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Question 1Traffic signs and road markings

What does a red octagonal sign require a driver to do?

  1. Yield to traffic on the right only
  2. Come to a complete stop Correct answer.
  3. Reduce speed to 30 km/h
  4. Slow down and proceed with caution

Explanation

An octagon is used exclusively for stop signs so that drivers can recognise it by shape even when the face is obscured. A full stop is required before entering the junction, and you may proceed only when it is safe.

Question 2Traffic signs and road markings

A triangular sign with a red border and a symbol inside generally serves what purpose?

  1. Gives a mandatory instruction
  2. Warns of a hazard ahead Correct answer.
  3. Marks a parking zone
  4. Indicates a motorway route

Explanation

Triangles with red borders are warning signs; the symbol shows the nature of the hazard so the driver can adjust speed and position. Mandatory instructions use circular signs instead.

Question 3Traffic signs and road markings

What do circular signs with a red border normally convey?

  1. The start of a built-up area
  2. A prohibition or restriction Correct answer.
  3. A recommended route
  4. Advisory information

Explanation

Red-bordered circles state prohibitions and restrictions, such as a maximum speed or a banned manoeuvre. The red ring signals that an order must be obeyed.

Question 4Traffic signs and road markings

A sign showing a white bicycle on a blue circle means what?

  1. Cycles are prohibited
  2. Cyclists must dismount
  3. Cycles may use the road only at night
  4. A cycle route or lane is provided Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue circle gives a mandatory positive instruction, and the bicycle symbol designates a route or lane intended for cyclists. Drivers must expect cyclists there and must not obstruct it.

Question 5Traffic signs and road markings

What is indicated by a continuous solid white line along the centre of the road?

  1. Crossing the line is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. Overtaking is permitted if the road is clear
  3. Parking is allowed on the left
  4. The lane is reserved for buses

Explanation

A solid centre line forbids straddling or crossing it, so overtaking manoeuvres that cross it are not allowed. Broken lines, by contrast, may be crossed when it is safe.

Question 6Traffic signs and road markings

A yellow box junction marked with criss-cross lines means a driver should do what?

  1. Stop inside the box while waiting
  2. Treat the box as a parking bay
  3. Enter only if the exit is clear Correct answer.
  4. Use the box for loading

Explanation

The box must be kept clear so that crossing traffic is not blocked. You may enter only when your exit is unobstructed, apart from the usual exception when turning right and waiting for oncoming traffic.

Question 7Traffic signs and road markings

What does a red circle containing the number 50 mean?

  1. A recommended speed of 50 km/h
  2. A distance of 50 metres to the next town
  3. A maximum speed of 50 km/h Correct answer.
  4. A minimum speed of 50 km/h

Explanation

A red-ringed circle with a number sets the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour. Exceeding it is an offence regardless of traffic conditions.

Question 8Traffic signs and road markings

A rectangular sign bearing a large letter P indicates what?

  1. A pedestrian zone
  2. A parking place Correct answer.
  3. A passing place
  4. A police checkpoint

Explanation

The letter P on a rectangular sign designates a parking area and may be accompanied by plates showing times or charges. Other letters are not used for this purpose.

Question 9Traffic signs and road markings

You are approaching a junction controlled by a sign showing a red triangle with a give-way symbol. What must you do?

  1. Accelerate to merge ahead of approaching vehicles
  2. Give way to traffic on the main road and proceed when clear Correct answer.
  3. Sound the horn before entering
  4. Stop completely before the line in every case

Explanation

A give-way sign requires you to let traffic on the priority road pass before you enter or cross it. A full stop is only obligatory if traffic conditions make it necessary.

Question 10Traffic signs and road markings

A broken white line separates your lane from the lane to your right. When may you cross it?

  1. Only when overtaking a stationary vehicle
  2. Never, under any circumstances
  3. When it is safe and you have signalled Correct answer.
  4. Only during daylight hours

Explanation

Broken lane lines may be crossed for lane changes or overtaking provided the manoeuvre is safe and properly signalled. The line is guidance, not a barrier.

Question 11Traffic signs and road markings

You see a sign warning of a slippery road surface ahead. What is the safest response?

  1. Change to a lower gear and accelerate hard
  2. Move to the centre of the road
  3. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking or steering Correct answer.
  4. Maintain speed and keep a close following distance

Explanation

On a slippery surface grip is reduced, so smooth inputs and lower speed help prevent skidding. Sudden braking or steering can break traction.

