K53 Learners Road Signs Regulatory — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A round road sign with a red border and a red diagonal line through a symbol means what under the K53 system?
- It is a warning of a hazard ahead
- The action shown is prohibited (Correct answer)
- The action shown is recommended
- You must perform the action shown
Correct answer: The action shown is prohibited
Prohibition signs are round with a red border and red diagonal line. They forbid the action depicted, such as 'No Entry' or 'No U-turn'.
Question 2: What does a blue circular sign showing a white arrow pointing up mean?
- No through road
- One-way street ending
- Parking permitted ahead
- Proceed straight ahead only (command) (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Proceed straight ahead only (command)
Blue circular signs are command (mandatory) signs. A white upward arrow on blue instructs you that you must proceed straight ahead.
Question 3: You see a red circle with a white horizontal bar (a red disc with a white rectangle). What does it mean?
- No entry for all vehicles (Correct answer)
- End of restriction
- No parking
- No stopping
Correct answer: No entry for all vehicles
A solid red disc with a white horizontal bar is the 'No Entry' sign. No vehicles may enter the road in the direction the sign faces.
Question 4: A regulatory sign reads 'R310' on a triangular plate with a red border and shows a speed in a red circle. What kind of sign sets the maximum speed?
- A red-bordered circular sign with a number (Correct answer)
- A green rectangular direction sign
- A yellow diamond warning sign
- A blue rectangular guidance sign
Correct answer: A red-bordered circular sign with a number
Maximum speed limits are shown on a circular sign with a red border and a black number. For example, a '60' in a red circle means 60 km/h is the limit.
Question 5: What must you do at a sign showing a red octagon with the word 'STOP'?
- Stop completely, then proceed when safe (Correct answer)
- Yield to the right only
- Slow down and proceed if clear
- Stop only if another vehicle is approaching
Correct answer: Stop completely, then proceed when safe
A STOP sign requires a full stop behind the stop line. You may only move off once the way is clear and it is safe to do so.
Question 6: A circular sign shows a bicycle in red with a diagonal line. What does this regulate?
- No bicycles allowed (Correct answer)
- Cycle parking area
- Cycle lane ahead
- Bicycles must use this lane
Correct answer: No bicycles allowed
A bicycle symbol inside a red circle with a diagonal line is a prohibition sign meaning bicycles are not permitted on that road.
Question 7: What does a 'Yield' sign (an inverted triangle with a red border) require?
- Stop completely every time
- Speed up to merge
- Give right of way to traffic in or approaching the intersection (Correct answer)
- Sound your hooter before entering
Correct answer: Give right of way to traffic in or approaching the intersection
A Yield sign means you must give right of way to other traffic. You stop only if necessary to allow approaching vehicles to pass safely.
Question 8: A blue circular sign with a white 'P' indicates what?
- Police checkpoint ahead
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Parking is prohibited here
- Parking is reserved or permitted here (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Parking is reserved or permitted here
A blue sign with a white 'P' is a reservation/parking command sign indicating that parking is permitted or reserved at that location.
K53 Learners Road Signs Regulatory
A round road sign with a red border and a red diagonal line through a symbol means what under the K53 system?