Signs and road markings

Part 5 of 50: Rules and Interaction

Sign groups you need to know

Road markings that control your choices

• Solid line means that changing lanes is not allowed.
• Warning line gives an early signal about changes in traffic conditions.
• Arrow markings and text in lanes show correct positioning before intersections.

Common pitfalls

• Do not read the combination of signs and markings.
• Forget that temporary signs have the highest priority.
• Overlook signs during high traffic load.

For more practice on typical tasks, see types of questions in the theory test .

How to recognize this topic on the test

On the class B theory test, signs and road markings is usually tested through a practical situation, not as an isolated fact. Read the whole question before looking at the answer options. Ask yourself who has responsibility, which risk is greatest, and what gives the best safety margin.

• Connect the rule to a practical driving situation: what do you see first, who is affected, and which action gives the best safety margin?
• Look for small details in the question, such as signs, speed, visibility, road conditions, positioning and whether another road user has already started an action.
• Choose the answer that shows early risk awareness. On the theory test, the right answer is often the one that prevents danger, not merely the one that is barely legal.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Memorizing a rule without connecting it to positioning, speed and cooperation.
• Overlooking words such as “before”, “after”, “at” or “may” in the question.
• Choosing an answer that is legal in theory but poor defensive driving in practice.

How to practice further

Use this article as a checklist after taking a practice test. If you answer a question about this topic incorrectly, write down what you missed: rule, sign, positioning, speed, responsibility or an exception. Then take a few new questions on the same topic before mixing it back into a full test.

Read also:

• Signal vs sign in traffic
• Road markings – types and rules
• Sign for pedestrian and bicycle path
• Right of way and intersections

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