* BLACK TRIANGLES Correct Answer. * RED TRIANGLES Red / blue circles. * BLUE RECTANGLES Explanation

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2 1 YOU MUST OBEY SIGNS GIVING ORDERS. THESE SIGNS ARE MOSTLY IN * BLACK TRIANGLES Correct Answer * RED TRIANGLES Red / blue circles. * BLUE RECTANGLES Explanation * RED / BLUE CIRCLES Traffic signs can be divided into three classes. Those giving orders -mandatory, those warning -cautionary, and those informing -informatory. On the road, each class of sign is identified by a different shape. Mandatory signs give orders that must be obeyed to prevent legal action. 2 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * CYCLE PROHIBITED Correct Answer * TRUCK PROHIBITED Right turn prohibited * RIGHT TURN PROHIBITED Explanation * LEFT TURN PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used at places, where vehicles are not allowed to make a turn to the right. 3 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * LEFT TURN PROHIBITED Correct Answer * RIGHT TURN PROHIBITED U-turn prohibited * U-TURN PROHIBITED Explanation * OVERTKING PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used at the places where vehicles are forbidden to make a turn to reverse direction of travel between the sign and the next intersection beyond it. The sign is erected at the start and at intervals along section of a road on which the controlling authority has authorised the prohibition. 4 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * OVERTAKING PROHIBITED Correct Answer Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

3 * LEFT TURN PROHIBITED Overtaking prohibited. * RIGHT TURN PROHIBITED Explanation * VEHICLE PROHIBITED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS This is a mandatory sign. The sign is erected at the beginning of such sections of highways where sight distance is restricted and overtaking is hazardous.overtaking is also prohibited on bridges,narrow roads,railway crossing,intersections,on bends and where there is a no overtaking road sign. 5 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NO SMOKING Correct Answer * RIGHT TURN PROHIBITED Horn prohibited. * CYCLE PROHIBITED Explanation * HORN PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used on stretches of the road where sounding of horn is not allowed, such as near schools, hospitals and in silence zones and within an area of 100 m of red light. 6 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * LENGTH LIMIT Correct Answer * SPEED LIMIT Length limit. * LOAD LIMIT Explanation * HEIGHT LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign is erected where entry of vehicles exceeding a particular length is prohibited.. 7 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY TURN LEFT AHEAD Correct Answer * COMPULSORY TURN RIGHT AHEAD Compulsory turn left ahead. * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN LEFT Explanation * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN RIGHT This is a mandatory sign Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

4 8 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN LEFT Correct Answer * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN RIGHT Compulsory ahead or turn left. * COMPULSORY TURN RIGHT AHEAD Explanation * COMPULSORY TURN LEFT AHEAD This is a mandatory sign 9 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY TURN LEFT Correct Answer * COMPULSORY TURN RIGHT Compulsory ahead or turn right. * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN LEFT Explanation * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN RIGHT This is a mandatory sign 10 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY CYCLE TRACK Correct Answer * CYCLE PROHIBITED Cycle crossing. * HAND CART PROHIBITED Explanation * CYCLE CROSSING This is a cautionary sign, erected at uncontrolled cycle crossings 11 SIGNS OF THIS SHAPE ARE - * MANDATORY Correct Answer * INFORMATORY Informatory. * WARNING Explanation * NONE OF THE ABOVE Informatory signs give you information about the facilities on the road sides. They also guide you on the road. 12 SIGNS OF THIS SHAPE ARE - Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

5 * CAUTIONARY. Correct Answer * INFORMATORY. Mandatory. * MANDATORY. Explanation * NONE OF THE ABOVE. Mandatory signs are those signs which have to be compulsorily followed. 13 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * STOP Correct Answer * ONE WAY SIGN Stop. * NO PARKING Explanation * NO STOPPING This is a mandatory sign. The octagonal shape distinguishes it from all other signs. This sign is placed at a junction with a limited zone of vision as well as at intersections where a minor road meets a major road. 14 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * RIGHT HAND CURVE Correct Answer * LEFT REVERSE BEND Right reverse bend. * RIGHT REVERSE BEND Explanation * HAIR PIN BEND RIGHT This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected where curves in opposite direction are separated by a tangent less than 120 metre in length in plains and 30 metre in hills. The sign may also be erected where in the opinion of the controlling authority the nature of the reverse bend is not obvious to approaching drivers and constitutes a hazard. If the first curve is to the right, a right reverse bend sign is used. 15 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * STEEP DESCENT Correct Answer * STEEP ASCENT Steep ascent. * SLIPPERY ROAD Explanation Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

