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Question 1Regulatory Signs

A circular sign with a red border and a white background shows the number 50 in black. What does this sign require the driver to do?

  1. Maintain a minimum speed of 50 at all times
  2. Expect a recommended advisory speed of 50
  3. Reduce speed only when the road surface is wet
  4. Keep speed at or below 50 in the units used locally Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle with a black numeral is the standard regulatory maximum speed limit sign. It sets an enforceable upper limit, not a target or a minimum. Advisory speeds appear on different sign formats and are not legally binding in the same way.

Question 2Regulatory Signs

An octagonal sign with a red background and the word STOP in white is encountered at an intersection. What action does it legally require?

  1. Yield only to vehicles approaching from the right
  2. Come to a complete stop before the marked line or intersection Correct answer.
  3. Slow down and proceed if the way looks clear
  4. Stop only when another vehicle is visible

Explanation

The octagonal red STOP sign is uniquely shaped so it can be recognized even when obscured or covered in snow. It requires a full stop at the stop line, crosswalk, or edge of the intersection before proceeding. Rolling slowdowns do not satisfy the requirement.

Question 3Regulatory Signs

A downward-pointing triangular sign with a red border and white center is placed at an intersection. What does it tell the driver?

  1. Give way to traffic on the intersecting road Correct answer.
  2. A pedestrian crossing begins immediately
  3. The road ahead narrows to a single lane
  4. Stop completely before entering

Explanation

The inverted triangle is the YIELD (give way) sign, and its shape is deliberately unique. It requires the driver to slow and let priority traffic pass, stopping only if necessary. It differs from STOP because a complete stop is not always mandatory.

Question 4Regulatory Signs

A rectangular white sign with a black arrow curving to the left and a red diagonal slash through it indicates what?

  1. A left turn is permitted after stopping
  2. The left lane is reserved for turning traffic
  3. A left curve lies ahead and should be taken slowly
  4. Left turns are prohibited at this location Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle or slash over a black directional arrow is the standard way of showing a prohibited movement. The sign bans the maneuver depicted, here a left turn. Drivers must find another route or use a permitted movement.

Question 5Regulatory Signs

A red circle containing a black arrow that bends to the right and is crossed by a red slash is posted at a junction. What is the regulatory effect?

  1. The right turn is prohibited Correct answer.
  2. Right turns on red are allowed after a stop
  3. A right curve ahead requires reduced speed
  4. Right-turning traffic must yield to pedestrians only

Explanation

The red slash across a directional arrow is a prohibition symbol, so the sign forbids the movement shown. Here it bans turning right at the junction. It is not a warning about road geometry.

Question 6Regulatory Signs

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

  1. A mandatory stop lies ahead
  2. Straight through is the only permitted direction Correct answer.
  3. A one-way street begins ahead
  4. Passing is prohibited beyond the sign

Explanation

Blue circles with white symbols are mandatory instruction signs in many jurisdictions. A single straight arrow means traffic must proceed straight and may not turn. It is a positive command rather than a warning.

Question 7Regulatory Signs

A circular sign with a red border shows two cars side by side, the left one in red. What restriction does it impose?

  1. Two-way traffic begins ahead
  2. Heavy vehicles must keep left
  3. A carpool lane ends
  4. Overtaking is prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

The paired-car pictogram with a red border is the no-overtaking (no-passing) sign. It forbids passing other moving vehicles until the restriction ends. The red car indicates the prohibited maneuver.

Question 8Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle displays a black letter P crossed by a red diagonal line. What does the sign mean?

  1. Parking is prohibited at this location Correct answer.
  2. Parking is permitted for a limited time
  3. A parking garage entrance is ahead
  4. Only permit holders may park

Explanation

The letter P stands for parking, and the red slash negates it, so the sign prohibits parking. A plain blue P without a slash would indicate permitted parking. Time limits and permit rules appear on supplementary plates.

Question 9Regulatory Signs

A sign shows a red circle with a black letter P and a red slash, mounted together with a small rectangular plate reading '8 AM - 6 PM'. How should a driver interpret the combination?

