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title: "Keep Right Sign Meaning | UK Road Signs | Fast Track"
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description: "Understand the UK Keep Right arrow sign, Highway Code P.607, road safety placement, and theory revision points."
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# Keep right arrow — UK road sign

This blue circular sign commands drivers to pass on the right side of an obstacle or street structure.

Image: Keep right arrow — blue and white circle UK road sign (https://fasttrackdrivinglessons.co.uk/signs/keep-right.svg)

A circular blue sign displaying a bold white arrow pointing diagonally downward to the right mandates that traffic pass to the right of the sign.

It is placed at roadwork obstructions, street works, central islands, and lane split points to direct drivers safely past hazards.

## What this sign means

Drivers are legally required to pass to the right side of the sign or barrier.

It prevents vehicles from colliding with street works, traffic islands, or closed left-hand lanes.

- White arrow pointing diagonally down-right on a blue disc.
- Mandatory directional command.
- Used at roadworks, street furniture, and dual carriageway dividers.

## What to do when you see it

Adjust your road position smoothly to pass on the right side of the sign.

Signal early if changing lanes around roadworks or street obstructions.

## How this sign is tested

Theory exams test recognition of mandatory directional arrows on blue circular backgrounds.

Questions often feature roadworks diagrams asking which lane drivers should enter.

## Common mistakes

Confusing 'Keep Right' with 'Turn Right' instructions.

Failing to check blind spots before steering right around street works or obstacles.

## Test yourself on this one

Road and traffic signs is the biggest category in the question bank with 102 questions, and signs turn up inside other categories too. Work through them free, no sign-up needed.

Practise road sign questions (https://fasttrackdrivinglessons.co.uk/theory/practice)

## Frequently asked questions

Where is the Keep Right sign used?

It is used on roadworks barriers, traffic islands, and lane diverters.

What shape and colour are mandatory Keep Right signs?

They are circular signs with a blue background and white symbol.

Can I pass on the left of a Keep Right sign?

No, passing on the left violates the mandatory sign requirement.

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