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 numbered county road

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

Yes. On the theory test you must be able to distinguish the county road sign from other road signs. On the driving test it is relevant to understand that a white background with black text means county road and to follow the correct route.

What is the numbered county road number sign?

This sign marks a county road with a number, without a letter prefix. The sign has a white background, a black border and a black number. It tells you that you are driving on the signed county road with the number shown.

What does a solid black border on the sign mean?

A solid black border shows that the road you are driving on is the signed county road itself.

When do you encounter this sign?

You encounter the numbered county road number sign:

At the start of county roads – when you enter the county road network.
After junctions and exits – to confirm that you are still on the county road.
Along county roads – placed regularly to show that you are following the correct county road route.

How do you use the numbered county road number sign in practice?

Follow the county road number on the signs to navigate along the county road network. The signs give continuous confirmation and help you stay on course without having to consult a map along the way.

Why is the county road sign important?

The numbered county road number sign ensures uniform local signing, reduces confusion and improves road safety because everyone knows which county road they are following.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the numbered county road number sign

Does this sign apply on national roads? – No, national roads have a green background with white text. This sign with a white background applies only to county roads.
What is the difference between the Fv feeder sign and the county road sign? – Feeder road signs have a dashed border. This sign has a solid border, which shows that you are on the county road itself.
Can it be combined with distance signs? – Yes, distance signs can show both the county road number and the distance to destinations along the Fv route.