UK Motorcycle Theory Test Road Signs 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a round blue sign showing '30' (without a red border) mean?
- Maximum speed 30 mph
- Minimum speed 30 mph — you must ride at least this fast (Correct answer)
- Speed advisory of 30 mph
- 30 mph for motorcycles only
Correct answer: Minimum speed 30 mph — you must ride at least this fast
A round blue sign with a number (no red border) indicates a minimum speed limit. You must travel at a speed of at least 30 mph unless it is unsafe to do so. The end of a minimum speed limit is shown by the same sign with a red diagonal line through it.
Question 2: What does a brown rectangular sign typically indicate?
- Road works ahead
- Tourist attraction or place of interest with directional information (Correct answer)
- Hazardous road conditions
- Motorcycle parking facilities
Correct answer: Tourist attraction or place of interest with directional information
Brown rectangular signs provide directions to tourist attractions, places of historical interest, leisure facilities, and other visitor destinations. They use white text and pictograms on a brown background.
Question 3: What does a circular sign showing a red car and a black motorcycle side by side with a red border mean?
- Cars and motorcycles must travel together
- No motor vehicles — the road is closed to all motorised traffic (Correct answer)
- Cars must give way to motorcycles
- Motorcycle testing area ahead
Correct answer: No motor vehicles — the road is closed to all motorised traffic
This circular prohibition sign means no motor vehicles of any type are permitted. This typically applies to pedestrianised zones, certain park roads, and paths reserved for cyclists and pedestrians only.
Question 4: What does an inverted red triangle sign (point facing down) mean?
- Stop completely
- Give way to traffic on the major road — be prepared to stop if necessary (Correct answer)
- End of restriction
- Danger ahead
Correct answer: Give way to traffic on the major road — be prepared to stop if necessary
The inverted triangle (yield sign) means give way to traffic on the road you are joining. You must slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. On a motorcycle, particular care is needed as reduced grip may affect braking at the junction.
Question 5: What does a square blue sign showing a white 'P' indicate?
- Police station ahead
- Parking area available — check for motorcycle-specific parking provisions (Correct answer)
- Petrol station ahead
- Private road ahead
Correct answer: Parking area available — check for motorcycle-specific parking provisions
A blue 'P' sign indicates a parking area. Motorcyclists should check for dedicated motorcycle parking bays, which may offer anchor points for locks. Additional plates may show restrictions on times, durations, or charges.
Question 6: What does a red octagonal (eight-sided) sign mean?
- Give way
- Stop — you must come to a complete halt at the line before proceeding (Correct answer)
- No entry
- Speed limit ahead
Correct answer: Stop — you must come to a complete halt at the line before proceeding
The octagonal red 'STOP' sign requires you to stop completely at the line. Unlike a give way sign, you must stop even if the road appears clear. This is used at junctions with poor visibility where rolling through would be dangerous.
UK Motorcycle Theory Test Road Signs 2
What does a round blue sign showing '30' (without a red border) mean?