South Australia road signs test: free practice

South Australia 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 (warning sign)

You see this sign near a row of busy pubs late on a Saturday night. What should you do?

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Question 2 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

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?

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Question 3 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

Your passenger asks you to pull over for a moment where this sign applies, so they can hop out. What should you do?

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Question 4 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You pass this sign while heavy rain is falling and traffic is busy. How fast should you drive?

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Question 5 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

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?

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Question 6 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

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?

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Question 7 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

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?

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Question 8 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

A plate under this sign shows 7–9 am MON–FRI. It is 11 am on a Tuesday. May you turn right here?

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Question 9 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

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?

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Question 10 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (temporary sign)

You are driving to the coast and see this sign before a road that is closed for works. What should you do?

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Question 11 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign at the top of a long hill. Why should you lower your speed before you start down?

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Question 12 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

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?

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Question 13 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You have just entered the roundabout that this sign marks. Which way must you travel around the centre island?

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Question 14 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

A traffic island in the middle of the road has this sign on it. Which way must you pass the island?

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Question 15 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (hazard sign)

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?

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Question 16 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You stop where this sign applies to pick up a friend from a shop. What is the longest you may stay?

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Question 17 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are driving on a quiet rural road and see this sign. What should you get ready for?

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Question 18 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are on a country road and pass this sign. What should you do?

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Question 19 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign on an unsealed gravel road. How should your speed compare with a similar bend on a bitumen road?

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Question 20 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You are driving at the speed limit and pass this sign. You cannot see the lights yet. How should you approach?

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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.

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Driving instructors, schools and learner forums are welcome to link to this free road-sign quiz.

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

    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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