  1. Parking is banned only between 8 AM and 6 PM Correct answer.
  2. Parking is banned at all hours
  3. Loading is permitted only between those hours
  4. Parking is allowed only between 8 AM and 6 PM

Explanation

Supplementary plates modify the sign above them, so the time window limits when the prohibition applies. Here parking is prohibited from 8 AM to 6 PM and unrestricted outside those hours. Reading the plate as a permission window reverses the meaning.

Question 10Regulatory Signs

A circular sign with a red border contains a black arrow pointing left that is crossed by a red slash. The sign is mounted on a one-way street. What does it regulate?

  1. Left lane ends ahead
  2. A left curve requires low speed
  3. Traffic must keep left of a barrier
  4. Left turns are forbidden Correct answer.

Explanation

A slashed directional arrow is a prohibition of that movement, so left turns are banned. The red slash is the decisive element distinguishing prohibition from direction. The one-way context does not change the ban.

Question 11Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black truck silhouette. What does this sign restrict?

  1. All vehicles heavier than a bicycle
  2. Goods vehicles above a specified weight or class Correct answer.
  3. Buses carrying passengers
  4. Trailers of any size

Explanation

A truck pictogram inside a red circle is the no-goods-vehicles sign, typically applying to lorries above a stated weight shown on a supplementary plate. It does not ban passenger cars or buses. The exact threshold is set by the plate or local definition.

Question 12Regulatory Signs

A blue rectangular sign with a white bicycle symbol indicates what?

  1. Cyclists must dismount and walk
  2. A route or lane designated for bicycles Correct answer.
  3. A bicycle repair facility is nearby
  4. Cyclists are prohibited beyond this point

Explanation

A blue rectangular sign with a white bicycle marks a designated cycle route or cycle lane. Blue is used for positive information and mandatory facilities rather than prohibitions. A prohibition would carry a red circle or slash.

Question 13Regulatory Signs

A red circle containing a black pedestrian figure crossed by a red slash is posted at the entrance to a road. What does it mean?

  1. Pedestrians have priority over vehicles
  2. Pedestrians are prohibited on this road Correct answer.
  3. Pedestrians must use the left side
  4. A pedestrian crossing is ahead

Explanation

The red circle with a slash is a prohibition, and the pedestrian figure identifies who is banned. The sign therefore bars pedestrians from the road, common on motorways and tunnels. Priority and crossing signs look entirely different.

Question 14Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle displays a black horn symbol crossed by a red slash. In what situation does this restriction normally apply?

  1. Only within a built-up area or near a hospital at night Correct answer.
  2. Only when pedestrians are present
  3. At all times on every road
  4. Only for heavy goods vehicles

Explanation

The no-honking sign typically applies in built-up areas, near hospitals, or during night hours to reduce noise. It bans the use of the horn except to avert immediate danger. It is not a blanket ban on all roads at all times.

Question 15Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black car and a black motorcycle side by side. What does this sign indicate?

  1. Motorcycles must ride in single file
  2. A motorcycle lane begins ahead
  3. Cars must give way to motorcycles
  4. Motor vehicles, including motorcycles, are prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

A red circle containing vehicle pictograms bans those classes of traffic. Showing a car and a motorcycle together extends the prohibition to motor vehicles generally, including two-wheelers. It is a common sign at the start of pedestrian zones.

Question 16Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black arrow pointing straight ahead with a red slash across it. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Passing a stationary vehicle
  2. Proceeding straight ahead Correct answer.
  3. Entering a one-way street
  4. Turning right at the junction

Explanation

The slashed arrow cancels the movement it depicts, so going straight is forbidden and drivers must turn. It is often paired with mandatory turn signs to channel traffic. The slash is the key element indicating prohibition.

Question 17Regulatory Signs

A red circle with a white horizontal bar across the middle is posted facing oncoming traffic. What does it mean?

  1. Stop and wait for a green light
  2. No entry for vehicular traffic Correct answer.
  3. The road is closed for repairs
  4. A toll booth lies ahead

Explanation

The red circle with a white horizontal bar is the no-entry sign, placed at the exit end of one-way streets and restricted roads. It warns drivers they must not proceed in that direction. It differs from the STOP sign because no stopping point is defined.

Question 18Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow curving right, and below it a supplementary plate reads 'except bicycles'. How does a cyclist interpret the sign?

