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Road Signs

Understanding UK road signs is essential for safe driving, and it's equally important you know their meaning to pass your DVSA driving theory test.

This guide provides a clear overview of UK road signs, traffic signs, and road markings - what they mean, and effective ways to learn them as you prepare for the DVSA driving theory test.

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Want help learning every UK road sign for your driving theory test?

Road signs in the UK can be split into the following categories: Regulatory road signs, Warning road signs, Information road signs, Circular road signs, Triangular road signs, Rectangular road signs and Special UK road signs.

What are Regulatory road signs?

This type of road sign gives instructions to drivers, which can either be positive and prohibitive.

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What are Warning road signs?

Warning road signs provide information on changes in road conditions and potential hazards to road users.

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What are Information road signs?

Important information about upcoming junctions and routes as well as motorways, exits and directions to specific locations can all be provided on Information road signs.

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What are Circular road signs?

Circular in shape these road signs give orders and prohibitions to drivers.

What are Triangular road signs?

If you see a Triangular road sign expect to see information regarding potential hazards ahead or warnings.

What are Rectangular road signs?

Rectangular signs offer drivers valuable information and guidance, including details on directions, routes, distances, and locations.

What are Special UK road signs?

Some UK road signs don't follow the standard colour or shape guidelines; these are classed as Special UK road signs.

Road and traffic signs and the UK driving theory test

Learning the meanings of UK road signs will not only benefit you whilst you are out on the road driving, but it also required to pass your DVSA driving theory test.

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Learn every UK road sign, traffic sign, and road marking with our full online library

Below you'll find a directory of every UK road sign. Follow the links to learn more about each one - perfect for topping up your knowledge before your UK DVSA theory test.

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