Rwanda Road Signs (Ibyapa byo mu Muhanda)
97 questions covering danger warning triangles, prohibitory orders, mandatory actions, direction indicators, and road markings.
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Road signs communicate essential hazard alerts, legal restrictions, and directional instructions across Rwanda’s road network.
How Road Signs Appear in the Real RNP Exam
In the Rwanda National Police computer exam, approximately 8 to 10 of your 20 test questions will involve identifying road signs or interpreting complex traffic scenarios illustrated with aerial road diagrams and intersection layouts.
Each sign question displays a clear graphic followed by 4 multiple-choice options. You must identify either the official definition of the sign, the required driver action (e.g., reduce speed, yield right-of-way, do not turn), or the vehicle with correct positioning at an intersection.
Visual Questions
High proportion of questions contain sign graphics or junction schematics.
Action-Oriented
Questions test not only what a sign is called, but what specific legal behavior it obligates.
Hierarchy of Authority
Remember the legal priority: Police officer signals > Traffic lights > Road signs > General traffic rules.
The Four Fundamental Road Sign Categories in Rwanda
Rwanda uses standard international geometric shapes and color schemes to convey different degrees of urgency and instruction:
1. Danger Warning Signs (Panneaux de danger)
Triangular signs with a red border and white/yellow background. Warn drivers of impending hazards such as sharp bends, steep descents, narrow bridges, pedestrian crossings, animal crossings, or roadworks. Driver must slow down and exercise caution.
2. Prohibitory & Restrictive Signs (Panneaux d’interdiction)
Circular signs with a red border and white background (or diagonal red slash). Express absolute legal prohibitions: No Entry, No Overtaking, Maximum Speed Limits, No Left/Right Turn, No Parking, and Axle Weight limits.
3. Mandatory / Obligation Signs (Panneaux d’obligation)
Circular signs with a blue background and white symbols/arrows. Instruct drivers on mandatory actions: Compulsory direction ahead, Roundabout circulation, Minimum speed, or Dedicated bicycle/bus lanes.
4. Information, Facility & Direction Signs (Panneaux d’indication)
Rectangular or square signs with blue, green, or white backgrounds. Provide useful guidance: Hospital nearby, Parking zone, One-way street, Dead-end road (cul-de-sac), and Destination route markers.
5. Road Surface Markings (Marquages au sol)
Solid continuous white lines (strictly forbidden to cross or straddle), broken dashed lines (overtaking permitted when safe), double continuous lines, zebra pedestrian crossings, and yellow box junctions.
Top Mistakes to Avoid on Road Sign Questions
A frequent mistake is confusing circular prohibitory signs with circular mandatory signs. Red circle = Prohibited / Forbidden; Blue circle = Mandatory / Required.
Another common trap involves intersection position diagrams (e.g. which car is in the correct lane to turn). Always evaluate lane arrows, solid road markings, and whether the driver must yield to oncoming traffic before turning across traffic lanes.
Complete Road Signs Question Bank (97 Questions)
- 102Road SignsWhich vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?
- ACar 1 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- BCar 2 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- CCar 3 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- DCar 4 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
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Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?
Correct answer: A. Car 1 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- 103Road SignsWhat should a driver do in this situation?
- AAllow the pedestrian to cross the road.
- BSound your horn and drive on.
- CWait at the zebra crossing until the van has turned off.
- DAccelerate quickly before pedestrian cross the road
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What should a driver do in this situation?
Correct answer: A. Allow the pedestrian to cross the road.
- 104Road SignsWhat signal obliges me to give way:
- AThe signal A19
- BThe signal B5
- CThe signal B6
- DNo correct answer
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What signal obliges me to give way:
Correct answer: B. The signal B5
- 105Road SignsWhat does this sign mean at a roundabout?
- AYield to traffic on the major road.
- BYield to traffic coming from the right.
- CYield to trucks and buses only.
- DAll vehicles, except motorcycles, must yield.
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What does this sign mean at a roundabout?
Correct answer: B. Yield to traffic coming from the right.
- 106Road SignsFrom these road signs, it is forbidden:
- ATo overtake harnessed vehicles and vehicles with more than two wheels on the left and drive at more than 70 km/h.
- BTo overtake a coupled vehicle or a vehicle with more than two wheels to the left.
- CTo travel more than 70 km / h.
- Dnone of the answer is correct
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From these road signs, it is forbidden:
Correct answer: A. To overtake harnessed vehicles and vehicles with more than two wheels on the left and drive at more than 70 km/h.
- 107Road SignsI want to store my parked car on the right, on this sidewalk
- AIt is allowed, below the signal.
- BIt is allowed in part, beyond the signal.
- CIt is forbidden, both below and beyond the signal.
- DNone of the answer is correct
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I want to store my parked car on the right, on this sidewalk
Correct answer: A. It is allowed, below the signal.
- 108Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ATwo way traffic
- BTwo-way traffic straight ahead
- Cshowing an area where cyclists are supposed to entered
- DNone of the answers is correct
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. Two way traffic
- 109Road SignsAt height of this elevated device:
- AI can overtake any vehicle if I moderate my speed
- BI can only overtake two-wheelers (bike, cyclo ...)
