Traffic Signs & Road Safety

Understand the meaning of various traffic signs and driving rules

Cautionary Signs

Right hand curve

Right hand curve

Left hand curve

Left hand curve

Right hair pin bend

Right hair pin bend

Left hair pin bend

Left hair pin bend

Right reverse bend

Right reverse bend

Left reverse bend

Left reverse bend

Steep ascent

Steep ascent

Steep descent

Steep descent

Quary side or river bank

Quary side or river bank

Overhead cable

Overhead cable

Narrow road ahead

Narrow road ahead

Road wideness ahead

Road wideness ahead

Narrow Bridge

Narrow Bridge

Slippery Road

Slippery Road

Loose Gravel

Loose Gravel

Cycle Crossing

Cycle Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing

Pedestrian Crossing

School ahead

School ahead

Men at work

Men at work

Cattle

Cattle

Falling Rocks

Falling Rocks

Ferry

Ferry

Cross Road

Cross Road

Gap in Median

Gap in Median

Side Road Right

Side Road Right

Side Road Left

Side Road Left

Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection

Y-Intersection

T-Intersection

T-Intersection

Staggered Intersection

Staggered Intersection

Staggered Intersection

Staggered Intersection

Major road ahead

Major road ahead

Major road ahead

Major road ahead

Roundabout

Roundabout

Dangerous Dip

Dangerous Dip

Hump or rough road

Hump or rough road

Barrier ahead

Barrier ahead

Start of dual carriageway

Start of dual carriageway

End of dual carriageway

End of dual carriageway

Reduced carriageway

Reduced carriageway

Reduced carriageway

Reduced carriageway

Two way operation

Two way operation

Traffic diversion

Traffic diversion

Traffic signals

Traffic signals

Lane closure

Lane closure

Lane closure

Lane closure

Runway

Runway

Series of bends

Series of bends

Sudden side wind

Sudden side wind

Rumble strip

Rumble strip

Speed breaker

Speed breaker

Unguarded railway crossing 200 meters

Unguarded railway crossing 200 meters

Unguarded railway crossing 50-100 meters

Unguarded railway crossing 50-100 meters

Guarded railway crossing 200 meters

Guarded railway crossing 200 meters

Guarded railway crossing 50-100 meters

Guarded railway crossing 50-100 meters

Mandatory Signs

No Entry

No Entry

One Way

One Way

One Way

One Way

No Way in Both Directions

No Way in Both Directions

All vehicles prohibited

All vehicles prohibited

Trucks prohibited

Trucks prohibited

Cycles prohibited

Cycles prohibited

Horns prohibited

Horns prohibited

Carts prohibited

Carts prohibited

Bullock carts prohibited

Bullock carts prohibited

Tongas prohibited

Tongas prohibited

Hand carts prohibited

Hand carts prohibited

Pedestrians prohibited

Pedestrians prohibited

Right turn prohibited

Right turn prohibited

Left turn prohibited

Left turn prohibited

U-turn prohibited

U-turn prohibited

Overtaking prohibited

Overtaking prohibited

No Parking

No Parking

No stopping

No stopping

Speed Limit

Speed Limit

Width Limit

Width Limit

Height Limit

Height Limit

Length Limit

Length Limit

Load Limit

Load Limit

Axle load Limit

Axle load Limit

Buses only

Buses only

Restriction ends sign

Restriction ends sign

Compulsory cycle track

Compulsory cycle track

Compulsory sound track

Compulsory sound track

Compulsory keep left

Compulsory keep left

Compulsory turn left

Compulsory turn left

Compulsory turn right

Compulsory turn right

Compulsory turn right

Compulsory turn right

Compulsory ahead or turn right

Compulsory ahead or turn right

Compulsory ahead or turn left

Compulsory ahead or turn left

Compulsory ahead

Compulsory ahead

Slip road ahead

Slip road ahead

Main road ahead

Main road ahead

Stop

Stop

Give way

Give way

Informatory Signs

Advanced direction sign

Advanced direction sign

Destination sign

Destination sign

Re-assurance sign

Re-assurance sign

Direction sign

Direction sign

Place identification

Place identification

Park this Side

Park this Side

Petrol Pump

Petrol Pump

Hospital

Hospital

Eating Place

Eating Place

Light Refreshment

Light Refreshment

No through road

No through road

No through side road

No through side road

First aid post

First aid post

Public telephone

Public telephone

Parking both sides

Parking both sides

Parking lot Bikes

Parking lot Bikes

Parking lot Auto

Parking lot Auto

Parking lot Taxis

Parking lot Taxis

Parking lot Cycles

Parking lot Cycles

Traffic Signs

Stop

Stop

Be Alert

Be Alert

Go

Go

Steady Green Arrow Signal

Steady Green Arrow Signal

Flashing Red Signal

Flashing Red Signal

Driving Rules

Signal for Left turn~1

Signal for Left turn~1

Signal for right turn~2

Signal for right turn~2

Signal for stopping~3

Signal for stopping~3

Signal for slowing down~4

Signal for slowing down~4

Signal for allowing overtaking~5

Signal for allowing overtaking~5

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about RTO Traffic Signs and Road Safety.

RTO traffic signs are road signs used to guide drivers, maintain road safety, and regulate traffic movement. They are important for driving tests and daily driving.

Traffic signs help drivers understand road rules, avoid accidents, follow speed limits, and drive safely on roads and highways.

The main types of traffic signs are mandatory signs, cautionary signs, and informatory signs. Each type provides specific instructions and safety information for drivers.

Yes, understanding traffic sign meanings is an important part of the RTO exam and driving license test.

You can learn driving test signs by studying traffic sign charts, practising online mock tests, and understanding the meaning and purpose of each sign.