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Q: When there are parallel continuous white lines along the centre of a two-way road,

Vehicles must not cross the lines at all times. Parallel continuous centre lines separate opposing traffic and must not be crossed. They show that overtaking or moving across the centre would be unsafe or prohibited.

Q: When there are parallel continuous yellow lines along the side of a road, it indicates ______

No parking at all times on that side.. Double continuous yellow lines at the road edge mean no parking at any time. Always read roadside yellow lines as parking restrictions, even outside peak hours.

Q: You may overtake when you are ______

On a road with single continuous white line in the centre.. Never overtake at a bend or hill crest where oncoming traffic cannot be seen. Only overtake where the road marking and sight distance permit it.

Q: You want to drop off a passenger at the side of a road, and you noticed that there are double yellow zig-zag lines. You are wondering whether it is allowed to do so?

No, no stopping at all times. Double yellow zig-zag lines mean no stopping at all times, including for passenger drop-off. They keep the crossing approach clear.

Q: When can a car enter the yellow box at a junction?

Only when it is not obstructing traffic. Enter a yellow box only when your exit is clear and you will not block cross traffic. A favourable light alone is not permission to obstruct the junction.

Q: Parallel continuous white lines along the centre of a road indicates

No overtaking, also no parking on either side of the road.. Double continuous centre lines must not be crossed for overtaking and identify a road section where parking is prohibited on both sides.

Q: Normal bus lanes are denoted by a

Continuous yellow line. A normal bus lane is denoted by a continuous yellow line; read its sign for the hours when other vehicles are excluded.

Q: Which of the following is NOT applicable to parallel continuous white lines in the center of a two-way road?

Vehicles should keep to the right of these lines. Keep to the left of centre-line markings.

Yellow boxes, zig-zag lines, continuous and broken lines, arrows, and kerb markings.

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Road Markings questions

When there are parallel continuous white lines along the centre of a two-way road,

Vehicles may cross the lines when overtaking.

Vehicles must not cross the lines at all times Correct answer

Vehicles may park on either side of the road

Parallel continuous centre lines separate opposing traffic and must not be crossed. They show that overtaking or moving across the centre would be unsafe or prohibited.

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Which of the following is INCORRECT?

Pedestrians have the right of way even if they cross the zig zag line at the zebra crossing Correct answer

Pedestrians do not have the right of way when vehicles is in motion

Always slow down when approaching the zebra crossing

At a zebra crossing, reduce speed and be ready to give way to pedestrians using the crossing. The zig-zag area is kept clear to preserve sight lines and a safe approach, not a place for pedestrians to cross.

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When there are parallel continuous yellow lines along the side of a road, it indicates ______

Parking is allowed on that side only on Sundays and public holidays.

No parking is allowed between 7:00am and 7:00pm on that side.

No parking at all times on that side. Correct answer

Double continuous yellow lines at the road edge mean no parking at any time. Always read roadside yellow lines as parking restrictions, even outside peak hours.

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You may overtake when you are ______

Approaching the brow of a hill.

On a road with single continuous white line in the centre. Correct answer

At a corner or bend.

Never overtake at a bend or hill crest where oncoming traffic cannot be seen. Only overtake where the road marking and sight distance permit it.

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When there is a continuous yellow line along the side of a road, it indicates ______

No parking is allowed at all time on that side.

No parking is allowed between 7:00am - 7:00pm on either side.

No parking is allowed on that side between 7:00am - 7:00pm except Sundays and public holidays. Correct answer

A single continuous yellow line means no parking on that side from 7.00 am to 7.00 pm, except on Sundays and public holidays.

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You want to drop off a passenger at the side of a road, and you noticed that there are double yellow zig-zag lines. You are wondering whether it is allowed to do so?

Yes, but only between 7.00am and 7.00pm except on Sundays and public holidays

Yes, it is allowed for immediate picking up and letting down of passengers

No, no stopping at all times Correct answer

Double yellow zig-zag lines mean no stopping at all times, including for passenger drop-off. They keep the crossing approach clear.

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When can a car enter the yellow box at a junction?

Only when it is not obstructing traffic Correct answer

Never.

Whenever the traffic light is in its favor.

Enter a yellow box only when your exit is clear and you will not block cross traffic. A favourable light alone is not permission to obstruct the junction.

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Parallel continuous white lines along the centre of a road indicates

You may park, but not crossing the parallel lines.

No overtaking, also no parking on either side of the road. Correct answer

No parking, but you may cross the parallel lines when overtaking.

Double continuous centre lines must not be crossed for overtaking and identify a road section where parking is prohibited on both sides.

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Normal bus lanes are denoted by a

Continuous yellow line Correct answer

Dotted yellow line

Continuous red and yellow line

A normal bus lane is denoted by a continuous yellow line; read its sign for the hours when other vehicles are excluded.

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Which of the following is NOT applicable to parallel continuous white lines in the center of a two-way road?

Vehicles should keep to the right of these lines Correct answer

No parking on either side of the road

Vehicles are not allowed to cross these lines

Keep to the left of centre-line markings.

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When there are double yellow zig-zag lines along the side of a road, it indicates ______

You may park your vehicle on that side between 7:00pm and 7:00am.

You may stop for immediate picking up and letting down of passengers on that side.

You must never stop on that side. Correct answer

Double yellow zig-zag lines prohibit stopping.

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You may stop for immediate boarding and alighting of passengers on a road, which has ______

A single white zig-zag line along the side.

A single yellow zig-zag line along the side. Correct answer

Double yellow zig-zag lines along the side.

A single yellow zig-zag line allows only immediate passenger movement.

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