Highway Code Traffic Signs

Essential knowledge for learner drivers: Master the UK road signs and their meanings to pass your theory test and drive safely.

Why Learn Road Signs?

✓Required for your theory test
✓Essential for road safety
✓Helps you navigate confidently
✓Avoid penalties and fines

Sign Categories

Signs giving orders (red circles)
Signs giving positive instructions (blue circles)
Warning signs (triangles)
Direction signs (rectangles)
Information signs (rectangles)
Road works signs

Official Highway Code Traffic Signs

This resource contains the complete guide to UK traffic signs as outlined in the Highway Code. Study these signs carefully as they will appear in your theory test and you‘ll encounter them daily as a driver.

Study Tips for Road Signs

Focus on Colors & Shapes

Learn the meaning behind different shapes and colors to quickly identify sign types:

• Red circles - prohibitions
• Blue circles - positive instructions
• Triangles - warnings
• Rectangles - information & directions

Practice with Flashcards

Create your own flashcards or use online resources to test your knowledge regularly. Try to explain what each sign means in your own words.

Real-world Application

When traveling as a passenger, try to identify road signs and explain their meaning. This practical approach will reinforce your learning.