  1. The cyclist is exempt from the prohibition and may go straight Correct answer.
  2. The cyclist must dismount and walk
  3. The cyclist must also turn right
  4. The cyclist must wait for a signal

Explanation

Supplementary plates can create exceptions to the base sign, so 'except bicycles' lifts the ban for cyclists. The cyclist may therefore continue straight while motor vehicles must turn right. Reading the plate as an additional restriction is the common error.

Question 19Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow pointing left and right, forming a T shape at the top. What does this sign require?

  1. Stop before turning in either direction
  2. Merge left or right into traffic
  3. Go straight or turn right
  4. Turn left or right only Correct answer.

Explanation

A mandatory direction sign with arrows branching left and right requires the driver to take one of those movements. Going straight is not an option where the sign is posted. The blue circle background marks it as a positive instruction.

Question 20Regulatory Signs

A rectangular white sign reads 'NO THROUGH ROAD' with a small T symbol. What does this tell a driver?

  1. The road is closed to all traffic
  2. The road is one-way only
  3. The road has no exit at its far end Correct answer.
  4. Heavy vehicles are banned from the road

Explanation

A no-through-road sign indicates a dead end or cul-de-sac with no outlet for through traffic. The road remains open for access to premises along it. It does not mean the road is physically closed.

Question 21Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black vehicle with a red slash and a supplementary plate reading '3.5 t'. What does the combination mean?

  1. All vehicles must weigh at least 3.5 tonnes
  2. The road is 3.5 tonnes wide
  3. A weighbridge is 3.5 tonnes ahead
  4. Vehicles over 3.5 tonnes are prohibited Correct answer.

Explanation

A weight plate beneath a vehicle prohibition sign sets the threshold above which the ban applies. Here vehicles exceeding 3.5 tonnes are barred, which typically exempts light vans and cars. The plate states a maximum permitted weight, not a minimum.

Question 22Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black vehicle with the figure '2.3 m' on a supplementary plate. What does the sign restrict?

  1. Vehicle height above 2.3 metres
  2. Vehicle weight above 2.3 tonnes
  3. Vehicle length above 2.3 metres
  4. Vehicle width above 2.3 metres Correct answer.

Explanation

A width restriction displays a vehicle viewed from the front with a metre figure, banning vehicles wider than the stated value. The front-on pictogram is the cue distinguishing width from height or length. The figure is a maximum permitted dimension.

Question 23Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black vehicle with the figure '3.5 m' and a side profile of the vehicle. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Vehicles higher than 3.5 metres Correct answer.
  2. Vehicles heavier than 3.5 tonnes
  3. Vehicles longer than 3.5 metres
  4. Vehicles wider than 3.5 metres

Explanation

A side-profile vehicle with a vertical dimension indicates a height limit, often placed before a low bridge or tunnel. Vehicles taller than the stated figure are prohibited. The side silhouette and the vertical measurement are the distinguishing features.

Question 24Regulatory Signs

A rectangular sign with a blue background shows a white arrow pointing down and to the right, with the words 'KEEP RIGHT' beneath it. What does it instruct?

  1. The right lane is closed
  2. Right turns are prohibited
  3. Pass to the right of the obstruction ahead Correct answer.
  4. Turn right at the next junction

Explanation

Keep-right signs direct traffic to pass a central island, roadworks, or obstruction on the right side. The downward-slanting arrow shows the required path around the hazard. It is an instruction about positioning, not about turning at a junction.

Question 25Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black bus silhouette. Which road users does this sign restrict?

  1. School transport only
  2. Buses and coaches Correct answer.
  3. All passenger vehicles including cars
  4. Trams only

Explanation

The bus pictogram inside a red circle bans buses and coaches from the route, often because of weight, width, or environmental limits. Cars are not depicted and are unaffected. Tram and school-specific rules use different symbols.

Question 26Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black horse silhouette. What does this regulatory sign prohibit?

  1. Entry by animal-drawn carts only
  2. Entry by livestock transporters
  3. Entry by all farm machinery
  4. Entry by ridden horses and horse-drawn vehicles Correct answer.

