K53 Learners Road Markings and Signals — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a broken (dashed) white line painted along the centre of the road allow?
- It indicates a bus lane
- You may cross it to overtake when it is safe (Correct answer)
- No overtaking at all
- It marks the edge of the road only
Correct answer: You may cross it to overtake when it is safe
A broken centre line may be crossed to overtake or turn when the road ahead is clear and it is safe to do so.
Question 2: A yellow line painted along the left edge of the road normally marks what?
- A cycle path
- A turning lane
- A no-stopping zone
- The edge of the roadway / yellow (emergency) lane (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The edge of the roadway / yellow (emergency) lane
A solid yellow line marks the left edge of the roadway. The yellow lane is for emergencies and breakdowns, not for normal driving or overtaking.
Question 3: When a traffic officer (point-duty officer) gives a hand signal that conflicts with the robot, which do you obey?
- The robot
- Whichever is more convenient
- Neither, you stop completely
- The traffic officer's signal (Correct answer)
Correct answer: The traffic officer's signal
A signal given by an authorised traffic officer overrides traffic signals and road signs. You must obey the officer's directions.
Question 4: What does a flashing red robot at an intersection require you to do?
- Ignore it and proceed
- Speed up to clear the intersection
- Treat it as a green signal
- Treat it as a stop sign and proceed when safe (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Treat it as a stop sign and proceed when safe
A flashing red robot must be treated as a STOP sign. Stop completely, then proceed only when the intersection is clear and safe.
Question 5: Painted arrows in a lane on the road surface tell you what?
- Where to park
- The speed limit for that lane
- The permitted direction of travel from that lane (Correct answer)
- The width of the lane
Correct answer: The permitted direction of travel from that lane
Directional arrows painted in a lane show which way you may travel from that lane, for example straight only or left-turn only. You must follow the arrow.
Question 6: What does a steady amber (yellow) robot mean?
- Stop only at night
- Stop if you can do so safely; the signal is about to turn red (Correct answer)
- Speed up before it turns red
- Proceed with caution like a green
Correct answer: Stop if you can do so safely; the signal is about to turn red
A steady amber means the red is coming. You must stop if you can do so safely. Only proceed if you are too close to stop safely.
Question 7: A painted island or chevron area marked with diagonal lines on the road should be treated how?
- As an extra driving lane
- As a parking bay
- As an area you should not drive over or stop in (Correct answer)
- As a pedestrian crossing
Correct answer: As an area you should not drive over or stop in
Chevron/painted island areas separate traffic streams. You should not drive over or stop in them; keep to the proper lane.
Question 8: A pedestrian crossing marked by broad white stripes across the road requires you to do what?
- Stop only if a robot is red
- Sound your hooter and continue
- Speed up to clear it quickly
- Give right of way to pedestrians on the crossing (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Give right of way to pedestrians on the crossing
At a marked pedestrian crossing you must yield to pedestrians who are on or about to step onto the crossing, and be ready to stop.
K53 Learners Road Markings and Signals
What does a broken (dashed) white line painted along the centre of the road allow?