DVSA - UK Driving Theory Road and Traffic Signs 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?

Accepted Answer

National speed limit applies

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Give way to traffic on the major road

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

No motor vehicles allowed

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

You have priority over oncoming vehicles

Answer

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?

Accepted Answer

Double red lines along the edge of the road

Answer

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.

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DVSA - UK Driving Theory Road and Traffic Signs Questions and Answers