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Traffic Signs And Road Markings

Traffic Signs And Road Markings

Road Signs And Road Markings that you may be asked to identify on the day of your driving test.

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Driving Test Identify Road Signs & Markings

On the day of your driving test, the examiner will ask you to identify various road signs and markings. You need to know what road traffic signs and road markings mean before you drive on public roads. On this page you will find just a few of the many signs you will encounter as a driver. For a complete list of signs and their meanings, see the official Rules Of The Road manual which can be downloaded for free on the RSA website here:

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Traffic Signs and Road Markings:

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This section contains the signs that indicate that there is a road traffic regulation. These must be followed.
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No entry to vehicles

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Maximum axle loading weight

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Clearway

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No entry

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No right turn

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No left turn

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No overtaking 

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No entry for large vehicles

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SLOW maximum permitted speed 80KMH

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Height restriction

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No U turn

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Parking permitted

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Parking Prohibited

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Taxi rank

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Pedestrian street

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Speed Limit 50kmh

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Max design gross weight

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Max Width

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HGV cannot use right hand lane

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No-bicycles

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Cul de sac

All motorway signs are blue and below you will find some of the most common signs and their meaning. Other examples of blue signs, not to be confused with motorway signs, are also given.

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Entry to motorway

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Next exit in 300m

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Motorway ends in 500m

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End of motorway

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Pedestrians & bicycles only

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Separate bicycle & pedestrian lane

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Hospital ahead

These signs are different from other warning signs. You should always be extra careful and reduce your speed when you see these signs. The signs are rectangular or diamond-shaped, orange with a black border and black symbols or words.
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Roadworks ahead

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End of roadworks

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Two way traffic

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One lane crossover (out)

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One lane crossover (back)

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Start of central reserve or obstruction

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End of central reserve or obstruction

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Road narrows from left

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Road narrows from right

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Road narrows on both sides

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Uneven surface

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Loose chippings

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Nearside lane (of two) closed

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Flagman ahead

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Temporary traffic signals ahead

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Two offside lanes (of four) closed

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Move to right (two lanes)

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Single lane (for shuttle working)

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Move to right (one lane)

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Site access on left

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Pedestrians cross to left

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Lanes diverge at crossover

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Two lanes crossover (out)

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Lanes rejoin at crossover

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Two lanes crossover (back)

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Site access on right

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Queues likely

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Pedestrians cross to right

These signs warn you of hazards such as roundabouts, intersections, dangerous curves or other places that require you to drive more carefully. You should always be extra careful when you see a warning sign. If you do not obey these signs, you could be a hazard.
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Dangerous corner ahead

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Dangerous bend ahead

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Series of dangerous corners ahead

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Series of dangerous bends ahead

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Crossroads

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Side road

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T Junction

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Y Junction

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Crossroads with roads of less importance

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Side road with road of less importance

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T junction with roads of less importance

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Y junction with roads of less importance

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Staggered crossroads

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Traffic cross over ahead

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Roundabout ahead

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Crossroads

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T junction

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Crossroads with dual carriageway

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T junction with dual carriageway

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Sharp rise ahead eg. hump back bridge

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Sharp dip ahead

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Series of bumps or hollows ahead

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Steep descent ahead

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Steep ascent ahead

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Danger of falling rocks

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Low flying aircraft

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Slippery road ahead

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School ahead

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Road divides

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Level crossing unguarded by gates or barrier

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Unprotected quay, canal or river ahead

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Traffic signals ahead

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Cattle and farm animals

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Pedestrian crossing ahead

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Two way traffic

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Dual carriageway ends

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Level Crossing

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Merging traffic

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Merging diverging traffic

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Road narrows from left

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Road narrows on both sides

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Road narrows from right

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Overhead electric cables

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Mini Roundabout ahead

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Accompanied horses and ponies

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Cattle and farm animals

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Deer or wild animals

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Level crossing guarded by gates or barrier

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Children crossing (residential area)

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Tunnel ahead

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Tramway crossing ahead

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Crosswinds

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Loop road ahead

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Lane loss

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Start of a passing Lane

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Start of a climbing lane

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Chevron board (a sharp change of direction to the left)

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Low bridge ahead (height restriction shown)

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Chevron board (a sharp change of direction to the right)

Mandatory traffic signs indicating the direction of travel at intersections are blue and white.They are usually circular and have white symbols or letters on a blue background.
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Keep Left

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Keep Right

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Pass Either Side

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Straight Ahead

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Turn Right

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Turn Left

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Turn Left Ahead

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Turn Right Ahead

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With flow bus lane on left (near-side)

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With flow bus lane on right (off side)

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Contra flow bus lane

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Tram lane on right