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FTT road signs and markings revision
39 FTT practice questions in this chapter · unofficial practice, not the official question bank
Road signs and markings do not stop at the BTT. The FTT comes back to them in situations you meet while actually driving: when you may wait inside a yellow box junction, who may use a bus lane during its hours, how a Bus Priority Box works at a bus stop, who gives way where two lanes merge, and what to do when a green turning arrow starts to flicker.
Treat this chapter as revision with a driving slant. If a marking question catches you out, ask what the marking is protecting: a junction that must stay clear, a bus that needs to pull out, or pedestrians at a crossing. The answer usually follows from that.
Sample questions, explained
12 of the 39 questions in this chapter, with the reasoning behind each answer.
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1. A single unbroken yellow line runs along the kerb beside you. When may you NOT park there?
- AAt any time of day, every day of the week
- BBetween 7am and 7pm, except on Sundays and public holidays (correct answer)
- COnly during morning and evening peak hours on weekdays
- DOnly at night between 7pm and 7am
Why: A single yellow line is a time-limited restriction: no parking from 7am to 7pm, but it does not apply on Sundays and public holidays. Lines that apply around the clock are doubled or zig-zagged.
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2. What do two parallel unbroken yellow lines along the side of the road mean?
- ANo stopping at all, not even to drop off a passenger
- BNo parking on weekdays only
- CNo parking at any time, but you may stop briefly to pick up or set down passengers (correct answer)
- DParking allowed for goods vehicles only
Why: Double yellow lines ban parking at all hours on that side of the road. A brief stop to let someone in or out is still allowed, which is what separates them from double zig-zag lines.
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3. You see double yellow zig-zag lines along the kerb. What is the rule?
- ANo stopping at any time on that side of the road (correct answer)
- BNo parking during office hours only
- CNo parking, but quick drop-offs are allowed
- DLoading bay for goods vehicles
Why: Double yellow zig-zags are the strictest kerb marking: you may not stop there at all, even for a moment. Breaking this rule carries demerit points as well as a fine.
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4. How does a single yellow zig-zag line differ from double yellow zig-zag lines?
- AA single zig-zag only applies at night
- BThere is no difference; both ban all stopping
- CA single zig-zag is advisory and carries no penalty
- DA single zig-zag bans parking at all times but still allows an immediate pick-up or drop-off (correct answer)
Why: A single yellow zig-zag means no parking at any time, though you may stop just long enough to let passengers in or out. Doubling the zig-zag removes that allowance and bans stopping altogether.
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5. White zig-zag lines are painted along the edge of the road ahead. What do they warn you about?
- AA bus lane is about to start
- BA pedestrian crossing is ahead; do not stop, wait or overtake in the zig-zag area (correct answer)
- CThe road is about to narrow from two lanes to one
- DA speed camera is located nearby
Why: White zig-zags give advance warning of a pedestrian crossing. Within them you must not stop, wait or overtake, and pedestrians are not supposed to cross on the zig-zag section itself.
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6. You are going straight on at a yellow box junction. Your light is green, but traffic beyond the box has stopped. What should you do?
- ADrive into the box, since the light is in your favour
- BDrive in and stop halfway so you are ready to move
- CWait behind the stop line until there is room to clear the box completely (correct answer)
- DSound your horn so the traffic ahead moves up
Why: Entering a yellow box and causing an obstruction is an offence even on a green light. If your exit is blocked, stay behind the line until you can drive straight through.
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7. In which situation may you wait inside a yellow box junction?
- AWhen you are turning right and are held up only by oncoming traffic (correct answer)
- BWhen you are going straight and the road ahead is jammed
- CWhenever the traffic light is green
- DWhenever no police officer is present
Why: Turning vehicles may wait in the box for a gap in oncoming traffic, or for pedestrians to finish crossing, because they will not block cross traffic. If the light turns red while you wait, complete the turn and clear the box.
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8. A lane is marked with a single continuous yellow line (a normal bus lane). When may cars NOT drive in it?
- AMonday to Saturday, 7.30am to 11pm
- BWeekdays 7.30am to 9.30am and 5pm to 8pm, excluding weekends and public holidays (correct answer)
- CAt all times, every day
- DOnly on Sundays and public holidays
Why: A normal bus lane operates on weekday mornings and evenings only. Outside those hours, and wherever the yellow line is broken to let you turn into or out of a side road, other vehicles may use it.
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9. How can you tell that a bus lane is a full-day bus lane?
- AIt is painted entirely in green
- BIt has a broken yellow line instead of a solid one
- CIt has white chevrons painted inside the lane
- DA red line runs alongside the yellow line (correct answer)
Why: A red line parallel to the yellow line marks a full-day bus lane. Its restriction runs from 7.30am to 11pm, Monday to Saturday, and does not apply on Sundays and public holidays.
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10. Unbroken double white lines run down the centre of a two-way road. Which of these is allowed?
- AMaking a U-turn across the lines when the road is clear
- BTurning right across the lines into a driveway
- COvertaking, provided you stay entirely to the left of the lines (correct answer)
- DParking on either side of the road outside peak hours
Why: You must never cross double white lines, so right turns and U-turns over them are banned, and parking is prohibited on both sides. You may pass another vehicle only if you can do it without crossing the lines.
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11. The traffic lights at a junction are showing a flashing amber light. What does it mean?
- AThe lights are about to turn green, so get ready to go
- BThe signals are faulty; proceed with care and give way to traffic from the right (correct answer)
- COnly buses may proceed
- DStop and wait until the lights turn green
Why: A flashing amber means the signals are out of order. Treat the junction with extra caution and give way to traffic approaching from your right.
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12. You want to turn right. The main signal is green, but a red arrow pointing right is lit, and there is no oncoming traffic. What should you do?
- AStay behind the stop line until the red arrow goes off (correct answer)
- BTurn right, because the main signal is green
- CTurn right, because there is no oncoming traffic
- DMove into the junction and wait there
Why: A red arrow means stop for that direction regardless of the other signals. You must wait behind the stop line even if the road ahead looks clear.
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