6 * HUMP OR ROUGH ROAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used before a steep upgrade where the erecting authority considers that the steepness of the upgrade warrants a warning to the road users. A gradient of 10 per cent and above is considered steep gradient for this purpose. The sign is not used unless the gradient continues for a length of about ½ to 1 km. 16 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * STEEP ASCENT Correct Answer * STEEP DESCENT Steep decent. * NARROW ROAD AHEAD Explanation * NARROW BRIDGE This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used before a steep downgrade, where the erecting authority considers that the steepness of a grade may constitute a hazard to traffic. A gradient of 10 per cent and above may be considered as a steep gradient for this purpose. The sign is not used unless the gradient continues for a length of about ½ km. 17 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NARROW ROAD AHEAD Correct Answer * WIDE ROAD AHEAD Narrow road ahead. * NARROW BRIDGE Explanation * SLIPPERY ROAD This is a cautionary sign. This sign is erected on such sections of roads in areas where in the opinion of the controlling authority a sudden reduction in width of road causes a danger to traffic. 18 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * FALLING ROCKS Correct Answer * STEEP ASCENT Falling rocks. * HUMP OR ROUGH ROAD Explanation * LOOSE GRAVEL This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected wherever rocks are liable to fall on the road either seasonally or through-out the year. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

7 19 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * BARRIED AHEAD Correct Answer * ROUND ABOUT Cross road. * CROSS ROAD Explanation * RAILWAY CROSSING AHEAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected in advance of the cross road where in the opinion of the controlling authority a sufficiently large volume of entering traffic together with restricted sight distance is likely to constitute a hazard. 20 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * GAP IN THE MEDIAN Correct Answer * SIDE ROAD RIGHT Gap in median. * SIDE ROAD LEFT Explanation * STAGGERED INTERSECTION This is a cautionary sign. The sign is installed ahead of a gap in the median of a divided carriageway, other than at an intersection. 21 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * STAGGERED INTERSECTION Correct Answer * ROUNDABOUT Roundabout. * CROSS ROAD Explanation * SIDE ROAD LEFT This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used to indicate the approach to a roundabout. 22 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * DANGEROUS DIP Correct Answer * STAGGERED INTERSECTION Major road ahead. * Y-INTERSECTION Explanation Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

8 * MAJOR ROAD AHEAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected in advance of crossing with a major road, where in the opinion of the controlling authority a sufficiently large volume of traffic together with restricted sight distance is likely to constitute a hazard. 23 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * DANGEROUS DIP Correct Answer * MAJOR ROAD AHEAD Dangerous dip. * Y-INTERSECTION Explanation * STAGGERED INTERSECTION This is a cautionary sign.the sign is erected where a sharp dip in the profile of the road or a causeway is likely to cause considerable discomfort to traffic. 24 A DOTTED WHITE CENTRAL LINE ON THE ROAD MEANS THAT YOU MAY * CROSS IT WHENEVER YOU FEEL Correct Answer * CROSS IT WHEN THERE IS NO TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION * NOT CROSS IT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES Explanation * CROSS IT WHEN IT IS SAFE TO DO SO BUT SHOULD COME BACK TO YOUR LANE AFTER OVERTAKING 25 A CONTINUOUS YELLOW OR WHITE LINE IN THE CENTER OF THE ROAD INDICATES THAT YOU MAY CROSS IT... Cross it when it is safe to do so but should come back to your lane after overtaking. Separation of lanes on which travel is in the same direction, where overtaking from one lane to other is permitted. * WHENEVER YOU FEEL IT IS SAFE TO DO SO Correct Answer * WHEN THERE IS NO TRAFFIC COMING FROM THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION * UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES Explanation Under no circumstances. * BUT AVOID AS FAR AS POSSIBLE This line is found on busy main roads and traffic intersection. Here crossing this line and overtaking is prohibited. 26 TWO CONTINUOUS LINES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD INDICATE THAT... * OVERTAKING ON CONTINUOUS YELLOW LINES PERMITTED BUT DISCOURAGED Correct Answer Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

