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.
Tabular direction sign for cycle route

Tabular direction sign for cycle route

Tabular direction sign for cycle route

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Is the tabular bicycle route direction sign important for the theory test and driving test?

On the theory test and driving test, it is not one of the most central signs, but it can still come up as part of questions about direction signs or bicycle traffic. It is more "nice to know" than "must know in detail".

What is the tabular bicycle route direction sign?

The tabular bicycle route direction sign is a specially designed direction sign for cyclists. It guides cyclists along a marked bicycle route by showing an arrow, route number or name, and the distance to the next visible point.

When do you encounter the tabular bicycle route direction sign?

The tabular bicycle route direction sign stands just before or after junctions where:

  • Bicycle paths – where the route runs on a dedicated cycling facility.
  • Pedestrian streets with bicycles – in city centers where bicycles can ride freely.
  • Public roads – at intersections and roundabouts along the bicycle route.

Why is the tabular bicycle route direction sign important?

The sign helps cyclists find the right way and plan travel distances. For drivers, it gives a warning about bicycle traffic, which increases predictability and safety in traffic.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the tabular bicycle route direction sign

  • Does the sign apply to pedestrians? – No, the tabular bicycle route direction sign is intended only for cyclists.
  • Can the sign show several routes at the same time? – Yes, it can show two or three route numbers or names for the same arrow direction.
  • What does a dashed border around a route number mean? – A dashed border shows that the route follows the same alignment as another bicycle route on that section.