Road Signs

Question 1 of 66

What does this sign mean?

Buses only
Bus lane
No buses
Bus stop

Question 2 of 66

You’re driving a fully loaded coach that’s 12 metres long. What should you do when you approach this sign?

Don't proceed past the sign but find another route
Set down all your passengers at a safe place before the sign
Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel
Proceed as normal; the sign doesn't apply to you

Question 3 of 66

Which road user is sometimes allowed to share a bus lane?

Learner driver
Lorry driver
Disabled driver
Taxi driver

Question 4 of 66

Which sign means ‘No Stopping’ ?

Question 5 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6483

Give way to traffic from the opposite direction
You're entering a one-way street
Two-way traffic ahead
You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction

Question 6 of 66

At a junction, you see this sign partly covered by snow. What does it mean?

CD6484

Crossroads
Give way
Stop
Turn right

Question 7 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6485

Service area 30 miles ahead
Maximum speed 30 mph
Minimum speed 30 mph
Lay-by 30 miles ahead

Question 8 of 66

What does this sign mean?

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Route for trams
Give way to trams
Route for buses
Give way to buses

Question 9 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6489

Bus station on the right
Contraflow bus lane
With-flow bus lane
Give way to buses

Question 10 of 66

Which hazard would be shown in a triangular road sign?

Road narrows
One-way street
Bus lane
Minimum speed

Question 11 of 66

Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

Question 12 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6493

Side wind
Road noise
Airport
Adverse camber

Question 13 of 66

What does this traffic sign mean?

CD6494

Slippery road ahead
Tyres liable to puncture ahead
Danger ahead
Service area ahead

Question 14 of 66

What should you do if you see this sign when you’re about to overtake?

CD6495

Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible
Move to the right to get a better view
Switch your headlights on before overtaking
Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Question 15 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6496

Uneven road surface
Bridge over the road
Road ahead ends
Water across the road

Question 16 of 66

You see this traffic light ahead. Which light or lights will come on next?

CD6497

Red alone
Red and amber together
Green and amber together
Green alone

Question 17 of 66

Where would you find these flashing red lights? CD6499

At a pelican crossing
At a level crossing
At a zebra crossing
At a school crossing

Question 18 of 66

You’re driving through roadworks. What information does this sign give you?

CD6534

Large vehicles must go straight ahead
Traffic is joining from the left
All traffic must leave at the next exit
The distance to the next exit

Question 19 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6536

Stop only to pick up passengers
No stopping at any time
Stop only to set down passengers
No stopping at peak times

Question 20 of 66

You’re driving on a motorway and there’s no traffic ahead. You see this sign. Which lane should you use?

CD6537

The right-hand lane
The hard shoulder
The left-hand lane
The middle lane

Question 21 of 66

Which of these signs shows an uphill gradient?

Question 22 of 66

Which of these signs means ‘uneven road’

Question 23 of 66

What are these advanced stop lines for?

CD6542

To allow room for pedestrians to cross the road
To allow space for large vehicles to turn
To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic
To allow you to select where to stop

Question 24 of 66

Who has priority when you’re approaching this sign?

CD6548

Larger vehicles
Oncoming traffic
Smaller vehicles
You have priority

Question 25 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6549

Car lane only
Single file only
Queues likely
Keep your distance

Question 26 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6550

Road flooded
Risk of punctures
Loose chippings
Uneven surface

Question 27 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6551

You're allowed to carry on, but only with a police escort
You should continue slowly if your weight is above the limit
Don't cross unless the bridge is clear of other vehicles
Don't cross the bridge if your weight exceeds the limit

Question 28 of 66

What does this marker count down to?

CD6554

A motorway slip road
A primary road junction
A concealed level crossing
A roadside rest area

Question 29 of 66

What does it mean when there are double red lines running along the edge of a road?

Limited loading
No stopping
Bus route
Short-term parking

Question 30 of 66

Where would you expect to see these road markings?

CD6582

At the entrance to a car park
On the approach to an arched bridge
At the start of a cycle lane
On the approach to a lifting barrier

Question 31 of 66

You’re approaching traffic lights. Only the red light is showing. Which series of lights will show next?

Red and amber, then green
Green, then amber
Amber, then green
Green and amber, then green

Question 32 of 66

The double white line along the centre of the road is unbroken on your side. When may you cross the line?

To overtake any maintenance vehicle in front
To overtake a pedal cycle travelling at 10 mph or less
To check it's safe to overtake the vehicle in front
To overtake a driver travelling at 20 mph or less

Question 33 of 66

What should you do when you see this sign ahead?

cd6932

Accelerate because you have priority
Slow down; the road may be narrow ahead
Stop and give way to oncoming traffic
Maintain your speed; it’s just an information sign

Question 34 of 66

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

cd6636

Because pedestrians have right of way
There's a ‘road race’ in progress
There's a pedestrian crossing ahead
Because children may be crossing

Question 35 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD6684

Vehicle carrying dangerous goods in packages
Vehicle broken down ahead
Holiday route
Emergency diversion route for motorway traffic

Question 36 of 66

You’re driving in fog on a three-lane motorway. Which lane are you in when you can see red reflective studs on your left and white reflective studs on your right?

