UK road signs test: free practice

Stop and give way

Stop at the line, then give way to traffic on the major road before moving off.

Give way to traffic on major road

Give way to traffic on the road ahead; you need not stop if the way is clear.

No entry for vehicular traffic

Vehicles must not enter the road from this direction.

Maximum speed 30 mph

You must not go faster than 30 mph here.

National speed limit applies

The national limit for your type of vehicle and road now applies.

No left turn

Left turns are not allowed.

No right turn

Right turns are not allowed.

No U-turns

You must not turn round to go back the way you came.

No overtaking

You must not overtake other vehicles.

No vehicles

No vehicles may use the road (pushing a bicycle is allowed).

No stopping (clearway)

You must not stop on the main carriageway at any time, even to pick up or set down.

No waiting

You must not wait or park here during the times shown, though you may stop briefly to load or let people in or out.

Crossroads

A crossroads is ahead; watch for traffic from both sides.

T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right

The road ends at a T-junction ahead.

Side road

A side road joins ahead.

Staggered junction

Two side roads join ahead, offset from each other.

Roundabout

A roundabout is ahead; slow down and get into the correct lane.

Bend to right

The road bends right ahead.

Double bend first to left

Two bends follow each other, the first to the left.

Road narrows on both sides

The road gets narrower on both sides ahead.

Dual carriageway ends

The central reservation ends; traffic in both directions will share one road.

Two-way traffic straight ahead

Expect oncoming traffic on the road ahead.

Traffic signals

Traffic lights are ahead; be ready to stop.

Pedestrian crossing

A pedestrian crossing is ahead; be ready to stop for people crossing.

Children going to or from school

Children may be crossing or near the road, often by a school.

Slippery road

The surface may be slippery; slow down and avoid harsh braking.

Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead

A railway level crossing with barriers or gates is ahead.

Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead

A railway level crossing without barriers is ahead; look and listen for trains.

Steep hill downwards

A steep downhill is ahead; use a lower gear and control your speed.

Wild animals

Wild animals such as deer may be on the road.

Road works

Road works are ahead; slow down and follow temporary signs.

Give way to oncoming vehicles

Oncoming traffic has priority through the narrow section; wait for it to clear.

Priority over oncoming vehicles

You have priority over oncoming traffic through the narrow section ahead, but still take care.

Ahead only

You must go straight on.

Turn left

You must turn left (or turn left ahead if on a plate).

Keep left

Keep to the left of the island or obstruction.

Mini-roundabout

Give way to traffic from the right and go clockwise around the central marking.

One-way traffic

Traffic on this road goes one way only, in the direction of the arrow.

No through road

The road is a dead end; there is no exit at the far end.

Start of motorway

Motorway rules apply from this point.

Zebra crossing

Flashing amber beacons and black-and-white stripes mark a crossing where you must give way to people who have stepped onto it.

Pelican crossing

A light-controlled crossing; a flashing amber light means give way to anyone still crossing, then go if clear.

Countdown markers

Mark 300, 200 and 100 yards to an exit or concealed level crossing.