Ghana DVLA Road Signs Test flashcards
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- Stop sign shape
- A red octagon with the word STOP in white. It requires a complete halt at the stop line or, if none, at the edge of the junction, even when the road looks clear.
- Give Way sign
- An inverted triangle with a red border. It means yield to traffic on the major road and stop only if necessary to avoid conflict.
- No entry sign
- A red circle containing a white horizontal bar. It prohibits all vehicular traffic from entering that road; it is not a one-way sign.
- Blue circle signs
- Blue circular signs carry mandatory instructions rather than prohibitions. Examples include keep left, turn left ahead, and minimum speed limits.
- Speed limit sign
- A red-bordered circle containing a number gives the maximum permitted speed in kilometres per hour. It applies until cancelled or a new limit appears.
- Supplementary plate
- A rectangular plate mounted below a regulatory sign. It supplies qualifying details such as permitted times, vehicle classes, or exceptions to the main sign.
- End of restriction
- A prohibition ends at a cancellation sign, typically the same symbol in grey with a diagonal bar, or at an end-of-restriction plate.
- Warning sign shape
- Most warning signs are triangles with a red border and a light background. They alert drivers to a hazard ahead rather than imposing an order.
- Bend ahead sign
- A triangle showing a curved arrow warns of a single bend. A double-bend symbol shows two curves in opposite directions, so reduce speed before entry.
- Slippery road sign
- A triangle showing a car with wavy skid marks warns of a surface with reduced grip, common in rain, oil residue, or loose material.
- Steep descent sign
- A triangle showing a gradient percentage warns of a steep downhill. Select a low gear before the slope to use engine braking and avoid brake fade.
- Pedestrian warning sign
- A triangle with a walking figure warns of pedestrians or a crossing ahead. Scan both sides of the road and be ready to stop.
- Road narrows sign
- A triangle showing the carriageway tapering warns of reduced width ahead. Adjust speed and lane position early rather than braking sharply at the obstruction.
- General danger sign
- A triangle containing an exclamation mark warns of a hazard for which no specific symbol exists. Slow down and look for the supplementary plate.
- Children warning sign
- A triangle showing running children warns of a school or playground area where children may enter the road unexpectedly. Reduce speed and watch the verges.
- Continuous white line
- A solid white centre line may not be crossed or straddled. It marks a section where overtaking is considered unsafe, such as a blind crest or bend.
- Broken white line
- A broken white centre line may be crossed to overtake or turn when it is safe. Check mirrors, signal, and confirm no oncoming traffic before crossing.
- Double white lines
- Where two lines run together, a solid line on your side forbids crossing. If your side is broken, you may cross when safe.
- Yellow kerb lines
- A continuous yellow line means no waiting at any time. A broken yellow line means no waiting during the times shown on the nearby plate.
- Zebra crossing
- Broad white stripes across the carriageway mark a pedestrian crossing. Drivers must give way to pedestrians on the crossing and approach at reduced speed.
- Stop line marking
- A solid white transverse line marks where vehicles must halt at a STOP sign or signal. A broken transverse line accompanies GIVE WAY.
- Steady red signal
- A steady red light means stop behind the stop line. Proceeding on red is an offence and risks collision with cross traffic.
- Steady amber signal
- A steady amber light means stop unless it is unsafe to do so. It warns that red is about to follow, so do not accelerate to beat it.
- Green arrow signal
- A green arrow permits movement only in the direction shown. Traffic going straight or turning elsewhere must still obey its own signal.
- Flashing amber signal
- A flashing amber light means proceed with caution, giving way to pedestrians and cross traffic. It is common at certain junctions and school crossings.
- Hatched road area
- Diagonal stripes bordered by a solid line must not be entered except in an emergency. They separate opposing streams or protect turning space.
- Stopping distance formula
- Stopping distance is thinking distance plus braking distance. Thinking distance grows with speed, while braking distance grows with the square of speed.
- Two-second rule
- Pick a fixed object ahead; when the vehicle in front passes it, you should not reach it for at least two seconds. Double the gap in rain.
- Keep right in Ghana
- Ghana drives on the right side of the road. Overtaking is normally performed on the left of the vehicle being passed, after checking mirrors and signalling.
- Seat belt rule
- The driver and all passengers must wear seat belts where fitted. Children must use an appropriate restraint, and the driver is responsible for ensuring compliance.
- Drink-driving prohibition
- Driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is prohibited. Alcohol slows reaction time, impairs judgement of speed and distance, and narrows attention.
- Mobile phone while driving
- Using a hand-held mobile phone while driving is prohibited. It takes eyes off the road, hands off the wheel, and attention away from hazards.