NSW RKT traffic lights / lanes questions

Question 1

How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway?

• Watch for a gap and merge with the traffic at the speed it is travelling.Correct answer
• Speed up and force your way into the traffic.
• Stop, then enter the traffic quickly.

Question 2

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

• O and P only.Correct answer
• P only.
• O, P and Q.

This one is asked against a picture. The answer names movements O, P and Q whose directions are only in the supplied picture. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 3

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

• O, P and Q.Correct answer
• O and P only.
• P only.

This one is asked against a picture. The answer names movements O, P and Q whose directions are only in the supplied picture. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 4

Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car?

• O and P only.Correct answer
• P only.
• O, P and Q.

This one is asked against a picture. The answer names movements O, P and Q whose directions are only in the supplied picture. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 5

Double unbroken dividing lines are marked on a roadway. You may -

• Cross them to turn into a driveway or property, if it is safe to do so.Correct answer
• Cross them to overtake a car ahead if it is safe to do so.
• Cross them to make a U turn.

Question 6

A section of road is marked with double unbroken dividing lines as in the diagram. When is a vehicle allowed to cross these lines?

• To enter or leave a street or driveway.Correct answer
• To overtake a slow vehicle ahead.
• When there is no traffic coming the other way.

Question 7

When driving in traffic lanes (as shown in the diagram), you may change your lane -

• Only when it is safe to do so.Correct answer
• Without looking, provided you use your indicator
• Provided you sound your horn to warn other drivers

Question 8

When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way?

• The vehicle which has to cross the lane line.Correct answer
• The faster vehicle.
• The vehicle in the right-hand lane because it is overtaking.

Question 9

Looking at the diagram, which vehicle must give way?

• Vehicle B.Correct answer
• Vehicle A.
• Either vehicle, there is no rule on giving way when merging.

This one is asked against a picture. The answer is vehicle B, and the text does not say whether this is a lane that ends or a lane change, which changes who gives way. So the question is readable here and stays out of the practice draw.

Question 10

You must use your indicator lights when -

• Changing lanes or turning left or right.Correct answer
• Approaching a curve.
• Double parking.

Question 11

If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must -

• Take whatever action is necessary (with safety) to make way for the emergency vehicle.Correct answer
• Flash your headlights to warn other drivers.
• Increase your speed to avoid the vehicle.

Question 12

When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake?

• No.Correct answer
• Yes.
• Yes, only if the way ahead is clear.

Question 13

What does this sign mean?

• There is a lane just for light rail vehicles.Correct answer
• You are approaching a lane that is only for buses.
• Slow down and prepare to stop for a train.

Question 14

When driving on a multi-lane road with a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, which lane should you choose?

• The left lane unless overtaking.Correct answer
• The right lane to avoid slow moving vehicles.
• Either left or right lane.

Question 15

Signalling is -

• Always required before turning or lane changing.Correct answer
• Not required when turning at T-intersections.
• Not required when turning at traffic lights with a green arrow.

Question 16

How should you merge with traffic when entering a motorway?

• Watch for a gap and increase your speed to safely merge with the traffic.Correct answer
• Slow down and force your way into the traffic.
• Stop, then enter the traffic quickly. A poorly loaded vehicle is unsafe to drive. To avoid loss of steering and loss of traction under power, you should -

Question 17

You are facing traffic lights (as shown). What do they mean?

• You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow.Correct answer
• You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow when the red light has changed to green.
• You must give way to oncoming traffic.

Question 18

At traffic lights what is meant when a red light appears?

• Stop, wait behind the stop line until the lights change to green.Correct answer
• Stop, wait behind the stop line until the lights change to yellow.
• Stop, make sure there is no traffic, then drive straight ahead.

Question 19

What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow?

• Stop at the stop line unless you are so close that sudden or sharp braking might cause an accident.Correct answer
• Speed up to clear the intersection before the lights change to red.
• Stop, only if a red light camera is in use.

Question 20

What may you do at an intersection with traffic lights at which this sign is displayed?

• If the lights are red you must first stop, then you may turn left if it is safe to do so.Correct answer
• You should slow down and check if anyone is coming before turning left.
• You may turn left only if a green arrow is shown.

Question 21

Are you permitted to make a U-Turn at traffic lights?

• No, unless there is a U-TURN PERMITTED sign at the intersection.Correct answer
• Yes, at all times.
• Yes, if there is no danger of colliding with another vehicle.

Question 22

These lights mean that you -

• Can turn left, but not go straight ahead.Correct answer
• Can turn left or go straight ahead.
• Can turn left only if a sign 'TURN LEFT AT ANY TIME WITH CARE' is displayed.

Question 23

This light means, you -

• Can go straight ahead, or turn left or turn right, if it is safe to do so.Correct answer
• Must stop and wait for the red light before proceeding.
• Can make a U turn provided it is safe to do so.

Question 24

It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may -

• Not turn right while the arrow is red.Correct answer
• Turn right when you have waited one minute.
• Turn right if it is safe to do so.

Question 25

As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must -

• Stop and wait for the green light.Correct answer
• Speed up to avoid traffic from the left and right.
• Sound your horn and proceed through the red light.

Question 26

You approach an intersection showing a red light and the sign shown. You wish to turn left. You must -

• Stop and turn left only if it is safe.Correct answer
• Stop and wait for a green light.
• Slow down and turn left or right if it is safe.

Question 27

You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should -

• Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed.Correct answer
• Cross the intersection as quickly as possible.
• Wait until the traffic behind you makes you move.

Question 28

You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light. You should -

• Stay behind the stop line until the green arrow shows.Correct answer
• Move forward slowly.
• Enter the intersection and wait for the green arrow.

Question 29

You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should -

• Stop, then if you see it is safe turn left.Correct answer
• Stop until the light turns green.
• Stop then go straight ahead.

Question 30

You wish to turn left at this intersection and the traffic lights are green. What should you do?

• Wait behind the stop line until there is room for you to enter the new road.Correct answer
• Move forward slowly, make the left turn and wait behind car A.
• Enter the intersection and sound the horn.

Question 31

As you approach a set of traffic lights at an intersection, they change from green to yellow (amber). You must -

• Stop before the lights, unless you are so close that sudden braking might cause an accident.Correct answer
• Drive through the intersection without accelerating.
• Accelerate to clear the intersection before the lights change to red.

Question 32

Temporary traffic lights at road works -

• Must be obeyed.Correct answer
• Apply to road works vehicles only.
• Are installed to warn motorists of construction works.

Question 33

Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights?

• At the ‘Stop here on red signal’ sign.Correct answer
• Where the lane ends.
• After the traffic lights, but before the construction zone.