Road and traffic signs theory test questions

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  1. Road and traffic signs

    You want to park on a road that has zig-zag markings before and after a pedestrian crossing. What must you do?

    A zebra crossing with white zigzag lines along both edges and the centre of the road on each side
    • Park outside the zig-zags where parking is allowed Right
    • Stop on the zig-zags for a short time only
    • Park on the zig-zags after the crossing
    • Stop on the crossing itself briefly

    The right answer is A: Park outside the zig-zags where parking is allowed

    WhyYou must not park anywhere within the zig-zag markings at a crossing.

    Source: Know Your Traffic Signs: Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings

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  2. Road and traffic signs

    You are approaching a junction with a 'STOP' sign and a solid white line across the road. What must you do before you enter the major road?

    A red octagon with the word STOP in white
    • Slow down and drive out if nothing is coming
    • Stop only if there is traffic on the major road
    • Stop at the line and wait until the way is clear Right
    • Treat it the same as a give way sign

    The right answer is C: Stop at the line and wait until the way is clear

    WhyAt a STOP sign you must stop at the line and only go when the way is clear.

    Source: Know Your Traffic Signs: Regulatory signs

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  3. Road and traffic signs

    You are waiting to turn left. The signals controlling your lane show a red light and an illuminated green left arrow. The route to your left is clear. What may you do?

    • Turn left Right
    • Proceed straight ahead instead
    • Turn right if that route is clear
    • Move only when the full green appears

    The right answer is A: Turn left

    WhyA green arrow permits travel in its direction when clear, even while other lights show red.

    Source: The Highway Code: Light signals controlling traffic

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  4. Road and traffic signs

    On a road that is not a red route, a single yellow line and yellow kerb marks are accompanied by a plate prohibiting waiting and loading at the current time. There are no other restrictions and stopping would cause no danger or obstruction. What may you stop to do?

    • Unload a heavy box
    • Wait for a passenger to arrive
    • Let a passenger get out Right
    • Load a pre-paid purchase

    The right answer is C: Let a passenger get out

    WhyWaiting and loading restrictions still allow stopping while passengers board or alight.

    Source: The Highway Code: Road markings, Know Your Traffic Signs: On-street parking control signs and road markings

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  5. Road and traffic signs

    A passenger is ready to leave your car outside a school. Yellow zig-zags mark the entrance, and an upright sign prohibits stopping there during the current period. Where should you set the passenger down?

    • On the zig-zags while the engine runs
    • On the zig-zags if the passenger is ready
    • On the zig-zags for a brief drop-off
    • At another place where stopping is allowed Right

    The right answer is D: At another place where stopping is allowed

    WhyDuring the signed restriction, stopping on school entrance zig-zags is banned, including passenger drop-offs.

    Source: Know Your Traffic Signs: On-street parking control signs and road markings, The Highway Code, rule 238

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What this topic covers

This topic is about reading the messages given by signs, signals and road markings. Use the questions to connect what you see on the road with the choices you make.

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Sources

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  1. Know Your Traffic Signs: On-street parking control signs and road markings, GOV.UK
  2. Know Your Traffic Signs: Pedestrian, cycle and equestrian crossings, GOV.UK
  3. Know Your Traffic Signs: Regulatory signs, GOV.UK
  4. The Highway Code: Light signals controlling traffic, GOV.UK
  5. The Highway Code: Road markings, GOV.UK
  6. The Highway Code: Waiting and parking (238 to 252), GOV.UK

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