Road lanes, lines and markings — New South Wales Driver's Licence Practice Test
48 questions in this topic · 30 drawn at random this round
What is a median strip, and what is the rule about stopping or parking on one?
Session Progress
This New South Wales Driver's Licence Road lanes, lines and markings practice set has 48 practice questions based on the official exam materials, each with an instant explanation.
Sample questions
Three questions from the Road lanes, lines and markings bank with the correct answer and an explanation. The practice quiz above draws 30 questions at random from the same bank.
What is the main purpose of road lanes, lines and markings?
- To guide traffic and help keep road users safe — Correct answer
- To decorate the road surface
- To mark where roadworks have been done
- To show property boundaries
Explanation: Road lanes, lines and other markings guide traffic and help keep road users safe by showing where you can and cannot go - such as where to stop, keep left or turn right, and which lane you should be in.
Handbook: Road lanes, lines and markings — Overview
Where there are no marked lanes, or when approaching the top of a hill, where should you keep?
- To the left side of the road — Correct answer
- To the right side of the road
- Exactly on the centre of the road
- As close to oncoming traffic as possible
Explanation: You should keep in the middle of the lane when driving. Where there are no lanes marked, or if you are approaching the top of a hill, keep to the left side of the road.
Handbook: Road lanes, lines and markings — Road lanes
What do white dividing lines separate, and on which side of them must you generally drive?
- They separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions; you must generally drive to the left of them — Correct answer
- They separate vehicles travelling in the same direction; you may drive on either side
- They mark the edge of the road; you must drive to the right of them
- They mark bus lanes; you must not cross them at all
Explanation: White dividing lines separate vehicles travelling in opposite directions. Generally, you must always drive to the left of dividing lines, whether they are single or double, broken or continuous.
Handbook: Road lanes, lines and markings — White dividing lines