Subsidiary signs

What do subsidiary signs look like?

Subsidiary signs are square with a white background and black text. What's special about subsidiary signs is that they only apply when used together with a main sign. The subsidiary sign clarifies what the main sign means and where it applies.

Van, lorry, and tractor unit

Applies to vans, lorries, and tractor units.

Van, lorry, and tractor unit

Is the van, lorry, and tractor unit subsidiary sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

This sign is not very important for the theory test or the driving test. As long as you know that passenger cars are not part of this symbol, you will get far for class B. Even so, it is still part of the curriculum, so it is wise to have a basic understanding of it.

What does the van, lorry, and tractor unit subsidiary sign mean?

The "van, truck and tractor unit" subsidiary sign is used to show that a regulation or information on the main sign applies specifically to these vehicles. This symbol is often used together with signs such as parking signs or prohibition signs to give a clear message about which types of vehicles the rules apply to. For example, it can be used to reserve parking spaces for vans or to prohibit trucks in a particular area. If there is a weight indication on the subsidiary sign, it means that the rules only apply to vehicles with a permitted total weight greater than what is stated.

This subsidiary sign is important for distinguishing between different types of vehicles so that the rules become more precise. It can also be used together with the text "Except" to show that vans, trucks, or tractor units are not covered by a regulation. This makes it easier for drivers to understand what applies to their vehicle.

No-stopping prohibition except for trucks, vans, and tractor units