Explanation

The horse symbol inside a red circle is the prohibition sign for equestrian traffic, covering both ridden horses and horse-drawn vehicles. It is a prohibitory sign, so it applies to the whole carriageway unless a supplementary plate states otherwise.

Question 27Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black motorcycle silhouette with no slash. What does this sign mean for a rider?

  1. Motorcycle parking ahead
  2. End of motorcycling route
  3. Motorcycles only permitted
  4. No entry for motorcycles Correct answer.

Explanation

A red-bordered circle enclosing a vehicle symbol without a diagonal bar is a prohibition applying to that class of vehicle. The motorcycle symbol therefore bars motorcycles from proceeding. The red ring itself carries the prohibitory meaning, so no slash is required.

Question 28Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains the black figures '7.5 t' with no vehicle silhouette. What does this sign restrict?

  1. Vehicles longer than 7.5 metres
  2. Vehicles whose actual laden weight exceeds 7.5 tonnes
  3. Vehicles wider than 7.5 metres
  4. Vehicles whose maximum authorised mass exceeds 7.5 tonnes Correct answer.

Explanation

A weight shown in a red circle without a vehicle symbol refers to the maximum authorised mass of the vehicle, not its actual load at the time. The restriction therefore applies to vehicles rated above 7.5 tonnes even if running empty. Length and width limits use metre figures accompanied by dimension arrows.

Question 29Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle displays the figure '30' in black. What does this sign require of drivers?

  1. A maximum speed of 30 km/h Correct answer.
  2. A minimum speed of 30 km/h
  3. A speed limit ending in 30 metres
  4. A distance of 30 metres to the hazard

Explanation

A plain number inside a red ring is the maximum speed limit in kilometres per hour. Drivers must not exceed that speed until a further sign changes or cancels the limit. A minimum speed would appear as a white number on a blue circle.

Question 30Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow pointing straight ahead, and a supplementary plate beneath reads '50 m'. How should a driver interpret the combination?

  1. The prohibition on proceeding straight begins 50 metres ahead Correct answer.
  2. The restriction applies for the next 50 metres of road
  3. The restriction applies only within 50 metres of a junction
  4. The prohibition on proceeding straight ends 50 metres ahead

Explanation

A distance plate placed under a prohibitory sign gives the distance from the sign to the point where the prohibition takes effect. Here the arrow prohibition begins 50 metres beyond the sign, so drivers may continue straight until that point. An end of restriction is shown by a separate end-of-prohibition plate.

Question 31Regulatory Signs

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

  1. Pass to the left of the obstacle Correct answer.
  2. Turn left at the next junction
  3. Leave the road at the next exit
  4. Give way to traffic from the left

Explanation

A blue circular sign with a white directional arrow is a mandatory instruction. The arrow curving left around a central mark directs traffic to keep to the left of the obstruction. It does not indicate a turn at a junction or a give-way rule.

Question 32Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black pedestrian figure with no diagonal slash. What does this sign mean?

  1. Pedestrians must use the footway
  2. Pedestrians are prohibited Correct answer.
  3. Pedestrians have priority
  4. Pedestrian crossing ahead

Explanation

Inside a red ring, a black symbol prohibits the class of road user shown. A pedestrian figure without a slash therefore bars pedestrians from the carriageway beyond the sign. A crossing warning would be given by a triangular sign with a pedestrian symbol.

Question 33Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black bicycle and a black pedestrian figure side by side. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A warning of cyclists and pedestrians crossing
  2. A prohibition applying to cyclists only
  3. A route reserved for cyclists and pedestrians only
  4. A shared route closed to both cyclists and pedestrians Correct answer.

Explanation

Two symbols in one red circle mean the prohibition applies to both classes shown. The sign therefore closes the route to cyclists and pedestrians alike. A route reserved for them would instead be a blue circular or rectangular sign.

Question 34Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black tractor symbol. Which traffic does this sign prohibit?

  1. All goods vehicles above 3.5 tonnes
  2. Agricultural tractors and similar slow vehicles Correct answer.
  3. All vehicles towing trailers
  4. All vehicles capable of more than 40 km/h

Explanation

The tractor symbol in a red ring bars agricultural tractors and comparable slow-moving machines from the road ahead. The restriction is defined by vehicle type, not by weight or towing. Lorries and trailer combinations have their own separate signs.

