These signs mark routes and spaces for people walking, cycling and riding horses, and warn drivers where to expect them. Blue circular signs show routes you must use, including shared or segregated paths. Warning triangles alert drivers to pedestrians, cyclists and horses on or crossing the road ahead.
What does each pedestrian and cycle 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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Direction along a footpath indicated by waymarks -
Direction and distance to a free parking place for pedal cycles -
Direction of a numbered route for pedal cycles forming part of a national cycle network at a junction -
Direction of route to a tourist attraction for pedestrians -
Direction of route to destination shown for pedestrians -
Direction of route to railway and London Underground station for pedestrians and pedal cycles -
Direction of route to railway station for pedestrians and pedal cycles -
Direction to or along a public footpath -
Distance and direction of route to destination shown for pedestrians -
End of restrictions associated with a pedestrian zone -
Entry to and waiting in pedestrian zone restricted except for loading during the period indicated -
Entry to pedestrian zone restricted except for permit holders -
Instructions to horse riders above the push button control for an equestrian traffic crossing -
Instructions to pedestrians above the push control at light signals -
Instructions to pedestrians and cyclists above the push button control at a Toucan crossing -
Junction ahead leading to a parking place for pedal cycles -
Light signal for pedestrians -
Light signals for equestrian traffic -
Light signals for pedestrians -
Light signals for pedestrians and cyclists at a Toucan crossing -
Near side light signals and instructions for horse riders at an equestrian traffic crossing facility -
Near side light signals and instructions for pedestrians and cyclists at a Toucan crossing -
Near side light signals and instructions for pedestrians at a pedestrian facility controlled by light signals -
Number route for pedal cycles forming part of a national cycle route network -
Prohibition on waiting (and loading and unloading) in a pedestrian zone at any time -
Prohibition on waiting (and loading and unloading) in a pedestrian zone during the period indicated -
Route for pedal cycles across an entry slip road at a junction ahead -
The number of a route for pedal cycles forming part of a national cycle route network -
The number of a route for pedal cycles forming part of a regional cycle route network
Ready to test yourself on road signs?
The free road signs quiz uses the same official artwork, with an explanation for every answer. Revise the rules behind them in our Vulnerable Road Users guide.
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How do you recognise pedestrian and cycle signs?
These signs mark routes and spaces for people walking, cycling and riding horses, and warn drivers where to expect them. Blue circular signs show routes you must use, including shared or segregated paths. Warning triangles alert drivers to pedestrians, cyclists and horses on or crossing the road ahead.
Do pedestrian and cycle 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 Vulnerable Road Users. 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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