LGV Road Signs & Highway Code Flashcards
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What does a rectangular blue sign with a white lorry symbol indicate on a motorway?
Answer: Mandatory route for goods vehicles
Rectangular blue signs with a white lorry symbol indicate a mandatory route that goods vehicles must follow, often directing HGVs away from unsuitable roads.
What does a circular red sign with '7.5T' mean?
Answer: No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes permitted
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.
At a pelican crossing showing a flashing amber signal, what must an LGV driver do?
Answer: Give way to pedestrians still crossing
A flashing amber at a pelican crossing means you may proceed but must give way to any pedestrians who are still on the crossing.
What is the national speed limit for an LGV over 7.5 tonnes on a dual carriageway?
Answer: 60 mph
LGVs over 7.5 tonnes are limited to 60 mph on dual carriageways, compared to the 70 mph limit for cars.
A sign showing a red triangle with an exclamation mark means:
Answer: General hazard ahead
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.
What does a white diamond painted on the road surface indicate?
Answer: Priority over oncoming vehicles
A white diamond on the road surface indicates that the driver has priority over oncoming traffic, commonly used in narrow sections where only one vehicle can pass at a time.