Traffic Signs PCV by theorytestuk.co.uk | Aug 20, 2023 | 0 comments Welcome to your Traffic Signs PCV 1. 9. You're driving on a motorway. What colour are the reflective studs on the right-hand edge of the carriageway? Amber Green Red White 2. 50. You're travelling on a motorway. A red cross is displayed on the gantry signals above the hard shoulder and mandatory speed limits are shown above all other lanes. What does the red cross mean? The hard shoulder can be used as a rest area if you feel tired The hard shoulder is for emergency or breakdown use only The hard shoulder can be used as a normal running lane The hard shoulder has a speed limit of 50 mph 3. 4. When can you travel on the hard shoulder of a motorway? When taking the next exit When traffic has stopped When signs show that you can When traffic is moving slowly 4. 35. You're driving on a motorway and there's no traffic ahead. You see this sign. Which lane should you use? The right-hand lane The hard shoulder The left hand lane The middle lane 5. 25. What does this sign mean? Low bridge Tunnel ahead Accident hotspot Speed camera 6. 51. What does this sign mean? You're allowed to carry on, but only with a police escort You should continue slowly if your weight is above the limit Don't cross unless the bridge is clear of other vehicles Don't cross the bridge if your weight exceeds the limit 7. 8. 55. What should you do if you see this sign when you're about to overtake? Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible Move to the right to get a better view Switch your headlights on before overtaking Hold back until you can see clearly ahead 9. 62. What does this sign mean? Tramway speed limit Distance to level crossing Maximum passenger capacity Goods-vehicle weight limit 10. 8. You're driving in fog on a three-lane motorway. Which lane are you in when you can see red reflective studs on your left and white reflective studs on your right? The hard shoulder The middle lane The right-hand lane The left-hand lane 11. 32. What does this traffic sign mean? Slippery road ahead Tyres liable to puncture ahead Danger ahead Service area ahead 12. 31. You see this sign on a smart motorway. Which lane can you use? Any lane except the hard shoulder The hard shoulder only The three right-hand lanes only Permitted lanes, including the hard shoulder 13. 23. Who has priority when you're approaching this sign? Larger vehicles Oncoming traffic Smaller vehicles You have priority 14. 64. What colour follows the green signal at a puffin crossing? Steady red Flashing amber Steady amber Flashing green 15. 27. What does this arm signal mean? The driver intends to turn left The driver intends to slow down The driver wants you to keep back The driver wants you to go past 16. 37. Which sign means 'No stopping'? A. B. C. D. 17. 13. At a junction, you see this sign partly covered by snow. What does it mean? Crossroads Give way Stop Turn right 18. 56. What does this motorway sign mean? Right-hand lane closed ahead 1 tonne weight limit ahead Left-hand lane closed ahead T-junction 1 mile ahead 19. 30. Where would you find these flashing red lights? At a pelican crossing At a level crossing At a zebra crossing At a school crossing 20. 17. You see this traffic light ahead. Which light or lights will come on next? Red alone Red and amber together Green and amber together Green alone 21. 42. What does this sign mean? Give way to traffic from the opposite direction You're entering a one-way street Two-way traffic ahead You have priority over vehicles from the opposite direction 22. 19. You're on a smart motorway. What do the speed-limit signs indicate? The speed limit on the sign is advisory The national speed limit will always apply The speed limit is always 30 mph The speed limit on the sign must be obeyed 23. 48. Which drivers are given instructions by diamond-shaped signs? Drivers of lorries Drivers of trams Drivers of buses Drivers of tractors 24. 26. What does this sign mean? No U-turns Two-way traffic One-way system End of one-way system 25. 12. What does this sign warn of? Slippery road Double bend Overhead electrified cable Series of bends 26. 16. You're driving through roadworks. What information does this sign give you? Large vehicles must go straight ahead Traffic is joining from the left All traffic must leave at the next exit The distance to the next exit 27. 29. Which of these signs means 'uneven road'? A. B. C. D. 28. 5. You're driving on a smart motorway. What's the speed limit when the hard shoulder is being used as a running lane? The speed limits displayed are advisory The national speed limit applies The set speed limit is displayed The speed limit is always 30 mph 29. 5. When must you stop on a motorway? When you're tired and need to walk in the fresh air When you're picking up hitchhikers When you're signalled to do so by flashing red lights When you need to answer your mobile phone 30. 54. The double white line along the centre of the road is unbroken on your side. When may you cross the line? To overtake any maintenance vehicle in front To overtake a pedal cycle travelling at 10 mph or less To check it's safe to overtake the vehicle in front To overtake a driver travelling at 20 mph or less 31. 68. Which of these signs means that you're entering a one-way street? A. B. C. D. 32. 59. You're on a motorway. What does it mean when a red cross is displayed above the hard shoulder? Stop in this lane to answer your mobile phone You may use this lane as a running lane This lane can be used if you need a rest You shouldn't use this lane as a running lane 33. 71. Why should you slow down when you see this sign? To reduce the risk of a blow-out To avoid splashing others with water To avoid throwing up loose chippings To prevent grit from blocking your air filter 34. 22. You're approaching traffic lights. Only the red light is showing. Which series of lights will show next? Red and amber, then green Green, then amber Amber, then green Green and amber, then green 35. 10. What's the aim of a smart motorway? To prevent overtaking To reduce rest stops To prevent tailgating To reduce congestion 36. 