Direction and distance

A supplementary plate showing both the direction of the works and how far away they are.

Informative Signs for work at road

What should you do?

Prepare for the works in the direction of the arrow at the distance shown.

How to recognise it

White rectangular plate with a black arrow and a distance, for example 250m.

Common confusion

Combines the direction and distance plates in one.

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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Category: Informative Signs for work at road
Sign Name: Direction and distance
Category Size: 14 signs

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