Question 12Traffic signs and road markings

A double solid white line appears between opposing directions of traffic. What does it mean?

  1. Only heavy vehicles may cross
  2. The lines mark a bus lane
  3. Neither direction may cross the lines to overtake Correct answer.
  4. Both directions may overtake freely

Explanation

Double solid lines reinforce the prohibition on crossing for overtaking in either direction. They are used where visibility or road layout makes overtaking unsafe.

Question 13Traffic signs and road markings

A circular blue sign shows a white arrow pointing straight ahead only. What does this require?

  1. You may reverse into the side road
  2. You must stop before the sign
  3. You must proceed straight ahead Correct answer.
  4. You may turn left if no traffic is present

Explanation

A blue circle with a single arrow imposes a mandatory direction of travel. Turning against the arrow is a breach of the instruction even if the road appears clear.

Question 14Traffic signs and road markings

You intend to turn right at a box junction and are waiting for a gap in oncoming traffic. What is the rule?

  1. You must never enter the box until the turn is complete
  2. You may reverse out of the box if blocked
  3. You may stop in the box to read a map
  4. You may wait inside the box while turning right Correct answer.

Explanation

The standard exception allows a driver turning right to wait within the box for oncoming traffic to clear. Other than this, the box must not be entered unless the exit is clear.

Question 15Traffic signs and road markings

A sign shows a red circle with a car and a motorcycle side by side. What does it prohibit?

  1. Entry of cars only
  2. Overtaking by motor vehicles Correct answer.
  3. All motor traffic
  4. Parking by motor vehicles

Explanation

This prohibition sign bans motor vehicles from overtaking one another, typically where the road is narrow or visibility is poor. It does not ban the vehicles themselves.

Question 16Traffic signs and road markings

What does a hatched area bounded by solid white lines in the centre of the road signify?

  1. A lane for overtaking
  2. A pedestrian refuge only
  3. A designated parking strip
  4. An area that vehicles should not enter Correct answer.

Explanation

Hatched areas separate traffic streams and are not to be entered except in an emergency. Where the boundary is broken, entry may be permitted, but solid boundaries forbid it.

Question 17Traffic signs and road markings

A driver sees a sign showing a steep downhill gradient. What does this warn of?

  1. A sharp bend immediately after the crest
  2. A rise requiring a lower gear
  3. A descent where speed can build up Correct answer.
  4. A tunnel with restricted height

Explanation

Gradient signs warn of a significant slope, and on a descent a vehicle's speed can increase without throttle. Selecting a lower gear helps control speed and reduces reliance on the brakes.

Question 18Traffic signs and road markings

A sign with a red border shows a pedestrian crossed by a diagonal line. What is its meaning?

  1. Pedestrians have priority everywhere
  2. Pedestrian crossing ahead
  3. No pedestrians allowed Correct answer.
  4. Pedestrians must use the left side

Explanation

A red-ringed circle with a diagonal slash through a symbol is a prohibition. Here it bans pedestrians from the road or area indicated.

Question 19Traffic signs and road markings

You approach a junction where the road markings include a transverse line of white dashes across your lane. What should you do?

  1. Ignore it if no sign is present
  2. Give way at the line before proceeding Correct answer.
  3. Treat it as a stop line and halt every time
  4. Accelerate across before traffic arrives

Explanation

Double broken transverse lines mark a give-way position, requiring you to yield to traffic on the priority road. A solid transverse line marks a stop line instead.

Question 20Traffic signs and road markings

A driver passes a sign showing a red circle with a lorry symbol. What restriction applies?

  1. Lorries must switch off engines
  2. Lorries may not proceed beyond the sign Correct answer.
  3. Lorries must reduce speed to 40 km/h
  4. Lorries may use the road only at night

Explanation

A red-ringed circle containing a goods vehicle symbol prohibits lorries from entering the road or area beyond the sign. Exceptions, where they exist, are shown on supplementary plates.

Question 21Traffic signs and road markings

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow curving to the left around a central obstacle. What does it require?

  1. Keep left of the central reservation Correct answer.
  2. Pass the obstacle on its left side
  3. Turn left at the next junction
  4. Give way to traffic from the left

Explanation

This mandatory sign directs traffic to keep to the left of a traffic island or central reservation. It governs the side on which you pass, not the route beyond.

