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.

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

A toucan crossing

An unmarked crossing

A pelican crossing

A zebra crossing

Question 1 of 30

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

If accessing your home or business

If on a pedal cycle

If on a motorcycle

None

Question 2 of 30

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

Solo motorcycles

Local vehicles

Small cars

Passenger vehicles

Question 3 of 30

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

A tunnel

A three-way intersection

A roundabout

Slippery conditions

Question 4 of 30

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

The edge of a cliff

A swing bridge which will be open

A quayside or riverbank

A steep drop onto another road

Question 5 of 30

This sign warns you that you are approaching…?

A bridge over the road

A tunnel

A railway crossing

A dead end

Question 6 of 30

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

Solo motorcycles

Mopeds

All road users

Large motorcycles

Question 7 of 30

This sign is warning you to prepare for what?

The road narrowing on the left

Two lanes merging into one

The road narrowing on the right

The road narrowing on both sides

Question 8 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%

To brake 20% harder

A slope with a 20% gradient going upwards

Question 9 of 30

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

Heavy snowfall

Multiple potholes

Falling rocks

Oil on the road

Question 10 of 30

This sign is letting you know what?

You can use all lanes on your road

There is two-way traffic on your road

You have priority over oncoming traffic

Approaching traffic has priority over you

Question 11 of 30

This sign is warning you to prepare for…?

The road widening for oncoming traffic

The road narrowing on the right

The road narrowing on the left

The road narrowing on both sides

Question 12 of 30

This sign is warning you to be aware of what?

That there is a school nearby

That children are not allowed to cross here

Children going to or from school

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

Question 13 of 30

When you see this sign you should prepare for what?

A tunnel

A hump bridge

An uneven road

A bend in the road

Question 14 of 30

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

Turn left

Go straight on

Turn right

Make a U-turn

Question 15 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

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

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

There is a bus stop around the corner

Question 16 of 30

This sign is warning you of what?

The road camber is increasing

The road bends round to the left

You must take the next right turn

The road bends round to the right

Question 17 of 30

This sign is warning you that you are approaching what?

A fast chicane

Zigzag bends

Oncoming traffic on your side of the road

Slippery conditions

Question 18 of 30

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

Possibility of wild animals on the road

Animals have priority over vehicles

Possibility of aggressive stags in the area

Hunters operating in the area

Question 19 of 30

This sign is warning you that…?

The traffic signals ahead do not apply to you

The traffic signals ahead are broken

The traffic signals ahead are only part time

There are traffic signals ahead

Question 20 of 30

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

The road runs through a valley

There are multiple bridges ahead

There are hills approaching

The road ahead is uneven

Question 21 of 30

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

The approaching bridge is very steep

An opening or swing bridge ahead

Traffic from the other side of the river has priority

There is no way across the river

Question 22 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 take the right or left exits from your road

A crossroads is coming up where you have priority

You must continue straight on

Question 23 of 30

This sign is letting you know what?

Definitely ice ahead

Possibility of ice ahead

Possibility of snow and ice

This road never ices

Question 24 of 30

This sign means that you may not…?

Keep straight on

Make a U-turn

Reverse

Turn to the right

Question 25 of 30

What should you expect when you see this sign?

A compulsory right turn

A side road coming up, over which you have priority

A side road coming up, which has priority over you

A side road you are not permitted to turn into

Question 26 of 30

What does this sign indicate?

No pedestrians

No jogging

Watch out for pedestrians

Pedestrians only

Question 27 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 28 of 30

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

It is travelling at high speed

It travels in both directions

It has priority over you

The far lane has priority over the near lane

Question 29 of 30

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

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

You must give way to traffic moving faster than you

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

You must give way to traffic coming from your right

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.

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