How many road-sign questions are in the driver knowledge test?

The 45 questions carry no published per-topic split, so no fixed road-sign count exists. Transport for NSW sets the 45-question test. On this site you can drill the Traffic Signs set directly: 51 questions on the car bank, 51 on motorbike and 50 on truck.

What is the difference between a Give Way and a Stop sign?

A Give Way sign (red triangle) means slow down and let other traffic go first — you stop only if needed. A Stop sign (red octagon) means come to a complete halt behind the line every time, even on a clear road. Both rules are set by your state road authority.

What do the sign shapes and colours mean?

Red circles or slashes mean prohibition; red triangles and octagons mean give way and stop; yellow diamonds warn of hazards ahead; black-on-white rectangles are rules you must obey; blue and green inform and direct; brown marks tourist routes; orange means roadworks. Sort any sign into obey, expect, or informed.

Are Australian road signs the same in every state?

The shape and colour of road signs are nationally consistent across Australia, so recognition carries everywhere. The exact rule behind a sign belongs to each state authority — Transport for NSW, VicRoads, TMR in Queensland, Department of Transport WA, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia. Always confirm the rule with your state's authority.

Is this road signs practice test free?

Yes — the Traffic Signs sets are free and need no account. You can drill the car bank (51 questions), motorbike bank (51) and truck bank (50) as many times as you like without signing up. Premium practice is available for members.

Where do I find the meaning of one particular sign?

The sign blocks on this page give the meaning of each one: its shape, its colour, and the action it demands. Find your sign in the regulatory, warning or information block above, read what it means, then drill it in the Traffic Signs set so the meaning sticks before your test.

Road Signs Practice Test

Learn the sign, then answer questions on it — across car, motorbike and truck sets, free with no sign-up.

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Road signs practice test

Here you learn the sign, then answer questions on it. Three Traffic Signs sets are ready now: 51 questions on the car bank, 51 on the motorbike bank and 50 on the truck bank, all free. Road signs are set by each state's road authority — in NSW that is Transport for NSW. Signs are nationally consistent in shape and colour, but the exact rule behind a sign belongs to each authority.

51 questionsTraffic Signs — car bankStart here for a car licence

51 questionsTraffic Signs — motorbike bank

50 questionsTraffic Signs — truck bank

Read a sign you have never seen before: shape, colour, border

You can decode a sign you have never seen by its shape, colour and border — before you read a word on it. Learn the system and every sign sorts into one of three jobs: obey it now, expect something ahead, or just be informed.

Red circle or red slash — prohibition

Something is banned. A red ring or a red diagonal line means you must not do the action shown — no entry, no turn, no parking. Classify it as OBEY.

Red triangle or octagon — give way and stop

A red triangle means give way; the eight-sided red octagon means stop completely. Both hand priority to others. Classify as OBEY, and treat them as the strictest signs on the road.

Yellow or black diamond — warning

A diamond warns of what is ahead — a bend, a crossing, merging traffic. Nothing to do yet, but prepare. Classify as EXPECT and ease off before you reach it.

Black on white rectangle — regulation

A black-on-white rectangle is a rule you must obey, such as a speed limit or keep-left instruction. Classify as OBEY — these carry the force of law.

Blue, green or brown — information

Blue and green give directions and services; brown points to tourist spots. Classify as INFORMED — read them when useful, no action demanded.

Orange — roadworks and temporary

Orange means roadworks and temporary conditions that override the normal signs. Classify as EXPECT and OBEY the temporary limit while it stands.

Regulatory signs — must obey

Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignore one and you have broken a road rule, not missed a suggestion. The ten below are the core regulatory signs. Rules behind them are set by your state's road authority.

Give Way

Yield rule

Red triangle. Slow down and let crossing or oncoming traffic go first; you only stop if needed. Unlike Stop, it does not demand a full halt, only yielding.

Stop

Full stop

Red octagon. Come to a complete stop behind the line, every time, even with a clear road. Unlike Give Way, rolling through fails the rule outright.

Speed Limit

Core rule

Red ring around a number. That is the maximum legal speed for the length of road until the next limit sign.

No Entry

Red circle, white bar. You must not drive past this point in that direction.

One Way

Traffic moves in the arrow's direction only; never drive against it.

Keep Left

Lane rule

Pass on the left of the sign or island. The arrow tells you which side to take.

No U-turn

You must not make a U-turn at this point.

No Right Turn

Turning right is banned at this intersection or driveway.

No Left Turn

Turning left is banned at this point.

No Parking

Parking rule

You may stop briefly to drop off or pick up but must not leave the vehicle. No Standing is stricter: there you cannot stop at all.

Warning signs — hazards ahead

Warning signs — the yellow and black diamonds — tell you what is coming so you can act before it arrives, not react once you are in it. The ten below appear across the practice sets.

