Road Signs & Markings Flashcards
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What does a rectangular blue sign on a motorway with the letter 'H' and an arrow indicate?
Answer: The location and direction of a hospital emergency department
The 'H' sign on motorways directs road users to the nearest hospital emergency (accident and emergency) department, giving direction for emergency situations.
What does a yellow rectangular sign with 'EVEL' written on it indicate at a junction?
Answer: A diversion route — this letter indicates the shape of the diversion and which alternative route to follow
During a road closure, lettered or symbolled diversion signs (triangle, square, circle, diamond) guide drivers along a specific signed alternative route; the letter or symbol indicates which alternative route to follow.
A triangular sign showing a man digging indicates:
Answer: Roadworks ahead — expect delays, changed road layout and possible speed restrictions
The 'man with shovel' triangular warning sign indicates roadworks ahead; riders should reduce speed, be prepared for changed road layout, temporary speed limits and lane closures.
What does a white rectangular sign with red lettering saying 'STOP' at a junction require?
Answer: Come to a complete stop, wait until it is safe, then proceed — this is a mandatory instruction
A 'STOP' sign (accompanied by a solid white line across the road) requires the driver or rider to make a complete stop, regardless of whether the road appears clear, before proceeding safely.
What does a sign with a red triangle and an exclamation mark indicate?
Answer: A specific type of hazard that is described on an accompanying sign or plate
An exclamation mark in a red triangle is used as a generic warning sign when the specific hazard does not have its own symbol; a supplementary plate below the sign usually describes the nature of the hazard.
White diagonal stripes painted in a hatched area on the road (bounded by a broken white line) may be entered:
Answer: If it is safe to do so and necessary to avoid an obstruction — the broken white border indicates it is not a protected zone
Hatched areas bounded by a broken white line may be entered if necessary and if safe — the broken border signals a less strict restriction than a solid white line-bordered area.