WA theory test road signs and markings practice questions

Question 1

You come to a red octagonal STOP sign at an intersection with no stop line painted on the road. What must you do?

• Come to a complete stop as near as practicable to the intersection, then give wayCorrect answer
• Slow down and keep rolling if the road looks clear
• Stop only if another vehicle is already waiting
• Sound your horn and proceed

A stop sign always means a full stop, even when the road looks empty. With no line marked, you stop as close to the intersection as you safely can and give way before entering.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Signs and signals

Question 2

What does a yellow diamond shaped sign with a black symbol tell you?

• There is a hazard or a change in conditions aheadCorrect answer
• You must stop at the next intersection
• Parking is allowed on this section of road
• The road ahead is a one way street

Yellow diamond signs are warning signs. They tell you what to expect ahead so you can adjust your speed and position early.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Signs and signals

Question 3

You see a sign with black lettering on an orange background. What does it mean?

• Roadworks or a temporary hazard aheadCorrect answer
• A tourist attraction is nearby
• The road ahead is closed to all traffic
• You are entering a school zone

Orange signs mark temporary conditions such as roadworks. Speed limits shown on orange signs are legally enforceable and apply even when no workers are visible.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Roadworks

Question 4

What must you do at a GIVE WAY sign?

• Slow down, be ready to stop, and give way to traffic and pedestriansCorrect answer
• Stop completely every time, then move off
• Continue at the speed limit because you have priority
• Give way only to vehicles coming from your left

A give way sign does not always require a full stop, but you must slow enough to stop if anything is coming. You give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Giving way

Question 5

A number inside a red circle on a white sign shows:

• The maximum speed in kilometres per hour for that length of roadCorrect answer
• The recommended speed for wet weather only
• The minimum speed you must maintain
• The distance in kilometres to the next town

A speed limit sign sets the legal maximum in good conditions. You must still drive slower when rain, traffic or the road surface calls for it.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Speed limits

Question 6

There is a single continuous white line down the centre of the road. What does it mean for overtaking?

• You must not cross it to overtake another vehicleCorrect answer
• You may cross it whenever the road ahead is clear
• You may cross it only at night
• It has no effect on overtaking

A continuous dividing line marks a stretch where overtaking is unsafe, usually because of limited sight distance. Wait for a broken line before you consider passing.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Road markings

Question 7

The centre of the road has a broken line on your side and a continuous line on the other side. What may you do?

• Cross the lines to overtake when it is safe, because the line nearest you is brokenCorrect answer
• Never cross the lines for any reason
• Cross only if you stay under 60 km/h
• Cross only when there is oncoming traffic

The line closest to you controls what you may do. A broken line on your side allows overtaking when the road ahead is clear and it is safe.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Road markings

Question 8

On a multi lane road where the speed limit is over 80 km/h, when may you drive in the right hand lane?

• When overtaking, turning right, or when the other lanes are congestedCorrect answer
• At any time, because lane choice is up to the driver
• Only between sunset and sunrise
• Only when you are towing a trailer

Keep left unless overtaking applies on multi lane roads with limits above 80 km/h. Sitting in the right lane blocks faster traffic and pushes drivers to pass on the left.

Rule cited: Drive Safe handbook (WA Department of Transport), Lane use