9 * OVERTAKING ON CONTINUOUS YELLOW LINES NOT PERMITTED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES * OVERTAKING AND RIGHT TURN MANOEUVRE ACROSS THESE LINES NOT PERMITTED * OVERTAKING ON CONTINUOUS YELLOW LINES NOT PERMITTED BUT RIGHT TURN MANOEUVRE PERMITTED 27 WHEN YOU HAVE APPROACHED AN INTERSECTION, THE GREEN SIGNAL HAS JUST CHANGED INTO AMBER, YOU SHOULD. Overtaking and right turn manoeuvre across these lines not permitted. Explanation Separation of lanes where overtaking is prohibited in both directions. Right turn manoeuvre across this marking are not permitted. * HURRY UP AND CROSS Correct Answer * APPLY BRAKES AND CROSS See, If you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that you cannot stop safely, cross the intersection with caution. * SEE, IF YOU HAVE CROSSED THE STOP LINE OR ARE SO CLOSE TO IT THAT YOU CANNOT STOP SAFELY, CROSS THE INTERSECTION WITH CAUTION * SEE, IF THERE IS NO POLICEMAN, CROSS, OTHERWISE STOP 28 WHICH OF THESE LIGHTS WILL COME AFTER AMBER AT A TRAFFIC LIGHT? Explanation Amber means caution. You may only move on if the amber appears after you have already crossed the stop line or when you are so close to the stop line that if you stop, it may cause an accident. However, you must continue driving very carefully. * RED Correct Answer * GREEN Red * BLUE Explanation * NONE OF THE ABOVE At junctions controlled by traffic lights you must stop behind the stop line until the lights change to green. Don t :- 1.Proceed when the light is green if your exit road is blocked. If you re approaching traffic lights that are visible from a distance and the light has been green for some time it s likely to change. Try to anticipate this. Be ready to slow down and stop. 29 AS YOU APPROACH THE STOP LINE AT AN INTERSECTION YOU SEE THE LIGHT TURN AMBER. YOU SHOULD- * PREPARE TO GO Correct Answer * GO IF THE WAY IS CLEAR Get ready to stop before the stop line. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

10 * GO IF NO PEDESTRIANS ARE CROSSING Explanation * GET READY TO STOP BEFORE THE STOP LINE. If the lights have been on green for a while they re likely to change to red as you approach. Anticipate this so that you re able to stop in time. 30 WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING MAY HELP TO DETER A THIEF FROM STEALING YOUR CAR? * ALWAYS KEEPING THE HEADLIGHTS ON Correct Answer * FITTING REFLECTIVE GLASS WINDOWS Etching the car number on the windows. * ALWAYS KEEPING THE INTERIOR LIGHT ON Explanation * ETCHING THE CAR NUMBER ON THE WINDOWS Having your car registration number etched on all your windows is a cheap and effective way to deter professional car thieves. 31 WHICH OF THE FOLLOWING SHOULD NOT BE KEPT IN YOUR VEHICLE? * A FIRST AID KIT Correct Answer * A ROAD ATLAS Inflammable material. * INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL Explanation * TOOL KIT If could be dangerous and may result in fire. 32 A RED TRAFFIC LIGHT MEANS * YOU MAY GO STRAIGHT ON IF THERE IS NO OTHER TRAFFIC Correct Answer * YOU MUST STOP BEHIND THE WHITE STOP LINE You must stop behind the white stop line. * YOU MAY TURN LEFT IF IT IS SAFE TO DO SO Explanation * YOU MUST SLOW DOWN AND PREPARE TO STOP IF TRAFFIC HAS STARTED TO CROSS 33 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? The white line is positioned so that pedestrians have room to cross in front of waiting traffic. If pedestrians are crossing make sure your brakes are on. * NO ENTRY Correct Answer * ONE WAY SIGN No entry. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

