Direction signs

What do direction signs look like?

Direction signs are square and can have several background colours, including blue, yellow, white, orange and brown. There are exceptions to this rule of thumb. Direction signs provide information about place names, services, routes, lane choices, road choices and the distance to destinations.

Route number for a national road that is not a European route

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Is the national road number sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

The national road number sign is important on the theory test. You must be able to recognize it, know what it means, and understand how it is used in direction signing. On the driving test you show that you read the signs correctly and can safely follow national roads.

What is the national road number sign?

The national road number sign marks national roads with just a number, for example 7 or 50. The sign has a green background, white border and white text. It tells you that you are driving on part of the national road network.

What does a dashed white border on the national road number sign mean?

When the national road number sign has a dashed white border, it means that the road you are driving on leads to the signed national road, but is not the national road itself. For example, a sign with "7" and a dashed white border shows that you are on a feeder road to Rv7.

When do you encounter the national road number sign?

You encounter the national road number sign:

At the start of national roads – when you enter the Rv network.
After junctions and exits – to confirm that you are still on the Rv route.
Along main routes – on roads that form an important Rv connection across counties.

How do you use the national road number sign in practice?

Follow the number on the national road number sign to navigate along the Rv network. The signs give continuous confirmation and make it easier to choose the right road without having to read a map.

Why is the national road number sign important?

The national road number sign ensures clear, consistent direction signing across county borders. It improves road safety and traffic flow because everyone knows which Rv connection they are following.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the national road number sign

Does the national road number sign apply on European routes? – No, European routes have the letter E in front of the number. The national road number sign shows only national roads without the E prefix.
Why is the background color green? – Green is used to distinguish national-road signing from county roads, which have a white background.