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)
- 142Road SignsWhat does this road marking mean?
- AYou may overtake.
- BA driver must not cross the line.
- CYou are approaching a stop sign.
- DRoad narrows ahead.
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What does this road marking mean?
Correct answer: B. A driver must not cross the line.
- 143Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AThe roadway has two bands
- BThe roadway has four bands
- COne-way street.
- DTwo-way traffic ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: D. Two-way traffic ahead.
- 144Road SignsThe two parallel discontinuous lines of white color at the edges of the road delimit:
- Aan area reserved for stopping and parking
- Ba pedestrian zone
- CCycle track
- Da and b are correct
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The two parallel discontinuous lines of white color at the edges of the road delimit:
Correct answer: C. Cycle track
- 145Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ANo right turn.
- BYield to other traffic when turning right.
- CTurn right if there is no oncoming traffic.
- DNo hard shoulder to the right.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. No right turn.
- 146Road SignsI arrive first at the scene of an accident with injuries. My first concern is to:
- Atake the wounded out of the vehicles
- Bgive them to drink
- Creport the accident and notify the rescue
- Dno correct answer
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I arrive first at the scene of an accident with injuries. My first concern is to:
Correct answer: C. report the accident and notify the rescue
- 147Road SignsWhat should a driver do in this situation when intending to turn right?
- AProceed between both pedestrians.
- BSound the horn, and accelerate to proceed promptly.
- CWait and allow both pedestrians to cross.
- DAllow one pedestrian to cross, and then proceed as there should be room to clear the junction.
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What should a driver do in this situation when intending to turn right?
Correct answer: C. Wait and allow both pedestrians to cross.
- 148Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AYield
- BDanger
- COne-way
- DNo entry
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. Yield
- 149Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AUneven road surface to the right.
- BDangerous slope.
- Clane on a bad section of the road
- DRiver or unprotected quay ahead.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: B. Dangerous slope.
- 150Road SignsI must:
- AMark a timeout at this road sign.
- BStop and give way to 100 meters beyond this road sign.
- CGive way and stop, if necessary, 100 meters beyond this road sign.
- DNone of the answer is correct
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I must:
Correct answer: B. Stop and give way to 100 meters beyond this road sign.
- 151Road SignsHow should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?
- AThe driver should not overtake here
- BBy not crossing the broken white line
- CBy crossing the broken white line
- DBy not crossing any of the lines
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How should a driver overtake the cyclist in this situation?
Correct answer: C. By crossing the broken white line
- 152Road SignsThis sign showing the following:
- ACorner to the right (approaching a dangerous corner to the right)
- BSteep climb
- CDangerous slope
- Db and c are correct
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This sign showing the following:
Correct answer: A. Corner to the right (approaching a dangerous corner to the right)
- 153Road SignsWhat does a green light mean?
- APrepare to go
- Bauthorization to pass the signal
- Cstop if your exit from the junction is blocked
- DNone of the answers is correct
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What does a green light mean?
Correct answer: B. authorization to pass the signal
- 154Road SignsI want to turn right. It’s allowed.
- AYes.
- BYes, but after stopping.
- CNo
- Dnone the answer is correct
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I want to turn right. It’s allowed.
Correct answer: C. No
- 155Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ACattle grid ahead
- Brailway ahead
- CLevel crossing without gate or barrier
- DLevel crossing with gate or barrier
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: C. Level crossing without gate or barrier
- 156Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AParking area for cyclists ahead.
- BArea reserved for children learning to ride bicycles.
- CShared cycle/pedestrian track.
- DCyclists must dismount and walk.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: C. Shared cycle/pedestrian track.
- 157Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- APublic service vehicles prohibited.
- BParking prohibited.
- CPrivate vehicles prohibited.
- DParking permitted.
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: B. Parking prohibited.
- 158Road SignsWhere a vehicle should be positioned before turning left?
- AThe right-hand side of the road
- BJust right of the center of the road
- CEither side of the center of the road
- DThe left-hand side of the road
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Where a vehicle should be positioned before turning left?
Correct answer: B. Just right of the center of the road
- 159Road SignsWhat does a red traffic light mean?
- AYou stop unless turning left
- BStop, if you’re able to brake safely
- Cprohibition to move beyond the signal
- DGo if your exit from the junction is blocked
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What does a red traffic light mean?
Correct answer: C. prohibition to move beyond the signal
- 160Road SignsWhat does this sign mean at a junction?
- AYield to all heavy goods vehicles.
- BSlow down and stop for pedestrians.
- CYield to traffic on the major road.
- DYield to traffic coming from your right.
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What does this sign mean at a junction?
Correct answer: C. Yield to traffic on the major road.
- 161Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AOne-way traffic
- BNo entry
- CNo through road
- DNone of the answers is correct
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: B. No entry
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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