British Road Signs Quiz
Questions: 16 · 10 minutes
1. You are following direction signs toward a destination reached by motorway. Which background colour normally identifies motorway direction signs?
White
Green
Blue
Brown
2. As you approach a junction, you see an inverted red-bordered triangle. What does it require?
Stop completely, even if the road is clear
Continue because you have priority
Give way to traffic on the major road
Turn in the direction shown by the nearest arrow
3. You pass a white circular sign with a black diagonal stripe. How should you interpret it?
All previous restrictions have ended, so any speed is permitted
The road ahead is restricted to local traffic
A minimum speed applies until another sign appears
The national speed limit applies, with the actual limit depending on the road and vehicle
4. What is the usual purpose of a circular blue sign?
To warn of a hazard ahead
To give a positive or mandatory instruction
To prohibit the type of vehicle pictured
To identify a temporary diversion route
5. A circular sign with a red border displays “30”. What does the number mean?
The maximum speed limit is 30 mph
The recommended speed is 30 mph
Drivers must stay at least 30 metres apart
The minimum permitted speed is 30 mph
6. A direction sign with a brown background most commonly points toward what?
A motorway junction
A tourist attraction or facility
A primary-route destination
An emergency diversion route
7. Near roadworks, you encounter a yellow sign with black text and a directional arrow. What is it most likely providing?
A permanent direction to a primary-route destination
A warning that stopping is prohibited at all times
The standard direction for motorway traffic
Temporary route or diversion information
8. A blue circular sign has a red border and one diagonal red bar. What restriction does it normally show?
No stopping at any time
No entry for motor vehicles
No waiting during the period indicated
No parking on the verge or pavement only
9. Your vehicle is 4.6 metres high, and a red-bordered circular sign ahead displays “4.4 m”. What does this mean for you?
You must not proceed because vehicles over the displayed height are prohibited
You may continue if you drive through the centre of the road
You may continue at reduced speed while using hazard lights
The restriction applies only to vehicles carrying loose loads
10. While driving on a motorway, you see a red X displayed above your lane. What must you do?
Stop beneath the signal and await instructions
Reduce speed but remain in the lane
Use the lane only to overtake
Leave that lane safely because it is closed
11. A red-bordered warning triangle contains a symbol of a car with wavy skid marks. What hazard should you expect?
Loose chippings
Side winds
An uneven road surface
A slippery road
12. At a junction, a blue circular sign shows three white arrows arranged in a circle. What should you do?
Treat it as a mini-roundabout and give way to traffic from the immediate right
Turn left because traffic may pass only that side
Treat the junction as a full-size roundabout with traffic lights
Follow a one-way road without giving way
13. What does a red-bordered triangular road sign generally indicate?
A parking restriction that applies nearby
A mandatory action that drivers must take
A warning about a hazard or road condition ahead
Route information for a tourist destination
14. Which road sign is uniquely octagonal in Britain?
Stop
No Entry
National Speed Limit
Give Way
15. A direction sign has a green background with white lettering. What type of route does it normally indicate?
A motorway route
A primary route
A route to a tourist attraction
A temporary roadworks diversion
16. A red circle containing a horizontal white bar means what?
Vehicles must stop before proceeding
No entry for vehicular traffic
The road is one-way from this point
Motor vehicles may enter for access only