Question 1 of 20Signs and markings
Western Australia road signs test: free practice
Western Australia road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs and markings
You want to stop and let a friend out near the crossing this sign marks. Where must you not stop?
Question 3 of 20Signs and markings
You pass this sign on a country road. What should you get ready for?
Question 4 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign on a country road. At what time of day is the risk highest?
Question 5 of 20Signs and markings
In Western Australia, the rule on this sign also applies on roads with 2 or more lanes that have no such sign. When does it apply?
Question 6 of 20Signs and markings
You leave a divided road and see this sign. The road ahead has no marked lanes. Where should you drive?
Question 7 of 20Signs and markings
In the area marked by this sign, a group of people are walking down the middle of the road ahead. What should you do?
Question 8 of 20Signs and markings
This sign is on the left as you drive towards a crossroad on a quiet road. What does it tell you to get ready for?
Question 9 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign on an open country road. When should you slow down?
Question 10 of 20Signs and markings
After this sign, you reach the place it warns about. Which way must you travel round it?
Question 11 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign in a busy shopping street. How should you drive?
Question 12 of 20Signs and markings
At the crossing after this sign, a train has just passed. The lights and bells have now stopped. What else must you be sure of before you cross?
Question 13 of 20Signs and markings
You reach a quiet country crossroad and this sign faces you. You can see no other traffic. What must you do?
Question 14 of 20Signs and markings
You come to this sign. You have a clear view and there is no traffic on the other road. Do you have to come to a full stop?
Question 15 of 20Signs and markings
After this sign, you reach the junction. A car on the other road is turning into your road. What must you do?
Question 16 of 20Signs and markings
You pass this sign as you drive through a town. You stay on the same road for 5 km. The houses end, but you pass no more speed signs. What is your limit now?
Question 17 of 20Signs and markings
Orange cones line the edge of a highway you use every day, and this sign stands beside them. How should you treat it?
Question 18 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign where a street joins your road. You notice the cars in that street are all heading towards you. What should you do?
Question 19 of 20Signs and markings
A set of traffic lights has this sign beside it. What does the sign change for drivers there?
Question 20 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign where your usual road is closed. What should you do?
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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. You must not turn right at this intersection
This sign means you must not turn right at this intersection. Go on and find another way.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 51)
Question 2: D. Within 20 metres before or 10 metres after it
You must not stop within 20 metres on the approach side or 10 metres on the leaving side of a pedestrian crossing.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.17 Stopping (p. 76)
Question 3: A. A sign ahead where you must stop
This sign warns of a stop sign ahead. Slow down early so you can stop at it.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 52)
Question 4: C. Around sunrise and after sunset
Kangaroos and other wildlife are often on country roads around sunrise and after sunset, so slow down then.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.3.4 Country driving (p. 48)
Question 5: A. When the speed limit is 90 km/h or higher
In Western Australia, if the speed limit is 90 km/h or higher, you must keep out of the right lane except to overtake, even with no sign.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.4.2 Roads with 2 or more lanes (p. 48)
Question 6: D. As far to the left as you safely can
Oncoming traffic shares the road ahead. On a road with no marked lanes, keep as far to the left as you safely can.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.4.1 Roads without marked lanes (p. 48)
Question 7: D. Give way to them and keep to the low limit shown
In this area drivers must give way to pedestrians and keep to the low limit shown on the sign.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 51)
Question 8: D. Having to give way at a sign just ahead
This sign warns that a give way sign is ahead, so slow down and be ready to give way to traffic on the other road.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 52)
Question 9: B. Before you reach the bend
The road bends left ahead, so slow to a safe speed before the bend. Braking hard in the bend can make you lose control.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 52)
Question 10: C. Clockwise, giving way to vehicles already on it
At a roundabout you must give way to all traffic already on it and always travel clockwise.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.13.3 Roundabouts (p. 70)
Question 11: B. More slowly, watching for people on the road
People may be walking on or crossing the road ahead. Warning signs mean you should slow down and watch for them.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 52)
Question 12: A. That no other train is coming from either way
Another train may come from the other way after the lights stop, so only cross when you are sure no more trains are coming and you can clear the crossing.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.5.2 When can you drive on (p. 50)
Question 13: D. Stop fully at the line, then go when it is safe
This sign means you must stop fully at the stop line every time, even with no traffic in sight, then give way before you go.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.13.1 Controlled intersections (p. 68)
Question 14: B. No, you may go on without stopping if it is safe
This sign means slow down and stop only if needed to let other traffic go first. A full stop every time is the rule for a stop sign.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.13.1 Controlled intersections (p. 68)
Question 15: C. Give way to it while it turns
At a give way sign you must give way to all traffic travelling along or turning from the other road.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.13.1 Controlled intersections (p. 68)
Question 16: D. Still the limit shown on this sign
A speed limit sign sets the limit until another limit sign is shown. With no new sign, the limit shown on this sign still applies.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.1.1 What are the speed limits? (p. 40)
Question 17: B. Slow down and obey any lower speed limit
Roadwork is ahead. Slow down and obey any temporary speed limit, as these signs are enforced by law.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 53)
Question 18: A. Keep going and use another way in
This sign means you must not drive into that road from this direction, often because it is one way towards you. Keep going and use another way in.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 51)
Question 19: D. You may U-turn here, though lights normally ban it
You must not make a U-turn at traffic lights unless this sign is there. With it, you may turn but must give way to all.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.14.3 'U' turns (p. 71)
Question 20: C. Follow the route shown around the closure
The road is closed ahead, so follow the detour route shown on the signs to get around the closure.
Handbook: Drive Safe 3.8 Traffic Signs (p. 53)
WA/Australian road signs (regulatory, warning, guide and road works signs) as covered in the Drive Safe handbook. 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 Drive Safe 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.