Traffic signs - Directional signs Flashcards
What shape are directional signs?
Mostly rectangular
What colour are signs directional signs on motorways?
Signs on motorways - blue backgrounds
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background)
On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background)
Route confirmatory sign after junction
Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes.
The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction
What colour are signs directional signs on primary routes?
Signs on primary routes - green backgrounds
What does a blue panel on a directional sign indicate?
Blue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead
You observe a directional sign, within a blue panel there is a motorway name shown in brackets, what does this indicate?
Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated.
What does a white panel on a directional sign indicate?
White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead
What does a brown panel on a directional sign indicate?
Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions.
You observe an aircraft symbol on a directional sign, what does this mean?
The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport.
Typical sign seen on approaches to junctions
sign seen at a junction
Route confirmatory sign after a junction
sign seen on approaches to junctions
sign seen on approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual)
Sign seen on primary route forming part of a ring road
Primary route forming part of a ring road
What do signs on non-primary and local routes look like?
White with black borders
Where would you expect to see this sign?
On approaches to junctions
Where would you expect to see this sign?
On approaches to junctions
Where would you expect to see this sign?
At the junction
What does this sign indicate?
Direction to toilets with access for the disabled
Picnic site
Ancient monument in the care of English Heritage
Direction to a car park
Tourist attraction
Direction to camping and caravan site
Advisory route for lorries
Route for pedal cycles forming part of a network
Recommended route for pedal cycles to place shown
Route for pedestrians
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Symbols showing emergency diversion route for motorway and other main road traffic
Diversion route
