Signs for road works and temporary situations

Temporary signs and cones that change the normal rules while work is carried out. These are the signs for road works and temporary situations you need to recognise for the DVSA theory test and for safe driving afterwards.

Every road works sign in this category

Loose chippings

A warning triangle showing stones flying from a wheel, used where a surface has been freshly dressed.

Lane closed ahead at road works

A yellow-backed diagram showing which lane is shut and where traffic must move across.

End of road works and any temporary restrictions

A plain sign confirming that the works are behind you and normal rules apply again.

Traffic cones and coned tapers

Red and white cones that mark the boundary of a works area and guide traffic across the carriageway.

Contraflow at road works

A yellow-backed sign warning that traffic will be running on the opposite carriageway through the works.

Slow moving or stationary works vehicle sign

A yellow board with flashing arrows telling drivers which side to pass a works vehicle in the lane.