Theoretical Driving Course Traffic Signs and Markings 1 Flashcards

What does a solid yellow centre line on a two-way road mean?

Answer: No overtaking is permitted from either direction

A solid yellow centre line is a no-overtaking barrier line. Drivers on both sides of the line are prohibited from crossing it to pass another vehicle.

What does a red circle sign with a white horizontal bar in the centre indicate?

Answer: No entry for all vehicles

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the universal 'No Entry' sign, meaning vehicles must not enter the road or lane in that direction.

A blue rectangular sign with a white arrow pointing upward indicates:

Answer: A mandatory direction — you must go straight ahead

Blue rectangular signs with white arrows give mandatory instructions. An upward-pointing arrow means drivers in that lane must continue straight ahead.

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign with a black border mean?

Answer: You are on a priority road and have right of way

A yellow diamond sign indicates that you are travelling on a priority road, meaning vehicles on intersecting roads must yield to you.

Double yellow lines painted along the kerb of a road indicate:

Answer: No stopping or parking at any time

Double yellow kerb lines mean no stopping or parking is permitted at any time, making them a stricter restriction than single yellow lines.

A white inverted triangle (point downward) painted on the road surface means:

Answer: You must give way to traffic on the road you are entering

A white inverted triangle on the pavement is the give-way road marking, reinforcing the requirement for the driver to yield to traffic already on the major road ahead.