11 * COMPULSORY STRAIGHT AHEAD Explanation * LEFT TURN PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is located at places where the vehicles are not allowed to enter. It is generally erected at the end of one-way road to prohibit traffic entering the roadway in the wrong direction and also at each intersection along the one-way road. 34 MIRRORS ARE OFTEN SLIGHTLY CURVED (CONVEX), SO THAT * THEY TOTALLY COVER BLIND SPOTS Correct Answer * THEY GIVE A WIDER FIELD OF VISION. They give a wider field of vision. * THEY MAKE IT EASIER TO JUDGE THE SPEED OF FOLLOWING TRAFFIC. Explanation * THEY MAKE FOLLOWING TRAFFIC LOOK BIGGER. Modern vehicles provide the driver with the equipment to help increase the field of vision. However, you should always be aware that even these mirrors might not reflect all that is around the vehicle. A check over the shoulder before you move off will be required. 35 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * TRUCK PROHIBITED Correct Answer * ALL MOTOR VEHICLES PROHIBITED All motor vehicles prohibited. * BULLOCK CART PROHIBITED Explanation * CYCLE PROHIBTED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used at the entrance to the roads where entry to all types of motor vehicles is prohibited. 36 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * VEHICLE PROHIBITED IN BOTH DIRECTIONS Correct Answer * LEFT TURN PROHIBITED Vehicles prohibited in both directions. * OVERTAKING PROHIBITED Explanation * RIGHT TURN PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used at the approach end of the roads where entry to all types of vehicular traffic is prohibited, especially in case of areas which have been designed as pedestrian malls. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

12 37 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * LOAD LIMIT Correct Answer * SPEED LIMIT Speed limit. * WIDTH LIMIT Explanation * HEIGHT LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign is located at the beginning of the section of the road or area covered by a speed restriction, with numerals indicating the speed limit in kilometres per hour. 38 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * AXLE LOAD LIMIT Correct Answer * HIGHT LIMIT Load limit. * WIDTH LIMIT Explanation * LOAD LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign is erected where entry is prohibited for vehicles whose laden weight exceeds a certain limit.this load includes weight of vehicle and the weight of material it carries. 39 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * LENGTH LIMIT Correct Answer * SPEED LIMIT Height limit. * LOAD LIMIT Explanation * HEIGHT LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign is erected in advance of an overhead structure where entry is prohibited for vehicles whose height exceeds a certain limit. 40 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * HEIGHT LIMIT Correct Answer * SPEED LIMIT Width limit. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

13 * WIDTH LIMIT Explanation * LENGHT LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign is used where entry of vehicles exceeding a particular width is prohibited. 41 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NO STOPPING Correct Answer * RESTRICTION ENDS No parking. * NO PARKING Explanation * SPEED LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. This is a sign prohibiting parking of vehicles, there by meaning that vehicles may halt for a very brief interval for the purpose of loading and unloading or for picking up and dropping of passengers. It is usually placed at airports, railway stations, market areas, bus stops, schools,college etc. 42 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NO PARKING Correct Answer * NO STOPPING No stopping. * LENGTH LIMIT Explanation * SPEED LIMIT This is a mandatory sign. The sign means that no vehicle must halt on the main carriageway at any time not even to pick up or drop passengers. 43 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY KEEP LEFT Correct Answer * COMPULSORY AHEAD ONLY Compulsory ahead only. * COMPULSORY TURN LEFT Explanation * COMPULSORY TURN RIGHT This is a mandatory sign 44 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * COMPULSORY AHEAD ONLY Correct Answer Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

14 * COMPULSORY TURN LEFT AHEAD Compulsory turn right ahead. * COMPULSORY TURN RIGHT AHEAD Explanation * COMPULSORY AHEAD OR TURN LEFT This is a mandatory sign 45 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * LEFT HAND CURVE Correct Answer * INFORMATORY SIGN Give way. * WARNING SIGN Explanation * GIVE WAY This is a mandatory sign. Give way is the red triangle pointing downwards. This sign is usually installed where the traffic on the road you want to enter has priority, such as a major road or roundabout. You must give way to the traffic on the main road or traffic approaching from your right at a roundabout. 46 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * RIGHT HAND CURVE Correct Answer * LEFT HAND CURVE Right hand curve. * HAIR PIN BEND RIGHT Explanation * HAIR PIN BEND LEFT This is a cautionary sign. This sign is used where the geometric and operating conditions show the recommended speed on the curve to be much less than the design speed for highway. 47 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * RIGHT HAND CURVE Correct Answer * LEFT HAND CURVE Left hand curve. * RIGHT REVERSE BEND Explanation * LEFT REVERSE BEND This is a cautionary sign. This sign is used where the geometric and operating conditions show the recommended speed on the curve to be much less than the design speed for highway. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

