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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What are the Different Types of Loading Restrictions?: There are many different types of loading restrictions on the motorist but it is apparent that not many of us know what… [604 views in Sep]
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Explain a Red Route: In the UK, red routes are major roads in urban areas, stopping, loading or unloading a vehicle is not allowed by law or only when the adjacent signs state that… [496 views in Sep]
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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… [476 views in Sep]
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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… [444 views in Sep]
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Using an Emergency Telephone on the Motorway: If you breakdown on any motorway in the UK at least you will not be too far away from an emergency telephone. This means that you… [342 views in Sep]
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Painted Chevrons: What Do they Mean?: The use of chevrons is commonplace in the UK. Motorists will recognise them from warning signs for bends or they can be painted on the road to… [302 views in Sep]
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