FRSC Road Signs Test key terms

A sign that gives a mandatory instruction or prohibition, such as a stop, yield, speed limit or no-entry sign. Drivers must obey it; ignoring it is an offence.

A red octagonal sign requiring a vehicle to come to a complete halt at the stop line or before the junction, then proceed only when the way is clear.

An inverted triangular sign instructing a driver to slow down and give way to traffic on the priority road, stopping only if necessary to avoid conflict.

A circular sign showing the maximum legal speed in kilometres per hour for that road. The limit applies until a different limit sign or an end-of-limit sign appears.

A red circular sign with a white horizontal bar that prohibits vehicles from entering that road or lane, typically marking the wrong end of a one-way street.

A rectangular sign with an arrow showing that traffic on that road flows in one direction only. Vehicles must travel with the arrow and may not travel against it.

A blue circular sign with a white arrow that orders drivers to turn or proceed only in the direction shown, often used at junctions and roundabouts.

A red-ringed circular sign that forbids a specific action, such as overtaking, turning, parking or exceeding a stated vehicle weight or height.

A circular sign showing two cars, one red, indicating that passing other vehicles is forbidden on that stretch, usually because of limited sight distance or a hazard.

A triangular sign with a red border that alerts drivers to a hazard or changed road condition ahead, such as a bend, junction, crossing or uneven surface.

A rectangular sign with a large white arrow on a dark background placed on the outside of a sharp bend to guide drivers through the curve at a safe path.

A triangular warning sign depicting a very sharp reversal of direction, warning drivers to slow down substantially before entering a tight curve.

A triangular warning sign showing a person walking, placed before a marked pedestrian crossing so drivers can slow and prepare to give way.

A warning sign showing children, often accompanied by flashing lights or a lower posted speed, indicating a school area where children may cross the road.

A warning sign indicating railway tracks crossing the road ahead, often paired with a countdown marker or barrier to show how close the crossing is.

A triangular warning sign showing a skidding vehicle, indicating that the surface ahead may offer reduced grip, especially when wet or icy.

A warning sign showing two opposing arrows, alerting drivers that a one-way road becomes two-way ahead so they must keep left and expect oncoming vehicles.

A rectangular yellow or white sign giving a recommended maximum speed for a hazard ahead, such as a bend. It is guidance rather than a legally enforceable limit.

A sign giving useful non-mandatory information such as services, facilities, distances, route numbers or tourist attractions, usually rectangular and often blue or green.

A sign showing destinations, distances or arrows to guide drivers toward towns, routes or junctions. Green is often used for national routes and white for local roads.

A small sign or shield displaying a road number or route classification so drivers can confirm they are following the intended numbered route.

A large blue or green guide sign marking the start of a motorway or giving its route number, destinations and exit information along the high-speed network.

A guide sign placed before a junction or interchange showing the exit number and destination, allowing drivers to change lanes early and leave safely.

A line painted along the middle of the road separating opposing traffic flows. It may be broken, solid, or a double line controlling when overtaking is allowed.

A dashed line that may be crossed to change lanes or overtake when it is safe, provided visibility and traffic conditions permit the manoeuvre.

A continuous line that should not be crossed except in limited circumstances such as avoiding an obstruction, marking the edge of a lane or carriageway.

A line painted along the outer edge of the carriageway to mark the boundary of the driving surface, helping drivers stay in lane, especially at night or in rain.

A pedestrian crossing marked by broad alternating light and dark stripes across the road, where drivers must give way to pedestrians on or entering the crossing.

A solid white line painted across a lane at a junction or signal, marking the point where a vehicle must halt for a stop sign, red light or crossing.

An electrically operated light controlling traffic flow with red, amber and green phases. Drivers must obey the colour displayed and any accompanying arrow signals.

The middle signal phase warning that the light is about to turn red. A driver should stop unless it is unsafe to do so because of proximity or speed.

The signal phase requiring all vehicles to stop behind the stop line. Proceeding through a red light is a serious offence and a common cause of side-impact crashes.

A directional signal permitting movement only in the direction of the arrow, often used at junctions to let turning traffic proceed while opposing traffic is held.

A warning or mandatory sign indicating a circular junction ahead where traffic already on the circle has priority and entering drivers must give way to the right or left as locally required.

The gap a driver keeps behind the vehicle ahead, commonly measured with the two-second rule, which should increase in rain, darkness or when the road is slippery.

A point where a road crosses railway tracks, marked by warning signs, barriers or lights. Drivers must stop when signals activate and never enter if the exit is blocked.

A junction where all approaches have stop signs. Every vehicle must stop, and the first to arrive proceeds first; if arrivals are simultaneous, the vehicle on the right usually goes first.

The road whose traffic has the right of way at a junction, often indicated by signs on the minor road. Vehicles on the priority road continue without stopping.