Welcome to your Road and Traffic Sign Car Test 1. Which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles? A B C D 2. What does this sign mean? No waiting for buses and cycles Contraflow bus and cycle lane No buses and cycles allowed With-flow bus and cycle lane 3. What does this white arrow on the road mean? Return to your side of the road All vehicles turn left Entrance on the left Road bends to the left 4. You're approaching a junction where the traffic lights aren't working. What should you do when a police officer gives this signal? Turn left only Stop at the stop line Continue ahead only Turn right only 5. What does this sign mean? Wait at the barriers Wait at the crossroads Give way to trams Give way to farm vehicles 6. You're driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up just after a junction on the left. When should you signal? It would be better not to signal at all Just before you reach the junction Well before you reach the junction As you're passing or just after the junction 7. What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads? Carry on with great care Maintain the same speed Find another route Telephone the police 8. How should you give an arm signal to turn left? A B C D 9. What does this traffic sign mean? Slippery road ahead Tyres liable to punctures ahead Danger ahead Service area ahead 10. What do these zigzag white lines mean? Sounding horns isn't allowed Parking allowed only for a short time Slow down to 20 mph No parking at any time 11. You're on a motorway. A lorry has stopped in the right-hand lane. What should you do when you see this sign on the lorry? Pass the lorry on the left Stop behind the flashing lights Move into the right-hand lane Leave the motorway at the next exit 12. What does this sign mean? Route for buses only Route for trams only Parking for buses only Parking for trams only 13. What does this sign mean? Change to the left-hand lane Leave at the next exit Contraflow system One-way street 14. What does this sign mean? Distance to passing place ahead Distance to public telephone ahead Distance to public house ahead Distance to parking place ahead 15. Where would you find these road markings? At a mini-roundabout At a railway crossing On a motorway On a pedestrian crossing 16. You're in a tunnel and you see this sign. What does it mean? Beware of pedestrians: no footpath ahead Direction to an emergency pedestrian exit No access for pedestrians Beware of pedestrians crossing ahead 17. What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs? To give orders To give information To give warnings To give directions 18. How can you identify traffic signs that give orders? They're rectangular with a yellow border They're triangular with a blue border They're square with a brown border They're circular with a red border 19. Which sign means that the national speed limit applies? A B C D 20. What shape is a 'stop' sign? A B C D 21. What does a sign with a brown background show? Motorway routes Primary roads Tourist directions Minor roads 22. Which sign means there's a double bend ahead? A B C D 23. What should you be aware of if you've just passed this sign? All traffic is going one way You can't stop on this road Only one lane is in use This is a single-track road 24. What does this sign mean? You have priority No overtaking Two-way traffic No motor vehicles 25. You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next? Green and amber together Red and amber together Red alone Green alone 26. What does this sign mean? Give way to oncoming vehicles Approaching traffic passes you on both sides Turn off at the next available junction Pass either side to get to the same destination 27. What does this traffic sign mean? Compulsory maximum speed limit Advisory maximum speed limit Compulsory minimum speed limit Advised separation distance 28. What does this sign mean? You can park on the days and times shown No parking on the days and times shown No parking at all from Monday to Friday End of the urban clearway restrictions 29. What does this sign mean? Vehicles may not park on the verge or footway Vehicles may park on the left-hand side of the road only Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway Vehicles may park on the right-hand side of the road only 30. Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road? A B C 31. You're waiting at a T-junction. What should you do if a vehicle is coming from the right, with its left indicator flashing? Wait until the vehicle starts to turn in Move out and accelerate hard Pull out before the vehicle reaches the junction Move out slowly 32. Which is the sign for a ring road? A B C D 33. What does a red traffic light mean? You should stop unless turning left Stop, if you're able to brake safely You must stop and wait behind the stop line Proceed with care 34. Which sign informs you that you're coming to a 'no through road'? A B C D 35. What does this sign mean? Trams only Oncoming trams Trams crossing ahead No trams ahead 36. At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own? Prepare to go Stop at the stop line Go if no pedestrians are crossing Go if the way is clear 37. What does this sign mean? T-junction Telephone box ahead No through road Toilet ahead 38. What does this sign mean? Uneven road Traffic-calming hump Low bridge Hump bridge 39. What does this sign mean? Contraflow bus lane Bus station on the right With-flow bus lane Give way to buses 40. What does this sign mean? Adverse camber Steep hill downwards Uneven road Steep hill upwards 41. What does this sign mean? Bend to the right Road on the right closed No right turn No traffic from the right 42. What does this sign mean? Parking area for cars and coaches No parking for buses or coaches Direction to bus and coach park Direction to park-and-ride car park 43. What does this sign mean? Lane for heavy and slow vehicles Leave motorway at next exit All lorries use the hard shoulder Rest area for lorries 44. What does this sign mean? Amber signal out of order Traffic lights out of order