QLD PrepL (Prep L) traffic lights and signs practice questions

Question 1

The traffic light changes to yellow as you approach and you can stop safely before the line. What must you do?

• Continue at the same speed
• StopCorrect answer
• Stop only if a camera is fitted
• Speed up to beat the red

Yellow means stop unless you are so close that pulling up would be unsafe.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 57, as adopted in Queensland

Question 2

You are facing a red traffic light with a red arrow pointing right. What may you do?

• Turn right after giving way
• Turn right after stopping for three seconds
• Nothing, you must wait until the arrow turns greenCorrect answer
• Turn right if no traffic is coming

A red arrow forbids the movement it points to, regardless of what other lights at the intersection are showing.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 56, as adopted in Queensland

Question 3

What does a white sign with a red circle and a red diagonal line through a symbol mean?

• Something is recommended
• A hazard is ahead
• A facility is available nearby
• Something is prohibitedCorrect answer

A red circle with a diagonal line bans the action shown, such as no right turn or no U turn.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road signs

Question 4

You see a yellow diamond sign with a picture of a curve. What is it telling you?

• A curve is ahead, so adjust your speedCorrect answer
• The road is closed to heavy vehicles
• The road ends ahead
• You must not overtake for the next kilometre

Yellow diamond signs are warnings. Any speed shown with them is an advisory safe speed for the feature ahead.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road signs

Question 5

The traffic lights at a busy intersection are completely blacked out. How should you treat the intersection?

• Follow the vehicle in front closely so you both get through
• Slow down, be ready to stop, and proceed only when you can do so safelyCorrect answer
• Drive through without slowing, because the lights are off
• Stop and wait for the lights to be repaired

Treat a dead signal as an uncontrolled intersection. Approach slowly, make eye contact where you can and never assume the other driver will stop.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: traffic lights

Question 6

What do double continuous centre lines mean?

• Overtaking is allowed from either direction
• The lines mark a bus lane
• Drivers on both sides must not cross to overtakeCorrect answer
• The road is one way

Double continuous lines separate opposing traffic where sight distance is short. Crossing them to overtake is not permitted.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road markings

Question 7

What does a green traffic light mean?

• You may go if the way ahead is clear and you have given way where requiredCorrect answer
• You have absolute right of way over everyone
• You may go without checking the intersection
• You must go immediately or lose your turn

Green is permission, not priority over everything. You still give way to pedestrians you are turning across and to anyone still clearing the intersection.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: traffic lights

Question 8

You are facing a red traffic light with a green arrow pointing left. What may you do?

• Nothing until the main light turns green
• Turn left with care in the direction of the arrowCorrect answer
• Go straight ahead as well as turning left
• Turn left or right, since an arrow overrides the red

A green arrow allows only the movement it points to. The red still applies to every other direction at that intersection.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 56, as adopted in Queensland

Question 9

The centre of the road is marked with one continuous line beside one broken line. When may you cross it to overtake?

• Whenever the road ahead looks clear
• Never, in either direction
• Only when the broken line is on your side of the pairCorrect answer
• Only when the continuous line is on your side of the pair

The line closest to you decides. Broken on your side means you may cross when it is safe; continuous on your side means you may not.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road markings

Question 10

You are stopping for a red light at an intersection with a painted stop line. Where must the front of your vehicle stop?

• Level with the traffic light pole
• Anywhere in the intersection as long as you are not moving
• On the line, with the wheels touching it
• Before the stop lineCorrect answer

Stopping past the line puts you in the path of turning traffic and over the sensors and pedestrian space at the corner.

Rule cited: Australian Road Rules r 56, as adopted in Queensland

Question 11

What does a white rectangular sign with black lettering, such as one showing a speed number or a turn restriction, tell you?

• A rule you must obeyCorrect answer
• A warning about a hazard ahead
• Advice you may choose to follow
• A service available further along the road

White and black signs are regulatory. Yellow diamonds warn, and blue signs point to services and facilities.

Rule cited: Your Keys to Driving in Queensland handbook, topic: road signs