Road and Traffic Signs

Question 1

When should you comply with traffic signs and road markings?

Answer 1

Always

Question 2

What do circular signs do?

Answer 2

Give orders

Question 3

What do blue circle signs do?

Answer 3

Give an instruction

Question 4

What do red rings or circles do?

Answer 4

Tell you what you MUST NOT do

Question 5

What do triangular signs do?

Answer 5

Give warnings

Question 6

What do rectangular signs do?

Answer 6

Give information

Question 7

What is the exception of shape rules of signs?

Answer 7

The stop sign

Question 8

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

Answer 8

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

Question 9

Where do you find information about maximum speeds?

Answer 9

Inside red circles

You MUST NOT exceed these speed limits

Question 10

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

Answer 10

National speed limits apply where no specific speed limits are indicated

Question 11

Where can you find speed signs?

Answer 11

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

Question 12

What is ‘Know your Traffic Signs’ show?

Answer 12

shows all the signs you’re likely to come across

Question 13

What does the ‘Highway Code’ show?

Answer 13

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

Question 14

What is the purpose of markings on the road?

Answer 14

Given information, orders or warnings

Question 15

What is the general rule on markings on the road?

Answer 15

The more paint, the more important the message

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Short Broken White lines

Longer Broken White Lines

Double White lines with a solid white line on your side

White diagonal stripes/chevrons

Question 17

What does short broken white lines do?

Answer 17

Divide lanes

Question 18

What do longer broken white lines do?

Answer 18

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

Question 19

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

Answer 19

You MUST NOT straddle or cross the line

Question 20

What do white diagonal stripes or chevrons do?

Answer 20

these separate lanes of traffic or protect traffic turning right

Question 21

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

Answer 21

White lines

Yellow lines

Zigzag lines

Question 22

What do white lines do?

Answer 22

Show the edge of the carriageway

Question 23

What do yellow lines do?

Answer 23

Waiting and stopping restrictions

Question 24

What do zigzag lines do?

Answer 24

No stopping or parking at any time

Question 25

When do zigzag lines change?

Answer 25

White at pedestrian crossings Yellow outside schools

Question 26

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

Answer 26

Broken lines Solid lines Various markings

Question 27

What do broken lines across the road mean?

Answer 27

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

Question 28

What do solid lines on or across the road mean?

Answer 28

Stop

Question 29

What do various markings on or across the road mean?

Answer 29

Warn of a hazard

Question 30

What are the various markings on or across the road?

Answer 30

'Give way' triangles, road-hump markings, arrows

Question 31

Where can you find reflective studs?

Answer 31

On motorways and other roads

Question 32

When are reflective studs useful?

Answer 32

At night or when visibility is poor

Question 33

What is the sequence of traffic lights and their meanings?

Answer 33

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

Question 34

What does the 'green filter arrow' mean?

Answer 34

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

Question 35

What happens if the traffic lights are out of order?

Answer 35

Proceed with great care as nobody has priority

Question 36

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

Answer 36

May be told by a sign

Question 37

Where do you find red flashing lights?

Answer 37

Level crossings Lifting Bridges Outside when these show

Question 38

What do you do when you see red flashing lights?

Answer 38

Stop

Question 39

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

Answer 39

Amber Red above your lane Red above all the lanes, on the central reservation/roadside

Question 40

What does amber light on the motorway mean?

Answer 40

Warns of hazard, or a temporary maximum speed limit

Question 41

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

Answer 41

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

Question 42

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

Answer 42

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

Question 43

What is the rule of indicators?

Answer 43

Usually used to signal driver's intentions Ensure they're cancelled after turning to avoid misleading other road users

Question 44

What should you be aware of other drivers' indicators?

Answer 44

They may have left their indicator on by mistake

Question 45

When can you use arm signals?

Answer 45

When signalling to turn right in busy traffic Slowing down to give way at a zebra crossing

Question 46

What is the purpose of arm signals?

Answer 46

They're used to clarify or strengthen messages

Question 47

When may police signal?

Answer 47

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

Question 48

What is the purpose of the 'horn'?

Answer 48

To warn others of your presence

Question 49

When can you not use the horn?

Answer 49

Between 11:30 pm and 7:00am

Question 50

What is the etiquette of using your horn whilst stationary?

Answer 50

Only if another vehicle is likely to cause a danger

Question 51

When should you flash your headlights?

Answer 51

To warn other road users of your presence

Question 52

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

Answer 52

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

Question 53

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

Answer 53

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

Question 54

Where would you find traffic officers?

Answer 54

On motorways On some 'A' class roads in England, only

Question 55

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

Answer 55

It's an offence not to

Question 56

What are contraflow lanes?

Answer 56

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

Question 57

Where can you find contraflow lanes?

Answer 57

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

Question 58

Can normal vehicles enter contraflow lanes?

Answer 58

No

Question 59

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

Answer 59

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

Question 60

What is the right-lane on a motorway?

Answer 60

Overtaking lane

Question 61

What should you do after overtaking on a motorway?

Answer 61

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

Question 62

When can't you overtake on a motorway?

Answer 62

On a free-flowing motorway or dual carriageway

Question 63

What do brown signs mean?

Answer 63

They give tourist information

Question 64

What do the arrows on the back of lorries mean?

Answer 64

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

Question 65

Can I use my hazard lights whilst moving?

Answer 65

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

Question 66

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

Answer 66

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

Question 67

Am I allowed to wait at a box junction?

Answer 67

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

Question 68

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

Answer 68

Police Officer Traffic lights Stop-go board