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Q11When a police officer is holding out their arm and pointing to the right, what should you do?
✓ Correct answer: B. Turn right
When a police officer is holding out their arm and pointing to the right, you should turn right. Hand signals from authorized traffic officers override normal traffic signs and signals.
Q12What does a red circular sign with a white rectangle in the center indicate?
✓ Correct answer: A. No entry
A red circular sign with a white rectangle in the center indicates 'no entry' - you must not proceed beyond this point in that direction.
Q13What does a sign showing a red circle with a motorcycle and car inside it mean?
✓ Correct answer: D. No motor vehicles allowed
A red circle with a motorcycle and car inside it indicates that no motor vehicles are allowed beyond this point.
Q14What does a triangular sign showing a motorcycle mean?
✓ Correct answer: C. Warning that motorcycles frequently use this route
A triangular sign showing a motorcycle is a warning sign indicating that motorcycles frequently use this route, alerting other road users to be vigilant.
Q15What does a sign showing a white circle with a red border and a red diagonal line through it indicate?
✓ Correct answer: B. End of a previous restriction
A white circle with a red border and a red diagonal line through it indicates the end of a previous restriction that was shown in a circular sign.
Q16What color are temporary road signs used at roadworks?
✓ Correct answer: A. Yellow
Temporary road signs used at roadworks are typically yellow. These signs alert riders to temporary changes in road layouts and restrictions.
Q17What does a blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' and a motorcycle symbol indicate?
✓ Correct answer: D. Designated motorcycle parking area
A blue rectangular sign with a white 'P' and a motorcycle symbol indicates a designated motorcycle parking area.
Q18What does a triangular sign showing a person with a walking stick indicate?
✓ Correct answer: C. Warning of elderly or disabled pedestrians likely to be crossing
A triangular sign showing a person with a walking stick warns riders of elderly or disabled pedestrians likely to be crossing the road ahead.
Q19What does a circular blue sign with two white arrows pointing in opposite directions mean?
✓ Correct answer: B. Two-way traffic route ahead
A circular blue sign with two white arrows pointing in opposite directions indicates a two-way traffic route ahead, often after a one-way section.
Q20What does a triangular sign with a red border showing a motorcycle skidding indicate?
✓ Correct answer: A. Warning of a slippery road surface ahead
A triangular sign with a red border showing a motorcycle skidding warns of a slippery road surface ahead, which can be particularly hazardous for motorcyclists.
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