Road Signs Guide · New South Wales

Regulatory signs (part 7 of 7): New South Wales road signs

Key points on regulatory signs for the New South Wales learner test. Each answer is checked against the official New South Wales handbook or road rules; use the practice-question links to test yourself.

What must you do when you reach this sign at an intersection?

4waystop sign – meaning and rules in New South Wales

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 275 · official source

What must you do when you reach this sign?

4waystop sign – meaning and rules in New South Wales (illustration 2)

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 276 · official source

Who may stop in a zone with this sign?

Taxi zone sign – meaning and rules in New South Wales

Answer: Only taxis

A taxi zone is for taxis only.

Practice question 277 · official source

Can you stop beside this sign to wait for a friend?

Taxi zone sign – meaning and rules in New South Wales (illustration 2)

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 278 · official source

What does this sign mean?

Tram only sign – meaning and rules in New South Wales

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 291 · official source

What does this sign require?

Trucks Keep Left – DKT PassRight

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.

Practice question 293 · official source