PCV Road Signs 1

Question 1

What does a circular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?

Accepted Answer

A prohibition — something you must NOT do

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A warning of a hazard ahead

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A mandatory instruction that must be followed

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Information about the road ahead

Question 2

You are driving a PCV and see a sign showing '7.5T' in a red circle. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight are permitted

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The speed limit is 7.5 mph

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The road narrows to 7.5 metres

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Parking is restricted to vehicles under 7.5 tonnes

Question 3

What does a blue circular sign with a white bus symbol indicate?

Accepted Answer

Bus lane — only buses may use this lane

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Bus stop ahead

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No buses permitted

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Bus depot entrance

Question 4

You see a triangular sign with a red border showing a picture of an elderly couple. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Warning: elderly or infirm pedestrians likely to cross ahead

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Elderly people's home ahead — no horns

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Pedestrian crossing ahead

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Hospital zone — reduce speed to 20 mph

Question 5

What does a road sign showing '14'6"' in a red circle with a triangular warning sign indicate?

Accepted Answer

Low bridge ahead with a maximum headroom of 14 feet 6 inches

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Speed limit of 14 mph ahead

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The road narrows to 14.6 metres

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Weight restriction of 14.6 tonnes ahead

Question 6

You approach a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

No entry for vehicular traffic

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No waiting

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Road closed ahead

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No stopping at any time