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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
What do these signs indicate?
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You're approaching the end of a motorway
You're approaching the end of a dual carriageway
You're approaching a concealed depot entrance
You're approaching a concealed level crossing
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Red countdown markers give advance warning of a concealed level crossing. The bars reduce as the crossing gets nearer, but their spacing does not represent fixed 100-yard intervals. Use the warning to reduce speed, look for signals or barriers and be ready to stop.
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Rule 291Highway Code rule · The original countdown artwork was inspected; the corrected lesson warns of a concealed level crossing without inventing fixed 100-yard intervals.Rule 293Highway Code rule · The original countdown artwork was inspected; the corrected lesson warns of a concealed level crossing without inventing fixed 100-yard intervals.‘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.Road sign · The original countdown artwork was inspected; the corrected lesson warns of a concealed level crossing without inventing fixed 100-yard intervals.