Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge

How can you identify motorway signs?

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They have white letters and figures on a blue background

They have black letters and figures on a white background

They have white letters and figures on a green background

They have white letters and figures on a brown background

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They have white letters and figures on a blue backgroundThis was the right answer

Most motorway signs have a blue background with white lettering, numbers and borders. These signs not only confirm motorway status but are designed to give clear information to drivers travelling at motorway speeds.

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Know Your Traffic Signs: sign shapes and meaningsReviewed guidance summary · The original blue motorway patch, green primary-route and ring-road artwork was inspected; background and patch identify the route class and destination.

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