Traffic Signs & Signals – Road
Signs and Their Meanings
Prepared to take and pass your driving licence theory test, as well as to drive safely on the road, it is important to know about the significance of all types of traffic signs/signals. Road signs provide important instructions, warnings, restrictions, and guidance that every driver must follow.
This page provides a structured overview of common traffic signs used in multiple countries. While designs and minor rules may vary by region, most road signs follow internationally recognized categories such as warning signs, regulatory signs, and mandatory signs.
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Road Signs and Their Meanings
Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Warning for low-flying aircrafts.
Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for crossing deer.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for children.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way to all drivers.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for a crossroad with a side road on the left.
Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the left.
Warning for a crossroad with side road on the right.
Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the right.
Warning for a crossroad side roads on the left and right.
Warning for a crossroad where the roads are not opposite to each other.
Warning for a crossroad where the roads are not opposite to each other.
Stop and give way to all drivers.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for cyclists.
Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for snow and sleet.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a traffic light.
Warning for a railroad crossing without barriers.
Warning for a railroad crossing with barriers.
Warning for a railroad crossing with 1 railway.
Warning for a railroad crossing with more than 1 railway.
Warning for a tunnel.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Entry prohibited.
Buses prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.
Direction prohibited (road with one-way traffic).
Handcarts prohibited.
Horsecarts prohibited.
Mopeds prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Motorcycles, cars and horsecarts prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Tractors prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Trucks with trailer prohibited.
Leaving less distance than indicated prohibited.
Using the horn prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
End of the overtaking prohibition.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Begin of a speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Vehicles with dangerous goods prohibited.
Vehicles with explosive materials prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with polluted fluids prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles with an axle weight heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning left or right mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Passing left mandatory.
Passing left or right mandatory.
Passing right mandatory.
Mandatory direction of the roundabout.
Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Mandatory left.
Mandatory right.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
End of the path for cyclists.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
End of the path for equestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
End of the path for pedestrians.
Snow chains mandatory.
Removing snow chains mandatory.
Begin of a minimum speed.
End of the minimum speed.
Crossing for children.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Dead end street.
Place where you can make an emergency stop.
Begin of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Begin of a motorway.
End of the motorway.
Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Begin of a priority road.
End of the priority road.
Curve of the main road.
Curve of the main road.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
National speed limits.
Begin of a tunnel.
Road with two-way traffic.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way to all drivers.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for a crossroad with a side road on the left.
Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the left.
Warning for a crossroad with side road on the right.
Warning for a crossroad with a sharp side road on the right.
Warning for a crossroad side roads on the left and right.
Warning for a crossroad where the roads are not opposite to each other.
Warning for a crossroad where the roads are not opposite to each other.
Stop and give way to all drivers.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Mandatory direction of the roundabout.
Begin of a priority road.
End of the priority road.
Curve of the main road.
Curve of the main road.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Why Learning Road Signs Is Important
Road signs play an important role in both every driver’s theory examination and on the road, and are necessary for safe driving; each driver will be familiar with them. A driver’s knowledge about road signs will allow them to:
- Avoid traffic violations
- Increased Road Safety Awareness
- Faster Decision Making While Driving
- Effectively Preparing for Learner Licence Exams
- Reduction Of Accident Risks
Studying traffic signs regularly improves recall speed during exams and real-life driving situations.
How Road Signs Appear in Driving Theory Exams
Multiple-choice questions related to road signs and signals are included in the theory portion of many countries’ driving license tests. You may be asked to:
- Identify the meaning of a sign
- Choose appropriate action for given sign
- Recognize hazard alert symbols
- Recognize speed limit restrictions
Practicing your skill to identify road signs can increase your confidence, which increases your chances of passing the practical test on your first try.
Frequently Asked Questions
Traffic signs are generally divided into warning signs, regulatory signs, mandatory signs, and information signs.
Many countries follow international standards, but shapes, colors, and specific rules may vary slightly. Always study signs specific to your country’s driving test.
Yes. Road signs are a major part of most learner permit and theory tests worldwide.
Regular practice, reviewing categorized signs, and taking mock driving theory tests can improve memorization and recognition speed.
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