Western Australia road signs test: free practice

Western 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 (regulatory sign)

You want to turn right at the next intersection. This sign is shown there. What does it mean?

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Question 2 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You want to stop and let a friend out near the crossing this sign marks. Where must you not stop?

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Question 3 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You pass this sign on a country road. What should you get ready for?

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Question 4 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign on a country road. At what time of day is the risk highest?

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Question 5 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

In Western Australia, the rule on this sign also applies on roads with 2 or more lanes that have no such sign. When does it apply?

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Question 6 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You leave a divided road and see this sign. The road ahead has no marked lanes. Where should you drive?

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Question 7 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

In the area marked by this sign, a group of people are walking down the middle of the road ahead. What should you do?

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Question 8 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

This sign is on the left as you drive towards a crossroad on a quiet road. What does it tell you to get ready for?

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Question 9 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign on an open country road. When should you slow down?

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Question 10 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

After this sign, you reach the place it warns about. Which way must you travel round it?

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Question 11 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

You see this sign in a busy shopping street. How should you drive?

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Question 12 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

At the crossing after this sign, a train has just passed. The lights and bells have now stopped. What else must you be sure of before you cross?

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Question 13 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You reach a quiet country crossroad and this sign faces you. You can see no other traffic. What must you do?

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Question 14 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You come to this sign. You have a clear view and there is no traffic on the other road. Do you have to come to a full stop?

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Question 15 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (warning sign)

After this sign, you reach the junction. A car on the other road is turning into your road. What must you do?

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Question 16 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You pass this sign as you drive through a town. You stay on the same road for 5 km. The houses end, but you pass no more speed signs. What is your limit now?

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Question 17 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (temporary sign)

Orange cones line the edge of a highway you use every day, and this sign stands beside them. How should you treat it?

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Question 18 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

You see this sign where a street joins your road. You notice the cars in that street are all heading towards you. What should you do?

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Question 19 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (regulatory sign)

A set of traffic lights has this sign beside it. What does the sign change for drivers there?

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Question 20 of 20Signs and markings

Road sign for this question (temporary sign)

You see this sign where your usual road is closed. What should you do?

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WA/Australian road signs (regulatory, warning, guide and road works signs) as covered in the Drive Safe handbook. 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 Drive Safe 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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