Miscellaneous signs
Signs that do not fit the main categories but still appear in the theory test. These are the miscellaneous signs you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.
Every miscellaneous sign in this category
National speed limit plate
A white circular plate with a black diagonal stripe showing that the national speed limit applies on that road.
No through road sign
A rectangular sign showing a T shaped road with a bar across the end, warning that the road ahead does not connect through to another route.
Quiet lane sign
A rectangular sign informing drivers that they are entering a quiet lane where extra care is needed around walkers, cyclists and horse riders.
School crossing patrol sign
A triangular warning sign showing a child and a stop sign held by a patrol, warning drivers of a supervised crossing point near a school.
Hospital sign
A blue rectangular direction sign with an H symbol, guiding drivers towards a hospital, often including accident and emergency facilities.
Ford sign
A triangular warning sign showing a car partly submerged in water, alerting drivers to a stretch of road that crosses a stream or river.
Risk of grounding sign
A triangular warning sign showing a vehicle scraping the road, alerting drivers to a hump, dip or level crossing where long or low vehicles may ground.
Wild animals sign
A triangular warning sign showing a leaping deer, alerting drivers to areas where wild animals may cross the road unexpectedly.