Signs for Road Works and Temporary Situations
Signs for road works and temporary situations warn drivers, riders and pedestrians about road works,
temporary lane closures, surface changes, diversions and other short-term hazards on UK roads. This page explains
what these signs mean, how to recognise them quickly, and links to every individual road sign in this category so
you can revise them for your car theory test, motorcycle theory test, HGV / LGV theory test, PCV
theory test, or ADI Part 1 theory test.
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What are signs for road works and temporary situations?
Signs for road works and temporary situations are part of the UK road and traffic sign system used to give
drivers and riders clear, short-term instructions about changes to the normal road layout. They help you
understand where road works start and end, which lanes are closed, when temporary speed limits apply, and how to
follow diversions, so you can plan your journey safely and confidently.
You'll usually see:
- Road works and temporary warning signs such as 'Road works', 'Loose chippings', and other
temporary hazards.
- Temporary speed limit and lane control signs showing reduced limits, lane closures and
changes to normal traffic flow.
- Diversion and 'End of road works' signs guiding you around closures and confirming when you
are leaving the temporary restriction.
Understanding these signs for road works and temporary situations is essential if you regularly drive on A-roads,
motorways or through busy towns and cities - and they can all appear in your DVSA driving theory test and hazard
perception test.
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Essential signs for road works and temporary situations you need to
know for the DVSA theory test
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Use this section to quickly find common signs for road works and temporary situations in the UK road and traffic
sign system. Select a sign to open its dedicated page.
Keep right sign
Circular - blue with white writing
Direction of traffic
Overtaking
Signs for road works and temporary situations
View keep right sign
Traffic lanes divide ahead sign
Rectangular - yellow
Lane
Motorway
Road works
Road width
Distance to
Signs for road works and temporary situations
View traffic lanes divide ahead sign
View our full UK road signs directory
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Source: Department for Transport - Know Your Traffic Signs. Contains public sector
information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.