Question 22Traffic signs and road markings

A road has a solid white line on your side and a broken white line on the opposite side. What does this arrangement allow?

  1. Neither direction may cross at any point
  2. Oncoming traffic may cross to overtake but you may not Correct answer.
  3. Both directions may cross freely
  4. You may cross to overtake but oncoming traffic may not

Explanation

Where the line nearest you is solid, you are prohibited from crossing; the broken line on the other side permits the opposing traffic to cross when safe. The restriction applies to the side on which the solid line lies.

Question 23Traffic signs and road markings

A driver sees a warning sign showing a vehicle skidding, placed shortly before a bend. Which combination of hazards does it signal?

  1. Loose gravel and a sharp bend
  2. A ford and an uneven road
  3. A slippery surface and a risk of skidding Correct answer.
  4. A steep hill and a narrow bridge

Explanation

The skidding-vehicle symbol warns of a slippery surface where loss of grip is likely, often placed before a bend where the risk is greatest. Drivers should reduce speed before reaching the hazard.

Question 24Traffic signs and road markings

At a junction the stop line is accompanied by the word STOP painted on the road surface. What is the correct action if the line is partly obscured by queuing vehicles?

  1. Sound the horn and continue at speed
  2. Proceed without stopping because the line cannot be seen
  3. Stop at the sign and line position before edging forward Correct answer.
  4. Wait behind the queue and enter without stopping

Explanation

The stop sign and line together establish where a complete stop must be made, and an obscured line does not remove the obligation. You stop at the marked position and then move forward only when it is safe.

Question 25Traffic signs and road markings

A lane is marked with a solid white line on each side and a bicycle symbol painted within it. What does this indicate?

  1. A mandatory cycle lane that other vehicles must not enter Correct answer.
  2. A shared lane where cars may park
  3. An advisory route with no legal force
  4. A lane where cyclists must give way to cars

Explanation

Solid boundaries with a cycle symbol designate a mandatory cycle lane reserved for cyclists. Other vehicles must not drive or park in it, and drivers should check for cyclists before crossing it.

Question 26Traffic signs and road markings

A triangular sign with a red border shows a symbol of two children running. What is this sign telling you?

  1. A playground is closed for the day
  2. A school bus stop is located behind you
  3. Children may be crossing or near the road ahead Correct answer.
  4. Children are forbidden from walking here

Explanation

Red-bordered triangles are warning signs, and the running-children symbol warns that children may be in or near the carriageway ahead. Drivers should slow down and be ready to stop.

Question 27Traffic signs and road markings

What does a circular sign with a blue background and a white bicycle symbol mean?

  1. Cyclists must dismount and walk
  2. A bicycle repair shop is nearby
  3. Cycles are prohibited beyond this point
  4. A cycle route or lane is provided here Correct answer.

Explanation

Blue circles give positive instructions or indicate a facility, so a white bicycle on blue marks a route or lane intended for cyclists. Prohibitions use red circles instead.

Question 28Traffic signs and road markings

You see a red-bordered triangle containing an exclamation mark. What should you understand from it?

  1. You must stop and wait for permission
  2. The road ends immediately after the sign
  3. An unspecified hazard warns you to proceed with care Correct answer.
  4. Only emergency vehicles may continue

Explanation

The exclamation mark inside a warning triangle indicates a general hazard for which no specific symbol exists. The driver should reduce speed and be prepared for danger ahead.

Question 29Traffic signs and road markings

A circular sign with a red border shows a white horizontal bar across the middle. What does it require?

  1. End of all restrictions
  2. No entry for all vehicles Correct answer.
  3. No waiting at any time
  4. Give way to traffic on the right

Explanation

A red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign, meaning vehicles must not proceed past it. It is commonly placed at the exit of one-way streets.

Question 30Traffic signs and road markings

What is indicated by a rectangular blue sign showing a white symbol of a bed?

  1. A veterinary clinic for large animals
  2. A rest area where sleeping in vehicles is banned
  3. A hospital with emergency admissions
  4. Accommodation such as a hotel is available nearby Correct answer.

Explanation

Rectangular blue signs give information, and the bed symbol indicates accommodation is available in the vicinity. It is a service sign rather than a warning or prohibition.

Question 31Traffic signs and road markings

A white line painted across your lane consists of two parallel broken lines. What do these markings normally indicate?

