LGV LGV Road Signs & Highway Code

Question 1

What does a rectangular blue sign with a white lorry symbol indicate on a motorway?

Accepted Answer

Mandatory route for goods vehicles

Answer

Rectangular blue signs with a white lorry symbol indicate a mandatory route that goods vehicles must follow, often directing HGVs away from unsuitable roads.

Question 2

What does a circular red sign with '7.5T' mean?

Accepted Answer

No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes permitted

Answer

A circular red sign with a weight (e.g. 7.5T) is a prohibition sign meaning no vehicles exceeding that maximum gross weight are permitted beyond that point.

Question 3

At a pelican crossing showing a flashing amber signal, what must an LGV driver do?

Accepted Answer

Give way to pedestrians still crossing

Answer

A flashing amber at a pelican crossing means you may proceed but must give way to any pedestrians who are still on the crossing.

Question 4

What is the national speed limit for an LGV over 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway?

Accepted Answer

60 mph

Answer

LGVs over 7.5 tonnes are limited to 60 mph on dual carriageways, compared to the 70 mph limit for cars.

Question 5

A sign showing a red triangle with an exclamation mark means:

Accepted Answer

General hazard ahead

Answer

A red triangle with an exclamation mark is a general hazard warning sign, alerting drivers to an unspecified danger ahead so they should proceed with extra caution.

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