United Kingdom road signs and their meanings
50 signs drawn in our own simplified style, with what each one tells you to do. Test yourself in a road-sign quiz:
Regulatory signs
Stop at the line, then give way to traffic on the major road before moving off.
Give way to traffic on the road ahead; you need not stop if the way is clear.
Vehicles must not enter the road from this direction.
You must not go faster than 30 mph here.
The national limit for your type of vehicle and road now applies.
Left turns are not allowed.
Right turns are not allowed.
You must not turn round to go back the way you came.
You must not overtake other vehicles.
No vehicles may use the road (pushing a bicycle is allowed).
Riding a bicycle is not allowed here.
People on foot are not allowed here.
Goods vehicles above the stated weight are not allowed, except for loading.
You must not stop on the main carriageway at any time, even to pick up or set down.
You must not wait or park here during the times shown, though you may stop briefly to load or let people in or out.
Warning signs
A crossroads is ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.
The road ends at a T-junction ahead.
A side road joins ahead.
Two side roads join ahead, offset from each other.
A roundabout is ahead; slow down and get into the correct lane.
The road bends right ahead.
Two bends follow each other, the first to the left.
The road gets narrower on both sides ahead.
The central reservation ends; traffic in both directions will share one road.
Expect oncoming traffic on the road ahead.
Traffic lights are ahead; be ready to stop.
A pedestrian crossing is ahead; be ready to stop for people crossing.
Children may be crossing or near the road, often by a school.
The surface may be slippery; slow down and avoid harsh braking.
A railway level crossing with barriers or gates is ahead.
A railway level crossing without barriers is ahead; look and listen for trains.
A steep downhill is ahead; use a lower gear and control your speed.
Wild animals such as deer may be on the road.
Road works are ahead; slow down and follow temporary signs.
Priority signs
Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section; wait for it to clear.
You have priority over oncoming traffic through the narrow section ahead, but still take care.
Mandatory signs
You must go straight on.
You must turn left (or turn left ahead if on a plate).
Keep to the left of the island or obstruction.
You may pass on either side to reach the same place.
Give way to traffic from the right and go clockwise around the central marking.
This route is only for people on bicycles.
Information signs
Traffic on this road goes one way only, in the direction of the arrow.
The road is a dead end; there is no exit at the far end.
Motorway rules apply from this point.
A hospital with an emergency department is ahead.
You may park here, subject to any conditions shown.
Flashing amber beacons and black-and-white stripes mark a crossing where you must give way to people who have stepped onto it.
A light-controlled crossing; a flashing amber light means give way to anyone still crossing, then go if clear.
Mark 300, 200 and 100 yards to an exit or concealed level crossing.
These drawings are simplified for learning and are not official artwork. Always check the official handbook for your test.