L
← Theory test

Rules of the Road

RSA handbook · 292 pages · 271 embedded images

Traffic signs and road markings

Page 72

One-way streets

When you are approaching a one-way street, you may see one of two regulatory signs. If you are at the entrance to a one-way street, you will see the ‘Proceed Straight Ahead’ regulatory sign. If you are approaching the ‘wrong’ end of a one-way street, you will see the regulatory road markings shown below to indicate ‘No Entry’ and you must not enter past those markings.

You may also see an upright ‘No Entry’ sign with the road markings.

No entry to vehicles No entry Straight ahead

Driving in a one-way street

Even though all traffic on a one-way street is travelling in the same direction, you should still drive on the left-hand side. You may leave the left-hand side only if you intend to overtake or turn right up ahead. You may drive on either side of a traffic island, but take note of arrow markings on the road.

Only change lanes if you have to. If you have to change lanes, check your mirrors and any blind spots for any traffic coming up behind you or overtaking you. When the way is clear, signal your intention and move, giving way to any traffic already in the lane.

Extracted from the RSA Rules of the Road, Revision 9, May 2026. Source PDF · reuse permission unconfirmed.