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.

Junction number on a multi-lane road (motorway)

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Is the junction number on multi-lane road sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

This sign is part of the syllabus for both the theory test and the driving test. On the theory test you may be asked what the junction number on multi-lane road sign means and where it is used. On the driving test you may have to show that you follow the number to choose the right lane and exit ramp.

What is the junction number on multi-lane road sign?

The junction number on multi-lane road sign gives you the number of a junction on a road with multiple lanes and grade-separated junctions. The number helps you confirm that you are on the correct route without having to read long place-name signs.

When do you encounter the junction number on multi-lane road sign?

You find the junction number on multi-lane road sign on:

Motorways and multi-lane roads – before exit ramps.
Long stretches – where distances between junctions are long and the sign is repeated regularly.
European routes, national roads and important county roads – to ensure continuity in direction signing.

How do you use the junction number on multi-lane road sign?

Follow the number to know when to change lanes and brake before the exit. The number also appears on GPS or maps, so you can verify that you are heading for the correct junction.

Why is the junction number on multi-lane road sign useful?

The junction number sign simplifies direction signing by replacing long place names with a simple number. It is especially useful for unfamiliar drivers on high-speed roads, where there is little time to read.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the junction number on multi-lane road sign

Is it enough to use the junction number alone? – Junction numbers are a supplement to standard direction signs. Use them together with GPS or a map to avoid mistakes.
What do you do if you pass the wrong junction? – Look for the next junction number and follow the direction sign onward, or choose a detour via GPS.