UK Road Signs Test 01

We know that taking the driving theory test as part of your driving licence can cause anxiety in even the most confident driver. That is why we designed this free UK road signs test so that you can practise and get an idea of what types of questions will be asked on the actual test.

This sign means that you may not…?

Turn to the right

Keep straight on

Reverse

Make a U-turn

Question 1 of 30

You should slow down when you see this sign, because it’s telling you…?

There are multiple bridges ahead

The road runs through a valley

The road ahead is uneven

There are hills approaching

Question 2 of 30

As you approach a river, this sign warns you of what?

Traffic from the other side of the river has priority

The approaching bridge is very steep

An opening or swing bridge ahead

There is no way across the river

Question 3 of 30

This sign is warning you to be aware of what?

That children may only cross hand-in-hand with an adult

That there is a school nearby

Children going to or from school

That children are not allowed to cross here

Question 4 of 30

You should take extra care when you see this sign as it is warning of what?

Possibility of aggressive stags in the area

Animals have priority over vehicles

Possibility of wild animals on the road

Hunters operating in the area

Question 5 of 30

This sign warns you that you are approaching…?

A tunnel

A railway crossing

A bridge over the road

A dead end

Question 6 of 30

This sign is letting you know what?

This road never ices

Definitely ice ahead

Possibility of ice ahead

Possibility of snow and ice

Question 7 of 30

You’re approaching a bend and you see this sign. When you get round the bend you should expect…?

A slope with a 20% gradient going downwards

To increase your speed by 20%

A slope with a 20% gradient going upwards

To brake 20% harder

Question 8 of 30

When you see this sign you should prepare for what?

An uneven road

A tunnel

A hump bridge

A bend in the road

Question 9 of 30

This sign is warning you that you are approaching what?

Slippery conditions

A fast chicane

Zigzag bends

Oncoming traffic on your side of the road

Question 10 of 30

This sign is warning you to prepare for…?

The road narrowing on both sides

The road narrowing on the left

The road widening for oncoming traffic

The road narrowing on the right

Question 11 of 30

This sign is warning you of what?

The road bends round to the left

You must take the next right turn

The road bends round to the right

The road camber is increasing

Question 12 of 30

This sign prohibits entry to a road for motor traffic except for…?

Small cars

Passenger vehicles

Local vehicles

Solo motorcycles

Question 13 of 30

You see this sign as you approach a T-junction. It is telling you…?

You only have to stop if you can see other traffic

There is a bus stop around the corner

You must come to a complete stop and check for other traffic

You must start to slow and be ready to stop if there is other traffic

Question 14 of 30

This sign is warning you that…?

The traffic signals ahead do not apply to you

The traffic signals ahead are only part time

There are traffic signals ahead

The traffic signals ahead are broken

Question 15 of 30

This sign is warning you to prepare for what?

The road narrowing on both sides

Two lanes merging into one

The road narrowing on the left

The road narrowing on the right

Question 16 of 30

When you see the sign you should start to anticipate what coming up?

A pelican crossing

A zebra crossing

A toucan crossing

An unmarked crossing

Question 17 of 30

You can expect to see this sign when you are approaching…?

A roundabout

Slippery conditions

A three-way intersection

A tunnel

Question 18 of 30

When you see this sign you know that you may not do what?

Turn right

Make a U-turn

Go straight on

Turn left

Question 19 of 30

What does this sign mean when you see it on a junction?

You must give way to traffic moving faster than you

You must give way to all traffic on the road you are joining/crossing

You must give way to traffic coming from your right

All traffic on the road you are joining/crossing must give way to you

Question 20 of 30

This sign is letting you know what?

Approaching traffic has priority over you

There is two-way traffic on your road

You have priority over oncoming traffic

You can use all lanes on your road

Question 21 of 30

Under what circumstances may you enter a road that has this sign at its entrance?

If on a pedal cycle

If on a motorcycle

None

If accessing your home or business

Question 22 of 30

This sign tells road users that this road is prohibited for what?

Large motorcycles

Solo motorcycles

All road users

Mopeds

Question 23 of 30

This sign is letting you know that…?

This road has two-way traffic

Overtaking is not permitted

Oncoming traffic has priority

Overtaking is compulsory

Question 24 of 30

You’re approaching a junction; what does this sign tell you about traffic coming through it?

The far lane has priority over the near lane

It is travelling at high speed

It has priority over you

It travels in both directions

Question 25 of 30

What should you expect when you see this sign?

A side road coming up, which has priority over you

A side road coming up, over which you have priority

A compulsory right turn

A side road you are not permitted to turn into

Question 26 of 30

What does this sign tell you about the approaching road layout?

A crossroads is coming up where cross traffic has priority

You must continue straight on

You must take the right or left exits from your road

A crossroads is coming up where you have priority

Question 27 of 30

Driving in an area with this sign you should be prepared for what?

Heavy snowfall

Falling rocks

Multiple potholes

Oil on the road

Question 28 of 30

You should be careful when you see this sign, because it’s warning you of what?

The edge of a cliff

A steep drop onto another road

A swing bridge which will be open

A quayside or riverbank

Question 29 of 30

What does this sign indicate?

Watch out for pedestrians

Pedestrians only

No pedestrians

No jogging

Question 30 of 30

UK Road Signs Test

To gain your full driver’s license, you need to first pass the UK Driving Theory Test. This free practice DVLA driving theory test is designed to test your knowledge of the Highway Code and driving in the UK. Questions are created using the Official DVSA Guide to Driving.

Traffic signs play a vital role in directing, informing and controlling road users’ behaviour in an effort to make the roads as safe as possible for everyone.

Upon booking your test, start hitting the books. You’ll need to pass both parts of the theory test in one sitting, whereas there’ll be 50 multiple choice questions and 75 items on the hazard perception test.

Gain knowledge from the DVSA (Driving Standards Agency) theory test handbook, Know Your Traffic Signs, packed with useful information, tips and sample questions. Whenever you’re ready, it’s easy enough to get online and Take a UK Road Signs Test to learn the signs for the official test. You should take this mock UK road signs test. This will help you find out what you know and what you need to brush up on before the real test.