Traffic Signs & Signals Flashcards

A triangular road sign with a red border indicates:

Answer: A warning of a hazard ahead

Triangular red-bordered signs are warning signs (The Traffic Signs Regulations and General Directions) alerting drivers to hazards ahead such as bends, junctions or pedestrian crossings.

A circular sign with a red border and a figure of a walker crossing means:

Answer: No pedestrians — they are prohibited from this road

A red-bordered circle is a prohibition sign; with a pedestrian figure, it means pedestrians are prohibited from that road or section of road.

What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing upwards mean?

Answer: Ahead only — vehicles must proceed straight on

Blue circles with white symbols give positive (mandatory) instructions; an upward white arrow means proceed ahead only — drivers must not turn.

What does a 'give way' sign look like in the UK?

Answer: An inverted triangle (pointing down) with a red border

The give way sign is the only inverted triangular (pointing downward) road sign in the UK, making it instantly recognisable even when obscured by snow.

A rectangular blue sign on a motorway with a white panel and black text gives:

Answer: Route and directional information

Blue rectangular signs on motorways provide directional and route information, including junction numbers, place names and distances, helping drivers plan their exits.

What does a rectangular amber sign with the word 'DIVERSION' mean?

Answer: Follow this route because the normal route is closed

Orange (amber) 'DIVERSION' signs are used to guide drivers along an alternative route when the regular road is closed due to roadworks, emergencies or events.