Below are the uncommon road signs giving orders. They are not included in the Highway Code test, however, you will see them frequently on the road.
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No vehicles over maximum gross weight shown. The reason is explained: it’s a weak bridge that is not designed to take loads over this amount. |
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Quiet lane. This indicates that you should drive slowly as you are sharing it with pedestrians and other road users. |
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Quiet lane ends. |
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Pedestrian crossing point over tramway. |
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Parking restricted to permit holders. If you don’t have a permit then you risk a parking fine. |
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No stopping during times shown except for as long as necessary to set down or pick up passengers. In this case it’s 8-9:30am and 4:30-6:30pm. |
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No stopping during period indicated except for buses. Unlike the urban clearway, you must not stop at all, not even to pick up or drop off passengers. |
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Give way to traffic on major road. The give way rules apply here. |
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Manually operated ‘STOP’ sign. This stop is compulsory. |
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Manually operated ‘GO’ sign. Go if it’s safe to do so. |
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No left turn. |
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No right turn. |
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No towed caravans. This could be for a number of reasons, such as the road isn’t suitable for caravans. |
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No vehicles carrying explosives. |
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No vehicles except bicycles being pushed. |
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School crossing patrol. |
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