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Quick questions on Road signs: shapes, colours and meanings - CCEA GCSE MVRUS
8short Q&A pairs drawn directly from our worked dot-point answer. For full context and worked exam questions, read the parent dot-point page.
What is the shape system?Show answer
The shape of a sign is the first clue to its purpose.
What is order (regulatory) signs - circular?Show answer
Circular signs give compulsory instructions:
What is warning signs - triangular?Show answer
Warning signs are triangular with a red border on a white background, pointing upward. They warn of a hazard ahead so you can slow down and prepare: for example "Bend to the right", "Crossroads", "Road narrows", "Slippery road" or "School / children crossing". A few warning signs, such as "Stop" and "Give way" markings, use special shapes covered with the markings.
What is information signs - rectangular?Show answer
Rectangular signs give information: location signs, facilities (services, parking) and general guidance. Many are blue or have coloured panels.
What is direction signs - read the background colour?Show answer
On direction signs the background colour tells you the class of road:
What is q1?Show answer
What does a triangular sign with a red border tell you? [1 mark]
What is q2?Show answer
What is the difference in meaning between a red-ringed circle and a blue circle? [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
A direction sign has a blue background. What kind of road does it relate to? [1 mark]