Road signs, Turn right ahead

What does the turn right ahead sign mean?

Turn right ahead. This is a mandatory instruction you must follow.

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Turn right ahead

A blue circle with a white arrow curving to the right.

What you must do

Move into position and turn right at the junction ahead.

Where you will see it

Approaching a junction where only a right turn is allowed.

Easy to confuse with: Turn left ahead

Turn left ahead

The mirror sign points left and means turn left ahead. See the turn left ahead sign.

Test yourself

The theory test asks you to recognise signs like this one. Try the road and traffic signs quiz (with an easy and a hard set), or read the signs revision notes. Source: Know Your Traffic Signs.

Other common road signs

Meaning based on Know Your Traffic Signs and The Highway Code under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The sign image is our own simplified rendering for learning. Always check the current Highway Code on gov.uk. Not affiliated with or endorsed by the DVSA.