DVSA - UK Driving Theory Road and Traffic Signs Questions and Answers — Questions and Answers
Question 1: You are driving on a single carriageway road and see a circular white sign with a single black diagonal stripe through it. What does this sign mean?
- National speed limit applies (Correct answer)
- No entry for vehicular traffic
- End of motorway
- Waiting restrictions apply
Correct answer: National speed limit applies
A white circular sign with a single black diagonal stripe indicates that the national speed limit applies. For a car on a single carriageway, this is 60 mph. On a dual carriageway or motorway, it's 70 mph.
Question 2: While driving, you approach a sign with a red triangle pointing downwards. What is the primary instruction of this sign?
- Warning of a hazard ahead
- Give way to traffic on the major road (Correct answer)
- Stop, even if the road is clear
- Information about a tourist attraction
Correct answer: Give way to traffic on the major road
The inverted red triangle is the 'Give Way' sign. You must give way to traffic on the road you are joining. Unlike other triangular signs which warn of a potential hazard, this one gives a direct order to yield priority.
Question 3: You see a circular sign with a red border and a symbol of a car and a motorcycle inside. What does this sign prohibit?
- Only cars and motorcycles are allowed
- No motor vehicles allowed (Correct answer)
- Motorcycle and car racing prohibited
- Parking for cars and motorcycles only
Correct answer: No motor vehicles allowed
A circular sign with a red border indicates a prohibition. The symbols inside show what is prohibited. In this case, the car and motorcycle symbols mean that no motor vehicles are allowed on this road, which is likely reserved for pedestrians and cyclists.
Question 4: When approaching a junction, you see a rectangular blue sign with a large white arrow pointing forwards and a smaller red arrow pointing in the opposite direction. What does this mean for you?
- You are on a one-way street
- The road ahead narrows
- Oncoming traffic has priority
- You have priority over oncoming vehicles (Correct answer)
Correct answer: You have priority over oncoming vehicles
This rectangular blue sign indicates that you have priority over vehicles travelling from the opposite direction. It is often used where the road narrows and only one vehicle can pass at a time.
Question 5: Which of the following road markings indicates that you must not stop your vehicle at any time?
- A single yellow line along the edge of the road
- A broken white line in the centre of the road
- Double red lines along the edge of the road (Correct answer)
- Yellow zigzag lines outside a school
Correct answer: Double red lines along the edge of the road
Double red lines, found on 'Red Routes', mean that no stopping is allowed at any time for any reason (except for licensed taxis or Blue Badge holders in some cases). This is a stricter control than single or double yellow lines.
Question 6: You are approaching a traffic-calming measure and see a solid blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing left. What must you do?
- Keep to the right of the sign
- Turn left at the next junction
- Keep to the left of the sign (Correct answer)
- Give way to traffic from the left
Correct answer: Keep to the left of the sign
A blue circular sign gives a mandatory instruction. An arrow pointing down and to the left, often used on traffic islands or at the start of a dual carriageway, means you must keep to the left of the sign.
DVSA - UK Driving Theory Road and Traffic Signs Questions and Answers
You are driving on a single carriageway road and see a circular white sign with a single black diagonal stripe through it.
What does this sign mean?