Pakistan Road Signs and Meanings (70 signs with pictures)

All 70 road signs you need for the driving test in Pakistan, drawn as they look on the road, with what each one means and what to do. Learn them here, then test yourself with the free practice quiz.

Priority

Stop

Stop completely at the line and give way to all traffic before going on.

Give way

Slow down and give way to traffic on the main road; stop if you need to.

Prohibitory

No entry

You must not enter this road.

No left turn

You must not turn left here.

No right turn

You must not turn right here.

No U-turn

You must not make a U-turn here.

No overtaking

You must not overtake other vehicles until the restriction ends.

No parking

You must not park or leave your vehicle waiting here.

No stopping

You must not stop here, even for a moment.

No horn

Do not sound your horn here, for example near hospitals and schools.

No pedestrians

People on foot must not use this road.

No cycles

Bicycles must not enter.

No goods vehicles

Trucks and other goods vehicles must not enter.

No motorcycles

Motorcycles must not enter.

No animal-drawn vehicles

Carts pulled by animals must not enter.

Speed limit 30

You must not drive faster than 30 km/h.

Speed limit 50

You must not drive faster than 50 km/h.

Speed limit 60

You must not drive faster than 60 km/h.

Speed limit 80

You must not drive faster than 80 km/h.

Speed limit 100

You must not drive faster than 100 km/h.

Speed limit 120

You must not drive faster than 120 km/h.

End of all restrictions

Limits set by earlier signs, such as speed or no overtaking, end here.

Road closed

The road is closed to all traffic. Use another route.

Slow

Reduce your speed and drive slowly here.

No entry for motor vehicles

Cars and other motor vehicles must not enter this road.

No entry for hand carts

Hand carts must not enter this road.

End of speed limit

The speed limit shown before ends here; the normal limit for this road applies.

Mandatory

Turn left

You must turn left.

Turn right

You must turn right.

Ahead only

You must go straight on.

Keep left

Pass on the left of the island or obstruction.

Keep right

Pass on the right of the island or obstruction.

Roundabout

You must go round in the direction of the arrows.

Pass either side

You may pass on either side of the obstruction.

Ahead or left

You must go straight on or turn left.

Ahead or right

You must go straight on or turn right.

Warning

Bend to the left

A sharp bend to the left is ahead: slow down before it.

Bend to the right

A sharp bend to the right is ahead: slow down before it.

Double bend

Two bends one after the other, the first as shown: slow down.

Crossroads ahead

A crossroads is ahead: slow down and watch for crossing traffic.

T-junction ahead

The road ends at a T-junction: be ready to stop and turn.

Side road on the left

A minor road joins from the left: watch for vehicles coming out.

Side road on the right

A minor road joins from the right: watch for vehicles coming out.

Roundabout ahead

Slow down and get ready to give way at the roundabout.

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Slow down and be ready to stop for people crossing.

Children

A school or play area is ahead: slow down and watch for children.

Slippery road

The road may be slippery: slow down and avoid sudden braking or steering.

Road narrows

The road gets narrower ahead: slow down and take care with oncoming traffic.

Two-way traffic

Traffic ahead runs in both directions: stay on your side.

Traffic signals ahead

Traffic lights are ahead: be ready to stop.

Speed breaker

A hump across the road is ahead: slow right down.

Steep descent

A steep downhill is ahead: use a low gear and control your speed.

Steep ascent

A steep uphill is ahead: use a suitable low gear.

Falling rocks

Rocks may fall or lie on the road: drive carefully and do not stop here.

Cattle crossing

Farm animals may be on the road: slow down and be ready to stop.

Level crossing with gates

The gate (fence) picture means a railway crossing with gates or barriers. Be ready to stop when the gate closes.

Level crossing without gates

The train-engine picture means a railway crossing with no gate or barrier. Nothing will stop you, so stop, look both ways and listen for trains.

Road works

Workers and machines are ahead: slow down and follow any signs.

Narrow bridge

The bridge ahead is narrow: give way if a vehicle is already on it.

Loose gravel

Loose stones are on the road: slow down and keep a bigger gap.

Other danger

A danger with no sign of its own is ahead: slow down and look out.

Cyclists

Cyclists may be on or crossing the road ahead: slow down and give them room.

Wild animals

Wild animals may cross the road ahead: slow down and watch the roadside.

Uneven road

The road surface ahead is bumpy: slow down and hold the steering firmly.

Information

Parking

Parking is allowed here.

Hospital

A hospital is near: drive quietly and watch for ambulances.

Filling station

Fuel is available ahead.

One-way road

Traffic on this road moves only in the direction of the arrow.

Dead end

No through road: this road does not lead anywhere further.

Bus stop

Buses stop here: do not park here, and watch for passengers.