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A yellow diamond-shaped sign such as this one tells you about…
- A.a law you must obey at that spot
- B.a hazard or a change in the road aheadAnswer
- C.road work that is under way
- D.the distance to the next town
Explanation: Warning signs are usually diamond-shaped with a yellow background and black symbols. They warn of dangerous or unusual conditions ahead such as a curve, turn, dip or sideroad.
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What does this sign warn you about?
- A.One sharp bend to the right
- B.The road ends a short distance ahead
- C.A steep downhill grade
- D.The road ahead is windingAnswer
Explanation: This warning sign means: winding road ahead.
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Several of these signs are lined up along the outside of a bend. What do they tell you?
- A.Traffic will merge from the right
- B.The lane is closed a short distance ahead
- C.The road turns sharply in the direction they pointAnswer
- D.Passing is permitted along this stretch
Explanation: Chevron (arrowhead) signs are posted in groups to guide drivers around sharp curves in the road.
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What does this sign warn you of?
- A.An intersection is aheadAnswer
- B.A side road that joins only from the right
- C.A roundabout a short distance ahead
- D.A railway crossing ahead
Explanation: This warning sign means an intersection is ahead; the arrow shows which direction of traffic has the right-of-way.
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This sign is posted where traffic from another road joins your lane. What should you do?
- A.Keep your speed; merging drivers must stop for you
- B.Drive onto the shoulder to make room
- C.Stop in your lane until the other vehicle has passed
- D.Adjust your speed or lane so traffic can merge safelyAnswer
Explanation: Merging works when both drivers cooperate: change your speed or move over so the other vehicle can slot into a gap.
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You are in the right-hand lane when you see this sign. What should you do?
- A.Stop where the lane ends and wait for a gap
- B.Signal and move into the left lane when it is safeAnswer
- C.Carry on along the shoulder past the end of the lane
- D.Speed up to pass as many vehicles as you can
Explanation: The sign gives you time to merge left early, before the pavement runs out, instead of forcing your way in at the last moment.
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What does this sign tell you?
- A.The divided highway you are on is about to end
- B.You are leaving a one-way road for two-way traffic
- C.The road ahead is divided; keep to the right-hand roadAnswer
- D.A passing lane begins a short distance ahead
Explanation: Divided highway begins: traffic travels in both directions on separated roads ahead. Keep to the right-hand road.
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The road is wet and you see this sign. How should you drive?
- A.Brake firmly to test how much grip you have
- B.Drive faster so the tires keep their grip
- C.Follow the vehicle ahead more closely
- D.Slow down and drive with cautionAnswer
Explanation: This warning sign means the pavement is slippery when wet: slow down and drive with caution.
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What should you be ready to do when you see this sign?
- A.Shift into a lower gear to help control your speedAnswer
- B.Accelerate to build up momentum
- C.Coast down the hill in neutral
- D.Pull over and let the engine cool
Explanation: This warning sign means a steep hill is ahead and you may need to use a lower gear.
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What does this sign warn you about?
- A.Your lane disappears completely a short distance ahead
- B.The pavement narrows aheadAnswer
- C.There is a bump or rough pavement ahead
- D.Traffic will merge into your lane from the left
Explanation: This warning sign means the pavement narrows ahead. A separate sign is used to warn of a narrow bridge.
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What does this sign tell you?
- A.Children are playing on the road
- B.A bus stop is located just ahead
- C.The sidewalk ends a short distance ahead
- D.Watch for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with themAnswer
Explanation: This warning sign tells you to watch for pedestrians and be prepared to share the road with them.
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A five-sided fluorescent yellow-green sign like this one means…
- A.a hospital is close by
- B.a picnic area is open nearby
- C.you are entering a school areaAnswer
- D.cyclists share the road ahead
Explanation: A school zone sign is five-sided with a fluorescent yellow/green background and black symbols. It warns that you are coming to a school zone: slow down, drive with extra caution and watch for children.
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A crossing guard is holding up a stop sign at the crossing marked by this sign. What must you do?
- A.Stop and wait until the guard and children have left the roadAnswer
- B.Drive slowly past behind the children
- C.Go ahead once the children reach the other half of the road
- D.Sound your horn and keep going
Explanation: You must obey a school crossing guard and remain stopped until both the children and the guard are completely off the roadway.
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You see this sign on a country road. When do you need to be most alert?
- A.Around noon on sunny days
- B.At dawn and dusk, when animals move mostAnswer
- C.Only during the winter months
- D.Only when there is snow on the ground
Explanation: Animal crossing signs warn of large animals such as deer crossing the road. Be especially cautious during dusk-to-dawn hours, when wild animals are most active.
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What does this warning sign mean?
- A.A crossroad is a short distance ahead
- B.A hospital zone starts here
- C.A railway crossing is ahead; be ready to stopAnswer
- D.The road ends a short distance ahead
Explanation: The sign means a railway crossing is ahead: be alert for trains. It also shows the angle at which the railway tracks cross the road.
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You reach a railway crossing marked by this sign and a train is coming. How far from the nearest rail must you stop?
- A.At least 2 metres
- B.At least 3 metres
- C.At least 15 metres
- D.At least 5 metresAnswer
Explanation: If a train is coming, stop at least five metres from the nearest rail or gate, and do not cross the track until you are sure the train or trains have passed.
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What does this sign tell you?
- A.A stop sign is posted at the next corner
- B.Traffic lights are ahead; slow down and be ready to stopAnswer
- C.The lights at the next intersection are out of service
- D.Turns are banned at the next intersection
Explanation: This warning sign means traffic lights are ahead: slow down and be ready to stop.
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What should you do when you see this sign?
- A.Slow down and prepare to stop at the stop sign aheadAnswer
- B.Stop right where you are
- C.Yield only if another vehicle is coming
- D.Keep your speed, because the sign is only advice
Explanation: This warning sign means a stop sign is ahead: slow down and be ready to make a complete stop.
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What does this yellow and black checkerboard sign mean?
- A.A construction detour starts here
- B.Traffic merges from both sides
- C.A rest area is a short distance ahead
- D.A sharp turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrowAnswer
Explanation: The sign means a sharp turn or bend in the road in the direction of the arrow. The checkerboard border warns of danger: slow down and be careful.
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What do the downward-sloping lines on this hazard marker tell you?
- A.How many metres away the hazard is
- B.That the road ahead is closed
- C.The side on which you may safely passAnswer
- D.That you must stop before the hazard
Explanation: This marker warns of a hazard close to the edge of the road; the downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass.
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You see this sign and are about to pass a cyclist. How much space must you leave?
- A.At least one metreAnswer
- B.At least 30 centimetres
- C.At least three metres
- D.Enough room to pass without slowing down
Explanation: When passing a cyclist, drivers of motor vehicles must maintain a minimum distance of one metre where practical; whenever possible, change lanes to pass.
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What must you do as you approach the feature shown on this sign?
- A.Stop completely before entering, every time
- B.Slow down and yield to traffic already going aroundAnswer
- C.Enter quickly and drive clockwise
- D.Signal left just before you leave it
Explanation: At a roundabout you yield to vehicles already circulating, which come from your left, travel counter-clockwise and signal right before your exit.