NSW road signs test: free practice

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.

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 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.

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.