DVSA Road and Traffic Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a double white line in the centre of the road mean when the line nearest to you is solid?
- You may cross it briefly to pass a slow-moving vehicle
- You must not cross or straddle the line (Correct answer)
- The road ahead narrows to a single lane
- You are approaching a mandatory stop point
Correct 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.
Question 2: What colour are direction signs on UK motorways?
- Green with white text
- Blue with white text (Correct answer)
- White with black text
- Yellow with black text
Correct answer: Blue with white text
Motorway direction signs have a blue background with white text and white borders, distinguishing them from other road types.
Question 3: What colour are direction signs on primary routes (most A-roads) in the UK?
- Blue
- White
- Green (Correct answer)
- Brown
Correct answer: Green
Primary route signs use a green background with white text, indicating A-roads and major through routes.
Question 4: What colour are the reflective road studs (cat's eyes) that mark the central reservation of a motorway?
- Red
- White
- Green
- Amber (Correct answer)
Correct answer: Amber
Amber cat's eyes mark the central reservation on a motorway, warning drivers they are near the central barrier.
Question 5: What do brown rectangular signs indicate on UK roads?
- Motorway service areas and fuel stations
- Industrial estates and business parks
- Tourist attractions and leisure facilities (Correct answer)
- Diversion routes during road works
Correct answer: Tourist attractions and leisure facilities
Brown rectangular signs direct drivers to tourist attractions, historic sites, and leisure facilities.
Question 6: What does a broken white line along the centre of the road indicate?
- You must not overtake under any circumstances
- You may cross it to overtake if it is safe to do so (Correct answer)
- The road ahead is closed to through traffic
- You must stop and give way to oncoming vehicles
Correct 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.
Question 7: What does a flashing amber beacon on the roof of a moving vehicle typically indicate?
- The vehicle is responding to an emergency call
- The vehicle is a slow-moving or oversized hazard (Correct answer)
- The vehicle is carrying hazardous materials
- The vehicle has broken down and is stationary
Correct 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.
DVSA Road and Traffic Signs 2
What does a double white line in the centre of the road mean when the line nearest to you is solid?