Question 35Regulatory Signs

A red circle contains a black and red symbol showing a hand holding a stop sign, mounted beside a junction. What does it require?

  1. Drivers must stop for at least three seconds
  2. Drivers must stop when signalled by an authorised person Correct answer.
  3. Drivers must stop only during school hours
  4. Drivers must stop only if traffic is approaching

Explanation

The hand-held stop sign symbol warns that an authorised person, such as a school crossing patrol or traffic officer, may direct traffic to stop. A driver must obey that person's signal. The sign does not impose an unconditional stop at the junction itself.

Question 36Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black car with a red diagonal slash, and the sign is placed at the end of a one-way street facing oncoming traffic. What does it mean?

  1. No entry for motor cars Correct answer.
  2. Cars must turn back
  3. No overtaking by cars
  4. End of the one-way restriction

Explanation

A red ring with a slashed vehicle symbol prohibits that class of vehicle from entering. Placed at the exit of a one-way street, it prevents cars from entering against the flow. The general no-entry sign is a red circle with a white bar.

Question 37Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black vehicle symbol with the figure '2 m' beside a width dimension arrow. What does this sign restrict?

  1. Vehicles longer than 2 metres
  2. Vehicles wider than 2 metres, including their load Correct answer.
  3. Vehicles taller than 2 metres
  4. Vehicles with a mass above 2 tonnes

Explanation

A width dimension arrow with a metre figure in a red ring sets a maximum overall width. The measurement includes any load projecting beyond the vehicle body. Height limits use a vertical arrow and length limits use a horizontal arrow along the vehicle.

Question 38Regulatory Signs

A blue circular sign contains a white bicycle symbol. What does this sign indicate?

  1. A route reserved for cyclists Correct answer.
  2. A cycle repair facility
  3. A warning of cyclists ahead
  4. A prohibition on cyclists

Explanation

A blue circle gives a mandatory positive instruction, so a white bicycle on blue marks a route that cyclists must use and other traffic should not. The red-ringed version with a black bicycle would instead prohibit cyclists. Colour determines whether the sign permits or forbids.

Question 39Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow pointing straight ahead with a supplementary plate reading 'except for access'. How does this affect enforcement?

  1. Only residents with permits may proceed
  2. Only delivery vehicles may proceed at any time
  3. All drivers may proceed because the plate cancels the ban
  4. Drivers with a genuine destination on the road may proceed Correct answer.

Explanation

An 'except for access' plate creates a limited exemption for traffic whose destination lies within the restricted road. It does not open the road to through traffic or require a permit. Drivers merely using the road as a shortcut remain prohibited.

Question 40Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black bus symbol. Which vehicles does this sign prohibit?

  1. Trams and light rail vehicles
  2. All vehicles with more than nine seats
  3. Buses and coaches carrying passengers Correct answer.
  4. School buses only

Explanation

The bus symbol in a red ring bars buses and coaches from the road ahead. The restriction is defined by the vehicle type shown, not by a seat count or a particular service. Trams use a separate symbol showing a rail vehicle.

Question 41Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black lorry and a black car side by side with a red slash across the lorry only. What does this sign mean?

  1. Cars are prohibited; lorries may proceed
  2. Lorries are prohibited; cars may proceed Correct answer.
  3. Overtaking by lorries is prohibited
  4. Both lorries and cars are prohibited

Explanation

Where a slash crosses only one of the symbols, the prohibition applies only to that class. Here the lorry is struck through, so goods vehicles are barred while cars remain permitted. A slash across the whole sign would bar both classes.

Question 42Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black vehicle symbol with the figure '3.5 m' next to a vertical dimension arrow. What does this sign restrict?

  1. Vehicles taller than 3.5 metres, including their load Correct answer.
  2. Vehicles with a mass above 3.5 tonnes
  3. Vehicles wider than 3.5 metres
  4. Vehicles longer than 3.5 metres

Explanation

A vertical dimension arrow with a metre figure in a red ring sets a maximum height. Roof loads and roof racks count towards the overall height. Width and length limits use horizontal arrows, and mass limits use tonnes.

