In Nigeria, a sign that is triangular with a red border is used to:

Warn of a danger or hazard ahead. In the Nigerian Highway Code, warning or danger signs are triangular with a red border. They alert drivers to hazards ahead such as bends, junctions and crossings.

A circular sign with a red border is what type of sign in Nigeria?

A regulatory prohibitory sign giving a negative order. Regulatory prohibitory signs in Nigeria are circular with a red border and give negative orders, telling you what you must not do such as no parking or no overtaking.

What does a blue circular sign mean on Nigerian roads?

It gives a positive order that you must obey. In Nigeria, mandatory signs are blue circles and give positive orders, such as keep right, turn left or one way, instructing you on what you must do.

Which shape identifies informative or guide signs in the Nigerian Highway Code?

Rectangular. Informative and guide signs in Nigeria are rectangular. They provide directions and general information rather than orders or warnings.

Which sign is the only one with an eight-sided (octagonal) shape in Nigeria?

The stop sign. The STOP sign is the only octagonal sign used in Nigeria. Its unique eight-sided shape lets drivers recognise it even when it is partly obscured.

How is the GIVE WAY (yield) sign shown in Nigeria?

As an inverted triangle pointing downward. In the Nigerian Highway Code the GIVE WAY or YIELD sign is an inverted, downward-pointing triangle, warning you to let traffic on the major road go first.

A triangular sign showing a fence and a train symbol warns of a:

Railway level crossing with a gate. This warning sign indicates a railway level crossing with a gate. Nigeria also has a separate warning sign for level crossings without a gate.

On a Nigerian road, the sign for 'no left turn' belongs to which group of signs?

Prohibitory signs. No left turn is a prohibitory sign in Nigeria. Prohibitory signs are circular with a red border and tell you what you must not do.

Which of these is a mandatory sign in the Nigerian Highway Code?

Keep right. Keep right is a mandatory sign and appears as a blue circle in Nigeria. Mandatory signs give positive orders that drivers must follow.

A triangular warning sign showing two children is normally placed:

Near a school where children cross. The children crossing warning sign is used near schools in Nigeria. It tells drivers to be ready for children who may step into the road.

Driving & Licensing· Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC)

FRSC Driver's Licence Test (Nigeria)

Practice for the FRSC driver's licence CBT: Nigerian road signs and the Highway Code

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About the FRSC Driver's Licence Test (Nigeria)

The FRSC driver's licence test is the assessment new drivers in Nigeria must pass to get a national driver's licence. It is overseen by the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) and based on the Nigerian Highway Code, covering road signs, road markings, traffic rules, and safe driving.

Nigeria drives on the right. The theory stage is commonly a computer-based test of 35 multiple-choice questions with a 60 percent pass mark. This reviewer turns the Highway Code into free, self-paced practice, with a strong focus on Nigerian road signs and their meanings.

What this practice test covers

Nigerian road signs: triangular warning, circular regulatory, blue mandatory, octagonal STOP
Road markings: broken, solid, and double-solid line overtaking rules
Rules of the road: drive on the right, overtake on the left, the speed-limit table
Safe driving: the 0.05 percent alcohol limit, seatbelts, and safe horn use
FRSC licence classes A to I, required documents, and the role of the FRSC

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What is the pass mark for the FRSC driver's licence test?

The FRSC computer-based test is commonly 35 multiple-choice questions with a pass mark of 60 percent, which is 21 correct. Confirm the exact format with your testing centre.

Which side of the road does Nigeria drive on?

Nigeria drives on the right, so you overtake on the left.

What documents must I produce on demand?

A valid driver's licence, the vehicle particulars, an insurance certificate, and a roadworthiness certificate.

What is the role of the FRSC?

The Federal Road Safety Corps makes highways safe, prevents and minimises accidents, clears obstructions, designs and issues driver's licences and number plates, educates road users, and enforces traffic law.

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