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 two-lane road

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Is the junction number on two-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 means and where it is used. On the driving test you may have to show that you follow the number.

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

The junction number on two-lane road sign shows the number of the junction or exit you should take. The sign has an arrow pointing to the exit and a number indicating the order of the exit. It makes it easy to find the right exit without reading long place names.

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

The junction number on two-lane road sign is found on roads with grade-separated junctions and exit ramps on ordinary two-lane roads. You see it both on advance direction signs before the junction, on direction signs at the junction and on confirmation signs after the junction.

How do you use the junction number on two-lane road sign in practice?

When the map or your driving instructor says "take exit number 3," follow the arrow with the number "3." This makes it easier to navigate without having to remember place names, especially on long stretches with few towns.

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

Does the junction number sign apply on motorways? – No, motorways have a separate blue motor traffic symbol with a number.
Do the numbers increase with each junction? – Yes, the junction number increases in ascending order along the road.