Truck Driving Test - Traffic Lights Lanes 1 / 33 At traffic lights what is meant when a red light appears? A. Stop, make sure there is no traffic, then drive straight ahead. B. Stop, wait behind the stop line until the lights change to green. C. Stop, wait behind the stop line until the lights change to yellow. Explaination: "You must stop and wait behind the stop line until the lights turn green." 2 / 33 Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car? A. O, P and Q. B. O and P only. C. P only. Explaination: "The road has a double line, but the purple car's side is a broken line therefore it's possible to overtake another vehicle as well as turn into a driveway or side street." 3 / 33 Are you permitted to make a U-Turn at traffic lights? A. Yes, if there is no danger of colliding with another vehicle. B. No, unless there is a U-TURN PERMITTED sign at the intersection. C. Yes, at all times. Explaination: "You are not allowed to make a u-turn at traffic lights unless permitted as it may cause a danger or obstruction to other motorists." 4 / 33 Temporary traffic lights at road works: A. Are installed to warn motorists of construction works. B. Must be obeyed. C. Apply to road works vehicles only. Explaination: "The traffic lights will control vehicle movements to provide a safer working environment for road workers, and direct traffic flow where there may only be one lane for both directions of traffic." 5 / 33 How should you merge with traffic when entering a motorway? A. Stop, then enter the traffic quickly. B. Slow down and force your way into the traffic. C. Watch for a gap and increase your speed to safely merge with the traffic. Matching your speed to that of the traffic you are merging with is the safest way to enter a motorway so that you do not cause other traffic to brake." 6 / 33 You approach an intersection showing a red light and the sign shown. You wish to turn left. You must: A. Stop and turn left only if it is safe. B. Stop and wait for a green light. C. Slow down and turn left or right if it is safe. Explaination: "Once you've ascertained that it's safe to turn, you may turn left." 7 / 33 You wish to turn left at this intersection. The traffic lights are red and you see this sign. You should: A. Stop then go straight ahead. B. Stop, then if you see it is safe turn left. C. Stop until the light turns green. Explaination: "Once you've ascertained that it's safe to turn, you may turn left." 8 / 33 You wish to turn left at this intersection and the traffic lights are green. What should you do? A. Enter the intersection and sound the horn. B. Move forward slowly, make the left turn and wait behind car A. C. Wait behind the stop line until there is room for you to enter the new road. You must not enter the intersection if there is not enough room for you to exit the intersection in your desired lane 9 / 33 You are waiting at an intersection and the lights are red. The traffic lights change to green. You should: A. Wait until the traffic behind you makes you move. B. Cross the intersection as quickly as possible. C. Check both sides of the intersection and then proceed. Always check both ways before moving off. 10 / 33 Double unbroken dividing lines are marked on a roadway. You may: A. Cross them to make a U turn. B. Cross them to overtake a car ahead if it is safe to do so. C. Cross them to turn into a driveway or property, if it is safe to do so. . A driver can cross an unbroken line to enter a driveway or property, as long as it's safe to do so." 11 / 33 Where do you stop at temporary traffic lights? A. After the traffic lights, but before the construction zone. B. Where the lane ends. C. At the 'Stop here on red signal' sign. The sign indicates where it is safe to stop. Also, some automated lights have a sensor for vehicles waiting at a red light so they know to turn the lights green again after a certain period of time. Stopping forward of this sensor may mean the light does not change green." 12 / 33 When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines and overtake? A. No. B.yes B. Drive through the intersection without accelerating. 13 / 33 How should you merge with traffic when entering a freeway? A. Stop, then enter the traffic quickly. B. Watch for a gap and merge with the traffic at the speed it is travelling. C. Speed up and force your way into the traffic. Explaination: "Trying to merge into freeway traffic too slowly causes a dangerous situation for other drivers who may have to brake heavily. Match your speed and merge into a gap in the traffic." 14 / 33 As you approach an intersection with traffic lights, the yellow light turns to red. You must: A. Sound your horn and proceed through the red light. B. Speed up to avoid traffic from the left and right. C. Stop and wait for the green light. You must not go through a red light." 15 / 33 When the road is marked this way are you permitted to cross the lines to overtake the bicycle rider if the way forward is clear? A. Yes, only if it is one-way traffic. B. Yes. C. No. Explaination: "You must not cross an unbroken dividing line unless you are overtaking a cyclist" 16 / 33 Signalling is: A. Not required when turning at traffic lights with a green arrow. B. Always required before turning or lane changing. C. Not required when turning at T-intersections. Explaination: "You must always signal when turning or changing lanes." 