DKTKey points on regulatory signs for the Western Australia learner test. Each answer is checked against the official Western Australia handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.
You see this sign on a busy freeway in heavy rain. What is the best way to read it?
Answer: It is the most you may drive; heavy rain means slower is safer
The number is a maximum for good conditions. In heavy rain you need more time to stop, so you should drive slower.
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.