Road and Traffic Signs Flashcards
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What does a double white line in the centre of the road mean when the line nearest to you is solid?
Answer: You must not cross or straddle the line
When the solid white line is on your side, you must not cross or straddle it except in specific emergency circumstances.
What colour are direction signs on UK motorways?
Answer: Blue with white text
Motorway direction signs have a blue background with white text and white borders, distinguishing them from other road types.
What colour are direction signs on primary routes (most A-roads) in the UK?
Answer: Green
Primary route signs use a green background with white text, indicating A-roads and major through routes.
What colour are the reflective road studs (cat's eyes) that mark the central reservation of a motorway?
Answer: Amber
Amber cat's eyes mark the central reservation on a motorway, warning drivers they are near the central barrier.
What do brown rectangular signs indicate on UK roads?
Answer: Tourist attractions and leisure facilities
Brown rectangular signs direct drivers to tourist attractions, historic sites, and leisure facilities.
What does a broken white line along the centre of the road indicate?
Answer: You may cross it to overtake if it is safe to do so
A broken centre line means you may cross it to overtake or turn, provided it is safe and legal to do so.
What does a flashing amber beacon on the roof of a moving vehicle typically indicate?
Answer: The vehicle is a slow-moving or oversized hazard
An amber flashing beacon warns other road users that the vehicle is slow-moving, wide, or poses an unusual hazard.