Right hand bend
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
UAE road signs and their meanings
All 153 traffic signs from the handbook used for the UAE driving theory test, with what each one means. Learn them here, then test yourself with flashcards.
Warning signs
Red-bordered triangles that warn of a hazard ahead. 54 signs.
Left hand bend
Be prepared for oncoming traffic. Adapt your speed to local visibility, the sharpness of the bend and whether the road is banked. Do not stop at places where.
Double bend, first to the right
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Double bend, first to the left
If there are more than two dangerous bends ahead, the length of the danger zone is indicated on a supplementary sign in meters.
Steep downhill
Your braking distance may be longer and your speed faster than you think. The gradient will be indicated as a percentage.
Steep uphill
Your overtaking distance may be longer and your engine power will be weaker. The gradient will be indicated as a percentage.
Road narrows on both sides
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Road narrows from right
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Road narrows from left
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Right carriageway closed
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Dual carriageway ends
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Diversion
Be prepared for oncoming traffic. Finish overtaking well before the sign. Adapt your speed and position to that of vehicles traveling in the same direction as yours.
Opening or swing bridge ahead
There may be a traffic light. Be prepared to stop.
Quayside or riverbank
End of your road ahead.
Tunnel ahead
No stopping and turn on your headlights.
Maximum height
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Uneven road
Poor road-grip could cause skids. Expect braking distance to be longer than normal. Slow down.
Road works ahead
Drive carefully. The road could be narrow and in poor surface condition. Watch out for gravel or loose stones and workers on the road.
Bridge ahead
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Ford ahead
In the rainy season, this road is likely to be flooded.
Dip ahead
Finish overtaking well before the sign. Do not overtake too close to the dip. Slow down.
Hump ahead
Slow down so that you do not lose control and damage the vehicle.
Slippery roads
Carriageway may be slippery, even in good weather.
Falling rocks
Be ready to encounter boulders on the road.
Loose gravel or chippings
Slow down for oncoming traffic. Keep your distance from vehicles ahead. Do not overtake.
Junction ahead
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
T-Junction ahead
How well can you see the junction? Give way to vehicles approaching from the left.
Give way
Signal your intentions clearly and give way when required. The sign will be erected as close to the junction as possible.
T-Junction ahead, main road turning left
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Minor road on right
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Minor road on left
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Staggered junction
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Junction left
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Junction right
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Traffic merging from left
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Traffic merging from right
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Roundabout ahead
Give way to traffic approaching from the left. Watch out for road signs and note the position of entrances and exits.
Traffic lights ahead
Be ready to obey the traffic light signals.
Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Level crossing without barrier ahead
At level crossings the big danger is trains; so safety first is the rule here. Visibility and the state of the road are extra important. Not in use in the UAE.
Low flying aircraft
Expect sudden aircraft noise also. There may also be a traffic light.
Strong cross winds
The windsock symbol shows the direction of the prevailing wind. Keep alert to the state of the road and be prepared to encounter sudden gusts of wind.
Electric cable
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Accompanied horses or ponies crossing
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Animal grid
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Wild animals (camel)
Several different animal symbols are used. Slow down and watch out for animals at the side of the road. Dawn and dusk are the most dangerous times.
Cyclists on carriageway
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Pedestrian crossing ahead
You are approaching a pedestrian crossing. Be ready to stop.
Children
Children are difficult to see and are unaccustomed to traffic. They are unpredictable in their movements and may suddenly change their minds.
Two-way traffic straight ahead
A one-way lane or carriageway becomes two-way up ahead. Get ready to meet oncoming traffic on the road ahead.
Two-way traffic crosses one-way road
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
U-turn
Warning for vehicle making U-turns from the left lane.
Hazard ahead (other danger)
The exact hazard may be specified on a supplementary sign.
Crossroad ahead
Warning signs are red-bordered triangles pointing upwards that caution you about a hazard ahead.
Prohibitive signs
Signs that tell you what you must not do. 36 signs.
No motor vehicles
Applies to all vehicles traveling in either direction. It is often qualified by a supplementary sign, e.g. no through road. Cyclists must be led.
No Entry
Applies to all vehicles that face the sign.
No motor vehicles with more than two wheels
In other words, two wheeled motorcycles are permitted here but motorcycles with a sidecar are prohibited.
No buses of more than 12 seats
Except regular scheduled buses, school buses and work buses.
No motorcycles
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No motor vehicles pulling a trailer
This prohibition may be restricted to trailers exceeding a specified total weight.
No goods vehicles
A supplementary sign will indicate whether the prohibition applies only to vehicles exceeding a specified total weight.
No tractors or construction vehicles
Except as shown on a supplementary sign. These signs are not very common.
No cycling
Cyclists must dismount.
No horse-drawn vehicles
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No horse-riding
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No pedestrians
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No vehicles over width shown
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No vehicles over height shown
Used when headroom is less than 5 meters.
No vehicles over gross weight shown
The gross weight is the weight of the overall load borne by the wheels at any one time, ie the vehicle plus contents.
Axle weight limit
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No vehicles or vehicle trains over the gross weight shown
shown/or maximum load rating of road.
Bogie weight limit
A bogie comprises two axles spaced less than 2 meters apart.
No vehicles or vehicle trains over the length shown
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No vehicle carrying explosives
Vehicles carrying explosives are not permitted on this road.
