DKT Road Signs and Signals — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are approaching a STOP sign at an intersection. What must you do?
- Come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding (Correct answer)
- Slow down and only stop if another vehicle is approaching
- Sound your horn and continue through if the way looks clear
- Treat it the same as a Give Way sign
Correct answer: Come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic before proceeding
A STOP sign means you must come to a complete stop at the stop line (or before the intersection if there is no line) and give way to all traffic before you proceed. Slowing down is not enough.
Question 2: A red traffic signal at an intersection means:
- Stop only if pedestrians are crossing
- You must stop and remain stopped until the light turns green (Correct answer)
- Give way to the right then proceed
- Stop, then proceed when safe like a Give Way sign
Correct answer: You must stop and remain stopped until the light turns green
A red light means stop. You must stop behind the stop line and wait until the signal turns green before entering the intersection, unless a left-turn-on-red sign permits otherwise.
Question 3: What does a yellow (amber) traffic light mean?
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- The light is faulty, proceed with caution
- Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red (Correct answer)
- Give way to oncoming traffic only
Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely; the light is about to turn red
A yellow light means stop if it is safe to do so. It warns that the signal is about to turn red. You may only continue through if stopping would be dangerous.
Question 4: A regulatory sign with a red circle and a red diagonal line through a symbol means:
- A warning of a possible hazard ahead
- The action shown is recommended
- Tourist information is available
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
A red circle with a diagonal line (for example, no right turn or no parking) is a prohibition sign. It tells you that the action shown in the symbol is not allowed.
Question 5: A diamond-shaped yellow sign with black symbols is used to:
- Warn you of hazards or changes in road conditions ahead (Correct answer)
- Show speed limits
- Indicate a freeway exit
- Direct you to services such as fuel or food
Correct answer: Warn you of hazards or changes in road conditions ahead
Yellow diamond-shaped signs are warning signs. They alert you to hazards ahead such as a curve, crossing, school zone or merging traffic so you can adjust your driving.
Question 6: You see a sign showing '40' inside a red circle near a school. This means:
- The minimum speed is 40 km/h
- The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h (Correct answer)
- Traffic ahead is travelling at 40 km/h
- There are 40 metres to the school crossing
Correct answer: The maximum speed limit is 40 km/h
A number inside a red circle is a speed limit sign showing the maximum legal speed. In a 40 km/h school zone you must not exceed 40 km/h during the signposted times.
Question 7: A flashing yellow arrow at a traffic signal indicates that you may:
- Stop and wait for a green arrow
- Reverse out of the intersection
- Turn in the direction of the arrow but you must give way to pedestrians and other traffic (Correct answer)
- Travel straight ahead only
Correct answer: Turn in the direction of the arrow but you must give way to pedestrians and other traffic
A flashing yellow arrow allows you to turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must give way to pedestrians crossing and to any oncoming or crossing traffic before turning.
Question 8: Painted islands (an area with diagonal white lines) on the road surface should be treated as:
- An extra lane you may use to overtake
- A parking area
- A place to make a U-turn
- An area you should not drive on unless avoiding a danger (Correct answer)
Correct answer: An area you should not drive on unless avoiding a danger
A painted island separates traffic and guides vehicles. You must not drive on it unless it is necessary to avoid an obstruction or to enter or leave the road and it is safe to do so.
DKT Road Signs and Signals
You are approaching a STOP sign at an intersection.
What must you do?