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The Official DVSA Theory Test Kit for Car Drivers > Road and Traffic Signs > Flashcards

Road and Traffic Signs Flashcards

1
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When should you comply with traffic signs and road markings?

A

Always

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2
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What do circular signs do?

A

Give orders

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3
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What do blue circle signs do?

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Give an instruction

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4
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What do red rings or circles do?

A

Tell you what you MUST NOT do

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5
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What do triangular signs do?

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Give warnings

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6
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What do rectangular signs do?

A

Give information

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7
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What is the exception of shape rules of signs?

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The stop sign

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8
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Why is the stop sign an exception to the shape rules in signs?

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It’s octagonal to give greater prominence and ensure its meaning is understood even if partially obstructed

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9
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Where do you find information about maximum speeds?

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Inside red circles

You MUST NOT exceed these speed limits

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10
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What do you do if you don’t see any speed limits?

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National speed limits apply where no specific speed limits are indicated

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11
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Where can you find speed signs?

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They can be incorporated into other signs such as those indicating traffic-calmed areas

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12
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What is ‘Know your Traffic Signs’ show?

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shows all the signs you’re likely to come across

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13
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What does the ‘Highway Code’ show?

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Important advice and instruction on current GB legislation and best practise in road legislation

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14
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What is the purpose of markings on the road?

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Given information, orders or warnings

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15
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What is the general rule on markings on the road?

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The more paint, the more important the message

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16
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What are the four main groups of markings on the road?

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Short Broken White lines

Longer Broken White Lines

Double White lines with a solid white line on your side

White diagonal stripes/chevrons

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17
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What does short broken white lines do?

A

Divide lanes

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18
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What do longer broken white lines do?

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Indicate a hazard ahead: only overtake if the road ahead is clear

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19
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What do double white lines with a solid white line on the side do?

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You MUST NOT straddle or cross the line

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20
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What do white diagonal stripes or chevrons do?

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these separate lanes of traffic or protect traffic turning right

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21
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What are the three types of lines on the side of the road?

A

White lines

Yellow lines

Zigzag lines

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22
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What do white lines do?

A

Show the edge of the carriageway

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23
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What do yellow lines do?

A

Waiting and stopping restrictions

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24
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What do zigzag lines do?

A

No stopping or parking at any time

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25
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When do zigzag lines change?

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White at pedestrian crossings

Yellow outside schools

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26
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What are the three different lines on/across the road?

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Broken lines

Solid lines

Various markings

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27
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What do broken lines across the road mean?

A

‘Give way’

At a roundabout, give way to the traffic on your right

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28
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What do solid lines on or across the road mean?

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Stop

29
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What do various markings on or across the road mean?

A

Warn of a hazard

30
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What are the various markings on or across the road?

A

‘Give way’ triangles, road-hump markings, arrows

31
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Where can you find reflective studs?

A

On motorways and other roads

32
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When are reflective studs useful?

A

At night or when visibility is poor

33
Q

What is the sequence of traffic lights and their meanings?

A

Red - Stop and wait behind the line

Red & Amber - Stop and wait

Green - Go, if the way is clear

Amber - Stop, unless you’ve already the stopline or you’re so close to it that stopping may cause an accident

34
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What does the ‘green filter arrow’ mean?

A

You can go in the direction of the arrow, even if the main light isn’t green

35
Q

What happens if the traffic lights are out of order?

A

Proceed with great care as nobody has priority

36
Q

How do you know if the traffic signs are out of order?

A

May be told by a sign

37
Q

Where do you find red flashing lights?

A

Level crossings

Lifting Bridges

Outside when these show

38
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What do you do when you see red flashing lights?

A

Stop

39
Q

What are the different lights on the motorway overhead gantries/on the roadside with flashing lights?

A

Amber

Red above your lane

Red above all the lanes, on the central reservation/roadside

40
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What does amber light on the motorway mean?

A

Warns of hazard, or a temporary maximum speed limit

41
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What does red lights above your lane on the motorway mean?

A

The lane is closed beyond this point, so move into another lane

42
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What does red lights above your lane & central reservation/roadside mean?

A

Stop. You MUST NOT go beyond this point in any lane.

43
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What is the rule of indicators?

A

Usually used to signal driver’s intentions

Ensure they’re cancelled after turning to avoid misleading other road users

44
Q

What should you be aware of other drivers’ indicators?

A

They may have left their indicator on by mistake

45
Q

When can you use arm signals?

A

When signalling to turn right in busy traffic

Slowing down to give way at a zebra crossing

46
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What is the purpose of arm signals?

A

They’re used to clarify or strengthen messages

47
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When may police signal?

A

If they’re directing traffic. Ensure you know all the arm signals and police signals in case you need to use them

48
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What is the purpose of the ‘horn’?

A

To warn others of your presence

49
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When can you not use the horn?

A

Between 11:30 pm and 7:00am

50
Q

What is the etiquette of using your horn whilst stationary?

A

Only if another vehicle is likely to cause a danger

51
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When should you flash your headlights?

A

To warn other road users of your presence

52
Q

What do police officers do to try and get you to pull over?

A

Flash their headlights or blue lights/ use their siren or horn then indicate left and point to the left - do so as soon as its safe

53
Q

What do traffic officers do to try and get you to pull over?

A

Use amber flashing lights (from behind) and point/indicate left

54
Q

Where would you find traffic officers?

A

On motorways

On some ‘A’ class roads in England, only

55
Q

Should you follow directions given by traffic officers and the police?

A

It’s an offence not to

56
Q

What are contraflow lanes?

A

Lanees that flow in the opposite direction to most of the traffic

57
Q

Where can you find contraflow lanes?

A

Bus and cycle contraflow lanes are found in one-way streets

At roadworks

58
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Can normal vehicles enter contraflow lanes?

A

No

59
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What should you do if you see contraflow lanes at roadworks?

A

Reduce your speed in good time, choose an appropriate lane early and keep the correct separation distance from the vehicle in front

60
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What is the right-lane on a motorway?

A

Overtaking lane

61
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What should you do after overtaking on a motorway?

A

Move back to a lane on your left to allow other vehicles to overtake

62
Q

When can’t you overtake on a motorway?

A

On a free-flowing motorway or dual carriageway

63
Q

What do brown signs mean?

A

They give tourist information

64
Q

What do the arrows on the back of lorries mean?

A

Placed on slow-moving or stationary maintenance vehicles blocking traffic, they show which side you can pass on

65
Q

Can I use my hazard lights whilst moving?

A

If driving on a motorway/unrestricted dual carriageway, you can use it to warn drivers behind you of an hazard in front

66
Q

Can I ever cross double white lines where there’s solid white lines on my side?

A

Only if you’re turning onto a side road on the right

Entering a property

Passing a stationary vehicle

Overtaking a pedal cycle/horse or road maintenance vehicle if they’re travelling at or under 10mph

67
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Am I allowed to wait at a box junction?

A

Yes, if you’re turning right and your exits clear but prevented from turning by oncoming traffic or other vehicles waiting to turn right

68
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What different ways can be used to control traffic at roadworks?

A

Police Officer

Traffic lights

Stop-go board

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