LEFT TURN' sign allows drivers to turn left.

False Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'MINIMUM SPEED' sign indicate?

The minimum speed that must be maintained. Signup and view all the answers

What does the blue circle sign with an instruction likely indicate?

Positive instruction Signup and view all the answers

What should drivers do at a T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right?

Give way to traffic from the right. Signup and view all the answers

The signal that means 'STOP' is indicated by a ___ light.

RED Signup and view all the answers

Which traffic signal means you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow?

Green arrow Signup and view all the answers

What is indicated by the sign featuring 'ZEBRA CROSSING'?

An area where pedestrians can cross the road. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Road Signs

Blue Circles: Positive instruction and mostly give advice on what direction to take.
Blue Background, Black Border: Signifies Motorways
Green Background: Signifies Primary Routes
Red Triangles: Mostly warning signs
Rectangular Signs: All Information Signs
Black and White Signs: Mostly Road Works Temporary Signage
Traffic Signals: Used for traffic control and movement.
Flashing Red Lights: Stop at Level Crossings, Lifting Bridges, Airfields, Fire Stations.
Motorway Signals: Signals used to denote traffic control on high-speed roads.

Road Markings

Across the Carriageway: Stop Lines for various traffic control points.
Along the Carriageway:
- Edge Line: Used to denote the edge of the carriageway.
- Centre Line: Used to denote the centre of the carriageway & defines whether the lane is single or double.
- Hazard Warning Line: Used to warn motorists of hazards ahead.
- Double White Lines: Used to clearly indicate when overtaking is prohibited.
Waiting Restrictions: Yellow lines that indicate restrictions on waiting, loading, unloading, and parking.
Red Route Stopping Controls: Prohibit stopping to park, load/unload, or board and alight from a vehicle on specific roads.
Loading Restrictions: Yellow marks denote restrictions on loading and unloading.
Other Road markings:
- Keep Entrance Clear of Stationary Vehicles: Signifies importance of not blocking the entrance of a road or driveway.
- Give Way: Used to denote when a driver must yield to traffic on the other side of the road.
- Parking Space Reserved for Vehicles Named: Signifies designated parking spaces for specific vehicle types.
- Box Junction: Used to prevent vehicles from blocking the junction, especially at busy intersections.
- Indication of Traffic Lanes: Signifies the designated traffic lanes and guidance on how the flow of traffic is directed.

Vehicle Markings

Large Goods Vehicle Rear Markings: Large vehicles display markings on the rear to indicate the extremities of the vehicle.
Hazard Warning Plates: Tank vehicles transporting dangerous goods are required to display hazard information panels.
Projection Markers: Vehicles with loads or equipment exceeding a certain length must display marker plates to indicate this overhang.
School Bus Markings: School buses must display a specifically designated sign in their front or rear windows.

Signal (Hand)

I Intend to Move Out to the Right or Turn Right: Right hand extended outwards.
I Intend to Move in to the Left or Turn Left: Left hand extended outwards.
I Intend to Slow Down or Stop: Left arm extended downwards, palm facing backwards.
I Intend to Reverse: Left arm bent at the elbow, pointing backwards.
Stop Traffic from the Front: Arm extended outwards and moved back and forth.
Stop Traffic from Behind: Arm extended upwards and moved back and forth.
I Want to Go Straight On: Left arm extended upwards from the shoulder, or right arm extended upwards, palm facing forward.
I Want to Turn Left: Left arm extended horizontally, palm facing to the rear of the vehicle.
I Want to Turn Right: Left arm extended horizontally, palm facing forwards (or forward pointing finger).

School Crossing Patrol

Not Ready to Cross: Patrol holds a raised stop sign and waits for traffic to stop.
Barrier to Stop: Patrol holds the barrier at the side of the road, blocking pedestrians from crossing.
Ready to Cross: Patrol steps into the road and signals to pedestrians that it is safe to cross.
All Vehicles Must Stop: Patrol holds a stop sign and stands in the middle of the road, ensuring all vehicles stop.

### Road Signs

Mostly blue circular signs with no red border indicate positive instructions
Triangular signs are used for warning signs, mostly
Signs on motorways are mostly on blue backgrounds, with white writing
Primary routes signs are on a green background, with white writing
Non-primary and local routes signs have green and black borders
Information signs are all rectangular
Road work signs indicate warning and instructions relating to work
Signals are used to control traffic
Signal lights use red, amber, and green to indicate stopping, getting ready to go, or going
Red lights flashing alternately means stop at level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc
Motorway signals are also used on other high-speed roads
The signs are used to warn drivers about changing lanes, visibility, and speed limits
Road markings across the carriageway include stop lines, give way markings
Road markings along the carriageway include edge lines, center lines, hazard warning line, double white lines, lane lines, and box junctions
Road markings along the edge of the carriageway are used to indicate waiting restrictions
Road work signs are used to indicate work in progress, slow moving vehicles, and lane closures
Vehicle markings are used to identify large goods vehicles, vehicles carrying dangerous goods, and school buses

### Road Markings

Stopping controls are indicated by yellow lines
Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time
Red lines are used on some roads instead of yellow lines
Double and single red lines on Red Routes indicate that stopping to park, load/unload or to board and alight from a vehicle is prohibited
Loading restrictions are indicated by yellow marks on the kerb
Loading bays are indicated by a white ‘bay’ marking with the words ‘Loading Only’
Parking spaces reserved for specific vehicles are indicated by blue markings
Yellow markings with “Keep Entrance Clear” indicate an entrance for pedestrians

### Vehicle Markings

Large goods vehicles over 7500 kilograms maximum gross weight and trailers over 3500 kilograms maximum gross weight must have rear markings
Certain vehicles carrying dangerous goods must display hazard information panels
Projection markers are required when a load or equipment overhangs the front or rear of the vehicle by more than two metres
School buses must display identification markings in the front or rear window

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Test your knowledge on various road signs and markings in this quiz. Understand the meanings behind blue circles, red triangles, and different traffic signals, as well as the purpose of various road markings. Enhance your driving knowledge and safety awareness while you learn!