U.K. Learn the Most Common Traffic Signs

# 1: What does this sign mean?

Waiting restrictions apply End of speed limit zone Clearway - no stopping No through road

The red cross means no stopping, not even to pick up or set down passengers.

The sign is used to indicate a 24-hour clearway (usually on a rural road) or may be incorporated into other signs with the words No stopping.

# 2: Which sign tells you that the dual carriageway ends ahead?

End of dual carriageway. The sign indicates the resumption of two-way traffic on a single carriageway road after a length of dual carriageway.

# 3: This warning sign means:

Level crossing with gate or barrier Cricket ground ahead No entry ahead Farm trail ahead

This sign is used on the approach to a railway level crossing which is equipped with gates or barriers.

It is also used at a tramway crossing if barriers are provided.

# 4: When you see this sign, you must:

Not park your car here Not enter in that direction Slow down and watch for hazards Stop completely

No entry for vehicular traffic, including pedal cycles (usually indicates the end of a one-way road where all traffic is travelling in the other direction)

# 5: This traffic sign means:

All parking is prohibited National speed limit applies Minimum speed limit zone ends Keep left of traffic island

The national speed limit for the type of road and class of traffic applies.

# 6: This sign means:

Traffic merges ahead from the left End of dual carriageway ahead Junction on a bend ahead Bend to right ahead

Advance warning of a bend which a driver might find difficult to negotiate without slowing down and the severity of which cannot easily be seen either by day or by night.

# 7: This traffic sign means:

No parking No entry No motor vehicles No vehicles

This sign means no vehicles - except pedal cycles being pushed by hand.

# 8: What is the meaning of this sign?

Give way to oncoming vehicles No overtaking No entry No motor vehicles

No overtaking.

The sign is used where forward visibility makes overtaking hazardous and the prohibition is not dealt with by double white lines. No overtaking signs might also be used at road works.

# 9: What does this traffic sign mean?

Two-way traffic on route crossing ahead Priority must be given to oncoming vehicles Oncoming vehicles must give way Vehicles may pass either side of an obstruction

Priority must be given to vehicles from the opposite direction on a narrow length of road.

# 10: Which sign prohibits U-turns?

This is a regulatory No U-turn sign. It means that you are not allowed to make a U-turn.

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Some of the Most Common Traffic Signs on British Roads

It’s not easy to learn all the traffic signs you must know for your driving licence test, but you should have a clear understanding of some of the most common traffic signs. If nothing else, it’s a good start when you are preparing for your examination.

See if you recognize all of these common traffic signs. You should have no problem reaching a full score if you are serious about getting your driving licence.

Study more common traffic signs: “Know Your Traffic Signs“.

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