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)
- 122Road SignsWhich car, if any, is parked incorrectly?
- ABoth cars
- BThe green car
- CThe red car
- DNeither car
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Which car, if any, is parked incorrectly?
Correct answer: A. Both cars
- 123Road SignsTriangular Shape road signs announce:
- ADanger
- BProhibition
- CObligation
- DNone of the answers is correct
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Triangular Shape road signs announce:
Correct answer: A. Danger
- 124Road SignsAn approaching driver notices that the boy on the children’s bicycle has said goodbye to his friend. What is the correct action for the driver to take?
- AProceed as the boy is on the footpath.
- BBe prepared for the boy setting off at any moment without paying attention to your vehicle
- CSlow down and beckon the boy to cross the road.
- DProceed as the boy is on the footpath.
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An approaching driver notices that the boy on the children’s bicycle has said goodbye to his friend. What is the correct action for the driver to take?
Correct answer: B. Be prepared for the boy setting off at any moment without paying attention to your vehicle
- 125Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AEnd of a highway
- BCrossing onto the opposite carriageway is not allowed.
- CNo overtaking.
- DStopping under bridge is not allowed.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. End of a highway
- 126Road SignsWhich sign means a one-way road?
- AThe signal D1a
- BThe signal E13a
- CThe signal C19
- DThe signal C1
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Which sign means a one-way road?
Correct answer: B. The signal E13a
- 127Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AOvertake only on the right
- BDiversion ahead to the right.
- CTurn right only.
- DMajor road joining from the left.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: C. Turn right only.
- 128Road SignsThe driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake. What must the driver consider before overtaking here?
- AYou should overtake both vehicles together
- BThe driver field of view is not good enough to allow safe overtaking
- CThe roadway marking forbids overtaking here
- DPedestrian crossing ahead
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The driver is following these two vehicles and wishes to overtake. What must the driver consider before overtaking here?
Correct answer: B. The driver field of view is not good enough to allow safe overtaking
- 129Road SignsYou’ve broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle
- A5 meters
- B25 meters
- C45 meters
- D100 meters
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You’ve broken down on a two-way road. You have a warning triangle. At least how far from your vehicle should you place the warning triangle
Correct answer: B. 25 meters
- 130Road SignsThis signaling authorizes me to move on:
- Ayes
- Byes, by giving way to pedestrians
- Cyes, by giving way to oncoming drivers
- Dno
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This signaling authorizes me to move on:
Correct answer: D. no
- 131Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AStraight ahead only.
- BOvertaking lane ahead.
- CParking permitted from this point on.
- DOne way street ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. Straight ahead only.
- 132Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AMotorway to the left.
- BDiversion ahead to the left.
- CTraffic from the right has priority.
- DTurn Left Only.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: D. Turn Left Only.
- 133Road SignsThis signal explains the following:
- Ait is forbidden to overtake other vehicles
- Bright of way for vehicles moving in the opposite direction
- Ca and b are correct
- Dnone of the answers is correct
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This signal explains the following:
Correct answer: B. right of way for vehicles moving in the opposite direction
- 134Road SignsIf driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?
- AA driver may cross the continuous white line only when performing a 'U'-turn.
- BA driver may not overtake, only motorcyclists may cross the continuous white line.
- CA driver may not overtake by crossing the continuous white line.
- DA driver may overtake if it is safe to do so.
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If driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?
Correct answer: D. A driver may overtake if it is safe to do so.
- 135Road SignsIn this situation, should you overtake the cyclists?
- ANo, the driver cannot see clearly ahead.
- BYes, provided the broken line does not become continuous.
- CYes, the cyclists will hear your vehicle and thus will get out of the way.
- DYes, any oncoming traffic can observe the situation and will get out of the way.
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In this situation, should you overtake the cyclists?
Correct answer: A. No, the driver cannot see clearly ahead.
- 136Road SignsThis signal means:
- AThe end of priority
- Bright of way for vehicles moving in the opposite direction
- Cright of way before vehicles coming in opposite direction
- Dnone of the answer is correct
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This signal means:
Correct answer: C. right of way before vehicles coming in opposite direction
- 137Road SignsWhat is the correct action to take in this situation?
- AKeep a close eye on the children, if necessary give a warning signal and be prepared to brake in good time.
- BSpeed up to pass the children quickly
- CContinue to drive at a fast speed.
- DDrive closer to the right-hand kerb.
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What is the correct action to take in this situation?
Correct answer: A. Keep a close eye on the children, if necessary give a warning signal and be prepared to brake in good time.
- 138Road SignsWhat should you do when approaching traffic lights that change from green to amber?
- AStop, unless it is not safe
- BAccelerate and complete the turn
- CProceed, as the green light is about to come on
- DContinue with care being ready to stop if the light turns to red
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What should you do when approaching traffic lights that change from green to amber?
Correct answer: C. Proceed, as the green light is about to come on
- 139Road SignsWhat does a continuous white line along the center of the road mean?
- AIt is prohibited to every driver to cross it.
- BMotorcyclists can overtake.
- CParking allowed
- DU-turn allowed during daylight hours.
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What does a continuous white line along the center of the road mean?
Correct answer: A. It is prohibited to every driver to cross it.
- 140Road SignsThis signal means:
- Anarrowing road on the right side
- Bnarrowing road as result of an encroachment upon the left verge of the road
- Ca small footpath
- Dnone of the answers is correct
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This signal means:
Correct answer: B. narrowing road as result of an encroachment upon the left verge of the road
- 141Road SignsThe driver of a car This road sign means :
- AProhibits me from driving at a speed exceeding 5 km / h.
- BDeny me access, because it applies to the vehicle of more than 5 tons.
- CDoes not concern me, as it only applies to vehicles of 5 tons and over.
- DNone of the answers is correct
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The driver of a car This road sign means :
Correct answer: C. Does not concern me, as it only applies to vehicles of 5 tons and over.
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.
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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.
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
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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.
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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
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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.
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