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- If something or someone is in the way or in my/his/our way, it is in the space which someone needs for a particular movement or action: She can’t do her dance because the table is in the way. Can you help me move it? On the way We use on the way or on my/his/our way (to) when we talk about the route, direction or path to somewhere:
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We use on the way or on my/his/our way (to) when we talk about the route, direction or path to somewhere: We could leave early and have breakfast on the way. (during our journey to somewhere) I was on my way to Peter’s house when I met him in the street. (I was going to Peter’s house when I met him)
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When you see a rectangular blue sign with a large white arrow and small red arrow pointing in opposite directions, it means you have priority over vehicles travelling from the other way. Drivers are often confused by this as it’s not always clear who has right of way.
- Signs giving orders
- Warning signs
- Direction signs
- Information signs
- Road work signs
Signs with red circles are mostly prohibitive. Plates below signs qualify their message.
Entry to 20 mph zone
End of 20 mph zone
Maximum speed
National speed limit applies
School crossing patrol
Mostly triangular
Distance to ‘STOP’ line ahead Dual carriageway ends Road narrows on right (left if symbol reversed) Road narrows on both sides Distance to ‘Give Way’ line ahead Crossroads Junction on bend ahead T-junction with priority over vehicles from the right Staggered junction Traffic merging from left ahead The priority through route is indicated by the broader line. Double bend first to left (symbol may be reversed) Bend to right (or left if symbol reversed) Roundabout Uneven road Plate below some signs Two-way traffic crosses one-way road Two-way traffic straight ahead Opening or swing bridge ahead Low-flying aircraft or sudden aircraft noise Falling or fallen rocks Traffic signals not in use Traffic signals Slippery road Steep hill downwards Steep hill upwards Gradients may be shown as a ratio i.e. 20% = 1:5 Tunnel ahead Trams crossing ahead Level crossing with barrier or gate ahead Level crossing without barrier or gate ahead Level crossing without barrier School crossing patrol ahead (some signs have amber lights which flash when crossings are in use) Frail (or blind or disabled if shown) pedestrians likely to cross road ahead Pedestrians in road ahead Zebra crossing Overhead electric cable; plate indicates maximum height of vehicles which can pass safely Available width of headroom indicated Sharp deviation of route to left (or right if chevrons reversed) Light signals ahead at level crossing, airfield or bridge Miniature warning lights at level crossings Cattle Wild animals Wild horses or ponies Accompanied horses or ponies Cycle route ahead Risk of ice Traffic queues likely ahead Distance over which road humps extend Other danger; plate indicates nature of danger Soft verges Side winds Hump bridge Worded warning sign Quayside or river bank Risk of grounding
Mostly rectangular Signs on motorways - blue backgrounds
At a junction leading directly into a motorway (junction number may be shown on a black background) On approaches to junctions (junction number on black background) Route confirmatory sign after junction Downward pointing arrows mean ‘Get in lane’ The left-hand lane leads to a different destination from the other lanes. The panel with the inclined arrow indicates the destinations which can be reached by leaving the motorway at the next junction
Signs on primary routes - green backgrounds
Blue panels indicate that the motorway starts at the junction ahead. Motorways shown in brackets can also be reached along the route indicated. White panels indicate local or non-primary routes leading from the junction ahead. Brown panels show the route to tourist attractions. The name of the junction may be shown at the top of the sign. The aircraft symbol indicates the route to an airport. A symbol may be included to warn of a hazard or restriction along that route. On approaches to junctions At the junction Route confirmatory sign after junction On approaches to junctions On approach to a junction in Wales (bilingual) Primary route forming part of a ring road Primary route forming part of a ring road
Signs on non-primary and local routes - black borders
Green panels indicate that the primary route starts at the junction ahead. Route numbers on a blue background show the direction to a motorway. Route numbers on a green background show the direction to a primary route. On approaches to junctions On approaches to junctions At the junction Direction to toilets with access for the disabled
All rectangular
Entrance to controlled parking zone Entrance to congestion charging zone End of controlled parking zone Advance warning of restriction or prohibition ahead Parking place for solo motorcycles With-flow bus lane ahead which pedal cycles and taxis may also use Lane designated for use by high occupancy vehicles (HOV) - see rule 142 Vehicles permitted to use an HOV lane ahead End of motorway Start of motorway and point from which motorway regulations apply Appropriate traffic lanes at junction ahead Traffic on the main carriageway coming from right has priority over joining traffic Additional traffic joining from left ahead. Traffic on main carriageway has priority over joining traffic from right hand lane of slip road Traffic in right hand lane of slip road joining the main carriageway has priority over left hand lane Variable speed limit with camera enforcement sign. ‘Countdown’ markers at exit from motorway (each bar represents 100 yards to the exit). Green-backed markers may be used on primary routes and white-backed markers with black bars on other routes. At approaches to concealed level crossings white-backed markers with red bars may be used. Although these will be erected at equal distances the bars do not represent 100 yard intervals. Motorway service area sign showing the operator’s name Traffic has priority over oncoming vehicles Hospital ahead with Accident and Emergency facilities Tourist information point No through road for vehicles Recommended route for pedal cycles Home Zone Entry Area in which cameras are used to enforce traffic regulations Bus lane on road at junction ahead
Road works
Loose chippings
Temporary hazard at road works
Temporary lane closure (the number and position of arrows and red bars may be varied according to lanes open and closed)
Slow-moving or stationary works vehicle blocking a traffic lane. Pass in the direction shown by the arrow.
Mandatory speed limit ahead
Jul 8, 2024 · Line 1: the first line of the sign tells you what road you’re travelling on. If you are on the M42, it will say M42. Line 2: The second line of the sign will have an A or B, which will indicate which direction you’re travelling in. What does A mean on the motorway?
If you see a rectangular sign then it’s most likely a directional sign. On a motorway these will have a blue background, and on a primary road they’ll have a green background. If you see a blue panel within a green panel, then this indicates that the motorway begins at the junction ahead.
By 1944, white lines were also being used to indicate traffic lanes and define the boundary of the main carriageway at entrances to side roads and lay-bys, and in conjunction with ‘halt’ signs....
