DKTKey points on regulatory 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.
Can you go over this limit for a short time to overtake another vehicle?
Answer: No, the limit still applies even when you are overtaking
The speed limit applies at all times, including when overtaking. If you cannot overtake within the limit, do not overtake.
Practice question 275 · official source
What must you do at this sign?
Answer: Stop at the stop line and give way to all traffic
At a stop sign you must stop, then give way to vehicles and pedestrians until it is safe to go.
Practice question 277 · official source
A stop sign at an intersection has no stop line painted. Where must you stop?
Answer: Before the intersection, as near to it as practicable
With no stop line, stop as near as you can to the intersection but before reaching it, then give way to vehicles and pedestrians.
Practice question 280 · official source
What must you do when you reach this sign at an intersection?
Answer: Stop completely and give way before you move off
A stop sign means a full stop, and you must stay stopped until it is safe to go. Rolling through is an offence.
Practice question 281 · official source
What must you do when you reach this sign?
Answer: Come to a complete stop, then go only when it is safe
A stop sign always means a complete stop, even on an empty road. Stay stopped until it is safe to go and give way as the rules require.
Practice question 282 · official source
Who may stop in a zone with this sign?
Answer: Only taxis
A taxi zone is for taxis only.
Practice question 283 · official source
Can you stop beside this sign to wait for a friend?
Answer: No, only taxis may stop in a taxi zone
You must not stop in a taxi zone unless you are driving a taxi. Some zones apply only at the times shown on the sign.
Practice question 284 · official source
What does this sign mean?
Answer: The road part is for trams, and other vehicles must keep out
Only trams and certain other authorised vehicles may use a tramway. Other drivers must not drive in it, except in limited cases such as avoiding an obstruction.
Practice question 296 · official source
What does this sign require?
Answer: Trucks must use the left lane
Where a trucks must use left lane sign applies, trucks must stay in the left lane. Other vehicles may also use that lane.