DVSA Road Signs and Markings 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a circular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?
- A prohibition or restriction (Correct answer)
- A warning of a hazard ahead
- A mandatory instruction
- An informational notice
Correct answer: A prohibition or restriction
Circular signs with a red border on a white background are prohibitory signs. They tell you what you must not do, such as no entry, no overtaking, or speed limits.
Question 2: You see a triangular road sign with a red border. What type of sign is this?
- An information sign
- A warning sign (Correct answer)
- A direction sign
- A mandatory sign
Correct answer: A warning sign
Triangular signs with a red border are warning signs. They alert drivers to hazards ahead such as bends, junctions, or road works.
Question 3: What do double yellow lines along the edge of a road mean?
- No stopping at any time
- No waiting at any time (Correct answer)
- No parking during working hours
- No loading at any time
Correct answer: No waiting at any time
Double yellow lines mean no waiting at any time. You must not wait or park on double yellow lines. However, you may stop briefly to drop off or pick up passengers unless there are also kerb markings prohibiting loading.
Question 4: A blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing upward means you must:
- Give way to oncoming traffic
- Proceed ahead only (Correct answer)
- Enter a one-way street
- Increase your speed
Correct answer: Proceed ahead only
A blue circular sign with a white upward arrow is a mandatory 'ahead only' sign. It means you must continue straight ahead and cannot turn left or right at that point.
Question 5: What does a brown road sign typically indicate?
- A motorway route
- A primary route
- A tourist attraction or facility (Correct answer)
- A temporary diversion
Correct answer: A tourist attraction or facility
Brown signs are used to direct drivers to tourist destinations and facilities such as historic buildings, theme parks, or nature reserves.
Question 6: You approach a road with a white zigzag line painted on it. What does this indicate?
- A speed bump ahead
- The approach to a pedestrian crossing (Correct answer)
- A bus lane
- A cycle lane
Correct answer: The approach to a pedestrian crossing
White zigzag lines on the road indicate the approach to, or the area around, a pedestrian crossing. You must not park or overtake the leading vehicle on these markings.
DVSA Road Signs and Markings 1
What does a circular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?