Question 1 of 20Signs and markings
South Australia road signs test: free practice
South Australia road signs test: free practice with 20 sign questions.
Road-sign questions
Question 2 of 20Signs and markings
You face this sign and are going straight ahead. An oncoming car wants to turn right across your path, and the same sign faces that car. Who must give way?
Question 3 of 20Signs and markings
Your passenger asks you to pull over for a moment where this sign applies, so they can hop out. What should you do?
Question 4 of 20Signs and markings
You pass this sign while heavy rain is falling and traffic is busy. How fast should you drive?
Question 5 of 20Signs and markings
Past this sign, lane lines are marked and your lane is about to end. You will move into the lane on your right. How should you use your indicator?
Question 6 of 20Signs and markings
This sign is at an intersection on a hilly road. A crest just ahead hides any traffic coming towards you. May you start a U-turn here?
Question 7 of 20Signs and markings
You are on a multi-lane road where this sign is posted. Which of these is a lawful reason to stay in the right lane?
Question 8 of 20Signs and markings
A plate under this sign shows 7–9 am MON–FRI. It is 11 am on a Tuesday. May you turn right here?
Question 9 of 20Signs and markings
In South Australia, past this sign you reach a crossing with red and white posts. Its two yellow lights are blinking in turn. What speed limit applies?
Question 10 of 20Signs and markings
You are driving to the coast and see this sign before a road that is closed for works. What should you do?
Question 11 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign at the top of a long hill. Why should you lower your speed before you start down?
Question 12 of 20Signs and markings
On a road with two lanes going your way, you see this sign. You have just passed a slower car. What should you do next?
Question 13 of 20Signs and markings
You have just entered the roundabout that this sign marks. Which way must you travel around the centre island?
Question 14 of 20Signs and markings
A traffic island in the middle of the road has this sign on it. Which way must you pass the island?
Question 15 of 20Signs and markings
On a freeway, this sign sits at the point where the road splits into two roads going the same way. What does it tell you?
Question 16 of 20Signs and markings
You stop where this sign applies to pick up a friend from a shop. What is the longest you may stay?
Question 17 of 20Signs and markings
You are driving on a quiet rural road and see this sign. What should you get ready for?
Question 18 of 20Signs and markings
You are on a country road and pass this sign. What should you do?
Question 19 of 20Signs and markings
You see this sign on an unsealed gravel road. How should your speed compare with a similar bend on a bitumen road?
Question 20 of 20Signs and markings
You are driving at the speed limit and pass this sign. You cannot see the lights yet. How should you approach?
Answer each question to see the explanation. Keyboard: A–D or 1–4 to answer, N next, P previous.
Australian road signs and South Australian road rules as covered in The Driver's Handbook (Signs, Driving Signals, Traffic Lights, Giving Way and other Road Rules sections); the in-office test opens with 8 give-way diagram questions. 16 correct (80%) is our practice mark, not an official pass mark.
Australia road signs and what they mean
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 The Driver's Handbook.
Regulatory signs
Stop completely at the stop line, then give way to all traffic before moving on.
Slow down and stop if needed to let other traffic go first.
The maximum legal speed until another limit is shown.
A lower speed limit applies during the school times shown on the sign.
You must not drive into this road from this direction.
Keep to the left of the island or divider ahead.
Stay in the left lane except when overtaking; the sign applies on roads where it is posted, which each state sets by speed limit.
Traffic travels only in the direction of the arrow.
You must not turn left here.
You must not turn right here.
You must not make a U-turn here.
You may make a U-turn here, giving way to all other vehicles and pedestrians.
You are entering a roundabout; give way to vehicles already in it and travel clockwise.
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.
You must not stop at any point in the direction of the arrows unless forced to by traffic or an emergency.
Marks a pedestrian (zebra) crossing; give way to anyone on or entering it.
Marks the level crossing; give way to trains and stop if one is approaching.
Warning signs
The road bends left ahead; slow to a safe speed before the curve.
Several bends lie ahead; keep your speed down.
A road crosses ahead; watch for vehicles from both sides.
A side road joins from the left ahead.
The road ends at a crossing road ahead; you will need to turn left or right.
A roundabout is coming up; slow down and prepare to give way.
Two lanes become one ahead; merge smoothly and give way as required.
Traffic lights are ahead; be ready to stop.
A stop sign is ahead; slow down and prepare to stop.
A give way sign is ahead; slow down and be ready to give way.
People may be walking on or crossing the road ahead.
Children may be crossing ahead, often near a school; slow down.
Kangaroos or other wildlife may be on the road; slow down, especially at dawn and dusk.
The road may be slippery when wet; slow down.
A railway level crossing is ahead; slow down and look for trains.
The road becomes narrower ahead; take care with oncoming traffic.
Oncoming traffic shares the road ahead.
Water may cover the road here; never drive into floodwater.
Hazard signs
An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the left.
An obstruction is ahead and all traffic must go around it in the direction the chevrons point, here to the right.
Marks the nose of an island or obstruction that traffic may pass on either side.
Temporary signs
Roadwork is ahead; slow down and follow any temporary speed limit.
A person with a stop/slow bat is controlling traffic ahead; be ready to stop.
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