Keep Right road sign (R104)
Regulatory · Command · R104

Keep Right Sign

Keep to the right of this sign, island or obstruction. Pass on the right side only.

What Kind of Sign Is This?

Regulatory signs carry the force of law — ignoring one is an offence. They are the largest group in the K53 test and the one candidates most often lose marks on.

NATIS code
R104
Category
Regulatory
Group
Command

K53 Questions on Regulatory Signs

Straight from the question bank, with the answer and the reason it is correct.

A road sign shows a round blue circle with a white arrow pointing right and the words "Keep Right" below. What does this mean?▼
You must keep to the right of this sign or obstacle

A "Keep Right" mandatory sign means you must pass to the RIGHT of the sign, island, or obstruction indicated.

What does this sign mean — an octagonal red sign with the word "STOP"?▼
Come to a complete stop at the stop line

The STOP sign (octagonal, red) requires a complete stop at the stop line. You must stop regardless of whether traffic is present, check for safety, then proceed.

A triangular sign with a red border and a white background pointing upwards — what does it mean?▼
Give way to approaching traffic

The YIELD (Give Way) sign is an inverted triangle with a red border. You must give way to all traffic on the road you are entering.

What does a round red sign with a white horizontal bar in the centre mean?▼
No entry, do not enter this road

The NO ENTRY sign (round, red, white horizontal bar) means entry to this road is prohibited. You must not drive past this sign.

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