Question 1 of 20Traffic signs
NSW road signs test: free practice
NSW road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Traffic signs
In Australia, which stretch of road is covered by this sign?
Question 3 of 20Traffic signs
You need to move across as this sign shows. What must you do first?
Question 4 of 20Traffic signs
You want to turn right at the end of a street with this sign. Where should you turn from?
Question 5 of 20Traffic signs
May you overtake on the stretch where this sign says the road gets narrower?
Question 6 of 20Traffic signs
How should you drive after this sign?
Question 7 of 20Traffic signs
At traffic lights without this sign, may you make a U-turn?
Question 8 of 20Traffic signs
You find this sign where train tracks cross a country road. What are you required to do?
Question 9 of 20Traffic signs
Coming over a rise, you spot this sign. What is your first move?
Question 10 of 20Traffic signs
You need to go left, but this sign is at the corner. What should you do?
Question 11 of 20Traffic signs
After this sign, where could other vehicles come from?
Question 12 of 20Traffic signs
You turn into a street that has this sign. Which way may you drive?
Question 13 of 20Traffic signs
Who may you find on the road soon after this sign?
Question 14 of 20Traffic signs
Which way must you pass the hazard this sign is on?
Question 15 of 20Traffic signs
In Australia, what is the closest you may park to the crossing marked by this sign?
Question 16 of 20Traffic signs
Even where this sign is not shown, which road line stops you making a U-turn across it?
Question 17 of 20Traffic signs
What does this sign require of you?
Question 18 of 20Traffic signs
What should you do on the road after this sign?
Question 19 of 20Traffic signs
You are in the right lane and see this sign. You wanted to go right. What now?
Question 20 of 20Traffic signs
You arrive at this sign and a car is already circling ahead of you. Who goes first?
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Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Answers and explanations (text version)
The correct answer to each question above, why it is right, and where it comes from. Try the test first.
Question 1: C. Turn to face the way you came
A No U-turn sign means you must not make a U-turn there to face the way you came.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — U-turns and three-point turns (p. 112)
Question 2: D. The kerb in the direction of its arrows
The No stopping rule applies to the road and kerb in the direction its arrows point.
Handbook: Parking — Restricted parking (p. 160)
Question 3: A. Indicate and check your mirrors
Before you merge you must indicate, and you should check your mirrors and blind spots for other vehicles.
Handbook: Overtaking and merging — Merging and changing lanes (p. 132)
Question 4: A. The far right side of the road
When turning right from a one-way street, you must turn from the far right side of the road.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — One-way streets (p. 123)
Question 5: C. No, not where a road narrows
You must not overtake another vehicle at a place where the road narrows.
Handbook: Overtaking and merging — Overtaking (p. 125)
Question 6: B. Slow down and watch for oncoming cars
This sign warns that the road narrows ahead, so slow down and watch for oncoming cars.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Warning signs (p. 168)
Question 7: A. No, it is not allowed
You must not make a U-turn at traffic lights unless this sign is displayed, so it is not allowed.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — U-turns and three-point turns (p. 112)
Question 8: A. Slow down, look both ways, and stop for any train
At a level crossing with a Give way sign, you must slow down, look both ways, and stop if a train is coming.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Railway level crossings (p. 121)
Question 9: B. Slow down and get ready to give way
This sign warns of a roundabout ahead, so slow down and get ready to give way to vehicles on it.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Roundabouts (p. 92)
Question 10: B. Keep going and find another way
A No left turn sign means you must not turn left there, so keep going and find another way.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Turning left and right (p. 107)
Question 11: D. From side roads on both sides
This sign warns of a cross road ahead, so vehicles may come from side roads on both the left and right.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Warning signs (p. 167)
Question 12: B. Only the way the arrow points
On a street with a One way sign, you must only drive in the direction the arrow points.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — One-way streets (p. 123)
Question 13: B. Children crossing, often near a school
This sign warns that children may be crossing ahead, often near a school, so slow down.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Pedestrian crossings (p. 119)
Question 14: C. To the left, as the chevrons point
The chevrons on a hazard marker point the way traffic must go, and this one sends all traffic to the left.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Warning signs (p. 167)
Question 15: C. 20 metres
You must not stop or park on a level crossing or within 20 metres of either side of it.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Railway level crossings (p. 120)
Question 16: C. A single continuous dividing line
You must not make a U-turn across a single continuous dividing line, or across double lines with a continuous line nearer to you.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — U-turns and three-point turns (p. 112)
Question 17: A. Do not drive faster than 60 km/h
A speed limit sign with a red circle shows the most you may legally drive, so you must not go faster than 60 km/h.
Handbook: Safe driving behaviour — Speed limits (p. 34)
Question 18: D. Slow down and use a lower gear
This sign warns of a steep downhill, so slow down and use a lower gear to help hold your speed.
Handbook: Warnings and road hazards — Warning signs (p. 168)
Question 19: D. Drive on and plan another route
This sign means you must not turn right there, so drive on and plan another route.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Turning left and right (p. 109)
Question 20: C. Vehicles already on the roundabout
At a roundabout you must give way to all vehicles already on the roundabout.
Handbook: Stopping, giving way and turning — Roundabouts (p. 91)
Australian road signs as shown in the NSW Road User Handbook; the official car DKT question bank includes a Traffic Signs section. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Australia road signs and what they mean
Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Australia sign library; the official reference is the Road User Handbook.
Regulatory signs
Stop completely at the stop line, then give way to all traffic before moving on.
Slow down and stop if needed to let other traffic go first.
The maximum legal speed until another limit is shown.
A lower speed limit applies during the school times shown on the sign.
Pedestrians and vehicles share this space; give way to pedestrians and keep to the low limit shown.
You must not drive into this road from this direction.
Keep to the left of the island or divider ahead.
Stay in the left lane except when overtaking; the sign applies on roads where it is posted, which each state sets by speed limit.
Traffic travels only in the direction of the arrow.
You must not turn left here.
You must not turn right here.
You must not make a U-turn here.
You may make a U-turn here, giving way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.
You are entering a roundabout; give way to vehicles already in it and travel clockwise.
You may stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up passengers or goods, but must stay within 3 m of the vehicle.
You must not stop at any point in the direction of the arrows unless forced to by traffic or an emergency.
Marks a pedestrian (zebra) crossing; give way to anyone on or entering it.
Marks the level crossing; give way to trains and stop if one is approaching.
Warning signs
The road bends left ahead; slow to a safe speed before the curve.
Several bends lie ahead; keep your speed down.
A road crosses ahead; watch for vehicles from both sides.
A side road joins from the left ahead.
The road ends at a crossing road ahead; you will need to turn left or right.
A roundabout is coming up; slow down and prepare to give way.
Two lanes become one ahead; merge smoothly and give way as required.
Traffic lights are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
A give way sign is ahead; slow down and be ready to give way.
People may be walking on or crossing the road ahead.
Children may be crossing ahead, often near a school; slow down.
Kangaroos or other wildlife may be on the road; slow down, especially at dawn and dusk.
The road may be slippery when wet; slow down.
A railway level crossing is ahead; slow down and look for trains.
The road becomes narrower ahead; take care with oncoming traffic.
Oncoming traffic shares the road ahead.
Water may cover the road here; never drive into floodwater.
Hazard signs
An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the left.
An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the right.
Marks the nose of an island or obstruction that traffic may pass on either side.
Temporary signs
Roadwork is ahead; slow down and follow any temporary speed limit.
A person with a stop/slow bat is controlling traffic ahead; be ready to stop.