15 48 YOU ARE DRIVING ON THE MOTORWAY IN WINDY CONDITIONS. WHEN PASSING HIGH- SIDED VEHICLES YOU SHOULD * INCREASE YOUR SPEED. Correct Answer * BEAWARE OF A SUDDEN GUST. Be wary of a sudden gust. * DRIVE ALONGSIDE VERY CLOSELY. Explanation * EXPECT NORMAL CONDITIONS. The draught caused by other vehicles could be strong enough to push you out of your lane. Keep both hands on the steering wheel to maintain full control. 49 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * HAIR PIN BEND RIGHT Correct Answer * HAIR PIN BEND LEFT Hair pin bend right. * RIGHT REVERSE BEND Explanation * LEFT REVERSE BEND This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used to mark curves of small radii, where the change of direction is so considerable as to amount to a reversal of direction to the right. 50 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * HAIR PIN BEND LEFT Correct Answer * HAIR PIN BEND RIGHT Hair pin bend left. * LEFT HAND CURVE Explanation * RIGHT HAND CURVE This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used to mark curves of small radii, where the change of direction is so considerable as to amount to a reversal of direction to the left. 51 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NARROW ROAD AHEAD Correct Answer * WIDE ROAD AHEAD Wide road ahead. * NARROW BRIDGE Explanation Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

16 * SLIPPERY ROAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected on such sections of roads in areas where in the opinion of the controlling authority the sudden widening of a road causes a danger to traffic, such as a twolane road suddenly widening to a dual carriageway. 52 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NARROW ROAD AHEAD Correct Answer * WIDE ROAD AHEAD Narrow bridge. * NARROW BRIDGE Explanation * SLIPPERY ROAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected on roads in advance of bridges where the clear width between kerbs or wheel guards is less than the normal width of the carriageway. 53 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * SLIPPERY ROAD Correct Answer * LOOSE GRAVEL Slippery road. * STAGGERED INTERSECTION Explanation * HUMP OR ROUGH ROAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected to warn that the section of the road ahead may be particularly slippery. 54 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NARROW BRIDGE Correct Answer * SLIPPERY ROAD Loose gravel. * LOOSE GRAVEL Explanation * STEEP DESCENT This is a cautionary sign. The sign should be used on section of a road on which loose gravel is present which may cause skidding. 55 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

17 * SCHOOL AHEAD Correct Answer * MEN AT WORK Pedestrian crossing. * CYCLE CROSSING Explanation * PEDESTRIAN CROSSING This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected in advance on both approaches to uncontrolled pedestrian crossings. This is absolutely essential when visibility of the crossing is impaired by a bend or hump in the road. 56 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * CYCLE CROSSING Correct Answer * SCHOOL AHEAD School ahead. * LOOSE GRAVEL Explanation * PEDESTRIAN CROSSING This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected where school buildings or grounds are adjacent to the road, and where in the opinion of the controlling authority passing traffic creates a hazard to children. 57 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * BARRIER AHEAD Correct Answer * DANGEROUS DIP Men at work. * MEN AT WORK Explanation * MAJOR ROAD AHEAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is displayed only when men or machines are working on the road or adjacent to it or on overhead lines or poles. 58 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * BARRIER AHEAD Correct Answer * HUMP OR ROUGH ROAD Hump or rough road. * MAJOR ROAD AHEAD Explanation * STAGGERED INTERSECTION This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used where in the opinion of the controlling authority sudden surface irregularities or hump constitutes a hazard or discomfort for the drivers. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

18 59 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * GUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING 100 METERS AHEAD Correct Answer * UNGUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING 100 METERS AHEAD * UNGUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING 200 METERS AHEAD Unguarded railway crossing 100 meters ahead. Explanation * GUARDED RAILWAY CROSSING 50 METERS AHEAD This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used on the approaches of level crossings where there are no gates or other barriers. A single red oblique bar denotes a distance of m in plain and rolling terrain and m in hilly terrain. Two red oblique bars denote a distance of 200 m. 60 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * EATING PLACE Correct Answer * PETROL PUMP Petrol pump. * PUBLIC TELEPHONE Explanation * FIRST AID This is an informatory sign. The sign is erected on long stretches of roads in rural areas at the entry to the road leading to the facility 61 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * PETROL PUMP Correct Answer * HOSPITAL Hospital. * RESTING PLACE Explanation * FIRST AID This is an informatory sign. The sign is used to notify drivers of vehicles that they should take the precautions required near medical establishments and, in particular, that they are not to make any unnecessary noise. The sign also serves to indicate the location of hospital where medical facilities are available. 62 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