Temporary traffic lights ahead New traffic lights ahead 45. What's the meaning of this traffic sign? End of two-way road Give priority to vehicles coming towards you You have priority over vehicles coming towards you Bus lane ahead 46. Why does this junction have a 'stop' sign and a stop line on the road? Speed on the major road is derestricted It's a busy junction The junction is on a downhill gradient Visibility along the major road is restricted 47. You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next? Red and amber Green alone Amber alone Green and amber 48. What does this signal mean? Cars must stop Trams must stop Both trams and cars must stop Both trams and cars can continue 49. What does this sign mean? End of motorway Lane ends ahead End of restriction Free recovery ends 50. What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road? 50 mph 70 mph 40 mph 60 mph 51. What does this sign mean? Mini-roundabout Ring road Buses turning Keep right 52. What does this sign mean? The right-hand lane ahead is narrow The right-hand lane is closed Right-hand lane for turning right Right-hand lane for buses only 53. Which sign means there will be two-way traffic crossing your route ahead? A B C D 54. What does this sign mean? School crossing patrol No pedestrians allowed Pedestrian zone - no vehicles Zebra crossing ahead 55. Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to? High vehicles Long vehicles Wide vehicles Heavy vehicles 56. What does this sign mean? Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road Two-way traffic straight ahead Traffic approaching you has priority Motorway contraflow system ahead 57. You're on a motorway. What should you do if there's a red cross showing on the signs above your lane only? Continue in that lane and look for further information Pull onto the hard shoulder Don't continue in that lane Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed 58. What does it mean if you see this signal on the motorway? Stop: all lanes ahead closed All vehicles use the hard shoulder Sharp bend to the left ahead Leave the motorway at the next exit 59. What's the reason for the hatched area along the centre of this road? It separates traffic flowing in opposite directions It marks an area to be used by overtaking motorcyclists It's a temporary marking to warn of the roadworks It separates the two sides of the dual carriageway 60. What does this sign mean? Turn left ahead T-junction No through road Give way 61. What must you do when you see this sign? Stop only if traffic is approaching Stop even if the road is clear Stop only if children are waiting to cross Stop only if a red light is showing 62. Which sign means turn left ahead? A B C D 63. What does this sign mean? Through traffic to use left lane Right-hand lane T-junction only 11 tonne weight limit Right-hand lane closed ahead 64. Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order? Nobody Traffic turning right Traffic going straight on Traffic turning left 65. Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn? When the road is blocked by queuing traffic When another road user poses a danger When it's used only briefly When signalling that you've just arrived 66. What does this sign mean? Route for buses Give way to trams Route for trams Give way to buses 67. Which of these signs warns you of a zebra crossing? A B C D 68. What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean? Hazard warning Bus lane Give way Lane marking 69. What does this motorway sign mean? Temporary minimum speed 50 mph Temporary maximum speed 50 mph Obstruction 50 metres (164 feet) ahead No services for 50 miles 70. A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left? Turn left at the next junction Stop immediately Pull up on the left Move over to the left 71. What should you do when you see this sign as you travel along a motorway? Move onto the hard shoulder Turn left immediately Change lane Leave the motorway at the next exit 72. Where would you find these flashing red light signals? Level crossings Motorway exits Zebra crossings Pelican crossings 73. Which sign means 'no stopping'? A B C D 74. Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of this signal? There's a radar speed trap ahead They're giving way to you They're warning you of their presence There's a fault with your vehicle 75. What does this sign mean? Road liable to flooding Steep hill downwards Uneven road surface Quayside or river bank 76. What information would be shown in a triangular road sign? Road narrows Ahead only Keep left Minimum speed 77. You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light? When pedestrians are waiting to cross When your exit from the junction is blocked When you think the lights may be about to change When you intend to turn right 78. What does this sign mean? New speed limit 20 mph No vehicles over 30 tonnes End of 20 mph zone Minimum speed limit 30 mph 79. What does this sign mean? End of restricted speed area End of cycle route End of clearway End of restricted parking area 80. In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean? Stop Give way Crossroads Turn right 81. What does this sign mean? Gated road ahead Level crossing with gate or barrier Level crossing without gate or barrier Cattle grid ahead 82. What does this sign indicate? A pedestrian zone A picnic area A diversion route A cycle route 83. Which sign means the end of a dual carriageway? A B C D 84. What does this sign mean? No motorcycles No cars Cars only Motorcycles only 85. What shape are traffic signs giving orders? A B C D 86. What does this sign mean? Level crossing without gate Level crossing with gate Crossroads Ahead only 87. Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed? A B C D 88. Where would you see this road marking? On road humps At traffic lights Near a level crossing At a box junction 89. What does this sign mean? Minimum speed limit with traffic calming Maximum speed limit with traffic calming ‘20 cars only’ parking zone Only 20 cars allowed at any one time 90. What does this sign mean? Turn left for parking area No entry for traffic turning left No through road on the left Turn left for ferry terminal 91. What does the white line along the side of the road indicate? No overtaking The approach to a hazard No parking The edge of the carriageway 92. What does this sign mean? Beware of trams Beware of trains Level crossing Tourist attraction 93. Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway? Separating the slip road from the motorway On the right-hand edge of the road On the left-hand edge of the road Separating the lanes 94. What does this sign mean? Uneven road surface Bridge over the road Water across the road Road ahead ends 95. Which arm signal tells you that the car you're following is going to pull up? A B C D 96. What does this sign mean? No stopping Waiting restrictions apply National speed limit applies No entry 97. What does this sign mean? No motor vehicles End of motorway No through road End of bus lane 98. When may you sound your vehicle's horn? To give you right of way To attract a friend’s attention To warn others of your presence To make slower drivers move over 99. Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction? To avoid flattening the battery To avoid damage to the indicator relay To avoid dazzling other road users To avoid misleading other road users 100. What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together? Wait for the green light Take care because there's a fault with the lights Pass the lights if the road is clear Stop because the lights are changing to red 101. What does this sign mean? Hump bridge Humps in the road Entrance to tunnel Soft verges 102. Where would you see a contraflow bus lane? On a dual carriageway On a roundabout On a one-way street On an urban motorway 103. How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop? Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left 104. What does this sign mean? Side winds Road noise Airport Adverse camber 105. What does this traffic sign mean? No overtaking allowed Give priority to oncoming traffic Two-way traffic One-way traffic only 106. What does this sign mean? Multi-exit roundabout Six roads converge Risk of ice Place of historical interest 107. When may you cross a double solid white line in the middle of the road? To pass traffic that's queuing back at a junction To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead To pass a vehicle that's towing a trailer To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less 108. What does this sign mean? No entry No road markings No through road No parking 109. What does this sign mean? Service area 30 miles ahead Minimum speed 30 mph Maximum speed 30 mph Lay-by 30 miles ahead 110. What does this road marking mean? Don't cross the line No stopping allowed You're approaching a hazard No overtaking allowed 111. What does this sign mean? Clearway (no stopping) Waiting permitted National speed limit applies Waiting restrictions apply 112. What does this arm signal mean? The driver intends to turn left The driver intends to turn right The driver wishes to overtake The driver is slowing down 113. What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background? They give temporary directions during a diversion They give mandatory instructions They give motorway information They give directions to car parks 114. What does '25' mean on this motorway sign? The distance to the nearest town The route number of the road The number of the next junction The speed limit on the slip road 15. How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used? As a high-speed lane As an acceleration lane As a right-turn lane As an overtaking lane Which diagram shows a hazard warning line? A B C D Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system? A B C D You've stopped at a railway level crossing. What should you do if the red lights continue to flash after a train has gone by? Phone the signal operator Alert drivers behind you Wait Proceed with caution When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving? Instead of sounding the horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am On the approach to toucan crossings, where cyclists are waiting to cross On rural routes, after a sign warning of animals On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead What does this sign mean? Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road Two-way traffic straight ahead Two-way traffic over a bridge Two-way traffic crosses a two-way road What does this sign mean? Ring road Roundabout No vehicles Mini-roundabout What does this sign mean? No overtaking Clearway (no stopping) No motor vehicles Cars and motorcycles only Where would you find green reflective studs on a motorway? Separating driving lanes Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway Between the carriageway and the central reservation At slip-road entrances and exits Which shape is used for a 'give way' sign? A B C D Which type of sign tells you what you must not do? A B C D What does this line across the road at the entrance to a roundabout mean? You have right of way Traffic from the left has right of way Give way to traffic from the right Stop at the line What does this sign mean? End of narrow bridge Tall bridge Road narrows End of dual carriageway What does this sign mean? Cycle route ahead Cycles aren't allowed Cyclists must dismount Cycle in single file You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign? Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible Hold back until you can see clearly ahead Switch your headlights on before overtaking Move to the right to get a better view Which sign means 'no entry'? A B C D You're in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. Which signal means you must wait? A B C D What does this motorway sign mean? Change to the lane on your left Leave the motorway at the next exit Change to the opposite carriageway Pull up on the hard shoulder 133. What does this sign mean? 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