- Cany overtaking by the left is forbidden
- Da and b are correct
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At height of this elevated device:
Correct answer: C. any overtaking by the left is forbidden
- 110Road SignsI can overtake a driver who stops in front of a pedestrian crossing:
- Ayes
- Byes, after a quick blow of horn
- Cyes, when other vehicles follow me
- DNo
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I can overtake a driver who stops in front of a pedestrian crossing:
Correct answer: D. No
- 111Road SignsWhen approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation?
- ASlowdown in good time and be prepared to stop
- BContinue to drive on fast because the pedestrians have to wait
- CMaintain your speed because the pedestrians have not stepped on to the crossing
- DSound the horn to draw attention to your vehicle and continue to drive at the same speed
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When approaching the pedestrian crossing, what should the driver do in this situation?
Correct answer: A. Slowdown in good time and be prepared to stop
- 112Road SignsA tanker is involved in collision. Which sign shows that it’s carrying dangerous goods?
- Aa
- Bb
- Cc
- Dd
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A tanker is involved in collision. Which sign shows that it’s carrying dangerous goods?
Correct answer: B. b
- 113Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AJunction with compulsory roundabout
- B'U'-turn permitted ahead.
- COne-way street ahead.
- D'U'-turn prohibited ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. Junction with compulsory roundabout
- 114Road SignsWhat should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?
- ADazzle the oncoming vehicle with their own full beam.
- BLook to the right-hand edge of the roadway and if necessary, reduce speed.
- CFlash the oncoming vehicle.
- DAccelerate to get out of the range of the dazzle as quickly as possible.
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What should a driver do if dazzled by the lights of an oncoming vehicle?
Correct answer: B. Look to the right-hand edge of the roadway and if necessary, reduce speed.
- 115Road SignsThis signal means :
- ARight of way
- BPriority at the Next cross road
- CDanger at the Next cross road
- Da and b are correct
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This signal means :
Correct answer: A. Right of way
- 116Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ASlippery road ahead
- BTires liable to punctures ahead
- Capproaching a danger but undefined danger
- DService area ahead
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: C. approaching a danger but undefined danger
- 117Road SignsOutside an agglomeration, you first encounter the two left-hand signals. Further, we announce the end of the work. Beyond that signal how fast do you roll?
- A70 km/h
- B50 km/h
- C40 km/h
- D80 km/h
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Outside an agglomeration, you first encounter the two left-hand signals. Further, we announce the end of the work. Beyond that signal how fast do you roll?
Correct answer: D. 80 km/h
- 118Road SignsWhat should the driver of the silver car do before turn right?
- ASound your horn to the cyclist that you intend to turn right
- BTurn the corner before the cyclist
- CAllow the cyclist heading straight on to pass
- DIncrease speed to be able to turn the corner before the cyclist
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What should the driver of the silver car do before turn right?
Correct answer: C. Allow the cyclist heading straight on to pass
- 119Road SignsThis sign indicates:
- ANarrowing road
- BSlippery Road
- CIrregular surface
- Dnone of the answers is correct
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This sign indicates:
Correct answer: D. none of the answers is correct
- 120Road SignsI want to turn left. The green car came to a stop. Who has priority?
- AI have priority.
- BThe green car has priority.
- CNeither: we must exercise caution.
- DNone of the answer is correct
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I want to turn left. The green car came to a stop. Who has priority?
Correct answer: B. The green car has priority.
- 121Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AMotorway continues for 50 kilometers.
- BMinimum distance between vehicles is 50 meters.
- CMinimum speed is 50 km/h.
- DMaximum speed is 50 km/h.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: D. Maximum speed is 50 km/h.
Frequently Asked Road Signs Questions
Key visual sign questions and intersection scenarios from the Rwandan provisional test with verified solutions.
1Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?▾
- 102Road SignsWhich vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?
- ACar 1 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- BCar 2 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- CCar 3 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
- DCar 4 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
Answer card
Which vehicle is in the correct position to make a right turn from the major road into the minor road?
Correct answer: A. Car 1 is in the correct position to make the right turn.
2What should a driver do in this situation?▾
- 103Road SignsWhat should a driver do in this situation?
- AAllow the pedestrian to cross the road.
- BSound your horn and drive on.
- CWait at the zebra crossing until the van has turned off.
- DAccelerate quickly before pedestrian cross the road
Answer card
What should a driver do in this situation?
Correct answer: A. Allow the pedestrian to cross the road.
3What signal obliges me to give way:▾
- 104Road SignsWhat signal obliges me to give way:
- AThe signal A19
- BThe signal B5
- CThe signal B6
- DNo correct answer
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What signal obliges me to give way:
Correct answer: B. The signal B5
4What does this sign mean at a roundabout?▾
- 105Road SignsWhat does this sign mean at a roundabout?
- AYield to traffic on the major road.
- BYield to traffic coming from the right.
- CYield to trucks and buses only.
- DAll vehicles, except motorcycles, must yield.
Answer card
What does this sign mean at a roundabout?
Correct answer: B. Yield to traffic coming from the right.
5From these road signs, it is forbidden:▾
- 106Road SignsFrom these road signs, it is forbidden:
- ATo overtake harnessed vehicles and vehicles with more than two wheels on the left and drive at more than 70 km/h.
- BTo overtake a coupled vehicle or a vehicle with more than two wheels to the left.
- CTo travel more than 70 km / h.
- Dnone of the answer is correct
Answer card
From these road signs, it is forbidden:
Correct answer: A. To overtake harnessed vehicles and vehicles with more than two wheels on the left and drive at more than 70 km/h.
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