DKTKey points on more road signs for the Australian Capital Territory learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Australian Capital Territory handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
A yellow plate under a curve warning sign shows 55 km/h. What does the number mean?
Answer: A recommended safe speed for the bend in good conditions
Yellow advisory speed signs suggest a safe speed for hazards such as bends; slow down more in poor conditions.
Practice question 181 · official source
At ACT traffic lights your signal is red but a white "B" is lit for the bus lane. What does it mean?
Answer: Buses may move off early, but you must stay stopped
The white B gives buses a head start while other traffic is held by red. It goes off when the light turns green and everyone can go.
Practice question 186 · official source
Some ACT pedestrian crossings have flashing amber lights. Which rules apply to drivers there?
Answer: The usual crossing rules: give way, no overtaking
The flashing amber lights do not change the rules. Give way to pedestrians and cyclists on the crossing and never overtake a vehicle stopped there.
Practice question 196 · official source
A stopped bus shows a "Give Way to Buses" sign and is signalling to pull out from the kerb. What must you do in the ACT?
Answer: Slow down or stop to let the bus enter the traffic
You must slow or stop so the bus can enter the line of traffic. The rule does not apply on a multi-lane road if you are not in the left-most lane.
Practice question 199 · official source
What does a 'Keep left unless overtaking' sign mean?
Answer: Do not use the right lane unless overtaking or turning right
On a multi-lane road with this sign you must not drive in the right lane, except to overtake, turn right or for other permitted reasons.
Practice question 212 · official source
You see a "Left Turn on Red Permitted After Stopping" sign at ACT traffic lights. What must you do before turning?
Answer: Stop fully, give way to everything, and turn only when safe
This sign lets you turn left on red only after a full stop. You must give way to everything, including pedestrians, and it must be safe.
Practice question 214 · official source
What does this sign warn you about?
Answer: A railway crossing with flashing signals is ahead
A level crossing with flashing signals is ahead. Slow down and be prepared to stop. You must not enter while the lights flash.
Practice question 217 · official source
What does this sign mean?
Answer: Only vehicles with a current disability permit may park
A parking area with the disability symbol is only for vehicles displaying a current parking permit for people with disabilities.
Practice question 239 · official source
What does a flashing red pedestrian signal mean for people about to cross?
Answer: They must not start crossing the road
A flashing red pedestrian symbol means do not start to cross; anyone already crossing may finish.
Practice question 245 · official source
What should you do when you see a yellow and red "Keep Left" pedestrian refuge zone in the ACT?
Answer: Slow down and watch for people crossing
These refuge zones sit on refuge islands near school crossings and shopping centres. Slow down and watch for people crossing.