Ghana DVLA Road Signs Test cheat sheet

Regulatory signs give orders that must be obeyed; disobeying them is a traffic offence, not a suggestion.

Circular signs with a red border generally state a prohibition or restriction (for example no entry, speed limit, no overtaking).

A blue circle with a white symbol is a mandatory instruction (for example turn left ahead, keep left, minimum speed).

A red circle with a white horizontal bar means no entry for vehicular traffic; it is not the same as a one-way arrow sign.

A red octagon with STOP in white requires a complete halt at the stop line, even when the road appears clear.

An inverted red triangle with GIVE WAY means yield to traffic on the major road; stop only if necessary.

A red circle with a number and no other symbol is a maximum speed limit in kilometres per hour, ending at the next cancellation sign.

A yellow or white rectangular plate beneath a regulatory sign carries supplementary information such as times, vehicle classes or exceptions.

Prohibition signs end at the next intersection, at a cancellation sign (grey diagonal bar), or at an end-of-restriction plate.

Warning signs alert drivers to hazards ahead; most are triangular with a red border and a white or yellow background.

The distance between a warning sign and the hazard is the advance warning distance, so the driver has time to slow down or prepare.

A triangle showing a bend arrow warns of a curve; a double bend symbol warns of two successive curves in opposite directions.

A triangle with a pedestrian symbol warns of a crossing or pedestrians in the road ahead; reduce speed and scan both sides.

A triangle with a bicycle or children symbol warns of cyclists or schoolchildren likely to enter the carriageway.

A triangle showing an exclamation mark is a general danger sign used where no specific symbol applies.

A triangle with a car on a wavy track warns of a slippery road surface, especially in rain.

A triangle with a steep gradient figure (for example 10%) warns of a steep descent; select a low gear before the slope.

A triangle with a narrowing road symbol warns that the carriageway ahead reduces in width, so adjust speed and lane position early.

A continuous (solid) white centre line prohibits crossing or straddling; a broken white line may be crossed when it is safe.

A double continuous line on your side means no overtaking; where one line is broken, the broken side may cross when safe.

A continuous yellow line along the kerb means no waiting at any time; a broken yellow line means no waiting during stated times.

Zebra crossings are marked by broad white stripes across the road; drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing.

A stop line is a solid white transverse line at a STOP sign or signal; a broken transverse line accompanies GIVE WAY.

A flashing red traffic light means stop and proceed only when safe; a flashing amber light means proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians.

A steady red light means stop behind the stop line; a steady amber means stop unless it is unsafe to do so.

A green light gives right of way to proceed, but a green arrow applies only to traffic moving in the direction of the arrow.

Chevron markings and hatched areas separate traffic streams; entering a hatched area bordered by a solid line is prohibited.

Stopping distance equals thinking distance plus braking distance; both increase with speed, and braking distance rises with the square of speed.

The two-second rule gives a minimum following gap in good conditions; double it to four seconds in rain or at night.

In Ghana, traffic keeps to the right; overtaking is normally done on the left of the vehicle being passed.

Seat belts are required for the driver and passengers, and children must be properly restrained.

Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited; alcohol slows reaction time and narrows attention.

Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited; it diverts eyes, hands and attention from the road.

At an uncontrolled junction, yield to traffic already on the major road and to vehicles approaching from your right where rules require.

In fog or heavy rain, switch on dipped headlights, reduce speed and increase following distance; do not use full beam in fog.

After a crash, stop, render assistance where safe, exchange details and report to the police as required by law.