What does this sign tell you?
Right.Not quite. The answer is A.
A turn arrow with the word ONLY means every vehicle at that point must go in the direction shown.
Source: Transport for NSW Road User Handbook
Regulatory sign · Turns and direction
Left turn only sign
Everyone at this point must turn left, the way the arrow shows.
Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questions
What it means
What does the left turn only sign mean in NSW?
A thick black arrow climbs the white plate, bends and points hard left, with the single word ONLY beneath it. It is a command, not a suggestion. Every vehicle at that spot has to go the direction the arrow shows, so straight ahead and right are both ruled out. When it hangs over a lane, being in that lane commits you to the left turn.
What to do
- 1
Spot the sign early and get into the correct lane before it.
- 2
If you are already under it, turn left as directed.
- 3
Plan a route back if left was not where you meant to go.
Practice questions with this sign
You want to go straight ahead, but the sign over your lane shows a left arrow and the word ONLY. What must you do?
Right.Not quite. The answer is C.
An arrow ONLY sign applies to every vehicle there, so you must turn the way it points. Choose your lane earlier next time.
Source: Transport for NSW Road User Handbook
Common questions
- Can I go straight at a left turn only sign?
- No. The sign applies to every vehicle there, so you must turn left.
- What is the difference between left turn only and no left turn?
- Left turn only makes the turn compulsory. No left turn bans it.
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