Question 43Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow bending to the right, mounted on a central traffic island. What does it require of drivers approaching the island?

  1. Give way to traffic on the right
  2. Stop before the island
  3. Pass to the right of the island Correct answer.
  4. Turn right at the next junction

Explanation

A blue circular sign with a white arrow is a mandatory direction sign, and on a traffic island it directs traffic to pass on the side indicated. Here drivers must keep to the right of the island. It is not a junction turning instruction or a give-way sign.

Question 44Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows two black cars side by side, the right-hand car in red, and a supplementary plate reads 'for 500 m'. What is the effect?

  1. A minimum following distance applies for 500 metres
  2. Overtaking is prohibited for the next 500 metres Correct answer.
  3. The right-hand lane closes after 500 metres
  4. The road narrows for the next 500 metres

Explanation

The two-car symbol in a red ring bans overtaking, and the distance plate extends that ban for 500 metres from the sign. The red car marks the vehicle that must not overtake. A lane closure would be shown by a different sign with a lane arrow.

Question 45Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black horn symbol with no slash. What does this sign mean?

  1. Sounding the horn is compulsory
  2. Horn use is permitted only in an emergency
  3. Sounding the horn is prohibited Correct answer.
  4. Horn use is permitted only at night

Explanation

A horn symbol inside a red ring is a prohibition on sounding the horn, typically in built-up or quiet areas. The red ring alone conveys the ban, so no diagonal slash is needed. The sign does not create a duty to sound the horn.

Question 46Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black car with a trailer symbol behind it. What does this sign prohibit?

  1. Vehicles drawing a trailer Correct answer.
  2. Cars carrying roof loads
  3. Caravans parked overnight
  4. Vehicles towing another vehicle in an emergency

Explanation

The car-and-trailer symbol in a red ring bars vehicles drawing a trailer from the road ahead. The restriction covers trailers generally, including caravans and goods trailers. A separate sign deals with towed breakdowns where relevant.

Question 47Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle contains a black pedestrian figure and a black bicycle side by side, with a red slash across the bicycle only. What does this sign mean?

  1. Cyclists are prohibited; pedestrians may proceed Correct answer.
  2. Cyclists must dismount and push
  3. Both cyclists and pedestrians are prohibited
  4. Pedestrians are prohibited; cyclists may proceed

Explanation

When the slash crosses only one symbol in a combined sign, the prohibition applies only to that class. Here the bicycle is struck through, so cycling is banned while pedestrians remain permitted. A sign barring both would show the slash across the whole face.

Question 48Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black arrow pointing both left and right in a single horizontal bar. What does this sign require?

  1. A turn to either the left or the right is mandatory Correct answer.
  2. Two-way traffic operates ahead
  3. Traffic must stop and choose a lane
  4. Traffic must proceed straight ahead only

Explanation

A blue circle with a white arrow gives a mandatory direction, and a forked arrow offers the permitted choices. Drivers must turn either left or right and may not continue straight. The sign is about direction of travel, not about oncoming traffic.

Question 49Regulatory Signs

A red-bordered circle shows a black goods vehicle silhouette with the words 'no goods vehicles' on a supplementary plate. How does the plate affect the sign's legal meaning?

  1. It limits the ban to certain hours
  2. It clarifies which class the symbol applies to Correct answer.
  3. It exempts local deliveries
  4. It converts the sign into a warning

Explanation

A supplementary plate can define or explain the class of vehicle covered by the symbol above it. Here the plate confirms that the prohibition applies to goods vehicles. Plates that limit hours or grant exemptions use specific wording such as times or 'except for access'.

Question 50Regulatory Signs

A blue circular sign shows a white arrow pointing diagonally down and to the left. Where is this sign typically placed and what does it require?

  1. At a roundabout, requiring anticlockwise travel
  2. At a junction, requiring a left turn
  3. At a bus stop, requiring buses to pull in
  4. On a traffic island, requiring traffic to pass on the left Correct answer.

Explanation

The downward diagonal arrow on a blue circle is used at traffic islands and obstructions to direct traffic to the side indicated. Here drivers must pass the island on its left. It is not a junction turn instruction or a roundabout direction sign.