Start of a passing lane

Start of a passing lane

Warns that a passing lane starts ahead, giving traffic in your direction an extra lane for overtaking.

General Warning Signs

What should you do?

Keep left unless overtaking, and use the extra lane to pass slower vehicles only when it is safe and within the speed limit.

How to recognise it

Yellow diamond with a single arrow that splits into two upward arrows.

Common confusion

Different from the climbing lane sign, which also shows a downward arrow for oncoming traffic on a hill.

Explanation written by the My Driving Test editorial team using the Department of Transport Traffic Signs Manual conventions and the RSA Rules of the Road.

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General Warning Signs
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Start of a passing lane
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