What the sign says
You learn to read what an order sign says, and who it is for.
How to look in traffic
- Look at the picture on the sign.
- A red circle says what you must not do.
- A blue circle says what you must do.
A worked example
A red circle with a bicycle is at the end of a street. Who may go in?
- The sign says no cycling.
- A car and a pedestrian may go in.
- The cyclist may not.
More examples
A red circle with a white bar is at the end of a street. Who may go in?
- No entry for vehicles.
- That includes bikes.
- Only a pedestrian may walk in.
A blue circle with a bicycle marks a route. Who must use it?
- Blue says: you must.
- This route is for bikes only.
Try it yourself
This is best practised in the real exercise, where you click, drag or tap yourself.
Practise thisWatch out
You think that a red circle means everyone is forbidden.
Read the picture. It says who: only that kind of road user.
Tips
- A red ring means do not. A blue circle means do.
- A bar across a red circle means no entry.
Why it works
A red circle tells you what you must not do. A blue circle tells you what you must do. The picture on the sign says who it is for: a bicycle, a car, or a person.