34. What does this sign mean? Road flooded Risk of punctures Loose chippings Uneven surface 37. 7. Which of these signs shows an uphill gradient? A. B. C. D. 38. 57. In which part of the United Kingdom do traffic officers operate? England only England, Scotland and Wales England and Wales England, Wales and Northern Ireland 39. 67. What does this sign mean? Route for trams Give way to trams Route for buses Give way to buses 40. 14. What does this sign mean? Buses only Bus lane No buses Bus stop 41. 47. What's a 'Red Route'? An area where special waiting restrictions apply An area where part-time traffic lights operate An area where drivers have to pay a toll An area where night-time and weekend weight limits apply 42. 60. What does this marker count down to? A motorway slip road A primary road junction A concealed level crossing A roadside rest area 43. 70. What does this sign mean? End of restricted speed area End of restricted parking area End of clearway End of cycle route 44. 46. Why should you slow down when you see this sign? Because pedestrians have right of way There's a 'road race' in progress There's a pedestrian crossing ahead Because children may be crossing 45. 39. What does this sign mean? Service area 30 miles ahead Maximum speed 30 mph Minimum speed 30 mph Lay-by 30 miles ahead 46. 38. What are these advanced stop lines for? To allow room for pedestrians to cross the road To allow space for large vehicles to turn To allow cyclists to position in front of other traffic To allow you to select where to stop 47. 49. What should the hard shoulder on a motorway be used for? As a place to stop to answer a mobile phone As a place to stop when an emergency arises As a place to stop for a short rest when you're tired As a place to stop to check a road atlas 48. 69. You're on a smart motorway. What does it mean when a mandatory speed limit is displayed above the hard shoulder? You shouldn't use the hard shoulder as a running lane The hard shoulder can be used as a running lane You can park on the hard shoulder if you feel tired Large vehicles must use the hard shoulder 49. 72. Which light won't show to a driver at a puffin crossing? Flashing amber Red Steady amber Green 50. 40. What should you do when you see this sign ahead? Accelerate because you have priority Slow down; the road may be narrow ahead Stop and give way to oncoming traffic Maintain your speed; it's just an information sign 51. 11. What does it mean when there are double red lines running along the edge of a road? Limited loading No stopping Bus route Short-term parking 52. 21. What does this sign mean? Uneven road surface Bridge over the road Road ahead ends Water across the road 53. 41. You're driving a fully loaded coach that's 12 metres long. What should you do when you approach this sign? Don't proceed past the sign but find another route Set down all your passengers at a safe place before the sign Stop and check the legal lettering on the side panel Proceed as normal; the sign doesn't apply to you 54. 44. What does this sign mean? Rumble strips Road humps Uneven road Double hump bridge 55. 61. Which sign means 'no overtaking'? A. B. C. D. 56. 20. What does this motorway sign mean? Use the hard shoulder Contraflow system ahead Overhead bridge repairs All lanes closed ahead 57. 1. What does this sign mean? Stop only to pick up passengers No stopping at any time Stop only to set down passengers No stopping at peak times 58. 18. Which road user is sometimes allowed to share a bus lane? Learner driver Lorry driver Disabled driver Taxi driver 59. 43. Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road? A. B. C. D. 60. 52. Which hazard would be shown in a triangular road sign? Road narrows One-way street Bus lane Minimum speed 61. 33. You're approaching a red light at a puffin crossing. Pedestrians are on the crossing. How long will the red light stay on? Until you start to edge forward onto the crossing Until the pedestrians have reached a safe position Until the pedestrians are clear of the front of your vehicle Until a driver from the opposite direction reaches the crossing 62. 24. What does this sign mean? Soft verges Only cars may park here Parking restrictions apply Fuel and water tanks will leak 63. 65. What does this sign mean? Bus station on the right Contraflow bus lane With-flow bus lane Give way to buses 64. 2. What are traffic officers authorised to do? Carry out enforcement duties Issue fixed penalty notices Test drivers suspected of drink-driving Stop and direct anyone on a motorway 65. 28. What does this sign mean? ehicle carrying dangerous goods in packages Vehicle broken down ahead Holiday route Emergency diversion route for motorway traffic 66. 15. A bus-lane sign shows no hours of operation. When is the bus lane in operation? The bus lane isn't in operation at all The bus lane is only in operation at peak times The bus lane is in operation 24 hours a day The bus lane is only in operation in daylight hours 67. 36. What's the purpose of an emergency refuge area on a smart motorway? It's for use in case of emergency or breakdown It's for use if you think you'll be involved in a road-rage incident It's for a police patrol to park and watch traffic It's for construction and road workers to store emergency equipment 68. 53. What must you do when you're approaching a pelican crossing in its flashing amber phase? Give way to pedestrians on the crossing Encourage pedestrians to cross Wait until the green light appears Stop even if the crossing is clear 69. 58. What does this sign mean? Side wind Road noise Airport Adverse camber 70. 3. What's the purpose of green-and-yellow fluorescent studs on a motorway? They mark the lanes in a contraflow system They separate the slip road from the motorway They mark access points for emergency services They separate the edge of the hard shoulder from the grass verge 71. 63. What does this sign mean? Car lane only Single file only Queues likely Keep your distance 72. 66. Which of these signs means turn left ahead? A. B. C. D. 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