LGV Road Signs for LGVs 2

Question 1

What do green-backed road signs typically indicate?

Accepted Answer

Primary routes — important roads connecting major destinations

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Emergency routes only

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Routes restricted to HGVs only

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Environmental zones

Question 2

What does a circular sign showing 'T' in tonnes with a red border indicate?

Accepted Answer

Maximum gross weight of vehicles permitted on the road

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Toll road ahead — payment required in tonnes

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Target weight for vehicles using the route

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Temperature limit for cargo

Question 3

What does a sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite directions (one larger) with an HGV symbol mean?

Accepted Answer

Priority must be given to oncoming vehicles — HGVs should wait if the road is too narrow

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HGVs can travel in both directions

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HGVs must reverse if they meet another vehicle

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Two-way traffic for HGVs only

Question 4

What information does a motorway gantry sign showing a red 'X' above a lane provide?

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The lane is closed — you must not travel in this lane

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The lane has a speed camera

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The lane is reserved for emergency vehicles only

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There is a junction exit in this lane

Question 5

What does a blue circular sign showing '30' mean?

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Minimum speed 30 mph — you must travel at least this fast

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Maximum speed 30 mph

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30-minute parking only

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30-tonne weight limit

Question 6

What does a rectangular sign showing 'Unsuitable for HGVs' indicate?

Accepted Answer

The route is not recommended for HGVs due to narrow roads, tight bends, or other difficulties, but is not legally prohibited

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HGVs are legally prohibited from using the route

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The road surface is damaged

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The route leads to a dead end