Road and Traffic Signs Test

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How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?

They're square with a brown border

They're circular with a red border

They're rectangular with a yellow border

They're triangular with a blue border

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What shape are traffic signs giving orders?

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Which type of sign tells you what you must not do?

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What does this sign mean?

Only 20 cars allowed at any one time

Maximum speed limit with traffic calming

Minimum speed limit with traffic calming

'20 cars only' parking zone

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What does this sign mean?

Minimum speed limit 30 mph

New speed limit 20 mph

End of 20 mph zone

No vehicles over 30 tonnes

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What does this sign mean?

Cars and motorcycles only

No motor vehicles

Clearway (no stopping)

No overtaking

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What does this sign mean?

No through road

No entry

No road markings

No parking

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What does this sign mean?

Bend to the right

Road on the right closed

No right turn

No traffic from the right

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Which sign means 'no entry'?

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What does this sign mean?

Parking for trams only

Route for buses only

Route for trams only

Parking for buses only

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Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to?

Heavy vehicles

Long vehicles

Wide vehicles

High vehicles

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Which sign means no motor vehicles allowed?

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What does this sign mean?

You have priority

No motor vehicles

Two-way traffic

No overtaking

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What does this sign mean?

Waiting restrictions apply

Waiting permitted

Clearway (no stopping)

National speed limit applies

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What does this sign mean?

End of restricted speed area

End of clearway

End of restricted parking area

End of cycle route

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Which sign means 'no stopping'?

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What does this sign mean?

No stopping

National speed limit applies

Waiting restrictions apply

No entry

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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

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What does this sign mean?

Vehicles may not park on the verge or footway

Vehicles may park fully on the verge or footway

Vehicles may park on the right-hand side of the road only

Vehicles may park on the left-hand side of the road only

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What does this traffic sign mean?

Give priority to oncoming traffic

No overtaking allowed

Two-way traffic

One-way traffic only

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What's the meaning of this traffic sign?

Give priority to vehicles coming towards you

You have priority over vehicles coming towards you

End of two-way road

Bus lane ahead

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What shape is a 'stop' sign?

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In winter, road signs can become covered by snow. What does this sign mean?

Give way

Crossroads

Turn right

Stop

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What does this sign mean?

Maximum speed 30 mph

Lay-by 30 miles ahead

Service area 30 miles ahead

Minimum speed 30 mph

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What does this sign mean?

Approaching traffic passes you on both sides

Give way to oncoming vehicles

Turn off at the next available junction

Pass either side to get to the same destination

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What does this sign mean?

Route for trams

Route for buses

Give way to trams

Give way to buses

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What messages are given by circular traffic signs that have a blue background?

They give mandatory instructions

They give temporary directions during a diversion

They give directions to car parks

They give motorway information

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Where would you see a contraflow bus lane?

On a one-way street

On an urban motorway

On a roundabout

On a dual carriageway

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What does this sign mean?

Give way to buses

Contraflow bus lane

Bus station on the right

With-flow bus lane

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What does a sign with a brown background show?

Motorway routes

Primary roads

Tourist directions

Minor roads

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What does this sign mean?

Beware of trams

Tourist attraction

Beware of trains

Level crossing

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What's the purpose of triangular shaped signs?

To give warnings

To give orders

To give directions

To give information

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What does this sign mean?

Turn left ahead

T-junction

No through road

Give way

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What does this sign mean?

Place of historical interest

Risk of ice

Six roads converge

Multi-exit roundabout

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What does this sign mean?

Level crossing without gate

Level crossing with gate

Crossroads

Ahead only

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What does this sign mean?

Mini-roundabout

Ring road

No vehicles

Roundabout

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What information would be shown in a triangular road sign?

Road narrows

Ahead only

Keep left

Minimum speed

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What does this sign mean?

Cyclists must dismount

Cycle in single file

Cycles aren't allowed

Cycle route ahead

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Which sign means that pedestrians may be walking along the road?

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Which sign means there's a double bend ahead?

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What does this sign mean?

Wait at the crossroads

Give way to farm vehicles

Wait at the barriers

Give way to trams

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What does this sign mean?

Humps in the road

Hump bridge

Entrance to tunnel

Soft verges

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Which sign means the end of a dual carriageway?

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What does this sign mean?

End of dual carriageway

Road narrows

Tall bridge

End of narrow bridge

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What does this sign mean?

Airport

Road noise

Side winds

Adverse camber

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What does this traffic sign mean?

Service area ahead

Slippery road ahead

Tyres liable to punctures ahead

Danger ahead

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You're about to overtake. What should you do when you see this sign?

Switch your headlights on before overtaking

Hold back until you can see clearly ahead

Move to the right to get a better view

Overtake the other driver as quickly as possible

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What does this sign mean?

Level crossing without gate or barrier

Gated road ahead

Cattle grid ahead

Level crossing with gate or barrier

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What does this sign mean?

Trams only

Trams crossing ahead

No trams ahead

Oncoming trams

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What does this sign mean?

Adverse camber

Uneven road

Steep hill downwards

Steep hill upwards

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What does this sign mean?

