Two-lanes crossover (back)

Two-lanes crossover (back)

Shows that both lanes of traffic cross back from the opposite carriageway to their normal side after road works.

Warning signs for road work

What should you do?

Keep your lane position and a steady low speed as both lanes move diagonally back across.

How to recognise it

Orange rectangular sign with two diagonal arrows crossing back between black blocks, and a downward arrow for opposing traffic.

Common confusion

The out version moves traffic onto the other carriageway; the back version returns it.

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.

Quick Facts

Category
Warning signs for road work
Sign Name
Two-lanes crossover (back)
Category Size
52 signs

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