Videos and quiz
Watch these videos of how the technologies work, and learn how drivers should respond to the motorway instructions and signage. Afterwards, try the quick quiz to check your understanding.
Try the quick quiz below. Make a note of your answers then check them on the Quiz Results page.
1. The speed limit on a motorway may be reduced because of:
a. bad weather
b. an accident
c. congestion
d. any of the above.
2. A speed limit sign with a flashing red circle around it indicates:
a. the speed limit is about to change to the new speed in the circle
b. the speed limit has now changed to the new speed in the circle.
3. Once a speed limit has changed, you should:
a. smoothly adjust your vehicle speed to comply with the new speed limit
b. quickly brake or accelerate your vehicle speed to comply with the new speed limit.
4. Once the speed limit has changed, the red circle around the new speed limit will continue to flash until the speed limit returns to the motorway’s default speed limit.
a. True.
b. False.
5.
A motorway lane may temporarily close because:
a. there is an accident up ahead
b. emergency services vehicles need to use the lane
c. there are roadworks ahead
d. any of the above.
6. A flashing red cross above a motorway lane indicates:
a. the lane is in the process of closing and drivers must leave the lane as soon as it is safe to do so.
b. the lane is now closed.
7. A solid red cross indicates the lane is closed and therefore:
a. drivers must not travel in this lane until it re-opens
b. drivers can choose whether or not to travel in this lane.
8. Electronic message signs above a motorway may be used to:
a. warn drivers about changed motorway conditions
b. advertise any products and services.
9. If an electronic sign is blank, a motorist should:
a. make up their own road rules
b. comply with the most recent speed limit or lane control symbol last past, or if a static sign is present (i.e. by roadside), this applies.
10. Changing speed limits and opening/closing lanes on a motorway can:
a. help manage congestion and keep traffic flowing
b. assist emergency services to reach accident sites faster
c. increase overall road safety
d. all of the above.
Once you've written down your responses, check out the quiz answers page to see how you went.
