Keep Left road sign (R103)
Regulatory · Command · R103

Keep Left Sign

Keep to the left of this sign, island or obstruction. Pass on the left side only.

What Kind of Sign Is This?

Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignoring one is an offence. They are the largest group in the K53 test and the one candidates most often lose marks on.

NATIS code
R103
Category
Regulatory
Group
Command

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.

A sign reads "KEEP LEFT" with an arrow. This is typically placed:▼
On islands, medians, or at road splitters to direct you to stay left

"KEEP LEFT" signs or markers are placed on traffic islands, road splitters, and at other hazards to direct drivers to pass to the left of the obstacle.

A rectangular blue sign reads "KEEP LEFT". What must you do?▼
Pass the obstruction, island, or divider on the LEFT side

"KEEP LEFT" means you must pass the obstruction, traffic island, or divider ahead on its left side. Do not drive to the right of the indicated marker.

What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
Come to a complete stop at the stop line

The STOP sign (octagonal, red) requires a complete stop at the stop line. You must stop regardless of whether traffic is present, check for safety, then proceed.

A triangular sign with a red border and a white background pointing upwards — what does it mean?▼
Give way to approaching traffic

The YIELD (Give Way) sign is an inverted triangle with a red border. You must give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.

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