ADI Traffic Signs 2

Question 1

What do double white lines in the centre of the road mean when the line nearest to you is solid?

Accepted Answer

You must not cross or straddle the lines unless it is safe and you need to enter adjacent premises, or to pass a stationary vehicle, road works, or a pedal cycle moving at 10mph or less

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You may cross the lines to overtake if it is safe

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The lines have no legal significance

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You may park alongside them

Question 2

An ADI should teach that a red circular sign showing '30' indicates what?

Accepted Answer

A mandatory maximum speed limit of 30mph, which it is an offence to exceed

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A recommended speed of 30mph

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A minimum speed of 30mph

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A speed limit that only applies to learner drivers

Question 3

What does a circular blue sign showing '30' indicate?

Accepted Answer

Minimum speed limit of 30mph — you must not drive slower than this unless road conditions require it

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Maximum speed limit of 30mph

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Recommended speed of 30mph

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Speed limit for heavy vehicles only

Question 4

What is indicated by a blue rectangular sign on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Information and direction — motorway signs use blue backgrounds to indicate motorway-related information

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Warning of a hazard ahead

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A mandatory instruction to leave the motorway

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Tourist information

Question 5

A learner asks about a sign showing a red circle with a red cross inside. What does this mean?

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Clearway — no stopping at any time including for setting down or picking up passengers

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Hospital ahead

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First aid post ahead

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No right turn

Question 6

When teaching about road markings, what do hatched markings (diagonal lines) bordered by a solid white line indicate?

Accepted Answer

An area that must not be entered unless it is an emergency — they separate traffic flows or protect turning vehicles

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A parking area for disabled drivers

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A pedestrian crossing area

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A bus lane during operating hours