Signs Test Road Signs, Signals and Markings Test Pass mark: 23 out of 30. Q1. A Confirmation Route Marker on a numbered national route tells the driver to… Reduce speed to the number shown Prepare to exit immediately Make sure the route travelled is the one that leads to their destination Stop and check the map Q2. A Box Junction marking (RM10) prohibits drivers from… Parking there for more than 2 hours Turning left at the junction Using the junction outside of peak hours Stopping in the demarcated area since it could block other traffic from turning or moving forward Q3. The example code R306-P-523 means… Speed limit – nighttime Limited parking – Pay & display Minimum speed – trucks Mass limit – time limit Q4. An Authorised Vehicle reservation sign (R324), for example marked "CD" for Diplomatic Corps, reserves the area for… Any vehicle registered outside South Africa Vehicles specifically authorised as indicated on the sign Any government vehicle Emergency vehicles only Q5. At a traffic circle with Mandatory Directional Arrows (RM15), a driver must yield to traffic… Already signalling to exit Coming from the left No yielding is required at a marked circle Coming from the right Q6. At a Yield sign, if other traffic is approaching the intersection, you must… Sound your hooter and proceed Reduce speed and, if necessary, stop Only slow down if it is raining Maintain your speed since you have right of way Q7. A Right-of-Way sign (IN7) tells the driver that… You must always stop regardless You have right of way at the intersection ahead, but must still watch that other traffic yields Pedestrians always have priority here This is a temporary sign only Q8. This sign (R129) indicates that the road or portion of the road is set aside for use by… Minibuses only Agricultural vehicles only Rickshaws only Tour buses only Q9. A Dead-End sign (W410) warns that… Overtaking is now permitted The road narrows ahead A railway crossing is ahead The road does not continue beyond the sign and a turn must be made Q10. The combination code W202+IN11.1 means… Steep descent, with a text message Sharp curve (left), with a distance ahead Winding road, with flashing lights Gentle curve (right), with recommended speed Q11. A Switch Headlamps On sign (R133) is typically displayed… Only near schools On any road, especially in mountainous areas before a tunnel Only on freeways Only at night Q12. A traffic officer's hand signal takes precedence over… Any other traffic signal Only stop signs Only traffic circles Nothing, signals always win Q13. A Width Limit sign (R239) means a driver may not proceed if the vehicle's overall width… Is exactly the width indicated The sign only applies to trailers Is not less than the width indicated in metres on the sign Exceeds the width indicated in metres on the sign Q14. At a Near-Side On-Ramp Direction sign (GB2), a driver joining the freeway should… Slow down and turn in the direction of the sign, or proceed straight ahead Yield only to freeway traffic already on-ramp Reverse if they missed the ramp Stop completely before turning Q15. At a traffic circle (W201) with no other indication, who has right of way? Heavy vehicles always Whichever vehicle arrives first Traffic entering from the left Traffic already within the circle Q16. A Gore Exit sign (GA4), between the off-ramp and the continuing freeway, should be passed… It may not be passed on either side On the left if leaving the freeway, on the right if continuing Only on the right, regardless of direction On whichever side has less traffic Q17. A Pre-Advance Exit Direction sign (GA1) appears roughly how far before a freeway off-ramp? 2 km 5 km 1 km 500m Q18. Road Marking Symbols (GM6) painted on the road, such as a wheelchair symbol in a parking bay, indicate that… Only pedestrians may interpret the symbol The road or marked portion is reserved for a specific group and others may not use it The marking is purely decorative and has no legal effect The marking applies only at night Q19. A Traffic Signals Ahead sign (W301) warns that you should… Slow down immediately and be ready to stop if the light changes to amber Speed up to clear the intersection before the light changes Only slow down at night Ignore it if you know the area well Q20. This temporary sign informs you of… A temporary experiment or research being carried out on the road A new toll route A closed road with no alternative route A permanent speed limit change Q21. A No Overtaking line (RM1) may be crossed only to… Overtake any vehicle travelling below the speed limit Overtake a cyclist at any time It may never be crossed under any circumstance Gain or leave direct access to an entrance, or pass a stationary obstruction, when safe Q22. A Speed Limit sign (R201) restriction applies… Only within 100m of the sign From the sign onward Only to heavy vehicles Only in wet weather Q23. The temporary combination code TR210-560 means… No parking, motorcycles Proceed right only, motor cycles Construction vehicle, one time period No right turn ahead, buses Q24. A flashing red traffic signal means the driver must… Wait for a green light only, flashing red has no defined action Stop, and may proceed when it is safe (as at a stop sign) Only slow down, not stop Treat it as a green light Q25. When a diagrammatic sign shows a lane ending, converging, or merging, the driver should… Sound the hooter to warn other drivers Speed up to pass before the lane ends Ensure there is a big enough gap in traffic before merging, and yield to merging traffic Stop in the ending lane and wait Q26. A Minimum Speed sign (R101) means a driver must not… Overtake on this road Stop on this road at all Drive slower than the speed indicated Drive faster than the speed indicated Q27. A Bus Reservation sign (R301) indicates that the road or carriageway is reserved for… Taxis only Buses only All public transport Emergency vehicles only Q28. A High Occupancy Vehicle reservation sign (R320) reserves the road for… Tour buses only Rickshaws only Ambulances only Vehicles carrying a minimum number of occupants Q29. Where a Right-Turn Prohibited sign (R212) is displayed, a driver may… Only stop and wait Perform a U-turn instead Turn right anyway if the road is clear Proceed straight or turn left Q30. A Disabled Persons Vehicle reservation sign (R323) means a driver who is not authorised must… Only applies to parking, not the roadway Yield to disabled drivers but may still park there Not use that road or park in that area Only avoid the area during peak hours Submit Test