Test Your Road Markings & Signs Knowledge

Test your knowledge of common UK road markings, traffic signs and the information they give you while driving.

Test Your Road Markings & Signs Knowledge

Road signs and markings give you important information about the road ahead, the actions you need to take and restrictions that may apply. Recognising them early gives you more time to plan and respond safely.

Answer all 10 questions to check your understanding of some of the common signs and road markings you will encounter while driving.

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Question 1 · Traffic Signs

What do circular traffic signs generally do?

A. Warn you about a hazard ahead B. Give orders C. Give directions only D. Show tourist information

Correct. Circular signs generally give orders. For example, they can show a speed limit or tell you which direction you must travel.

Not quite. Circular traffic signs generally give orders.

Question 2 · Warning Signs

What shape are most warning signs?

A. Triangular B. Circular C. Rectangular D. Square

Correct. Most warning signs are triangular. They warn you about a hazard or change in the road ahead.

Not quite. Most warning signs are triangular.

Question 3 · Road Markings

What does a longer broken white line in the centre of the road warn you about?

A. A parking area ahead B. The speed limit is changing C. A hazard ahead D. The road is becoming one-way

Correct. Longer broken white lines are hazard warning lines. They may appear as you approach hazards such as junctions or bends.

Not quite. Longer broken white lines warn you of a hazard ahead.

Question 4 · Yellow Lines

What do double yellow lines normally mean?

A. No parking during the daytime B. No parking or waiting at any time C. No overtaking D. Loading only

Correct. Double yellow lines mean no parking or waiting at any time, although specific exemptions can apply.

Not quite. Double yellow lines mean no parking or waiting at any time.

Question 5 · Hatched Markings

What should you do when a hatched area is surrounded by a broken white line?

A. Never enter it B. Drive through it whenever you want C. Stop inside it D. Only enter it if it is safe to do so

Correct. You should not enter a hatched area surrounded by a broken white line unless it is safe to do so.

Not quite. If the boundary is broken, you should only enter the hatched area when it is safe.

Question 6 · Solid White Lines

What does a hatched area with a continuous solid white boundary mean?

A. You must not enter it except in an emergency B. You can use it for overtaking C. You can park inside it D. It is a cycle lane

Correct. A continuous white boundary means you must not enter the hatched area except in an emergency.

Not quite. A continuous white boundary means you must not enter the hatched area except in an emergency.

Question 7 · Speed Limits

What does a number inside a red circle tell you?

A. The recommended speed B. The minimum speed C. The maximum speed limit D. The average speed of traffic

Correct. A number inside a red circle shows the maximum speed limit in miles per hour. You should still drive more slowly when conditions require it.

Not quite. A number inside a red circle shows the maximum speed limit.

Question 8 · Give Way

What do the broken white lines across the road at a Give Way junction mean?

A. You must always stop B. Give way to traffic on the major road C. You have priority D. No vehicles may enter

Correct. The Give Way markings mean you must give way to traffic on the major road.

Not quite. These markings mean give way to traffic on the major road.

Question 9 · Direction Signs

What colour background is normally used for direction signs on primary routes?

A. Red B. Yellow C. White D. Green

Correct. Direction signs on primary routes normally have a green background.

Not quite. Primary-route direction signs normally have a green background.

Question 10 · Blue Signs

What does a blue circular sign generally indicate?

A. A mandatory instruction B. A warning C. A parking restriction D. A tourist attraction

Correct. Blue circular signs generally give a mandatory instruction, such as a direction you must follow.

Not quite. Blue circular signs generally give a mandatory instruction.

Review What You’ve Learned

Road signs and markings are there to give you information early enough to make safe driving decisions. Try to identify them well before you reach them rather than reacting at the last moment.

If you answered any questions incorrectly, review the signs and markings during your lessons and discuss anything you are unsure about with your instructor.

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