Traffic calming signs warn of features designed to slow you down: road humps, speed cushions, chicanes and narrowings. Zone signs mark areas where traffic calming continues throughout. Slow down before you reach the feature rather than braking over it, and look out for people walking and cycling.
What does each traffic calming sign mean?
Each sign is shown with its official meaning from the Department for Transport. Tap through to the quiz when you’re ready to test yourself.
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Road hump or series of road humps ahead -
Crossing on road hump ahead -
End of designated quiet lane in England -
Road hump to the right and at 20 yards -
Road humps ahead for half a mile -
Road humps ahead to the right for 300 yards -
Start of a designated home zone -
Start of a designated quiet lane in England -
Start of area with traffic calming features -
Traffic has priority over vehicles from the opposite direction
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How do you recognise traffic calming signs?
Traffic calming signs warn of features designed to slow you down: road humps, speed cushions, chicanes and narrowings. Zone signs mark areas where traffic calming continues throughout. Slow down before you reach the feature rather than braking over it, and look out for people walking and cycling.
Do traffic calming signs come up in the theory test?
Yes. Signs appear throughout the theory test, mainly in the Road & Traffic Signs topic and also in topics such as Vehicle Handling. Practise with our free questions until you can read each sign from its shape and colour.
Which other road sign categories should you learn?
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