PCV Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2

Question 1

You see a circular sign with a red border showing '7.5T' with a lorry symbol. What does this sign mean for your PCV?

Accepted Answer

No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight

Answer

A circular sign with a red border showing '7.5T' and a goods vehicle symbol means no vehicles exceeding 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight are permitted. However, this typically applies to goods vehicles, and PCV drivers should check if exemptions apply for scheduled bus services.

Question 2

What do double yellow lines at the edge of the road indicate?

Accepted Answer

No waiting at any time

Answer

Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time. This is more restrictive than a parking prohibition as it prevents stopping to wait, though brief stops for boarding and alighting passengers on a scheduled bus service may be permitted.

Question 3

You approach a triangular sign showing two arrows pointing in opposite directions. What does this warn you about?

Accepted Answer

Two-way traffic on the route ahead

Answer

A triangular warning sign with two arrows pointing in opposite directions warns of two-way traffic ahead. This is commonly seen when leaving a one-way street or dual carriageway.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Bus lane - buses only

Answer

A blue circular sign with a white bus symbol indicates a bus lane that is reserved for buses (and possibly other permitted vehicles such as taxis and cyclists, depending on additional markings).

Question 5

You see a road marking consisting of a white triangle pointing towards you. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

Give way to traffic on the major road

Answer

A white triangle road marking pointing towards your vehicle means 'give way'. You must give priority to traffic on the road you are joining and wait until it is safe to proceed.

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PCV Traffic Signs and Road Markings 2