Road and traffic signs Flashcards
what are the 3 basic types of road sign and what do they look like?
those that: warn, inform and order.
warn= triangle (gradient)
inform =rectangle (roundabout information)
order= circle signs with red border (no motorcycles)
execution is octagon stop sign.
what does this road marking mean? White lines in the centre of the road that are longer with less space between them.
You’re approaching a hazard.
but also don’t cross the line unless the road is clear and u want to overtake
what information would be in a triangular rod sign?
road narrows,
contains a warning. not orders like ahead only, keep left, or minimum speed.
what should you do when you’re approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together?
wait for the green light.
you can’t go yet, plus green itself is go only if the way is clear
when may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road?
to pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling travelling at 10mph or less
also stationary vehicle, cycle, horse or enter property
what does this sign mean? cycle in red triangle
warning of cycle route ahead
give way sign looks like?
red triangle UPSIDE down. warning.
no stopping vs waiting restrictions apply sign
no stopping is blue circle with Red Cross,
waiting restrictions apply is blue circle with 1 red line going across
what’s the reason for the hatched area along the centre of this road?
it separates traffic flowing in opposite directions
no through road sign looks like
dead end sign (white T with top bar of T red.)
what does the (continuous) white line at the edge of the carriage way indicate?
the edge of the carriage way
where would you see a contraflow bus lane?
on a one-way street
where would you see this road marking? -pairs of white arrows on the street
on road humps
what’s the difference between change lane and leave the motorway at the next exit on a motorway
downwards straight arrow= change lane
upside down enter bar arrow= leave motorway at next exit
difference between roundabout and mini roundabout signs
mini- blue circle
roundabout- red triangle