17 / 33 When two lanes merge into one (as shown in the diagram), who should give way? A. The vehicle which has to cross the lane line. B. The faster vehicle. C. The vehicle in the right-hand lane because it is overtaking. Explaination: "ends on the left and the vehicle in the right hand lane has the right of way. If the lanes merged, then the vehicle that was ahead would have the right of way." 18 / 33 When driving on a multi-lane road with a speed limit of more than 80 km/h, which lane should you choose? A. The left lane unless overtaking. B. The right lane to avoid slow moving vehicles. C. Either left or right lane. Explaination: "You should always use the left lane unless overtaking or you are about to turn right." 19 / 33 This light means, you: A. Can go straight ahead, or turn left or turn right, if it is safe to do so. B. Must stop and wait for the red light before proceeding. C. Can make a U turn provided it is safe to do so. Explaination: "There are no red lights restricting you from turning left or right, so you may do so if it's safe." 20 / 33 What should you do when approaching traffic lights which change from green to yellow? A. Stop, only if a red light camera is in use. B. Speed up to clear the intersection before the lights change to red. C. Stop at the stop line unless you are so close that sudden or sharp braking might cause an accident. If it is dangerous to stop, and you can make it through the intersection before the lights turn red, then you can continue through the lights." 21 / 33 It is 3 o'clock in the morning. You cannot see any other traffic. You want to turn right. You may: A. Turn right if it is safe to do so. B. Not turn right while the arrow is red. C. Turn right when you have waited one minute. Explaination: "You must not go through a red light." 22 / 33 You are facing traffic lights (as shown). What do they mean? A. You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow. B. You may proceed only in the direction of the green arrow when the red light has changed to green. C. You must give way to oncoming traffic. Explaination: "The green arrow means you can go if it's safe to do so." 23 / 33 You want to turn right at an intersection and see this traffic light. You should: A. Stay behind the stop line until the green arrow shows. B. Move forward slowly. C. Enter the intersection and wait for the green arrow. Explaination: "You must not drive through a red light." 24 / 33 Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car? A. O, P and Q. B. O and P only. C. P only. Explaination: "The road has a double line but the purple car's side is solid, therefore overtaking is forbidden. The purple car can still turn into a driveway. The line is broken where there is a side street." 25 / 33 If you hear the siren of an emergency vehicle, you must A. Take whatever action is necessary (with safety) to make way for the emergency vehicle. B. Flash your headlights to warn other drivers. C. Increase your speed to avoid the vehicle. Explaination: "Usually moving to the left will allow the emergency vehicle to pass, but check in your mirrors to see where it is approaching from." 26 / 33 When driving in traffic lanes (as shown in the diagram), you may change your lane: A. Provided you sound your horn to warn other drivers B. Without looking, provided you use your indicator C. Only when it is safe to do so. Ensure that you check your mirrors and over your shoulder and indicate your intentions giving other road users enough time to see your signal." 27 / 33 It is early morning and there is no other traffic about. You approach an intersection when the traffic lights change from green to yellow. What should you do? A. Drive through and sound your horn. B. Stop. C. Keep going. Explaination: "You should always stop when the lights turn yellow unless stopping abruptly would cause an accident." 28 / 33 A section of road is marked with double unbroken dividing lines as in the diagram. When is a vehicle allowed to cross these lines? A. When there is no traffic coming the other way. B. To enter or leave a street or driveway. C. To overtake a slow vehicle ahead. Explaination: "You may cross a double unbroken dividing line to enter a driveway or property if it is safe to do so." 29 / 33 Which movements shown in the diagram can legally be made by the driver of the purple car? A. O, P and Q. B. P only. C. O and P only. The road has a double unbroken dividing line therefore the purple car can only cross it to turn into a driveway. The line is broken where there is a side street." 30 / 33 These lights mean that you: A. Can turn left only if a sign 'TURN LEFT AT ANY TIME WITH CARE' is displayed. B. Can turn left or go straight ahead. C. Can turn left, but not go straight ahead. 31 / 33 Looking at the diagram, which vehicle must give way? A. Vehicle A. B. Vehicle B. C. Either vehicle, there is no rule on giving way when merging. Explaination: "Vehicle A is ahead of vehicle B. Vehicle B must give way." 32 / 33 What may you do at an intersection with traffic lights at which this sign is displayed? A. If the lights are red you must first stop, then you may turn left if it is safe to do so. B. You should slow down and check if anyone is coming before turning left. C. You may turn left only if a green arrow is shown. Explaination: "Stop, check it's safe to proceed, then make a left turn." 33 / 33 You must use your indicator lights when A. Double parking. B. Approaching a curve. C. Changing lanes or turning left or right. You must use your indicators for all manoeuvres and lane changes." Your score is The average score is 0% 0% Restart quiz
