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.

Ring road / ring route (variant)

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Is the ring road sign with a dashed border important for the theory test and the driving test?

Yes. On the theory test you may be asked about the sign type and the meaning of the dashed border. On the driving test you must show that you know this sign leads you to a ring road, so you can navigate safely in unfamiliar city traffic.

What does the ring road sign with a dashed border mean?

The sign indicates that the road you are driving on leads to a ring road or ring route around the city. It is a connecting route – not the ring road itself. The text "Ring" (and possibly a number) tells you which ring route you will reach.

When do you encounter the ring road sign with a dashed border?

You see it, among other places:

On approach roads – to show that this road leads to the ring road.
In roundabouts – on exits that lead to the ring road.
On collector roads – repeatedly to confirm that you are still following the connecting route.

How do you use this sign as a driver?

When you want to reach the ring road, follow the arrow direction the sign with the dashed border points to. Watch for the sign at junctions and roundabouts so you don't go the wrong way – it helps you find the way to the ring road.

Why is this sign relevant?

The sign improves city traffic flow by guiding drivers along connecting routes to the ring road. It reduces downtown traffic and gives unfamiliar drivers an easy route to follow.

Tip for advanced students

Practice telling apart the ring road sign with a solid border (confirming you are on the ring road) and the one with a dashed border (a connecting route).

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the ring road sign with a dashed border

Do I have to follow the dashed-border sign? – It is a route suggestion, but you can choose another road if it suits you better.
What is the difference between a solid and a dashed border on the ring road sign? – A solid border (723-21) confirms that you are driving on the ring road. A dashed border (723-22) shows that you are on your way there.
Does the sign have any speed recommendation? – No, the speed limit follows the road you are driving on.