K53 Learners Road Markings and Signals

Question 1

What does a broken (dashed) white line painted along the centre of the road allow?

Accepted Answer

You may cross it to overtake when it is safe

Answer

A broken centre line may be crossed to overtake or turn when the road ahead is clear and it is safe to do so.

Question 2

A yellow line painted along the left edge of the road normally marks what?

Accepted Answer

The edge of the roadway / yellow (emergency) lane

Answer

A solid yellow line marks the left edge of the roadway. The yellow lane is for emergencies and breakdowns, not for normal driving or overtaking.

Question 3

When a traffic officer (point-duty officer) gives a hand signal that conflicts with the robot, which do you obey?

Accepted Answer

The traffic officer's signal

Answer

A signal given by an authorised traffic officer overrides traffic signals and road signs. You must obey the officer's directions.

Question 4

What does a flashing red robot at an intersection require you to do?

Accepted Answer

Treat it as a stop sign and proceed when safe

Answer

A flashing red robot must be treated as a STOP sign. Stop completely, then proceed only when the intersection is clear and safe.

Question 5

Painted arrows in a lane on the road surface tell you what?

Accepted Answer

The permitted direction of travel from that lane

Answer

Directional arrows painted in a lane show which way you may travel from that lane, for example straight only or left-turn only. You must follow the arrow.

K53 Learner's Licence Test

K53 Learner's Licence Test

K53 Learners Road Markings and Signals