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Traffic Signs and Signals

ROAD SIGNS TEST

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​Warning signs on the road 

Mostly triangular
Warning signs on the road

​Road signs giving orders

​The Highway Code leaflet ‘Signs giving orders’ lists all the signs that you must obey on roads in the UK.
Road signs giving orders

​Direction signs on roads and motorways

​The Highway Code leaflet ‘Direction signs’ lists all the signs used on British motorways, A roads and local roads.
Direction signs

Information signs

​The Highway Code leaflet ‘Information signs’ lists all the information signs on UK roads and motorways - these tell road users about upcoming junctions, lane restrictions, special zones and merging road lanes.
Information road signs

​Light signals controlling traffic

Guidance on traffic light, motorway and lane control signals from The Highway Code.
Light signals

​Road markings

Illustrated guidance on road markings from The Highway Code.
Road markings

​Road works signs

​Highway Code leaflet with guidance on road works signs.
Road works signs

​Signals by authorised persons

​You must obey signals given by police officers, traffic officers and traffic wardens - read guidance from The Highway Code on the signals used on UK roads and motorways.
Signals by authorised persons

​Signals to other road users

​Guidance from The Highway Code about all the signals you can make to warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians.
Signals to other road users

​Vehicle markings

​Vehicle markings help with visibility and give information about dangerous or hazardous loads - read a list of all vehicle markings used on UK vehicles from The Highway Code.
Vehicle markings

Traffic signs
The Highway Code’s ‘Traffic signs’ is for all new drivers and riders who need to pass the driving theory test. It shows the most commonly used traffic signs on British roads and motorways.

Know your traffic signs
‘Know your traffic signs’ is a guide for all road users, new and experienced. It illustrates and explains all the important traffic signs, signals and road markings for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians.
Download ‘Know your traffic signs’ (PDF, 9.2MB) >>
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Content

Introduction 
Rules for pedestrians (1 to 35)
Rules for users of powered wheelchairs and powered mobility scooters (36 to 46) 
Rules about animals (47 to 58)
Rules for cyclists (59 to 82)
Rules for motorcyclists (83 to 88)
Rules for drivers and motorcyclists (89 to 102)
General rules, techniques and advice for all drivers and riders (103 to 158)
Using the road (159 to 203)
Road users requiring extra care (204 to 225) 
Driving in adverse weather conditions (226 to 237)
Waiting and parking (238 to 252)
Motorways (253 to 273)
Breakdowns and incidents (274 to 287)
Road works, level crossings and tramways (288 to 307)

Signs and Signals
Direction signs on roads and motorways
Information signs
Light signals controlling traffic 
Road markings 
Road signs giving orders
Road works signs
Signals by authorised persons
Signals to other road users
Traffic signs 
Vehicle markings
Warning signs


Annexes
Penalties
Vehicle maintenance, safety and security 
First aid on the road
Safety Code for new drivers
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