Road and traffic signs questions Car theory test
This topic has 134 practice questions. Here are 10 of them with the right answer and why.
When should you use your vehicle's horn?
- To alert others to your presenceRight answer
- To allow you right of way
- To greet other road users
- To signal your annoyance
You must not use your vehicle's horn between 11.30 pm and 7 am in a built-up area or when you're stationary, unless a moving vehicle poses a danger. Its function is to alert other road users to your presence.
How can you identify traffic signs that give orders?
- They're rectangular with a yellow border
- They're triangular with a blue border
- They're square with a brown border
- They're circular with a red borderRight answer
There are three basic types of traffic sign: those that warn, those that inform and those that give orders. Generally, triangular signs warn, rectangular signs give information or directions and circular signs give orders. An exception is the eight-sided 'stop' sign.
What shape are traffic signs giving orders?
Right answer
Road signs in the shape of a circle give orders. Those with a red circle are mostly prohibitive. The ‘stop’ sign is octagonal to give it greater prominence. Signs giving orders must always be obeyed.
Which type of sign tells you what you must not do?
Right answer
Signs in the shape of a circle give orders. A sign with a red circle means that you’re not allowed to do something. Study Know Your Traffic Signs to make sure that you understand what the different traffic signs mean.
What does this sign mean?
- Maximum speed limit with traffic calmingRight answer
- Minimum speed limit with traffic calming
- ‘20 cars only’ parking zone
- Only 20 cars allowed at any one time
If you’re in a place where there are likely to be pedestrians (for example, outside a school, near a park, in a residential area or in a shopping area), you should be cautious and keep your speed down. Many local authorities have taken steps to slow traffic down by creating traffic-calming measures such as road humps. They\'re there for a reason; slow down.
What does this sign mean?
- New speed limit 20 mph
- No vehicles over 30 tonnes
- Minimum speed limit 30 mph
- End of 20 mph zoneRight answer
Where you see this sign, the 20 mph restriction ends and a 30 mph restriction starts. Check all around for possible hazards and only increase your speed if it’s safe to do so.
What does this sign mean?
- No overtaking
- No motor vehiclesRight answer
- Clearway (no stopping)
- Cars and motorcycles only
A sign will indicate which types of vehicles are prohibited from certain roads. Make sure that you know which signs apply to the vehicle you\'re using.
What does this sign mean?
- No parking
- No road markings
- No through road
- No entryRight answer
\'No entry\' signs are used in places such as one-way streets to prevent vehicles driving against the traffic. To ignore one would be dangerous, both for yourself and for other road users, as well as being against the law.
What does this sign mean?
- Bend to the right
- Road on the right closed
- No traffic from the right
- No right turnRight answer
The \'no right turn\' sign may be used to warn road users that there\'s a \'no entry\' prohibition on a road to the right ahead.
Which sign means \'no entry\'?
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Look for and obey traffic signs. Disobeying or not seeing a sign could be dangerous. It may also be an offence for which you could be prosecuted.