ADI Traffic Signs & Signals

Question 1

A triangular road sign with a red border indicates:

Accepted Answer

A warning of a hazard ahead

Answer

Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs (The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions) alerting drivers to hazards ahead such as bends, junctions or pedestrian crossings.

Question 2

A circular sign with a red border and a figure of a walker crossing means:

Accepted Answer

No pedestrians — they are prohibited from this road

Answer

A red-bordered circle is a prohibition sign; with a pedestrian figure, it means pedestrians are prohibited from that road or section of road.

Question 3

What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing upwards mean?

Accepted Answer

Ahead only — vehicles must proceed straight on

Answer

Blue circles with white symbols give positive (mandatory) instructions; an upward white arrow means proceed ahead only — drivers must not turn.

Question 4

What does a 'give way' sign look like in the UK?

Accepted Answer

An inverted triangle (pointing down) with a red border

Answer

The give way sign is the only inverted triangular (pointing downward) road sign in the UK, making it instantly recognisable even when obscured by snow.

Question 5

A rectangular blue sign on a motorway with a white panel and black text gives:

Accepted Answer

Route and directional information

Answer

Blue rectangular signs on motorways provide directional and route information, including junction numbers, place names and distances, helping drivers plan their exits.

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ADI Traffic Signs & Signals