Warning signs often take the shape of an equilateral triangle and are used to warn a driver of an impending hazard that might otherwise not be obvious whilst driving.
Both the colour and thickness of the border vary from country to country. A large part of the theory test is designated to road signs.
Warning signs are used to to bring your attention to any hazards, or a particular traffic condition or obstacle that may be up ahead.
This section is detailing the warning signs used on UK roads complete with pictures and meanings. It is important to understand road signs for safety reasons and to aid in passing the driving theory test and practical driving test.
Road signs test quiz
Once you have studied the road signs and feel confident in your ability to recognise them and to understand their meanings, take the road sign test quiz
Road signs test quiz
Once you have studied the road signs and feel confident in your ability to recognise them and to understand their meanings, take the road sign test quiz.
Other UK road signs
Below details other types of UK road signs typically asked on the theory test.
- Order road signs
- Blue road signs
- Brown road signs
- White road signs
- Speed limit signs
- Direction signs
- Low bridge signs
- Parking and no parking signs
- Bus lane and bus stop signs
- Road works and temporary signs