VMS chevron formats

VMS chevron formats

These are the different chevron and arrow patterns a variable message sign can display to direct traffic to the side.

Variable Message Signs

What should you do?

Follow the direction shown and move over early; more chevrons generally indicate a stronger instruction to change lane.

How to recognise it

Several small black panels with amber dotted arrows and single, double or triple chevrons pointing right.

Common confusion

Do not confuse chevron displays with permanent black-and-white chevron boards that mark sharp bends.

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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Variable Message Signs
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VMS chevron formats
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