Water across the road

Bridge over the road

Uneven road surface

Road ahead ends

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What does this sign mean?

No through road on the left

Turn left for ferry terminal

No entry for traffic turning left

Turn left for parking area

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What does this sign mean?

Toilet ahead

No through road

Telephone box ahead

T-junction

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Which is the sign for a ring road?

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D

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What does this sign mean?

Right-hand lane for turning right

The right-hand lane is closed

Right-hand lane for buses only

The right-hand lane ahead is narrow

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What does this sign mean?

Contraflow system

Change to the left-hand lane

One-way street

Leave at the next exit

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What does this sign mean?

Leave motorway at next exit

Rest area for lorries

Lane for heavy and slow vehicles

All lorries use the hard shoulder

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What does a red traffic light mean?

Stop, if you're able to brake safely

Proceed with care

You should stop unless turning left

You must stop and wait behind the stop line

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At traffic lights, what does it mean when the amber light shows on its own?

Prepare to go

Go if the way is clear

Stop at the stop line

Go if no pedestrians are crossing

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You're at a junction controlled by traffic lights. When should you wait at a green light?

When your exit from the junction is blocked

When you intend to turn right

When pedestrians are waiting to cross

When you think the lights may be about to change

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You're in the left-hand lane at traffic lights, waiting to turn left. Which signal means you must wait?

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What does this sign mean?

Traffic lights out of order

Temporary traffic lights ahead

New traffic lights ahead

Amber signal out of order

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Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?

Traffic going straight on

Traffic turning right

Traffic turning left

Nobody

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Where would you find these flashing red light signals?

Motorway exits

Pelican crossings

Zebra crossings

Level crossings

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What do these zigzag white lines mean?

Sounding horns isn't allowed

No parking at any time

Parking allowed only for a short time

Slow down to 20 mph

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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 vehicle that's towing a trailer

To pass a road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less

To pass a car signalling to turn left ahead

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What does this road marking mean?

No stopping allowed

No overtaking allowed

Don't cross the line

You're approaching a hazard

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Where would you see this road marking?

At a box junction

At traffic lights

On road humps

Near a level crossing

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Which diagram shows a hazard warning line?

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Why does this junction have a 'stop' sign and a stop line on the road?

It's a busy junction

Speed on the major road is derestricted

Visibility along the major road is restricted

The junction is on a downhill gradient

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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

Stop at the line

Give way to traffic from the right

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How will a police officer in a patrol vehicle signal for you to stop?

Flash the headlights, indicate left and point to the left

Pull alongside you, use the siren and wave you to stop

Use the siren, overtake, cut in front and stop

Overtake and give a slowing down arm signal

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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

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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

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What does this motorway sign mean?

Pull up on the hard shoulder

Change to the lane on your left

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Change to the opposite carriageway

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What does this motorway sign mean?

No services for 50 miles

Temporary maximum speed 50 mph

Obstruction 50 metres (164 feet) ahead

Temporary minimum speed 50 mph

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What does this sign mean?

Through traffic to use left lane

Right-hand lane closed ahead

11 tonne weight limit

Right-hand lane T-junction only

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What does '25' mean on this motorway sign?

The route number of the road

The speed limit on the slip road

The number of the next junction

The distance to the nearest town

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How should the right-hand lane of a three-lane motorway be used?

As an acceleration lane

As a right-turn lane

As an overtaking lane

As a high-speed lane

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Where can you find reflective amber studs on a motorway?

On the left-hand edge of the road

On the right-hand edge of the road

Separating the slip road from the motorway

Separating the lanes

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Where would you find green reflective studs on a motorway?

Between the hard shoulder and the carriageway

At slip-road entrances and exits

Separating driving lanes

Between the carriageway and the central reservation

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What should you do when you see this sign as you travel along a motorway?

Turn left immediately

Change lane

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Move onto the hard shoulder

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What does this sign mean?

End of motorway

No motor vehicles

No through road

End of bus lane

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Which sign means that the national speed limit applies?

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D

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What's the national speed limit on a single carriageway road?

60 mph

40 mph

50 mph

70 mph

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What does this sign mean?

End of restriction

Lane ends ahead

Free recovery ends

End of motorway

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What does this sign indicate?

A cycle route

A diversion route

A pedestrian zone

A picnic area

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What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory maximum speed limit

Compulsory maximum speed limit

Advised separation distance

Compulsory minimum speed limit

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What should you do when you see this sign at a crossroads?

Maintain the same speed

Telephone the police

Carry on with great care

Find another route

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What does this sign mean?

No motorcycles

Cars only

No cars

Motorcycles only

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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?

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Pass the lorry on the left

Move into the right-hand lane

Stop behind the flashing lights

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You're on a motorway. What should you do if there's a red cross showing on the signs above your lane only?

Don't continue in that lane

Pull onto the hard shoulder

Continue in that lane and look for further information

Stop and wait for an instruction to proceed

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When may you sound your vehicle's horn?

To attract a friend's attention

To give you right of way

To make slower drivers move over

To warn others of your presence

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Your vehicle is stationary. When may you use its horn?