19 * HOSPITAL Correct Answer * NO THROUGH ROAD First aid post. * FIRST AID POST Explanation * NO PARKING This is an informatory sign. The sign is used to notify the drivers of vehicles on long stretches of roads in rural areas of the first aid facility which is helpful in case of emergency. 63 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * FIRST AID POST Correct Answer * NO THROUGH SIDE ROAD No through road. * Y-INTERSECTION Explanation * NO THROUGH ROAD This is an informatory sign. The sign is erected at the entrance to a road from which there is no exit. 64 WHILE APPROACHING A PEDESTRIAN CROSSING WHICH IS CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL, THE SIGNAL HAS TURNED GREEN FOR YOU BUT THE PEDESTRIANS ARE STILL CROSSING. YOU SHOULD... * SLOW DOWN AND GIVE WAY TO PEDESTRIANS Correct Answer * SPEED UP SINCE THE SIGNAL IS IN YOUR FAVOUR Slow down and give way to pedestrians * SPEED UP BUT TAKE CARE OF THE PEDESTRIANS Explanation * NONE OF THE ABOVE A green signal means you may go on if the way is clear. You can also make a right or left turn if not prohibited by signs, but if the pedestrians are still crossing the road, slow down give way to them, as they have the priority. 65 UNDER WHAT CIRCUMSTANCES YOU WILL NOT GO FORWARD WHEN THE SIGNAL LIGHTS ARE IN YOUR FAVOUR? * IF ROAD REPAIR WORK IS IN PROGRESS NEAR THE INTERSECTION * IF YOU WANT TO GIVE ALMS TO A BEGGAR WHO IS A LITTLE AWAY FROM YOU * IF BY DOING SO, YOU WILL BE BLOCKING THE INTERSECTION Correct Answer If a policeman on duty has signalled you to stop Explanation Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

20 * IF A POLICEMAN ON DUTY HAS SIGNALLED YOU TO STOP 66 YOU ARE DRIVING A VEHICLE TOWARDS AN INTERSECTION WHERE THERE IS A FLASHING YELLOW LIGHT, YOU SHOULD Traffic signals are divided into two categories namely, hand signals and traffic lights. Sometimes a traffic light regulated crossing can also be controlled by the traffic police officer. In this situation always follow the signal given by the policeman on duty. * STOP AND PROCEED SAFELY Correct Answer * SLOW DOWN AND PROCEED WITH CAUTION Slow down and proceed with caution * CONTINUE AT THE SAME SPEED KEEPING IN VIEW TRAFFIC CONDITIONS Explanation * STOP IF MANOEUVERING A RIGHT TURN Flashing yellow signals warn you of the hazards ahead. Slow down and proceed with caution giving due attention to other traffic, pedestrians and vehicles. These are generally provided where major roads meet minor roads. 67 A FLASHING RED LIGHT AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS... * YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN AND DRIVE WITH INCREASED CAUTION * YOU SHOULD SLOW DOWN, AND GIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO VEHICLES APPROACHING FROM LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE * SIGNAL LIGHT IS OUT OF ORDER AND AS SUCH YOU SHOULD PROCEED WITH CAUTION * YOU SHOULD STOP, GIVE WAY TO VEHICLES IN THE PRIORITY ROAD AND PROCEED ONLY WHEN THE WAY IS CLEAR 68 BROKEN YELLOW LINE ON CENTRE OF THE ROAD MEANS Correct Answer You should stop, give way to vehicles in the priority road and proceed only when the way is clear Explanation Flashing red lights means you must come to a full stop and proceed cautiously after making a safety check on all approaching traffic. This is generally provided at level crossings, bridges, air field, fire stations, minor roads etc. * VEHICLES TRAVELLING IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION CAN OVERTAKE WITH CARE Correct Answer * LANE CHANGING ZONE Vehicles travelling in the opposite direction can overtake with care. * NO OVERTAKING IN BOTH THE DIRECTIONS Explanation * ONLY LIGHT VEHICLES CAN OVERTAKE It indicates separation of lanes on which travel is in the opposite direction, and where overtaking with care is permitted. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

