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)
- 182Road SignsOn a winding road, when do I brake?
- ABefore each turn
- Bin every turn
- Cafter each turn
- Dno correct answer
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On a winding road, when do I brake?
Correct answer: A. Before each turn
- 183Road SignsThis signal designates:
- ANo vehicular traffic in both direction
- BOnly people who reside in that place are supposed to pass
- CIts only one direction
- DNone of the answers is correct
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This signal designates:
Correct answer: A. No vehicular traffic in both direction
- 184Road SignsBefore overtaking a moped, I have to put my flashing on the left:
- Ayes always
- Byes, when other vehicles follow me
- Cyes, when other vehicles coupled or has more than 2 wheels followed me
- Dno, never to overtake a two-wheeler
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Before overtaking a moped, I have to put my flashing on the left:
Correct answer: A. yes always
- 185Road SignsThis signal means:
- AIntersection of road
- Bjunction with a road coming from the right
- Ca and b are both correct answers
- Dnone of the answers is correct
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This signal means:
Correct answer: D. none of the answers is correct
- 186Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- AAny crossing at the same level
- BJunction with a road coming practically from the right
- CNo through road
- DNone of the answers is correct
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: D. None of the answers is correct
- 187Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ASteep climp
- BCrosswinds ahead
- CSeries of bends ahead.
- DSlippery road
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: D. Slippery road
- 188Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ASteep climp
- BUneven road surface to the left.
- Clane on a bad section of the road
- DApproaching a hump back
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: A. Steep climp
- 189Road SignsWhat lights should a driver use in a fog?
- AFront and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights
- BFront and rear fog lights
- CDipped Head lights
- DJust normal lights
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What lights should a driver use in a fog?
Correct answer: A. Front and rear fog lights along with dipped headlights
- 190Road SignsIf driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?
- AA driver may overtake by crossing the continuous white line.
- BA driver may not cross the white lines to overtake.
- CA driver may overtake.
- DOnly motorcyclists may overtake crossing the continuous white line.
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If driving from A to B, what do these road markings mean?
Correct answer: B. A driver may not cross the white lines to overtake.
- 191Road SignsWhich sign shows the driver who is about to enter a narrow road that he has the right of way before vehicles moving in the opposite direction:
- AThe Signal B6
- BThe Signal A19
- CThe Signal B3
- DThe signal A22a
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Which sign shows the driver who is about to enter a narrow road that he has the right of way before vehicles moving in the opposite direction:
Correct answer: A. The Signal B6
- 192Road SignsWhat does this broken white line mean?
- AIt’s forbidden to cross this line
- BNo stopping allowed
- CYou’re approaching a hazard
- DNo overtaking allowed
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What does this broken white line mean?
Correct answer: A. It’s forbidden to cross this line
- 193Road SignsThis signal prohibits overtaking on the left for the following vehicles:
- Aof any vehicle
- Bof any motor vehicle
- Cof any vehicle with an engine apart from those with two wheels without a side car
- Dno correct answer
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This signal prohibits overtaking on the left for the following vehicles:
Correct answer: C. of any vehicle with an engine apart from those with two wheels without a side car
- 194Road SignsThis signal indicates :
- AA hotel
- BA hospital
- CA helicopter landing zone
- Db et c sont corrects
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This signal indicates :
Correct answer: B. A hospital
- 195Road SignsWhat does this sign mean?
- ATurn left for parking area
- BNo through road
- CNo entry for traffic turning left
- DTurn left for ferry terminal
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What does this sign mean?
Correct answer: B. No through road
- 196Road SignsWhoever pushes a motorcycle by hand must be considered as:
- Apedestrian
- Bdriver
- Cpassenger
- Da and b are correct
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Whoever pushes a motorcycle by hand must be considered as:
Correct answer: B. driver
- 197Road SignsAt this junction, there’s a ‘stop‘sign and a solid white line on the road surface. Why is there a ‘stop’ sign here?
- ASpeed on the major road is derestricted
- BIt’s a busy junction
- CVisibility along the major road-way is limited
- DThere are hazard warning lines in the center of the road
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At this junction, there’s a ‘stop‘sign and a solid white line on the road surface. Why is there a ‘stop’ sign here?
Correct answer: C. Visibility along the major road-way is limited
- 198Road SignsWhat does this road marking mean?
- AA driver must not cross the broken white line unless it is safe to do so.
- BYou may not overtake.
- CYou may overtake provided you do not cross the broken white line.
- DYou may not perform a reverse maneuver.
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What does this road marking mean?
Correct answer: A. A driver must not cross the broken white line unless it is safe to do so.
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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