Road Signs Guide · Australian Capital Territory

Traffic signals: Australian Capital Territory road signs

Key points on traffic signals 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 does this red arrow mean for drivers wanting to turn that way?

Robot – Australian Capital Territory road rules study guide

Answer: Do not turn that way; wait at the line until it changes

A red arrow means you must not turn in the direction it points. Stop behind the line until the arrow turns green or goes out.

Practice question 285 · official source

What must you do when you face this signal?

Robot – Australian Capital Territory road rules study guide (illustration 2)

Answer: Stop before the stop line and wait until it turns green

A red light means stop at the stop line, and you must not go past until the light is green (or a flashing yellow turn arrow applies).

Practice question 286 · official source

You are approaching an intersection and see this yellow (amber) light. What must you do?

Robot – Australian Capital Territory road rules study guide (illustration 3)

Answer: Stop, unless you are so close you cannot stop safely

A yellow light means stop. You may continue only if you cannot stop safely before the stop line. If you enter, clear the intersection as soon as you safely can.

Practice question 287 · official source