Highway Code - Signs Flashcards
(19 cards)
What does a red circle sign usually signify?
They’re mostly prohibitive.
What does a blue circle sign with a red outline and diagonal line represent?
No waiting
What does a blue circle sign with a red outline and a cross represent?
No stopping.
What does a blue circle sign (with no red border) usually signify?
They’re mostly a positive instruction.
What is the difference between a blue circular turn left/right ahead sign and a blue circular turn left/right sign?
The turn ahead sign is an arrow bent at a 90 degree angle in the relevant direction, whilst a turn sign is just an arrow pointing in the relevant direction.
What does a blue circular sign with a pedal cycle represent?
Pedal cycles only.
What does a minimum speed sign and a minimum speed ends sign look like?
A blue circle with a speed in the middle, and a blue circle with a red diagonal line through the speed.
What is the difference between a one-way traffic sign and an ahead only sign?
The one-way traffic sign is a rectangle whilst the ahead only sign is a circle.
What does a triangular sign usually signify?
A warning.
On a red triangular warning sign, what does the broader line represent?
The priority through route.
What does a rectangular sign usually signify?
A direction or information.
What background colour does a motorway sign usually have?
Blue.
How is a junction number typically shown on a motorway sign?
A number with a black background.
On the motorway, what does a downward pointing arrow (on a blue background) usually represent?
Get in lane.
What does a sign with a green background usually represent?
A primary route.
What does a sign with a white background (and black border) usually represent?
Local or non-primary route.
What does a sign with a brown background usually represent?
A tourist attraction.
How is a lane designated for high occupancy vehicles represented?
A depiction of a car with the number two and a plus (2+).
What does a series of signs with diagonal lines lines on usually represent?
Countdown markers.
