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Traffic Signs — BTT Practice Questions

Q: Which of the following statement is correct about Mandatory signs?

Mandatory signs are usually circular with blue backgrounds.. Mandatory signs are generally circular with a blue background and tell road users what they must do. They are regulatory instructions, not optional advice.

Q: When approaching a hospital, you see a No Horn sign, and an upcoming vehicle suddenly cut into your path,

You should slow down and meanwhile sound the horn.. A No Horn sign normally requires quiet driving near a hospital, but safety comes first. Slow down immediately and use the horn only as a necessary warning when another vehicle creates an immediate danger.

Q: Commercial Vehicles are required to display the LONG VEHICLE sign at the rear of the vehicles if they are longer than

10 metres. Long commercial vehicles must display the required rear warning sign once they exceed the prescribed length. The marking helps other road users judge the vehicle’s size and manoeuvring needs.

Q: Road signs and signals are meant mainly for

Motorists.. Road signs and signals primarily guide and regulate motorists so that traffic moves predictably and safely. Other road users may benefit from them, but drivers must observe them.

Q: TSD stands for?

Traffic Sign Display. Learn traffic-system abbreviations accurately because they identify the equipment or instruction being discussed. TSD refers to a Traffic Sign Display.

Q: Where can you find Traffic Information Displays (TID) which show traffic conditions ahead?

Along the expressways. Traffic Information Displays are placed along expressways to show motorists the traffic conditions ahead and support early route or lane decisions.

Q: Facility Signs are signs with

Black letters on white backgrounds with black borders. Recognise facility signs by their black lettering on a white background with a black border; this design identifies information about a facility.

Q: TID stands for

Traffic Information Display. TID is the abbreviation for Traffic Information Display, which provides motorists with information about conditions ahead.

Q: Information, facilities or service signs are usually

Rectangular. Information, facility and service signs are generally rectangular, unlike circular mandatory signs and triangular warning signs.

Q: Traffic signs and signals

Should always be obeyed regardless of the traffic flow.. Obey traffic signs and signals even on an empty road because they regulate conflicts and hazards that may not be immediately visible.

Mandatory, prohibitory, warning, information, and directional signs and what each shape and colour means.

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Reading Sign Families Fast 3 min read Mandatory Direction Signs 4 min read Stop, Give Way, and School Crossing Control 4 min read No Entry, No Turns, No Stopping, No Waiting 5 min read Junction & Layout Warnings 4 min read Bends, Deviations, and Narrow Roads 4 min read Crossings, Children, and Pedestrians 4 min read Surface, Railway, and Special Hazards 4 min read Speed & Lane Regulation Signs 4 min read Information & Facility Signs 4 min read Directional Signs & Lane Choice 4 min read Expressway Signs & EMAS 4 min read Pedestrian, Cycle, and Tunnel Signs 4 min read

Traffic Signs questions

Which of the following statement is correct about Mandatory signs?

Mandatory signs are usually circular with blue backgrounds. Correct answer

Mandatory signs are usually rectangular with blue backgrounds.

Mandatory signs are usually squarish with blue backgrounds.

Mandatory signs are generally circular with a blue background and tell road users what they must do. They are regulatory instructions, not optional advice.

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When approaching a hospital, you see a No Horn sign, and an upcoming vehicle suddenly cut into your path,

You should sound the horn to warn the other road user.

You should slow down and meanwhile sound the horn. Correct answer

You should slow down and without sounding the horn.

A No Horn sign normally requires quiet driving near a hospital, but safety comes first. Slow down immediately and use the horn only as a necessary warning when another vehicle creates an immediate danger.

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Commercial Vehicles are required to display the LONG VEHICLE sign at the rear of the vehicles if they are longer than

11 metres

8 metres

10 metres Correct answer

Long commercial vehicles must display the required rear warning sign once they exceed the prescribed length. The marking helps other road users judge the vehicle’s size and manoeuvring needs.

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Road signs and signals are meant mainly for

The traffic police.

Motorists. Correct answer

Pedestrians.

Road signs and signals primarily guide and regulate motorists so that traffic moves predictably and safely. Other road users may benefit from them, but drivers must observe them.

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TSD stands for?

Traffic Sign Display Correct answer

Traveling Sign Display

Time Sign Display

Learn traffic-system abbreviations accurately because they identify the equipment or instruction being discussed. TSD refers to a Traffic Sign Display.

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Where can you find Traffic Information Displays (TID) which show traffic conditions ahead?

Along the expressways Correct answer

Along the major roads

Every 500m on the road to inform road users of potential hazards

Traffic Information Displays are placed along expressways to show motorists the traffic conditions ahead and support early route or lane decisions.

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Facility Signs are signs with

Black letters on white backgrounds with black borders Correct answer

White letters on green backgrounds with white borders

Yellow letters on green backgrounds with yellow borders

Recognise facility signs by their black lettering on a white background with a black border; this design identifies information about a facility.

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TID stands for

Traffic Information for Drivers

Traffic Information Display Correct answer

Traffic Information Directions

TID is the abbreviation for Traffic Information Display, which provides motorists with information about conditions ahead.

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Information, facilities or service signs are usually

Circular

Rectangular Correct answer

Triangular

Information, facility and service signs are generally rectangular, unlike circular mandatory signs and triangular warning signs.

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Traffic signs and signals

Should only be obeyed when the traffic flow is heavy.

May be disregarded if the road is fairly deserted.

Should always be obeyed regardless of the traffic flow. Correct answer

Obey traffic signs and signals even on an empty road because they regulate conflicts and hazards that may not be immediately visible.

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Red circular signs are

Regulatory signs - meant to regulate traffic movement.

Warning signs - slow down and proceed with caution

Prohibitory signs - obey these signs at all times. Correct answer

Recognise red circles as prohibitory signs.

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Prohibitory or restrictive signs are

Usually squarish with red borders.

Usually circular with red borders. Correct answer

Usually circular with white borders.

Recognise the usual shape and colour of prohibitory signs.

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