PCV Road Signs 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a circular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?
- A warning of a hazard ahead
- A mandatory instruction that must be followed
- A prohibition — something you must NOT do (Correct answer)
- Information about the road ahead
Correct answer: A prohibition — something you must NOT do
Circular signs with a red border on a white background indicate prohibitions — things you must not do. Examples include no entry, no overtaking, speed limits, and weight restrictions. The red border signifies a restriction or ban.
Question 2: You are driving a PCV and see a sign showing '7.5T' in a red circle. What does this mean?
- The speed limit is 7.5 mph
- No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight are permitted (Correct answer)
- The road narrows to 7.5 metres
- Parking is restricted to vehicles under 7.5 tonnes
Correct answer: No vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight are permitted
This sign indicates a weight restriction prohibiting vehicles over 7.5 tonnes maximum gross weight from using the road. As a PCV driver, you must know your vehicle's weight and comply with all weight restrictions to avoid damaging roads and bridges.
Question 3: What does a blue circular sign with a white bus symbol indicate?
- Bus stop ahead
- Bus lane — only buses may use this lane (Correct answer)
- No buses permitted
- Bus depot entrance
Correct answer: Bus lane — only buses may use this lane
A blue circular sign with a white bus symbol indicates a bus lane or route reserved for buses. Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions — in this case, the lane is designated for buses (and sometimes taxis and cyclists, as indicated by additional symbols).
Question 4: You see a triangular sign with a red border showing a picture of an elderly couple. What does this mean?
- Elderly people's home ahead — no horns
- Warning: elderly or infirm pedestrians likely to cross ahead (Correct answer)
- Pedestrian crossing ahead
- Hospital zone — reduce speed to 20 mph
Correct answer: Warning: elderly or infirm pedestrians likely to cross ahead
This warning sign alerts drivers that elderly or infirm pedestrians are likely to be crossing or walking near the road ahead. PCV drivers should reduce speed and be prepared to stop, as these pedestrians may take longer to cross and may not see or hear approaching traffic.
Question 5: What does a road sign showing '14'6"' in a red circle with a triangular warning sign indicate?
- Speed limit of 14 mph ahead
- Low bridge ahead with a maximum headroom of 14 feet 6 inches (Correct answer)
- The road narrows to 14.6 metres
- Weight restriction of 14.6 tonnes ahead
Correct answer: Low bridge ahead with a maximum headroom of 14 feet 6 inches
This sign warns of a low bridge with a maximum headroom of 14 feet 6 inches. This is critical for PCV drivers, especially those driving double-decker buses, which are typically around 14 feet 6 inches to 15 feet tall. Bridge strikes are a serious and costly offence.
Question 6: You approach a sign showing a red circle with a white horizontal bar. What does this mean?
- No waiting
- Road closed ahead
- No entry for vehicular traffic (Correct answer)
- No stopping at any time
Correct answer: No entry for vehicular traffic
A red circle with a white horizontal bar means 'No Entry for vehicular traffic'. This is one of the most important prohibitory signs. Driving past this sign could lead to a head-on collision as traffic may be flowing towards you on a one-way system.
PCV Road Signs 1
What does a circular road sign with a red border and white background indicate?