UK Road Signs Quiz
Put your road sign knowledge to the test
Most Drivers tend to be pretty confident in their abilities at the wheel, a study based on phycological research by David Dunning and Justin Kruger showed that 80% of drivers surveyed believed that their driving ability was above average – a statistical impossibility.
All drivers are legally required to maintain a good knowledge of standard road signage, but some signs that are in use across the UK might surprise you.
Put your knowledge to the test with our UK Road Signs quiz!
Results
How well did you do? Some of these signs are a little bit obscure so don’t feel too bad if you struggled a bit, but all this information is available in the highway code. Here are some basic rules of thumb for understanding road signage:
A red circle indicates something you should not do.
A blue circle with no red border generally indicates a positive instruction.
A red triangle is usually offering a warning.
Rectangular signs are general information.
How well did you do? Some of these signs are a little bit obscure so don’t feel too bad if you struggled a bit, but all this information is available in the highway code. Here are some basic rules of thumb for understanding road signage:
A red circle indicates something you should not do.
A blue circle with no red border generally indicates a positive instruction.
A red triangle is usually offering a warning.
Rectangular signs are general information.
#1. What does this sign indicate?
#2. Which of the following signs indicates a route for pedal cycles only?
#3. What does this sign mean?
#4. Which of the following is not a legal UK road sign?
#5. Signs for tourist attractions or amenities are generally signalled with what colour background?
#6. In the diagram, the blue has a Stop sign and the green car has a Give Way sign. Assuming the main road is clear, which car has priority?
#7. Which of the following is not a UK road sign?
#8. What speed limit does this sign indicate?
