Service signs

What do service signs look like?

Service signs come in two different types.

One type is square with a white background, blue border and black or red symbols. This type is for emergency aid and roadside services.

The other type has a white background with a brown border and brown symbols. This type signposts attractions, activities, outdoor recreation and more.

Tourist attraction

For attractions of particular significance, the symbol may be replaced by a symbol tailored to the attraction.

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Is the tourist attraction sign important for the theory test and driving test?

The tourist attraction sign is not among the most central signs you need to know for the theory test or the driving test. It can come up as a question on the theory test, but it is not among the most common. During the driving test it is unlikely you will be tested on the sign directly, but it can be useful to know – especially if you are driving in areas with many tourist attractions.

What does the tourist attraction sign mean?

The tourist attraction sign tells you there is a tourist attraction nearby, for example an ancient monument, a historic building or a special natural phenomenon. The sign is used on main roads and tourist routes to guide motorists to interesting stopping points.

When do you encounter the tourist attraction sign?

You can see the tourist attraction sign on:

Country roads – before exits to cultural monuments or viewpoints.
Tourist routes – along routes with many visitors, to indicate stopping places.
Entrances to parking lots – at entrances to tourist attractions outside residential areas.

What do you do when you see the tourist attraction sign?

If you want to visit the tourist attraction, reduce speed, signal and follow the exit to the parking area. If you do not want to stop, you can continue at normal speed, but be aware of traffic behind you.

Tips

Learn to distinguish between blue service signs and brown tourist attraction signs. When you see the tourist attraction sign, decide whether to follow the signage, adjust your position and speed, and check blind spots before exiting.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the tourist attraction sign

Do I have to stop at the tourist attraction sign? – No. The sign is informational, and you only stop if you want to visit the attraction.
Does the sign apply in towns? – It is most often used on main roads and on the outskirts of towns to point to tourist attractions outside the city center.
Who recommends the tourist attraction? – Places marked with the tourist attraction sign must be assessed and recommended by a competent authority at the county level.