  1. The edge of the carriageway
  2. A place where overtaking is compulsory
  3. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
  4. A give-way line where you must yield Correct answer.

Explanation

Double broken transverse lines across a lane mark a give-way line at a junction. Drivers must yield to traffic on the road they are joining.

Question 32Traffic signs and road markings

What does a solid yellow line along the edge of the carriageway mean?

  1. The kerb may be painted over by residents
  2. Parking is free for a limited period
  3. Waiting and parking are prohibited along that edge Correct answer.
  4. The road is reserved for buses

Explanation

A solid yellow line along the kerb indicates that waiting and parking are prohibited at that edge. A broken yellow line indicates a restriction during stated times.

Question 33Traffic signs and road markings

A circular sign shows a red border with the number 30 inside. What does it mean?

  1. Only vehicles over 30 years old may pass
  2. The road is 30 metres from the junction
  3. The minimum permitted speed is 30
  4. The maximum permitted speed is 30 Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a number sets a maximum speed limit in the units used locally. Drivers must not exceed that figure until a different limit is signed.

Question 34Traffic signs and road markings

You are driving and see a broken white line running along the centre of the road. What does it generally permit?

  1. Parking on the centre of the road
  2. Reversing into side roads
  3. Driving on the right-hand side at all times
  4. Crossing to overtake when it is safe to do so Correct answer.

Explanation

A broken centre line separates opposing flows and may be crossed to overtake or turn when conditions are safe. The driver must still ensure the manoeuvre is legal and clear.

Question 35Traffic signs and road markings

A sign shows a red circle containing a white arrow pointing to the left and a smaller black arrow pointing to the right. What does this indicate?

  1. Traffic may turn left or right freely
  2. Turning left is prohibited
  3. The road narrows on the left
  4. Turning left is mandatory Correct answer.

Explanation

A blue circle with a white arrow would be mandatory; here the red circle with a white directional arrow indicates a required direction, with the black arrow showing the prohibited alternative. The driver must follow the white arrow.

Question 36Traffic signs and road markings

At a roundabout, the lane markings show a broken white line with a white triangle painted on the approach. What should you do?

  1. Sound your horn before entering
  2. Yield to traffic already on the roundabout Correct answer.
  3. Stop completely and wait for a green light
  4. Accelerate to enter before circulating traffic arrives

Explanation

The triangle marking indicates a give-way point. Drivers must yield to traffic already circulating on the roundabout before entering.

Question 37Traffic signs and road markings

A warning sign shows a symbol of a traffic signal with a red light illuminated, placed before a junction. What does it warn?

  1. The signals are permanently switched off
  2. Traffic signals are ahead and may be red Correct answer.
  3. A police officer is directing traffic
  4. The junction is uncontrolled

Explanation

This warning sign alerts drivers that signal-controlled traffic lies ahead, so they should be ready to stop. It is used where the signals may not be visible in time.

Question 38Traffic signs and road markings

What does a rectangular sign with a white background and a black diagonal band mean?

  1. A pedestrian zone begins
  2. The end of a previously signed restriction Correct answer.
  3. No entry for motor vehicles
  4. A compulsory route for lorries

Explanation

The white rectangle with a diagonal black band cancels an earlier restriction, such as a speed limit or prohibition. Normal rules then apply again.

Question 39Traffic signs and road markings

You are approaching a junction and see a broken white line across your lane together with the word GIVE WAY painted on the surface. What is required?

  1. Stop fully before the line in every case
  2. Yield to traffic on the road you are joining Correct answer.
  3. Turn only to the right
  4. Proceed without looking if the line is broken

Explanation

The give-way line and road lettering require the driver to yield to traffic on the priority road. A complete stop is needed only if traffic makes it necessary.

Question 40Traffic signs and road markings

A sign shows a red triangle containing a symbol of a bridge over water. What hazard does it warn of?

  1. A ferry crossing point
  2. A quayside or river bank ahead Correct answer.
  3. A tunnel with lighting
  4. A toll bridge requiring payment

Explanation

The bridge-over-water symbol warns that the road runs beside water, such as a quayside or river bank. Drivers should take care as the edge may be unprotected.

Question 41Traffic signs and road markings

What is meant by a lane marked with the word BUS and a solid white line along its right-hand edge during operating hours?

