Road Signs Guide · Australian Capital Territory

More road signs (part 2 of 2): Australian Capital Territory road signs

Key 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.

What do the white stripes across the road in the picture mark?

Pedestrian – Australian Capital Territory road rules study guide

Answer: A pedestrian crossing where you must give way

White parallel stripes mark a pedestrian (zebra) crossing. You must give way to pedestrians on or entering it.

Practice question 253 · official source

The lower panel of an ACT school zone sign has been swung to "closed". What speed limit applies?

Answer: The default 50 km/h unless another limit is signed

A closed school zone sign means the default 50 km/h limit applies, unless another limit is signposted.

Practice question 262 · official source

What does this sign mean?

Traffic signs speed limit – Australian Capital Territory road rules study guide

Answer: You must not drive faster than 60 km/h

A speed limit sign shows the maximum speed you may drive. It is a regulatory sign and must be obeyed.

Practice question 276

What must you do at this sign?

More road signs (part 2 of 2) – Australian Capital Territory driver knowledge test study guide

Answer: Slow down, give way to all traffic and stop if needed

At a give way sign you must slow down and, if necessary, stop to avoid a collision, giving way to other traffic.

Practice question 278 · official source

A STOP or GIVE WAY sign has been knocked down but its line is still on the road. Does the line still apply?

Answer: Yes, the line still means stop or give way

Stop lines and give way lines apply even when the sign is missing.

Practice question 279 · official source

What does this sign mean?

Tram lane sign – meaning and rules in Australian Capital Territory

Answer: A lane reserved for trams (light rail)

Only trams, tram recovery vehicles and some buses may use a lane marked with a TRAM LANE sign.

Practice question 295 · official source

What does this transit lane (T2) sign mean?

Transit lane sign – meaning and rules in Australian Capital Territory

Answer: Vehicles with 2 or more people, plus buses, taxis and motorcycles, during the times shown

In a T2 lane you need at least two people in the vehicle (including you) during the signed times. Buses, taxis and motorcycles may also use it.

Practice question 297 · official source

What is a wombat crossing in the ACT?

Answer: A raised pedestrian crossing, like a speed hump

Drivers must give way to pedestrians and cyclists on a wombat crossing and must not overtake a vehicle stopped at it.

Practice question 320 · official source