Northern Territory road signs test: free practice

Northern Territory road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.

Road-sign questions

20 questions · Pass mark: 16 of 20 (80%) · No time limit

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Question 1 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You are driving a small car into a roundabout at this sign. The central island has a low kerb. May you drive over it to save time?

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Question 2 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (temporary sign)

You see this sign ahead of a work site. What should you expect?

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Question 3 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You are stopped at this sign. No train is coming, but traffic on the far side of the tracks has stopped. What should you do?

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Question 4 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

In the Northern Territory you pass this sign on a school day, during the times shown on it. No children are in sight. What must you do?

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Question 5 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

In Australia, you stop briefly at this sign to drop a parcel at a shop door. How far may you go from your car?

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Question 6 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You pass this sign on a road through open country. What is it warning you about?

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Question 7 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are on a gravel road with corrugations when you see this sign. What is the safest way to drive the bends ahead?

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Question 8 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

In Australia, when may you stop your car at the kerb in an area covered by this sign?

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Question 9 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (hazard sign)

This sign is fixed to the end of a barrier that sticks out into the left side of your lane. How should you go past it?

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Question 10 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (hazard sign)

You see this sign on the front of a traffic island that splits the road. Which way may you pass it?

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Question 11 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You pass this sign near a busy shopping strip. What should you expect?

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Question 12 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You reach this sign at a level crossing that has no lights, gates or booms. What should you do?

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Question 13 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign as you come into a town. What is it warning you about?

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Question 14 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

Your quiet street meets a main road at this sign. A car is coming along the main road towards you. What must you do?

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Question 15 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign as a truck comes toward you on a two-lane road. What should you do?

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Question 16 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are driving on a road with two lanes going your way when you pass this sign. What does it warn you about?

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Question 17 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You pass this sign and plan to turn right at a two-lane roundabout. Which lane and signal should you use on the way in?

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Question 18 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You are waiting at traffic lights with this sign on the pole. When the light turns green there is a long gap in oncoming cars. May you turn around?

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Question 19 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You are in the right lane at traffic lights showing this sign, with no times on it. Your home is to the right. What should you do?

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Question 20 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

After this sign, you turn right at the roundabout and signal right as you go round. What should you do just before you leave it?

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Australian road signs and the Australian Road Rules as applied in the NT, set out in the NT Road Users' Handbook ('information about the rules of the road and basic driving skills' and 'the Australian Road Rules which are used in each state and territory of Australia'). 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.

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Our own simplified drawings of the signs learners meet most. The full list, with meanings, is in the Australia sign library; the official reference is the NT Road Users' Handbook.

Regulatory signs

  • Stop

    Stop completely at the stop line, then give way to all traffic before moving on.

  • Give way

    Slow down and stop if needed to let other traffic go first.

  • Speed limit

    The maximum legal speed until another limit is shown.

  • School zone

    A lower speed limit applies during the school times shown on the sign.

  • Shared zone

    Pedestrians and vehicles share this space; give way to pedestrians and keep to the low limit shown.

  • No entry

    You must not drive into this road from this direction.

  • Keep left

    Keep to the left of the island or divider ahead.

  • Keep left unless overtaking

    Stay in the left lane except when overtaking; the sign applies on roads where it is posted, which each state sets by speed limit.

  • One way

    Traffic travels only in the direction of the arrow.

  • No left turn

    You must not turn left here.

  • No right turn

    You must not turn right here.

  • No U-turn

    You must not make a U-turn here.

  • U-turn permitted

    You may make a U-turn here, giving way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.

  • Roundabout

    You are entering a roundabout; give way to vehicles already in it and travel clockwise.

  • No parking

    You may stop for up to 2 minutes to drop off or pick up passengers or goods, but must stay within 3 m of the vehicle.

  • No stopping

    You must not stop at any point in the direction of the arrows unless forced to by traffic or an emergency.

  • Pedestrian crossing

    Marks a pedestrian (zebra) crossing; give way to anyone on or entering it.

  • Railway level crossing

    Marks the level crossing; give way to trains and stop if one is approaching.

Warning signs

  • Curve to the left

    The road bends left ahead; slow to a safe speed before the curve.

  • Winding road

    Several bends lie ahead; keep your speed down.

  • Crossroad ahead

    A road crosses ahead; watch for vehicles from both sides.

  • Side road on the left

    A side road joins from the left ahead.

  • T-junction

    The road ends at a crossing road ahead; you will need to turn left or right.

  • Roundabout ahead

    A roundabout is coming up; slow down and prepare to give way.

  • Lanes merge

    Two lanes become one ahead; merge smoothly and give way as required.

  • Traffic signals ahead

    Traffic lights are ahead; be ready to stop.

  • Stop sign ahead

    A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.

  • Give way sign ahead

    A give way sign is ahead; slow down and be ready to give way.

  • Pedestrians ahead

    People may be walking on or crossing the road ahead.

  • Children crossing ahead

    Children may be crossing ahead, often near a school; slow down.

  • Kangaroos / wildlife

    Kangaroos or other wildlife may be on the road; slow down, especially at dawn and dusk.

  • Slippery when wet

    The road may be slippery when wet; slow down.

  • Railway crossing ahead

    A railway level crossing is ahead; slow down and look for trains.

  • Road narrows

    The road becomes narrower ahead; take care with oncoming traffic.

  • Two-way traffic ahead

    Oncoming traffic shares the road ahead.

  • Road subject to flooding

    Water may cover the road here; never drive into floodwater.

Hazard signs

  • Hazard marker (pass on the left)

    An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the left.

  • Hazard marker (pass on the right)

    An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the right.

  • Hazard marker (pass either side)

    Marks the nose of an island or obstruction that traffic may pass on either side.

Temporary signs

  • Roadwork ahead

    Roadwork is ahead; slow down and follow any temporary speed limit.

  • Traffic controller ahead

    A person with a stop/slow bat is controlling traffic ahead; be ready to stop.

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