11. road and traffic signs

Question 1

what do circular signs mean?

Answer 1

give orders

Question 2

what do blue circle signs mean?

Answer 2

give instruction

Question 3

what do red rings or circles sign mean?

Answer 3

what you MUST NOT do

Question 4

what do triangular signs mean?

Answer 4

warnings

Question 5

what do rectangular signs mean?

Answer 5

give info

Question 6

what shape is the stop sign?

Answer 6

octagonal

Question 7

what type of signs show maximum speed limits?

Answer 7

red circles

Question 8

where do national speed limits apply?

Answer 8

where theres no sign

Question 9

what are the lines along the middle of the road and what do they mean?

Answer 9

• short broken white lines: divide lanes
• longer broken white lines: hazard warning lines - only overtake if road is clear
• double white lines w solid white line on your side of road: must not cross or straddle the line
• white diagonal stripes or chevrons: seperate lanes of traffic or prevent traffic turning right

Question 10

what are the lines along the side of the road and what do they mean?

Answer 10

• white line: edge of carriageway
• yellow lines: waiting + stopping restrictions
• zigzag lines: no stopping or parking

Question 11

what are the lines on or across the road and what do they mean?

Answer 11

• broken line: give way
• solid line: stop
• markings e.g. giveway triangles or road hump markings: warn of hazard

Question 12

what does red and amber mean on traffic light?

Answer 12

stop and wait

Question 13

what does amber mean on traffic light?

Answer 13

stop unless already crossed stop line

Question 14

sequence of traffic lights?

Answer 14

red, red+amber, green, amber, red

Question 15

where do you find red flashin lights and what must you do?

Answer 15

• level crossings
• lifting bridges
• outside fire stations
  stop

Question 16

what are amber flashing lights on motorways for?

Answer 16

warns of hazard e.g. fog, lane closures

Question 17

what are red flashing lights on motorways for?

Answer 17

dont drive on that lane accompanyed w a red cross

Question 18

when would you use an arm signal?

Answer 18

• signalling to turn right in busy traffic

- slowing down to give way to zebra crossing

Question 19

what colour lights do traffic officers use?

Answer 19

amber flashing lights

Question 20

when can you cross solid white line on road?

Answer 20

• turning into side road on the right
• entering a property
• passing a stationary vehicle
• overtaking a bike, horse or road maintenace if they travelling 10mph