Road and Traffic Signs, Meanings and Test
Traffic Signs and Signals
Download: Traffic Signs
Warning signs on the road
Mostly triangular
Road signs giving orders
Pass Theory leaflet ‘Signs giving orders’ lists all the signs that you must obey on roads in the UK.
Direction signs on roads and motorways
Pass Theory leaflet ‘Direction signs’ lists all the signs used on British motorways, A roads and local roads.
Information signs
Pass Theory leaflet ‘Information signs’ lists all the information signs on UK roads and motorways – these tell road users about upcoming junctions, lane restrictions, special zones and merging road lanes.
Light signals controlling traffic
Guidance on traffic light, motorway and lane control signals from Pass Theory.
Road markings
Illustrated guidance on road markings from Pass Theory.
Road works signs
Pass Theory leaflet with guidance on road works signs.
Signals by authorised persons
You must obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers and traffic wardens – read guidance from Pass Theory on the signals used on UK roads and motorways.
Signals to other road users
Guidance from Pass Theory about all the signals you can make to warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians.
Vehicle markings
Vehicle markings help with visibility and give information about dangerous or hazardous loads – read a list of all vehicle markings used on UK vehicles from Pass Theory.
Traffic signs
The Highway Code’s ‘Traffic signs’ is for all new drivers and riders who need to pass the driving theory test. It shows the most commonly used traffic signs on British roads and motorways.
Know your traffic signs
‘Know your traffic signs’ is a guide for all road users, new and experienced. It illustrates and explains all the important traffic signs, signals and road markings for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Download ‘Know your traffic signs’ (PDF) >>
