Road Signs and Markings Flashcards
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What does a triangular sign showing a bicycle mean?
Answer: Warning — cyclists likely ahead
A triangular warning sign with a bicycle symbol warns you that cyclists are likely on the road ahead. Watch out for them, give them plenty of space, and check mirrors before turning.
Road studs (cat's eyes) coloured red are found on which side of the road?
Answer: On the right-hand edge marking the central reservation
Red road studs mark the left-hand edge of the carriageway (nearside) on motorways and dual carriageways. White studs separate lanes, amber studs mark the right-hand edge of the carriageway (central reservation), and green studs mark slip road entrances/exits.
What does a triangular sign showing a person digging mean?
Answer: Roadworks ahead
This warning sign indicates roadworks ahead. There may be temporary traffic lights, lane closures, loose surfaces, or workers on the road. Reduce speed and watch for signs giving more information.
What do double white lines with a solid line on your side and a broken line on the opposite side mean?
Answer: You must not cross or straddle the solid line except to turn into a side road
When the solid white line is on your side, you must not cross or straddle it to overtake. You may only cross it to turn into a side road or property, pass a stationary vehicle, or overtake a cyclist, horse, or road maintenance vehicle travelling at 10 mph or less.
What does a triangular sign with a windsock symbol warn of?
Answer: Strong side winds likely
This sign warns of an area prone to strong side winds, such as exposed bridges, hillsides, or open stretches of road. High-sided vehicles, motorcyclists, and cyclists are particularly vulnerable.
What does a circular sign with a blue background showing a pedestrian and cyclist separated by a vertical line mean?
Answer: Segregated route — pedestrians on one side, cyclists on the other
The vertical line separating the pedestrian and cyclist symbols indicates a segregated route where pedestrians use one side and cyclists use the other. Without the dividing line, the route is shared and both may use the full width.