Road signs
UK Road Signs Practice Test 2026
Practise the road signs used across the UK, from STOP and GIVE WAY to motorway, level crossing and speed limit signs. Each question shows a sign and explains what it means and what you should do.
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Question 1 of 25
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Answer: D. Stop and give way
The eight-sided red sign means stop. You must stop at the solid white line and give way to traffic on the major road.
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Question 2 of 25
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Answer: D. Stop at the solid white line, then go when it is safe
At a STOP sign you must stop every time, even when the road looks clear.
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Question 3 of 25
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Answer: A. Give way to traffic on the major road
The upside-down triangle means give way. Let traffic on the major road go first. You only need to stop if it is not clear.
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Question 4 of 25
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Answer: A. Double broken white lines across your side of the road
A give way junction has double broken white lines across the road. A single solid white line goes with a STOP sign.
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Question 5 of 25
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Answer: A. No entry for vehicles
A red circle with a white bar means no entry. You must not drive past this sign.
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Question 6 of 25
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Answer: B. Maximum speed 30 mph
A number inside a red circle is a maximum speed limit. You must not drive faster than 30 mph.
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Question 7 of 25
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Answer: C. Miles per hour (mph)
UK speed limit signs show miles per hour. Distances on UK signs are shown in miles and yards.
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Question 8 of 25
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Answer: B. Maximum speed 20 mph
A red circle around a number is a speed limit. Here the limit is 20 mph.
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Question 9 of 25
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Answer: D. The national speed limit applies
The white disc with a black diagonal stripe means the national speed limit for the road and vehicle applies. It does not mean there is no limit.
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Question 10 of 25
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Answer: D. 60 mph
The national speed limit for cars on a single carriageway road is 60 mph.
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Question 11 of 25
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Answer: B. 70 mph
The national speed limit for cars on a dual carriageway is 70 mph, the same as on a motorway.
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Question 12 of 25
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Answer: D. No right turn
A red circle means you must not do something. The arrow with a red bar across it means no right turn.
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Question 13 of 25
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Answer: A. No left turn
A red circle with a red bar across a left arrow means you must not turn left.
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Question 14 of 25
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Answer: C. No U-turns
The U-shaped arrow with a red bar means you must not make a U-turn.
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Question 15 of 25
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Answer: A. No overtaking
The two cars side by side in a red circle mean you must not overtake.
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Question 16 of 25
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Answer: A. No stopping (clearway)
A red cross on a blue background marks a clearway. You must not stop on the main carriageway.
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Question 17 of 25
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Answer: B. Drive on until you reach a place where stopping is allowed
On a clearway you must not stop on the main carriageway, not even to pick up or set down passengers.
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Question 18 of 25
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Answer: B. No waiting
A single red diagonal on a blue background means no waiting. You may usually stop briefly to load or let passengers in or out.
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Question 19 of 25
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Answer: D. From the times shown on a plate near the sign
Plates near the sign, and yellow lines on the road, show when waiting is not allowed.
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Question 20 of 25
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Answer: D. Turn left ahead
A blue circle gives an order. This one tells you that you must turn left ahead.
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Question 21 of 25
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Answer: B. Keep left
A white arrow pointing down to the left on a blue circle means you must keep to the left, often of a traffic island.
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Question 22 of 25
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Answer: C. Mini-roundabout
A blue circle with three white arrows going clockwise marks a mini-roundabout.
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Question 23 of 25
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Answer: A. Traffic coming from your right
At mini-roundabouts, as at other roundabouts, you give way to traffic coming from your right.
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Question 24 of 25
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Answer: A. One-way traffic
This blue rectangle tells you the road carries one-way traffic. The round blue "ahead only" sign is a different, circular sign.
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Question 25 of 25
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Answer: D. Route for pedal cycles only
A blue circle with a white bicycle means the route is only for pedal cycles.
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What to know before the test
- Most red circles tell you what you must not do. Blue circles with no red border tell you what you must do.
- Triangles warn of a hazard ahead. On junction warning signs, the broader line shows the road that has priority.
- Direction signs are colour coded: blue for motorways, green for primary routes, white with a black border for local routes and brown for tourist attractions.
- UK speed limit signs show miles per hour. The national speed limit for cars is 60 mph on single carriageways and 70 mph on dual carriageways and motorways.
- In Great Britain the multiple-choice part of the car theory test has 50 questions, and you have 57 minutes to answer them.
- You need at least 43 out of 50 in the multiple-choice part and 44 out of 75 in the hazard perception part. Your pass certificate is valid for 2 years.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a red circle and a blue circle?
Both give orders. A red circle usually tells you what you must not do, such as no entry or no right turn. A blue circle usually tells you what you must do, such as turn left or keep left.
Why are the STOP and GIVE WAY signs different shapes from other signs?
They break the normal shape rules on purpose. STOP is the only eight-sided sign and GIVE WAY is the only upside-down triangle, so drivers can recognise them quickly, even from behind.
What does the national speed limit sign mean?
It means the national limit for that type of road and vehicle applies. For a car that is 60 mph on a single carriageway and 70 mph on a dual carriageway or motorway.
Are road signs part of the UK theory test?
Yes. Road and traffic signs are one of the topics in the multiple-choice part of the theory test, and you need to know them for the practical driving test too.
Where can I study the official UK road signs?
The Highway Code shows the most common signs, and the Department for Transport guide "Know Your Traffic Signs" explains them in more detail. Both are free on GOV.UK.