Road Signs and Markings Flashcards

What does a yellow and black striped chevron sign mean?

Answer: Sharp bend — follow the direction of the chevrons

Yellow and black chevron signs are placed at sharp bends to guide drivers in the correct direction of the curve. The arrow points the way the road bends.

A sign showing a red triangle with a silhouette of children means:

Answer: School or children crossing ahead

A red triangle with children silhouettes warns drivers that a school or children's crossing is ahead. Drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to stop.

What does a blue sign with a white arrow pointing left (or right) indicate on a road?

Answer: You must turn in the direction shown

A blue circle with a white directional arrow is a mandatory sign — it requires you to turn in the direction shown. You have no choice but to follow the indicated direction.

Lane markings using a broken white line along a lane edge (not centre) indicate:

Answer: Lane boundary that may be crossed with care

A broken white line used as a lane edge (rather than the centre line) typically marks a lane boundary that can be crossed when safe, such as when merging or changing lanes.

What does a sign with a red circle containing a car and a motorbike mean?

Answer: No motor vehicles permitted

A red circle showing both a car and motorbike silhouette is a prohibition sign meaning no motor vehicles of either type are allowed on that road.

A white line with 'STOP' written on the road surface means you must:

Answer: Stop completely at the line before proceeding

The word 'STOP' on the road surface at a junction reinforces a Stop sign. You must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked line before checking and proceeding.