Understanding Traffic Signs and Their Meanings...
If you are you confused by the many different traffic signs in the UK, this is the website for you. Even for experienced drivers, getting your head around all of the traffic signs, traffic signals and road markings, and what exactly they are instructing you to do can be bewildering.
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How to Reverse Safely: The act of reversing a vehicle is also known as backing-up. It can be one of the most difficult manoeuvres to get the hang of for novice driver’s as it can seem… [3698 views in Mar]
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Different Types of Pedestrian Crossing: A pedestrian crossing is regarded as a safe place for pedestrians to cross a road, as there is usually some form of traffic calming measure to… [3222 views in Mar]
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Typical Stopping Distances Depending on Speed & Vehicle: We all know that we need to leave a gap between the car in front of us as that space could be vital if we need to… [592 views in Mar]
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The Types of Level Crossing Sign: 1,600 roads cross railway and tram lines in the UK. Each of these crossings has special road signs. Category The Department for Transport (DfT)… [536 views in Mar]
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Speed Limit Signs: Taking heed of Signage is a very important part of driving and one of the most important sets of signs on our roads are the speed limit signs. These have many… [464 views in Mar]
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Traffic Light Rules in the UK: The traffic Light Signal is an institution in the UK and the first set was erected in 1868. It was located outside the houses of Parliament in London by… [458 views in Mar]
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TrafficSignsAndMeanings
Re: Speed Limit Signs
@Big Gee. If you are upset at the way your were treated or feel that you were wrongly stopped, then contact the Independent Police Complaints…
4 March 2015 -
big gee
Re: Speed Limit Signs
i was puled up by the police today, when he came to my car he asked if i was ok as i was driving very slow, i said i was going at the correct…
28 February 2015 -
TrafficSignsAndMeanings
Re: What do Different Carriageway Markings Mean?
@anette. There may be someone reading this who has a similar experience. Unfortunately it sounds as though…
24 February 2015 -
anette
Re: What do Different Carriageway Markings Mean?
Hello, we found that restrictive road marking "school stay clear" is placed in front of our house in…
21 February 2015 -
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Re: What are the Differences in Waiting Restrictions Signs?
@kes. The no loading/unloading will apply to passengers too...these measures will be in place…
18 February 2015 -
kes
Re: What are the Differences in Waiting Restrictions Signs?
I wonder if you could help me? Outside my children's school is the no waiting sign from 8-4 mon…
17 February 2015 -
Bunky
Re: Explain a Red Route
Would appreciate some advice on extent of enforcible parking restriction adjacent red route marking under the following circumstances. There…
16 February 2015 -
TrafficSignsAndMeanings
Re: Hand Signals a Police Officer May Use
@david. What country is this in? It's not a sign we're familiar with in the UK. A blue circle with white image (often…
11 February 2015 -
David
Re: Hand Signals a Police Officer May Use
What does blue circle with white cross surrounded by a white border indicate? Thanks
7 February 2015 -
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Re: What are the Different Types of Loading Restrictions?
@Sue. It depends what the terms and conditions are. Some loading bays are only for trade vehicles…
19 January 2015
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