The hard shoulder
The middle lane
The right-hand lane
The left-hand lane

Question 37 of 66

Which drivers are given instructions by diamond-shaped signs?

Drivers of lorries
Drivers of trams
Drivers of buses
Drivers of tractors

Question 38 of 66

What’s a ‘Red Route’?

An area where special waiting restrictions apply
An area where part-time traffic lights operate
An area where drivers have to pay a toll
An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply

Question 39 of 66

You’re driving on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the right-hand edge of the carriageway?

Amber
Green
Red
White

Question 40 of 66

What’s the purpose of green-and-yellow fluorescent studs on a motorway?

They mark the lanes in a contraflow system
They separate the slip road from the motorway
They mark access points for emergency services
They separate the edge of the hard shoulder from the grass verge

Question 41 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD7105

Tramway speed limit
Distance to level crossing
Maximum passenger capacity
Goods-vehicle weight limit

Question 42 of 66

Which light won’t show to a driver at a puffin crossing?

Flashing amber
Red
Steady amber
Green

Question 43 of 66

You’re approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on?

Until you start to edge forward onto the crossing
Until the pedestrians have reached a safe position
Until the pedestrians are clear of the front of your vehicle
Until a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing

Question 44 of 66

A bus-lane sign shows no hours of operation. When is the bus lane in operation?

The bus lane isn't in operation at all
The bus lane is only in operation at peak times
The bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day
The bus lane is only in operation in daylight hours

Question 45 of 66

What colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing?

Steady red
Flashing amber
Steady amber
Flashing green

Question 46 of 66

What must you do when you’re approaching a pelican crossing in its flashing amber phase?

Give way to pedestrians on the crossing
Encourage pedestrians to cross
Wait until the green light appears
Stop even if the crossing is clear

Question 47 of 66

What should the hard shoulder on a motorway be used for?

As a place to stop to answer a mobile phone
As a place to stop when an emergency arises
As a place to stop for a short rest when you're tired
As a place to stop to check a road atlas

Question 48 of 66

When must you stop on a motorway?

When you're tired and need to walk in the fresh air
When you're picking up hitchhikers
When you're signalled to do so by flashing red lights
When you need to answer your mobile phone

Question 49 of 66

Which sign means ‘no overtaking’?

Question 50 of 66

What does this motorway sign mean?

CD7219

Right-hand lane closed ahead
1 tonne weight limit ahead
Left-hand lane closed ahead
T-junction 1 mile ahead

Question 51 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD7221

No U-turns
Two-way traffic
One-way system
End of one-way system

Question 52 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD7222

Low bridge
Tunnel ahead
Accident blackspot
Speed camera

Question 53 of 66

What does this sign mean?

CD7223

Rumble strips
Road humps
Uneven road
Double hump bridge

Question 54 of 66

Why should you slow down when you see this sign?

cd7225

To reduce the risk of a blow-out
To avoid splashing others with water
To avoid throwing up loose chippings
To prevent grit from blocking your air filter

Question 55 of 66

You’re driving on a smart motorway. What’s the speed limit when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane?

The speed limits displayed are advisory
The national speed limit applies
The set speed limit is displayed
The speed limit is always 30 mph

Question 56 of 66

In which part of the United Kingdom do traffic officers operate?

England only
England, Scotland and Wales
England and Wales
England, Wales and Northern Ireland

Question 57 of 66

What’s the purpose of an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway?

It's for use in case of emergency or breakdown
It's for use if you think you'll be involved in a road-rage incident
It's for a police patrol to park and watch traffic
It's for construction and road workers to store emergency equipment

Question 58 of 66

What are traffic officers authorised to do?

Carry out enforcement duties
Issue fixed penalty notices
Test drivers suspected of drink-driving
Stop and direct anyone on a motorway

Question 59 of 66

You’re on a motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder?

Stop in this lane to answer your mobile phone
You may use this lane as a running lane
This lane can be used if you need a rest
You shouldn't use this lane as a running lane

Question 60 of 66

You’re on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder?

You shouldn't use the hard shoulder as a running lane
The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane
You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired
Large vehicles must use the hard shoulder

Question 61 of 66

What’s the aim of a smart motorway?

To prevent overtaking
To reduce rest stops
To prevent tailgating
To reduce congestion

Question 62 of 66

You’re on a smart motorway. What do the speed-limit signs indicate?

The speed limit on the sign is advisory
The national speed limit will always apply
The speed limit is always 30 mph
The speed limit on the sign must be obeyed

Question 63 of 66

You’re travelling on a motorway. A red cross is displayed on the gantry signals above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits are shown above all other lanes. What does the red cross mean?

The hard shoulder can be used as a rest area if you feel tired
The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only
The hard shoulder can be used as a normal running lane
The hard shoulder has a speed limit of 50 mph

Question 64 of 66

When can you travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway?

When taking the next exit
When traffic has stopped
When signs show that you can
When traffic is moving slowly

Question 65 of 66

What does this sign mean?

cd7386

Soft verges
Only cars may park here
Parking restrictions apply
Fuel and water tanks will leak

Question 66 of 66

What does this sign mean?

cd6480

End of restricted speed area
End of restricted parking area
End of clearway
End of cycle route

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