Have you ever seen any unfamiliar road markings that have tripped you up? Well you wouldn't be alone in the UK.

There are plenty of uncommon road markings to be found within the nations that could lead to fines, license points or even accidents if they are not navigated correctly.

For example, failing to comply with any white line road marking rule (section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988) can land motorists with a £1,000 fine and three points on their license.

To help motorists out road surfacing experts at Instarmac have compiled some of the most misunderstood road markings in the UK.

Whether you’re a Sunday driver or a convoy veteran, test your knowledge before you next get behind the wheel.

Misunderstood road markings quiz

Question 1

What does this road marking represent?What does this road marking represent? (Image: Instarmac)

Question 2

What does this road marking represent?What does this road marking represent? (Image: Instarmac)

Question 3

What does this mean?What does this mean? (Image: Instarmac)

Question 4

What do these cat's eyes mean?What do these cat's eyes mean? (Image: Instarmac)

Question 5

What does this mean?What does this mean? (Image: Instarmac)

Question 6

What does this represent?What does this represent? (Image: Instarmac)

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Discussing unusual road markings: Richard Moss, Head of Civils at Instarmac, said: “It never hurts to brush up on your driving knowledge, especially if you are going on a staycation or road trip.

"Some of these markings are almost exclusive to big cities or country roads, so it’s not a surprise that those of us from towns scratch our heads every once in a while!”

How did you get on in the quiz? Let us know in the comments.