Minimum distance between heavy goods vehicles
vehicles May be set up at bridges or on temporary roads.
No parking (and no waiting)
This instruction normally applies until the next crossroads or junction, but may be qualified by a supplementary sign. Parking and waiting is prohibited on the side of the road on.
No stopping (and no parking or waiting)
Applies to the side of the road on which the sign is erected. If several signs and supplementary signs appear on one post, each supplementary sign applies.
Stop and give way at a crossroads
All vehicles must stop and give way at this sign. Stop at the line or, in the absence of a line, immediately before the light or sign.
Give priority to oncoming traffic
Does not apply to two-wheeled vehicles or small vehicles narrow enough to pass without danger.
No right turn
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No left turn
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No U-turn
Applies until the next junction or, if erected at a crossing, at the crossing itself.
No overtaking
Prohibits overtaking of all motor vehicles except two- wheeled mopeds and motorcycles without a sidecar. Overtaking is prohibited until you reach the end-of-.
End of overtaking restriction
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
Overtaking by lorries prohibited
Applies to heavy goods vehicles. A supplementary sign may specify the weight at which the prohibition takes effect.
End of overtaking by lorries restriction
Applies to heavy goods vehicles. A supplementary sign may specify the weight at which the prohibition takes effect.
Maximum speed
Applies until another sign imposes a different speed limit. Be on your guard against speed-blindness - check your speedometer.
End of maximum speed restriction
Prohibitive signs are round with a red border and prohibit or restrict an action.
No Horn
No horns to be sounded. This sign may be found outside a school or hospital.
End of restriction
Applies to and cancels any prohibitive sign.
Mandatory signs
Signs that tell you what you must do. 16 signs.
Right only
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Left only
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Ahead only
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Turn right or continue straight ahead
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Turn left or continue straight ahead
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Turn left or right
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Left or Right
Vehicles may pass on either side of the sign.
Roundabout (mandatory direction)
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Pedestrians only
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Cycle route
Track reserved for cyclists.
Riders
This sign does not prohibit pedestrians from using the track.
Pedestrian stairs
Stairs leading to a subway reserved for pedestrians only.
Beginning of lane reserved for scheduled buses
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
End of lane reserved for scheduled buses
These lanes reserved for buses and other vehicles plying regular routes. They may also be used by bicycles. A supplementary sign will indicate whether the lane is open to other types of traffic, such as.
Minimum speed
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
End of minimum speed restriction
Mandatory signs are round and blue and give a positive instruction you must obey.
Information signs
Signs that give directions and information about the road. 32 signs.
Beginning of motorway
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
End of motorway
Motorways have at least two carriageways, one in each direction. to cross these roads either under underpass or overpass, and speeds are therefore much higher than on ordinary roads. At the.
Motor vehicle only
Not in use in the UAE.
End of Motor vehicle only
Not in use in the UAE.
Primary road
Traffic on primary roads has priority, i.e. vehicles entering a primary road from a minor road must give way. This sign may be set up on primary roads after every crossing or junction.
End of primary road
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
One-way traffic
This sign is erected parallel to the carriageway and indicates the direction of flow.
No through road
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Parking
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Signpost used on public roads
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Distance sign
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Route sign
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Mosque
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Emergency telephones
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Information
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Repair shop or garage
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Filling station
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Refreshments
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Restaurants
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Hotels
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Picnic areas
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Clinic
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Tourist and/or national heritage signs
These signs are brown with white letters, symbols and border. They carry different symbols.
Multiple route sign
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Signpost
Indicates the distance in kilometers to a certain destination.
Lane direction sign
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Exit ahead
Indicates the distance to the exit named on the sign.
Exit sign
Displays the same place name as the ‘exit ahead’ sign.
Bypass
Bypass for heavy, high, long or broad vehicles.
Lane directions
Information signs come in various shapes and colours and help you find and follow the route.
Lanes merge ahead
Adhere to the rules about changing lanes.
Pedestrian crossing (information sign)
Motorists have special obligations towards pedestrians. This pedestrian crossing sign is very common in the rest of the world, although it is not used.
Supplementary signs
Plates that add detail to the sign above them. 10 signs.
Length of a stretch of road beginning at a specified distance from the sign
distance from sign.
Length of a stretch of road beginning at the sign
Supplementary signs only appear with another sign and qualify its information.
Distance to the hazard given by the warning sign
Supplementary signs only appear with another sign and qualify its information.
Stop and give way at specified distance ahead
Supplementary signs only appear with another sign and qualify its information.
Effective on each side of sign
The arrows may also be horizontal.
Ends
Used in parking areas.
Effective in direction of the arrow
Used in parking areas.
Symbol for the specified vehicle or road user
Other symbols are also used.
Direction sign used at curves and junctions
Supplementary signs only appear with another sign and qualify its information.
Exit sign at the merging point between main carriageway and exit road
carriageway and exit road.
Temporary signs
Signs used around road works and temporary changes. 5 signs.
Crossing ahead (road works)
Temporary signs have an orange background and are used at road works and diversions.
Left or right (road works)
Temporary signs have an orange background and are used at road works and diversions.
Keep to the right-hand side
Temporary signs have an orange background and are used at road works and diversions.
Speed limit at road works
Temporary signs have an orange background and are used at road works and diversions.
Direction sign at road works
Temporary signs have an orange background and are used at road works and diversions.
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