Roundabout Ahead

A roundabout is coming. Slow down and prepare to give way to traffic already on it.

Merging Traffic

Give-way link

Another lane joins yours ahead. Adjust speed or position so merging vehicles can enter — a give-way situation a test question will ask you to resolve.

Lane Ends

Give-way link

Your lane is about to disappear. Merge early and give way to traffic in the continuing lane — again, a give-way rule the test checks.

Crossroad Ahead

An intersection crosses your road ahead. Watch for entering traffic from both sides.

T-Intersection Ahead

Your road ends at a T. Prepare to turn left or right and give way.

Winding Road

A series of bends is coming. Reduce speed before the first curve.

Road Narrows

The carriageway tightens ahead. Hold your line and watch oncoming traffic.

Pedestrians Ahead

Expect people crossing or walking near the road. Slow and be ready to stop.

Slippery When Wet

The surface loses grip in rain. Ease off speed and braking in wet weather.

Traffic Signals Ahead

Lights are coming, often where you cannot see them until close. Be ready to stop.

Information and guide signs

Information and guide signs point you to places and services rather than demanding an action, so they are rarely the hard questions — with one exception. These six appear in the sets as recognition items.

Exit

Marks where you leave a freeway or motorway. Move into the exit lane in good time.

Detour

Directs you around a closed or blocked section via an alternative route.

Freeway/Motorway Entrance

Tested

Marks the on-ramp — and carries conditions on who may enter and at what speed. This is the information sign most likely to appear as a rule question.

Hospital

Directs you to a nearby hospital.

Fuel Station

Points to fuel ahead.

Airport

Directs you to the airport.

Drill it until you do not have to think

Start with the Traffic Signs topic set for your class — 51 questions for car, 51 for motorbike, 50 for truck — then build up to full tests where signs arrive mixed in. Work this order and the signs stop needing a second thought.

1
Traffic Signs topic set
Drill the signs on their own first: car 51, motorbike 51, truck 50 questions.
2
The sets where signs hide
Intersections (54 on the car bank) and Traffic Lights & Lanes (46) test signs inside other scenarios.
3
A full practice test
Take practice test 1 so signs arrive mixed with every other topic, the way the real test presents them.
4
A mock in one unbroken run
Finish with a mock sat in one unbroken run to rehearse the pressure. The driver knowledge test is 45 questions, and you pass only with 12 of 15 general knowledge AND 29 of 30 road safety — Transport for NSW sets this, and it ends immediately at 4 wrong in general knowledge or 2 wrong in road safety. That is why sign questions carry real weight.

Official sources

The rules on this page follow the official requirements published by Transport for NSW; Transport and Main Roads (Queensland); VicRoads; Department for Infrastructure and Transport (South Australia); Department of Transport (Western Australia); Motor Vehicle Registry (Northern Territory). Always confirm current rules and fees with the authority before you book.

Reviewed by Abdul Rehman Khoso — NSW licence holder, sat the DKT and HPT

Frequently Asked Questions

How many road-sign questions are in the driver knowledge test?: The 45 questions carry no published per-topic split, so no fixed road-sign count exists. Transport for NSW sets the 45-question test. On this site you can drill the Traffic Signs set directly: 51 questions on the car bank, 51 on motorbike and 50 on truck.
What is the difference between a Give Way and a Stop sign?: A Give Way sign (red triangle) means slow down and let other traffic go first — you stop only if needed. A Stop sign (red octagon) means come to a complete halt behind the line every time, even on a clear road. Both rules are set by your state road authority.
What do the sign shapes and colours mean?: Red circles or slashes mean prohibition; red triangles and octagons mean give way and stop; yellow diamonds warn of hazards ahead; black-on-white rectangles are rules you must obey; blue and green inform and direct; brown marks tourist routes; orange means roadworks. Sort any sign into obey, expect, or informed.
Are Australian road signs the same in every state?: The shape and colour of road signs are nationally consistent across Australia, so recognition carries everywhere. The exact rule behind a sign belongs to each state authority — Transport for NSW, VicRoads, TMR in Queensland, Department of Transport WA, the Department for Infrastructure and Transport in South Australia. Always confirm the rule with your state's authority.
Is this road signs practice test free?: Yes — the Traffic Signs sets are free and need no account. You can drill the car bank (51 questions), motorbike bank (51) and truck bank (50) as many times as you like without signing up. Premium practice is available for members.
Where do I find the meaning of one particular sign?: The sign blocks on this page give the meaning of each one: its shape, its colour, and the action it demands. Find your sign in the regulatory, warning or information block above, read what it means, then drill it in the Traffic Signs set so the meaning sticks before your test.