U.K. Regulatory Traffic Signs Test – 20 Questions

The red cross means no stopping, not even to pick up or setting down passengers. The sign indicates a 24-hour clearway (usually on a rural road) or may be incorporated into other signs with the words No stopping.

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)

End of minimum speed requirement.

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

No vehicles over the maximum width shown.

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

Buses and cycles only.

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

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

Proceed to the left in the direction of the arrow. The sign indicates the only route to be taken through a junction lawfully. A sign like this may point horizontally to the left, right, or vertically upwards.

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

Entrance to a zone where traffic calming measures enforce a 20 mph speed limit. There may be no 20 mph repeater signs within the zone.

The pass on either side sign marks traffic islands, usually on one-way roads. Drivers may pass either side of the sign to reach the same destination immediately beyond.

The one-way traffic sign requires vehicles to proceed in one direction only.

The sign prohibits towed caravans. It is typically placed on challenging hills or narrow roads where an alternative route is available. It could also protect unsuitable roads close to a touring caravan site.

The sign prohibits the use of a road by motor vehicles.

Route for trams only.

Vehicles must not go beyond the sign. The sign may be placed only by a police officer in uniform or a person acting under the instructions or authority of the chief officer of police. The sign instructs drivers not to proceed beyond it. It may be placed on a highway for a period not exceeding seven days.

The sign indicates an alternative route (straight) to avoid a low bridge.

End of goods vehicles restriction.