UK Car Theory: Road and Traffic Signs Practice Test

Not quite. The answer is This is the edge of the carriageway.

Solid white lines indicate the edge of the carriageway. This can be helpful at night or in conditions of poor visibility. The line will be broken as you approach junctions or where there are passing places.

Not quite. The answer is The minimum speed limit is 30 mph.

This is a minimum speed sign. You must not drive slower than the speed indicated, unless it is impracticable or unsafe to comply.

Source: Signs Giving Orders, Traffic Signs, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is Slippery road ahead

Most warning signs are triangular. This warning sign means the road ahead can be slippery under certain conditions such as poor weather. Slow down and drive carefully. These signs are often found on bridges.

Not quite. The answer is You must stop and stay behind the stop line.

You must wait behind the stop line as long as the light is red. If the light turns green but pedestrians are still crossing the road, you must continue waiting until they have crossed safely before you can proceed.

Not quite. The answer is warnings.

Triangular signs are warning signs indicating that there are hazards ahead which you should watch out for.

Not quite. The answer is Prepare to go, but wait for the light to turn green.

A red and amber light will display shortly before a green light. You should prepare to go when you see a red and amber light. Put your car into gear and disengage the handbrake, but don't actually go until the light turns green.

Source: Rule 109, The Highway Code

Not quite. The answer is Pull over to the left when it is safe to do so.

You are required to pull up on the left as soon as you can do so safely. Once you have done so, turn off your engine.

Not quite. The answer is steam railway is ahead.

Signs with a brown background are for road users who are trying to find points of interest. They are often found on motorways and provide tourist information.

Not quite. The answer is show you a stop sign.

A school crossing patrol will show you a stop sign in the shape of a lollipop to let you know that you should stop.

Not quite. The answer is The controlled parking zone ends here.

A controlled parking zone is an area where parking controls are introduced to protect the parking needs of residents and their visitors, as well as those of local businesses. This sign indicates that the controlled parking zone ends here.

Not quite. The answer is brake lights.

Your brake lights will tell other drivers of your intention to slow down or stop.

Not quite. The answer is You must not park here.

The zig-zag markings at crossings are there to ensure that drivers and pedestrians can see each other clearly. You must not park your vehicle anywhere within these markings (before or after the crossing). Also, you must not overtake a moving vehicle within the zig-zag markings before the crossing. Finally, you must not overtake a vehicle that has stopped next to the crossing for pedestrians.

Not quite. The answer is Move into the lane to your left.

On a motorway, this sign above your lane means that your lane is temporarily closed ahead. You should change lanes in the direction of the arrow.

Not quite. The answer is Pull over to the left.

You should pull over to the left as soon as it is safe to do so. The police officer is asking you to do this so the officer can communicate with you properly.

Not quite. The answer is You need to come to a halt at the stop line.

An amber light means that the traffic light is about to change to red. Hence, you should prepare to stop.

Not quite. The answer is You may turn left or go straight.

The sign beside the signal prohibits right turns even when the signal is green.

Not quite. The answer is You may park partially on the verge or footway between 6 p.m. and 8 a.m.

Vehicles should not generally be parked on verges and footways (it is unlawful in London and some other cities). However, this may be allowed on certain narrow streets where parked vehicles would not obstruct pedestrians. There are special signs to indicate footway parking. This sign indicates that vehicles may be parked partially on the verge or footway during the times shown.

Not quite. The answer is C

Broken white lines are used as lane lines and to mark the centre of the road. A longer broken white line with shorter gaps warns drivers about a hazard ahead. The line may be accompanied by a sign indicating the nature of the hazard.

Not quite. The answer is You are never allowed to cross it.

You may not cross a double continuous line except to turn into or out of a side road or property, avoid a stationary vehicle blocking the lane, or overtake a pedal cycle, horse or road works vehicle moving at not more than 10 mph.

Not quite. The answer is No U-turns

A sign with a red circle is prohibitive; it tells you what you must not do. This sign means that vehicles are prohibited from making U-turns here.