Road and Traffic Signs Flashcards
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What shape are warning signs used on UK roads?
Answer: Triangular with a red border
Warning signs in the UK are triangular with a red border, alerting drivers to hazards ahead.
What do blue circular signs on UK roads indicate?
Answer: Mandatory instructions that must be obeyed
Blue circular signs give mandatory instructions that all drivers must follow, such as 'turn left ahead'.
What does a 'No Entry' sign look like?
Answer: A red circle containing a white horizontal bar
The 'No Entry' sign is a red-filled circle with a white horizontal bar, prohibiting vehicles from entering.
What shape is a 'Give Way' sign at a junction?
Answer: An inverted triangle pointing downward
The 'Give Way' sign is an inverted triangle (pointing downward), warning drivers to yield to traffic on the major road.
At a 'Stop' sign, what must you do before proceeding?
Answer: Stop completely before the line, then proceed when safe
A 'Stop' sign legally requires you to come to a complete stop at the line before checking it is safe to proceed.
What does a triangular sign containing an exclamation mark (!) indicate?
Answer: A general hazard that is not covered by a specific sign
An exclamation mark in a red triangle is a general warning sign indicating an unspecified hazard ahead.
What does a circular sign with a red border and a diagonal red bar through it indicate?
Answer: A prohibition — that particular action is not permitted
A red circle with a diagonal bar is used for prohibition signs, meaning the depicted action is not allowed.