21 69 WHAT DOES THIS SIGNAL FROM A POLICE OFFICER, MEAN TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC? * GO AHEAD Correct Answer * STOP Stop * TURN LEFT Explanation * TURN RIGHT Police officers might be found at a point where there's heavy traffic or a breakdown of traffic lights. Always follow the instructions of a traffice police officer. 70 WHILE DRIVING, TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN, THE PROPER HAND SIGNAL IS * EXTEND RIGHT HAND IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION OUTSIDE AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE VEHICLE WITH PALM FACING THE FRONT. * EXTEND RIGHT ARM AND ROTATE IN ANTI CLOCK WISE DIRECTION. * EXTEND A RIGHT ARM WITH PALM DOWNWARD AND MOVE UP AND DOWN SEVERAL TIMES. * EXTEND RIGHT ARM VERTICALLY WITH PALM FACING THE FRONT. 71 WHILE DRIVING YOU DECIDE TO STOP IMMEDIATELY, THE CORRECT HAND SIGNAL IS :- Correct Answer Extend right hand in a horizontal position outside and to the right of the vehicle with palm facing the front. Explanation Before making the right turn slow down, choose correct lane, give hand signal as well as indicator to show your intention to other road users. * EXTEND RIGHT ARM HORIZONTAL TO THE GROUND WITH PALM DOWNWARDS. * EXTEND THE RIGHT ARM & BENDING THE ELBOW AT RIGHT ANGLES AND TURNING PALM TO THE FRONT. Correct Answer * NO SIGNAL REQUIRED. Explanation Right arm held erect with palm facing forward. * NONE OF THE ABOVE. Before stopping the vehicle the correct signal is to extend the right arm & bending the elbow at right angles and turning palm to the front. 72 SPEED LIMIT SIGNS INDICATE THE MAXIMUM SPEED DURING IDEAL CONDITIONS. * TRUE. Correct Answer Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

22 * FALSE. True. * Explanation * The speed limit sign shows the speed limit that the driver must not exceed. 73 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * NO PARKING Correct Answer * NO STOPPING Restriction ends. * RESTRICTION ENDS Explanation * PEDESTRIANS PROHIBITED This is a mandatory sign. This sign shall indicate the point at which all prohibitions notified by prohibitory signs for moving vehicles cease to apply. 74 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * SIDE ROAD RIGHT Correct Answer * SIDE ROAD LEFT Side road left. * Y-INTERSECTION Explanation * STAGGERED INTERSECTION This is a cautionary sign. The sign is erected in advance of the side road intersections where in the opinion of the controlling authority a sufficiently large volume of entering traffic together with restricted sight distance is likely to constitute a hazard. 75 WHAT DOES THIS SIGN MEAN? * BARRIER AHEAD Correct Answer * Y-INTERSECTION Staggered intersection. * DANGEROUS DIP Explanation * STAGGERED INTERSECTION This is a cautionary sign. The sign is used to indicate junctions where the distance between two junctions does not exceed 60 metres. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited

23 76 PARALLEL PARKING MEANS * PARKING PARALLEL TO THE KERB Correct Answer * PARKING AT A RIGHT ANGLE TO THE KERB Parking parallel to the kerb. * PARKING AT AN ANGLE TO THE KERB Explanation * PARKING PARALLEL TO A VEHICLE ALREADY PARKED 77 TWO PARALLEL BROKEN LINES ACROSS THE ROAD INDICATE Parallel parking needs practice and skill. Only experience can teach you how to back up properly and judge angles and distances. What you need is determination, patience and self-confidence. * TRAFFIC APPROACHING THESE LINES HAS TO GIVE RIGHT OF WAY TO TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER ROAD * TRAFFIC APPROACHING THESE LINES HAS THE RIGHT OF WAY OVER TRAFFIC ON THE OTHER ROAD * TRAFFIC MUST STOP ONLY WHEN SIGNALLED BY A TRAFFIC CONSTABLE ON DUTY NEARBY Correct Answer Traffic approaching these lines has to give right of way to traffic on the other road Explanation * VISIBILITY AHEAD IS LIMITED The give way line is usually a double dotted line marked transversely at junctions. These lines are generally supplemented by a reverse triangle give way sign painted on the road surface before the dotted lines or by a road sign installed beside the marking. Give way to traffic on the main approaching road. 78 IN SOME NARROW RESIDENTIAL STREETS YOU WILL FIND A SPEED LIMIT OF- * 25 KMPH Correct Answer * 35 KMPH 10 kmph * 10 KMPH Explanation * 40 KMPH There are numerous hazards to deal with in residential areas. These hazards can be unpredictable, hidden, static or moving. You need to allow yourself the time and space to deal with them. The safest way to do this is to reduce your speed. Courtesy :Maruti Suzuki India Limited