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.

Turn arrow

The subsidiary sign indicates that the main sign applies after turning at a road junction.

Turn arrow

Is the turn arrow subsidiary sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

Yes, this sign is relevant for the theory test because you must understand how the turning arrow is used to warn about hazards or rules on side roads. For the driving test it is less common to encounter this sign, but it is important to know what it means if you do see it. It shows that you have a good understanding of how signs work in traffic.

What does the turn arrow subsidiary sign mean?

The "turning arrow" subsidiary sign is used to show that a hazard or regulation applies on a side road, and that this is so close to an intersection that it cannot be properly warned about after you have turned. The sign can also be used together with other subsidiary signs, such as "Distance", to give clear information about where the hazard or regulation is located. For example, it can be used to warn about prohibitions or automatic traffic enforcement on a road you are about to turn onto. The turning arrow points in the direction you must pay attention to, either right or left, and can have different angles such as 45°, 90°, or 135°, depending on the road.

This subsidiary sign is important for giving drivers plenty of time to prepare for hazards or rules that apply after a turn. It is often used in situations where it is difficult to place the sign directly at the location of the hazard or regulation.