When it's used only briefly

When the road is blocked by queuing traffic

When another road user poses a danger

When signalling that you've just arrived

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What does this sign mean?

No parking on the days and times shown

End of the urban clearway restrictions

No parking at all from Monday to Friday

You can park on the days and times shown

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What does this sign mean?

Uneven road surface

Steep hill downwards

Quayside or river bank

Road liable to flooding

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Which sign means you have priority over oncoming vehicles?

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B

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D

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B

C

D

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What do the long white lines along the centre of the road mean?

Bus lane

Give way

Hazard warning

Lane marking

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What's the reason for the hatched area along the centre of this road?

It's a temporary marking to warn of the roadworks

It separates the two sides of the dual carriageway

It marks an area to be used by overtaking motorcyclists

It separates traffic flowing in opposite directions

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Other drivers may sometimes flash their headlights at you. What's the official meaning of this signal?

They're giving way to you

There's a fault with your vehicle

They're warning you of their presence

There's a radar speed trap ahead

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What does this signal mean?

Trams must stop

Both trams and cars can continue

Both trams and cars must stop

Cars must stop

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Where would you find these road markings?

At a railway crossing

On a motorway

At a mini-roundabout

On a pedestrian crossing

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A police car is following you. What should you do if the police officer flashes the headlights and points to the left?

Pull up on the left

Move over to the left

Turn left at the next junction

Stop immediately

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You see this amber traffic light ahead. Which light, or lights, will come on next?

Red alone

Red and amber together

Green alone

Green and amber together

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What does it mean if you see this signal on the motorway?

All vehicles use the hard shoulder

Stop: all lanes ahead closed

Leave the motorway at the next exit

Sharp bend to the left ahead

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What must you do when you see this sign?

Stop only if children are waiting to cross

Stop even if the road is clear

Stop only if a red light is showing

Stop only if traffic is approaching

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Which shape is used for a 'give way' sign?

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B

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B

C

D

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What does this sign mean?

Ring road

Mini-roundabout

Keep right

Buses turning

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What does this sign mean?

Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road

Two-way traffic crosses a two-way road

Two-way traffic over a bridge

Two-way traffic straight ahead

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What does this sign mean?

Two-way traffic crosses a one-way road

Traffic approaching you has priority

Two-way traffic straight ahead

Motorway contraflow system ahead

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What does this sign mean?

Uneven road

Low bridge

Hump bridge

Traffic-calming hump

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Which sign informs you that you're coming to a 'no through road'?

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B

C

D

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B

C

D

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What does this sign mean?

Direction to bus and coach park

Parking area for cars and coaches

No parking for buses or coaches

Direction to park-and-ride car park

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What should you do when you're approaching traffic lights that have red and amber showing together?

Wait for the green light

Pass the lights if the road is clear

Take care because there's a fault with the lights

Stop because the lights are changing to red

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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?

Wait

Alert drivers behind you

Phone the signal operator

Proceed with caution

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You're in a tunnel and you see this sign. What does it mean?

Direction to an emergency pedestrian exit

Beware of pedestrians crossing ahead

No access for pedestrians

Beware of pedestrians: no footpath ahead

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Which sign shows that you're entering a one-way system?

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B

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B

C

D

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What does this sign mean?

With-flow bus and cycle lane

Contraflow bus and cycle lane

No waiting for buses and cycles

No buses and cycles allowed

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Which of these signs warns you of a zebra crossing?

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B

C

D

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B

C

D

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What does this sign mean?

Pedestrian zone - no vehicles

Zebra crossing ahead

School crossing patrol

No pedestrians allowed

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Which sign means there will be two-way traffic crossing your route ahead?

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B

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D

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B

C

D

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Which arm signal tells you that the car you're following is going to pull up?

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B

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B

C

D

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Which sign means turn left ahead?

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B

C

D

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B

C

D

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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

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You're approaching traffic lights and the red light is showing. What signal will show next?

Green and amber

Green alone

Red and amber

Amber alone

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What does this sign mean?

Ancient monument ahead

Tunnel ahead

Low bridge ahead

Traffic danger spot ahead

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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

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What does this white arrow on the road mean?

Return to your side of the road

Road bends to the left

All vehicles turn left

Entrance on the left

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How should you give an arm signal to turn left?

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B

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D

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B

C

D

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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

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When may you use hazard warning lights while you're driving?

On the approach to toucan crossings, where cyclists are waiting to cross

Instead of sounding the horn in a built-up area between 11.30 pm and 7.00 am

On a motorway or unrestricted dual carriageway, to warn of a hazard ahead

On rural routes, after a sign warning of animals

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Why should you make sure that your indicators are cancelled after turning at a junction?

To avoid misleading other road users

To avoid flattening the battery

To avoid damage to the indicator relay

To avoid dazzling other road users

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You're driving in busy traffic. You want to pull up just after a junction on the left. When should you signal?

Just before you reach the junction

Well before you reach the junction

As you're passing or just after the junction

It would be better not to signal at all

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