MOST British drivers struggle to remember basic road sign meanings, despite having to learn them to pass their tests.
As many as three-quarters of motorists struggle to recall all of the signs set out in the Highway Code after getting their licence.
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How many of these road signs can you identify correctly?
Signs involving bridges, loading zones and indicating no motor vehicles cause the most trouble for those behind the wheel.
The signs in the Highway Code are separated into three different shapes to make things easier for drivers - each shape represents a specific purpose.
Circular signs give an order, triangles contain a warning, and rectangular signs update drivers with current road information or tell them what is ahead.
Forgetting what the signs mean can be dangerous for yourself and other road users as getting it wrong could cause an accident.
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This means it's crucial that drivers remind themselves what the signs mean so they can stay safe on the road.
Recent research also revealed that motorists also struggle with dashboard symbols, so it could be worth checking how clued up you are on those too.
Read on to test your road sign knowledge and check whether you need to brush up your skills.
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1. All motor vehicles prohibited
The hollow red circle means that all vehicles are prohibited on the road ahead, except bicycles being pushed by pedestriansCredit: The Highway Code
2. End of minimum speed
A blue speed indicator with a red line through it means that the minimum speed zone shown ends after that pointCredit: Alamy
3. Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead
The red triangle with a train symbol indicates that a level crossing is approaching, and it is not closed off by a barrier or gateCredit: Alamy
4. Cross winds
The wind sock symbol warns drivers of strong cross winds on the road aheadCredit: Alamy
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5. 'Give Way' ahead
The upside-down triangle on grey warns drivers a give way area is approaching
6. National speed limit
Drivers must observe the national speed limit dependent on the type of road. They are: 30mph for built-up urban roads, 60mph for single carriageway roads, and 70mph for dual carriageways and motorwaysCredit: The Highway Code
7. Explosives
No vehicles carrying explosives are permitted past the point of this signCredit: The Highway Code
8. Hazard ahead
The dotted road gives an indication that there is a hazard ahead - further signs will direct drivers what to do
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9. Uneven road
Drivers are warned that the road surface ahead is unevenCredit: The Highway Code
10. No buses
This sign indicates that no buses or vehicles with more than eight passenger seats are permitted on the road aheadCredit: The Highway Code
11. Moving bridge ahead
This sign indicates that an opening or swinging bridge forms part of the road aheadCredit: The Highway Code
12. Soft verges
The lopsided car tells drivers that the road's verges are softer than the road surface up ahead. A plate under the sign will inform drivers of the distance this applies forCredit: The Highway Code
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13. Multiple routes
Arrows pointing on mirrored angles indicate that vehicles may pass either side to reach the same destinationCredit: The Highway Code
14. Cameras in area
This symbol indicates that the surrounding area utilises cameras to enforce traffic regulationsCredit: The Highway Code
15. Clearway
A red cross on blue background shows that the area is a clearway, and no stopping is permitted at any timeCredit: The Highway Code
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