DVSA Road and Traffic Signs 3

Question 1

What does the 'national speed limit applies' sign look like?

Accepted Answer

A white circle with a red border and a diagonal black bar

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A blue circle with '70' written in white inside

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A white rectangular sign showing '70 mph'

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A yellow triangle with a speed camera symbol

Question 2

What does a red circle sign containing the number '20' mean?

Accepted Answer

The maximum speed limit of 20 mph is in force

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An advisory speed of 20 mph recommended in poor conditions

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A minimum speed of 20 mph must be maintained

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A school zone warning — reduce speed to 20 mph when children are present

Question 3

What does a red triangle warning sign containing an image of a bicycle indicate?

Accepted Answer

A cycle route crossing or shared-use path ahead

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Cyclists are prohibited from using this road

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A cycle hire station is located nearby

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A dedicated cycle lane begins at this point

Question 4

What does a 'Clearway' sign (red cross on a blue background) mean?

Accepted Answer

No stopping is permitted at any time on the main carriageway

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Parking is restricted during certain hours shown on a plate

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Only buses and taxis may stop at this point

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The road ahead is closed and a diversion is in place

Question 5

What does a sign with a red cross on a white background displayed on a motorway overhead gantry mean?

Accepted Answer

The lane below the sign is closed and must not be used

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Emergency vehicles are ahead, slow down immediately

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A services area with first aid is ahead

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Traffic is merging from the left in this lane

Question 6

What does an upward-pointing blue arrow on a motorway sign indicate?

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You must keep to the lanes indicated for your direction

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Overtaking is permitted in the lane ahead

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The road continues straight ahead with no junction

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A variable speed limit is in operation ahead

Question 7

What does a sign showing a white diagonal arrow on a blue circular background mean?

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A mandatory direction — you must pass to the side indicated

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A one-way street begins ahead

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Overtaking is recommended on the side shown

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The road curves in the direction of the arrow