Traffic Lights

24 questions · Based on public Transport WA materials · English explanations and handbook references

Q0010Quiz 1

If you are travelling in a lane that has a left-turn arrow marked on the road, can you drive straight ahead?

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Answer: B

If the lane is painted with a left-turn arrow, you can only turn left — going straight is not allowed.

📖 Reference: 3.10.2 — Intersection traffic control arrows. If you are turning, obey the arrow signal that is shown. A lane marked with a left-turn arrow requires you to turn left; you must not drive straight ahead.

Q0034Quiz 2

Are you allowed to make a 'U' turn at traffic lights?

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Answer: B

At intersections with traffic lights, U-turns are prohibited unless there is a “U TURN PERMITTED” sign.

📖 Reference: 3.14.3 — ‘U’ turns. You must not make a ‘U’ turn at traffic control signals unless there is a ‘U TURN PERMITTED’ sign.

Q0066Quiz 3

Does a police officer directing traffic over-rule traffic signs and traffic lights?

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Answer: C

When police officers are directing traffic, their hand signals take priority over traffic lights and signs.

📖 Reference: 3.13.1 — Controlled intersections. When a Police Officer or an authorised person is directing traffic, take your directions from that person. Their directions overrule traffic control signals and signs.

Q0067Quiz 3

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a red arrow mean?

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Answer: A

Green light with red arrow: You may proceed in any direction except the arrow’s direction; that direction is prohibited.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0072Quiz 3

What is the minimum distance a vehicle is allowed to park from an intersection controlled by traffic lights?

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Answer: C

Within 20 meters of a traffic light intersection, parking is prohibited.

📖 Reference: 3.17 — Stopping. You must not stop: within 10 metres of an intersection; within 20 metres of the approach side and 10 metres of the leaving side of a pedestrian/children’s crossing or bus stop; within one metre of a fire hydrant; within 20 metres of a railway crossing; within 3 metres of a letter box; or on a footpath.

Q0085Quiz 3

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

The green circular light allows you to drive straight ahead (or turn if safe), and the green arrow specifically permits a right turn, so you are allowed to do either.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0099Quiz 4

When approaching traffic lights, what does a red light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

A green arrow means you can go in the direction it points, even if the main traffic light is red.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0101Quiz 4

If you are turning right at traffic lights and the light is green (as shown in the diagram), what should you do?

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Answer: A

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 / 3.13.1 — Traffic control signals / Intersections. When turning right at a green light you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Green means proceed only if the way is clear.

Q0110Quiz 4

What is the minimum distance a vehicle is allowed to park from an intersection without traffic lights?

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Answer: B

Parking is prohibited within 10 meters of an intersection without traffic lights.

📖 Reference: 3.17 — Stopping. You must not stop: within 10 metres of an intersection; within 20 metres of the approach side and 10 metres of the leaving side of a pedestrian/children’s crossing or bus stop; within one metre of a fire hydrant; within 20 metres of a railway crossing; within 3 metres of a letter box; or on a footpath.

Q0147Quiz 5

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a red arrow mean?

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Answer: A

Green light with a red arrow: you may proceed in any direction except the one the arrow points to.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0158Quiz 6

Are you allowed to make a 'U' turn at traffic lights?

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Answer: B

At traffic light intersections, U-turns are prohibited unless a sign specifically allows them.

📖 Reference: 3.14.3 — ‘U’ turns. You must not make a ‘U’ turn at traffic control signals unless there is a ‘U TURN PERMITTED’ sign.

Q0159Quiz 6

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

A green circular light means you may drive straight ahead, and a green arrow means you may turn in the direction of the arrow, so both of these actions are allowed.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0167Quiz 6

What is the meaning of this sign?

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Answer: A

This

📖 Reference: 3.8 — Traffic Signs. Signs are installed along our roads to make them safer for all users. Regulatory signs control traffic and must be obeyed; warning signs (diamond-shaped) alert you to hazards ahead.

Q0186Quiz 7

When approaching traffic lights, what does a red light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

The text you provided is already in English. If you meant to paste the Chinese original, please share it. Meanwhile, here’s a natural, concise version for the app: "A green arrow means you can go in that direction even if the main traffic light is red."

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0210Quiz 8

If you are travelling in a lane that has a left-turn arrow marked on the road, can you drive straight ahead?

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Answer: B

You cannot go straight from a lane marked with a left-turn arrow.

📖 Reference: 3.10.2 — Intersection traffic control arrows. If you are turning, obey the arrow signal that is shown. A lane marked with a left-turn arrow requires you to turn left; you must not drive straight ahead.

Q0217Quiz 8

If you are turning right at traffic lights and the light is green (as shown in the diagram), what should you do?

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Answer: A

A green light means you may proceed, but when turning right you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, so you should only turn when it is safe to do so.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 / 3.13.1 — Traffic control signals / Intersections. When turning right at a green light you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Green means proceed only if the way is clear.

Q0248Quiz 9

Are you allowed to make a 'U' turn at traffic lights?

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Answer: B

At signalized intersections, U-turns are prohibited unless a sign allows them.

📖 Reference: 3.14.3 — ‘U’ turns. You must not make a ‘U’ turn at traffic control signals unless there is a ‘U TURN PERMITTED’ sign.

Q0253Quiz 9

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

The provided text is already in English, so there’s nothing to translate from Chinese. For a study app, here’s a natural, concise version: "A green circular light means you may go straight ahead. A green arrow means you may also turn right, in the direction of the arrow."

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0260Quiz 9

What is the minimum distance a vehicle is allowed to park from an intersection controlled by traffic lights?

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Answer: C

No parking within 20 meters of an intersection with traffic lights.

📖 Reference: 3.17 — Stopping. You must not stop: within 10 metres of an intersection; within 20 metres of the approach side and 10 metres of the leaving side of a pedestrian/children’s crossing or bus stop; within one metre of a fire hydrant; within 20 metres of a railway crossing; within 3 metres of a letter box; or on a footpath.

Q0267Quiz 10

Are you allowed to make a 'U' turn at traffic lights?

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Answer: B

At signalized intersections, U-turns are prohibited unless a sign allows them.

📖 Reference: 3.14.3 — ‘U’ turns. You must not make a ‘U’ turn at traffic control signals unless there is a ‘U TURN PERMITTED’ sign.

Q0281Quiz 10

When approaching traffic lights, what does a green light with a red arrow mean?

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Answer: A

Green light with red arrow: you may go in any direction except the one the arrow points to.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0289Quiz 10

When approaching traffic lights, what does a red light with a green arrow (as shown in the diagram) mean?

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Answer: B

A green arrow means you may go in the direction it points, even if the main traffic light is red.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 — Intersection traffic control signals. Red means STOP. When the light is red, you must wait behind the stop line. A green arrow permits movement in the direction of the arrow; other lights still apply to other directions.

Q0300Quiz 11

Does a police officer directing traffic over-rule traffic signs and traffic lights?

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Answer: C

Police directions take priority over traffic signals.

📖 Reference: 3.13.1 — Controlled intersections. When a Police Officer or an authorised person is directing traffic, take your directions from that person. Their directions overrule traffic control signals and signs.

Q0320Quiz 11

If you are turning right at traffic lights and the light is green (as shown in the diagram), what should you do?

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Answer: A

When turning right on a solid green light, you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, and only proceed with the turn when it is safe to do so.

📖 Reference: 3.10.1 / 3.13.1 — Traffic control signals / Intersections. When turning right at a green light you must give way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Green means proceed only if the way is clear.