Road Signs & Markings

What does a red circular sign with a white background indicate?

• AMandatory instruction
• BProhibition or restriction✓
• CWarning
• DInformation

Answer: Red circular signs with white bars or symbols indicate prohibitions or restrictions (e.g., no entry, speed limits, no parking). These are mandatory regulations.

What does a triangular yellow/amber sign with a red border mean?

• AA mandatory instruction
• BA warning of a hazard ahead✓
• CInformation
• DA regulatory sign

Answer: Triangular signs with red borders are warning signs. They alert you to hazards ahead like slippery road, pedestrians, curves, animals, etc.

What does a blue rectangular sign indicate?

• AA warning
• BMandatory instruction (must obey)
• CInformation, direction, or service information✓
• DA prohibition

Answer: Blue rectangular signs provide information like directions to towns, service areas, facilities, and instructions for mandatory actions. Follow these signs to find services and directions.

What does a white dashed line down the center of a road mean?

• AYou cannot cross it
• BYou may cross it to overtake if safe✓
• CIt's a parking space marker
• DIt means the road ends

Answer: A white dashed line indicates you may cross it to overtake (pass) another vehicle, provided it's safe to do so. The dashed line means the restriction is not absolute.

What does a solid white line down the center of a road indicate?

• AYou cannot cross it
• BIt's safe to overtake
• CYou must not cross it except in certain circumstances✓
• DIt's a guide line only

Answer: A solid white line means you must not cross or straddle it, except in certain situations (turning, accessing property). Never cross a solid line to overtake.

What does a double solid white line mean?

• AYou can cross from your side
• BYou absolutely cannot cross it from either direction✓
• CParking is allowed
• DIt's only a guide

Answer: A double solid white line means neither direction can cross it. This is the strictest line marking and indicates unsafe overtaking. Never cross a double solid line.

What do white parallel lines on the road indicate?

• AA cycle lane
• BA parking area (bay markings)✓
• CA no overtaking area
• DA pedestrian crossing

Answer: White parallel lines on the road mark parking bays. Don't park outside these lines, and don't park where there are no lines even if it looks available.

What does a sign showing 'Motorcycles Prohibited' look like?

• AA blue sign
• BA red circular sign with a motorcycle symbol crossed out✓
• CAn orange triangle
• DA white rectangle

Answer: A red circular sign with a motorcycle symbol crossed through indicates motorcycles are prohibited from entering that road or area. You must not proceed.

What should you do at a sign showing 'Give Way'?

• AStop completely
• BSlow down and give priority to other traffic; stop if needed✓
• CContinue at the same speed
• DThe other traffic must wait for you

Answer: At a 'Give Way' sign, you must let other traffic pass first. Slow down, check for traffic, and stop if necessary. You have the secondary priority.

What does a red circular sign with 'No Entry' (red bar) indicate?

• ACaution ahead
• BYou must not enter that road✓
• CInformation
• DOptional restriction

Answer: A red circular sign with a white horizontal bar means 'No Entry.' You must not proceed in that direction. This often guards one-way streets or restricted areas.

What does a sign showing a speed limit inside a red circle mean?

• ARecommended speed
• BMaximum speed limit (mandatory)✓
• CMinimum speed
• DIt's optional

Answer: Speed limits in red circular signs are mandatory maximum speeds. You must not exceed this speed on that road. Speed limit signs have red circles in most European countries.

What does an amber/yellow flashing light at a pedestrian crossing mean?

• AYou must stop
• BProceed with caution; pedestrians may be crossing✓
• CNo pedestrians are crossing
• DYou can accelerate

Answer: Amber/yellow flashing lights at crossings mean proceed with caution. Pedestrians may be crossing, so be prepared to stop. Never assume they'll wait.