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.
January's Most Popular Articles...
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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… [108 views in Jan]
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History of Road Markings and How they were First Designed: The first ever road markings that were seen in the UK were in 1918 and the first ever was the famous white line.… [100 views in Jan]
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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… [76 views in Jan]
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Cyclist Dismount Sign: Is it Compulsory to Get Off?: Usually cyclist dismount signs are placed where it is considered to be dangerous for cyclists to continue, such as in this… [40 views in Jan]
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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… [40 views in Jan]
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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… [36 views in Jan]
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