  1. The lane is reserved for parking buses
  2. Only buses may use the lane during the stated hours Correct answer.
  3. Any vehicle may use the lane at any time
  4. Buses must keep out of the lane

Explanation

A lane marked BUS with a solid boundary line is reserved for buses during the times shown on accompanying signs. Other vehicles must stay out while the restriction applies.

Question 42Traffic signs and road markings

A driver sees a warning sign showing a symbol of a vehicle on a wavy road surface. What does it warn of?

  1. Loose chippings on the surface
  2. A sharp bend to the right
  3. A ford where water crosses the road
  4. An uneven road surface ahead Correct answer.

Explanation

The wavy-road symbol warns of an uneven or bumpy surface ahead. Drivers should reduce speed to keep control.

Question 43Traffic signs and road markings

What does a hatched area bounded by a broken white line mean for a driver?

  1. It is reserved for overtaking
  2. It may be entered only if necessary and it is safe Correct answer.
  3. It must never be entered under any circumstances
  4. It marks a pedestrian refuge that vehicles must mount

Explanation

A hatched area edged with broken lines may be entered when necessary, provided it is safe and no traffic is endangered. Areas edged with solid lines must not be entered except in an emergency.

Question 44Traffic signs and road markings

A circular sign shows a red border with a symbol of a pedestrian inside. What does it mean?

  1. Pedestrians must use the footpath
  2. Pedestrians have priority at all times
  3. A pedestrian crossing is ahead
  4. No pedestrians are allowed beyond the sign Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle with a pedestrian symbol prohibits pedestrians from continuing past the sign, typically on roads where walking would be dangerous. Warning of a crossing uses a triangle.

Question 45Traffic signs and road markings

You are on a road where a solid white line runs along your side of the centre and a broken line along the opposite side. What does this allow you to do?

  1. Drive on the opposite side for long distances
  2. Cross the line to overtake whenever you wish
  3. Ignore the line if the road is empty
  4. Not cross the line except to enter premises or a side road Correct answer.

Explanation

Where the solid line is on your side, you must not cross it except to enter premises or a side road. The broken line on the other side gives the opposing traffic permission to cross.

Question 46Traffic signs and road markings

A warning sign depicts a steep upward slope with a percentage figure. What does the figure represent?

  1. The maximum speed permitted on the slope
  2. The length of the slope in metres
  3. The width of the road at the summit
  4. The gradient of the slope as a percentage Correct answer.

Explanation

A gradient sign shows the steepness of the slope as a percentage, indicating how many metres the road rises per hundred metres travelled. Drivers should select an appropriate gear before the climb.

Question 47Traffic signs and road markings

A junction has a yellow box painted on the road with criss-cross lines. Traffic is queuing beyond the box. What should a driver do?

  1. Enter the box only if turning left
  2. Sound the horn to clear the queue
  3. Stay outside the box until there is room beyond it Correct answer.
  4. Enter the box and wait in the queue

Explanation

Drivers must not enter a box junction unless the exit is clear, apart from when turning right and blocked only by oncoming traffic. Entering while the exit is blocked obstructs the junction.

Question 48Traffic signs and road markings

A driver sees a sign showing a red circle with a motorcycle symbol inside. What restriction does it impose?

  1. Motorcycles must use the left-hand lane
  2. Motorcycles must reduce speed to 20
  3. Motorcycles are prohibited from proceeding Correct answer.
  4. A motorcycle race track begins ahead

Explanation

A red circle containing a vehicle symbol prohibits that class of vehicle from proceeding beyond the sign. The prohibition applies to motorcycles in this case.

Question 49Traffic signs and road markings

A sign shows a red triangle containing a symbol of a tram. What should the driver expect?

  1. The road is closed to all vehicles
  2. A tram depot sells tickets here
  3. Trams cross or run along the road ahead Correct answer.
  4. Trams are prohibited on this road

Explanation

The tram warning sign alerts drivers that tram tracks cross or run beside the road ahead. Trams move quietly and cannot steer around obstacles, so drivers should take extra care.

Question 50Traffic signs and road markings

What is the effect of a solid white line marking the edge of the carriageway on a fast road?

  1. It reserves the edge for overtaking
  2. It indicates that the road narrows to one lane
  3. It permits parking on the verge beside it
  4. It marks the boundary of the carriageway and should not normally be crossed Correct answer.

Explanation

An edge line defines the limit of the carriageway, keeping vehicles away from verges and hard shoulders. Drivers should stay within it except in an emergency.