Signs and road markings
There are many signs, but learning them one by one is a dead end. It's far faster to grasp the logic of the groups — then even an unfamiliar sign reads by meaning.
Sign groups
Warning, priority, prohibitory, mandatory, informational — each group has its own shape, colour and role. The shape and colour already hint at the meaning.
Logic instead of cramming
A red circle is a prohibition, a blue circle is a requirement, a triangle is a warning. Grasp the principle and you 'read' signs rather than recalling a picture.
Road markings
Markings complement signs: solid and broken lines, arrows, zones. A question is often decided by the marking, not the sign.
Priority signs — separately
Priority road, 'give way', STOP are the most 'exam' signs. Worth drilling to automatic, because they tie into junctions.
How to work with signs
- Tell groups apart by shape and colour
- Understand the principle, not the picture
- Don't forget the markings
- Lock in the priority signs separately
- Practise on real CSN questions
Frequent questions
How many signs do I need to know?
There are many, but by groups they stick through logic. The current sign catalogue is in the official CSDD materials.
Which matters more — the sign or the marking?
They're usually consistent. Where they seem to conflict, work through the priority of signals with an instructor.
How do I memorise signs faster?
Through the meaning of the groups and practice on the test, not mechanical repetition.
CSN practice test
Official CSDD sample exam questions.
Open the CSN test →Official CSDD information
Current rules, conditions and exam booking.
Go to CSDD →Other theory topics
Prepare for theory with an instructor
Roman explains the logic behind the rules and works through your specific weak spots — so theory isn't rote memorisation.