UK Motorcycle Theory Test Road Signs — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What does a circular sign with a red border and a motorcycle silhouette mean?
- Motorcycle parking ahead
- No motorcycles are permitted on this road (Correct answer)
- Motorcycle lane ahead
- Motorcycles have priority
Correct answer: No motorcycles are permitted on this road
A circular sign with a red border showing a motorcycle silhouette means motorcycles are prohibited from using that road. This may be found on certain pedestrianised areas, cycle-only paths, or roads where motorcycles pose a particular safety concern.
Question 2: What does a triangular warning sign showing a motorbike skidding mean?
- Motorcycle racing track ahead
- Slippery road surface ahead — particularly dangerous for motorcyclists (Correct answer)
- Motorcycle parking on a slope
- No motorcycles on wet roads
Correct answer: Slippery road surface ahead — particularly dangerous for motorcyclists
This triangular warning sign alerts all road users to a slippery road surface ahead. For motorcyclists, this is particularly important as two-wheeled vehicles are far more affected by reduced grip than four-wheeled vehicles.
Question 3: What does a blue circular sign with a white bicycle and motorcycle symbol mean?
- No motorcycles or bicycles allowed
- Route for motorcycles and pedal cycles only (Correct answer)
- Motorcycle repair shop ahead
- Bicycles and motorcycles must stop
Correct answer: Route for motorcycles and pedal cycles only
A blue circular sign with both symbols indicates a route that may be used by both motorcycles and pedal cycles. Blue circular signs give positive instructions — they tell you what you may or must do.
Question 4: What should you do when you see a sign showing a red triangle with an exclamation mark?
- Speed up to get past the hazard quickly
- Be alert for an unspecified hazard ahead — the danger may be explained on a supplementary plate (Correct answer)
- It means the road is safe ahead
- Stop immediately
Correct answer: Be alert for an unspecified hazard ahead — the danger may be explained on a supplementary plate
The red triangle with an exclamation mark is a general warning sign indicating that there is a hazard ahead that cannot be represented by a specific symbol. A supplementary plate below usually explains the nature of the hazard (e.g., 'Ford', 'Fallen tree').
Question 5: What does a circular sign with a white background, red border, and the number '30' indicate?
- The road is 30 metres wide
- The maximum speed limit is 30 mph (Correct answer)
- The minimum speed is 30 mph
- There are 30 metres to the next junction
Correct answer: The maximum speed limit is 30 mph
A circular sign with a red border and a number indicates a maximum speed limit. In this case, the speed limit is 30 mph. Motorcyclists must not exceed this speed regardless of how clear the road appears.
Question 6: What does a rectangular green sign with white lettering typically indicate?
- A pedestrian zone
- Direction information for a primary route showing destinations and road numbers (Correct answer)
- An environmental zone boundary
- A motorcycle-only route
Correct answer: Direction information for a primary route showing destinations and road numbers
Green rectangular signs indicate primary routes and show direction, destination names, and road numbers. They help riders navigate major routes. Blue rectangular signs indicate motorway routes, and white signs indicate local or non-primary routes.
UK Motorcycle Theory Test Road Signs
What does a circular sign with a red border and a motorcycle silhouette mean?