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You are approaching this sign. Where must you bring your vehicle to a complete stop?
- A.On the far side of the intersection
- B.Only if another vehicle is coming
- C.At the stop line, or the crosswalk if there is noneAnswer
- D.Slow to a walking pace and keep going
Explanation: Stop at the stop line; if there is none, stop at the crosswalk, and otherwise at the edge of the intersection.
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What must you do when you come to this sign?
- A.Slow down, stop if needed, and let other traffic go firstAnswer
- B.Come to a full stop every time, even on an empty road
- C.Speed up so you can merge ahead of other vehicles
- D.Carry on, because crossing traffic must yield to you
Explanation: A yield sign means you must let traffic in the intersection or close to it go first. Stop if necessary and go only when the way is clear.
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What does the number on this sign tell you?
- A.The slowest speed you are allowed to drive
- B.The average speed of the traffic ahead
- C.A suggested speed for bad weather only
- D.The maximum speed allowed in good conditionsAnswer
Explanation: The posted number is the maximum legal speed in km/h; you must drive slower when conditions are poor.
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When does the reduced speed limit shown on this sign apply?
- A.Only on weekends and holidays
- B.During school hours, and when the yellow lights are flashingAnswer
- C.Only when a crossing guard is on duty
- D.Every hour of every day, all year round
Explanation: The speed limit in this zone is lower during school hours; observe the speed limit shown when the yellow lights are flashing.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Do not enter this roadAnswer
- B.A construction zone begins here
- C.A passing lane begins here
- D.A railway crossing is just ahead
Explanation: This regulatory sign means: do not enter this road. A red circle with a line through it means the activity shown is not allowed.
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On a sign like this one, what does a red circle with a diagonal line through the symbol mean?
- A.The action shown is allowed here
- B.The action shown is only recommended
- C.The action shown is prohibited hereAnswer
- D.A hazard is coming up on the road ahead
Explanation: A red circle with a slash means the action is prohibited; a green circle means the action is permitted.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Do not turn right at this intersection
- B.Do not make a U-turn hereAnswer
- C.Do not pass other vehicles here
- D.Keep to the right of the median
Explanation: The curved arrow inside the red circle tells you that turning around to go back the other way is not allowed here.
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You are stopped at a red light beside this sign. What are you allowed to do?
- A.Turn right after a complete stop if the way is clear
- B.Turn right without stopping when nobody is coming
- C.Turn left onto the crossing road
- D.Wait for the green light before turning rightAnswer
Explanation: This sign means you must not turn right when facing a red light at this intersection, so wait for the green light.
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What does this sign tell drivers?
- A.You may park here during the times shown
- B.You may stop briefly to let passengers out
- C.You may not stop here at all during the times shownAnswer
- D.You may wait here as long as you stay in the car
Explanation: No stopping is the strictest of the three: no standing lets you load passengers, and no parking lets you load passengers or goods.
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Beside this sign, what are you still allowed to do?
- A.Stop briefly to load or unload passengers or goodsAnswer
- B.Leave the vehicle while you run an errand
- C.Park for up to one hour
- D.Nothing; you may not stop even for a moment
Explanation: A no parking sign forbids leaving your vehicle, but a short stop to pick up or drop off passengers or goods is still allowed.
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On a regulatory sign such as this one, what does a green circle mean?
- A.The action shown is forbidden
- B.The action shown is permitted under the conditions postedAnswer
- C.It warns of a hazard on the road ahead
- D.The rule applies to commercial vehicles only
Explanation: Green on a regulatory sign means "you may": here, parking is allowed during the times and conditions shown.
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What does this sign mean?
- A.Two-way traffic begins ahead
- B.The road curves in the direction shown
- C.This lane is reserved for buses
- D.Traffic may travel only in the direction of the arrowAnswer
Explanation: On a one-way road every vehicle must travel in the direction of the arrow; driving against it is going the wrong way.
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What does this sign tell you to do?
- A.Keep to the right of the traffic islandAnswer
- B.Move left because the right lane is ending
- C.Turn right at the next intersection
- D.Pull onto the shoulder to let traffic pass
Explanation: This regulatory sign means you must keep to the right of the traffic island.
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You are driving in the lane marked by this sign. What must you do at the intersection?
- A.Drive straight through the intersection
- B.Either go straight ahead or turn left
- C.Turn leftAnswer
- D.Turn right from this lane
Explanation: These signs tell drivers the direction they must travel: a single left arrow means the driver in that lane must turn left.
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How may you use the centre lane marked by this sign?
- A.As a passing lane when traffic is heavy
- B.As an extra through lane during rush hour
- C.For parking outside the posted hours
- D.Only for left turns, by traffic from either directionAnswer
Explanation: The sign means the lane is only for two-way left turns, so it is not a through lane, a passing lane or a parking space.
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Who may use the lane marked by this sign?
- A.Any vehicle that is travelling faster than the traffic
- B.Buses, and passenger vehicles carrying the minimum number of passengers specifiedAnswer
- C.Only trucks that are making deliveries
- D.Any vehicle, as long as it does not stop
Explanation: Only public vehicles such as buses, or passenger vehicles carrying a specified minimum number of passengers, may use this lane.
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What does this sign mean for the driver of a motor vehicle?
- A.Bicycles are not allowed on this road
- B.Pedestrians may not walk along this road
- C.The lane is reserved for cyclistsAnswer
- D.Cyclists may be crossing the road ahead
Explanation: Bike lanes are reserved for cyclists and are typically marked by a solid white line. Enter one only when you need to turn right at a corner or driveway, and only after making sure you can do so safely.
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What must you not do on the section of road marked by this sign?
- A.Change lanes to the right
- B.Drive more slowly than the posted limit
- C.Stop at the side of the road
- D.Pass the vehicle ahead of youAnswer
Explanation: This regulatory sign means: do not pass on this road.
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You are driving more slowly than the traffic around you and you see this sign. What should you do?
- A.Stay in the left lane and keep your speed
- B.Move into the right-hand laneAnswer
- C.Pull onto the shoulder and stop
- D.Speed up to the maximum posted limit
Explanation: This regulatory sign means slow traffic on multi-lane roads must keep right.
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What is special about the stretch of road that starts at this sign?
- A.Fines for traffic offences are increased thereAnswer
- B.Parking is free at any hour
- C.The speed limit is always 40 km/h
- D.Only local traffic may use the road
Explanation: The sign marks an area where the community has identified a special risk to pedestrians. Traffic related offences committed within the zone are subject to increased fines.
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A pedestrian steps onto the crossing marked by this sign. What must you do?
- A.Slow down and steer around the pedestrian
- B.Stop only once the pedestrian passes the centre line
- C.Stop and stay stopped until the pedestrian has cleared the roadAnswer
- D.Sound your horn so the pedestrian hurries
Explanation: At a pedestrian crossover you must yield the whole roadway and wait until the pedestrian is off it; you also may not pass within 30 metres of the crossover.