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Revision question · Band 2 traffic signs and signals, car control, pedestrians, mechanical knowledge
What does the curved direction arrow on the road indicate?
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The lane to follow for your destination
Traffic should turn left ahead
There's a turning place ahead
The direction in which you should pass solid double white lines
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The direction in which you should pass solid double white linesThis was the right answer
Curving direction arrows are often found painted on the road before solid double white lines and hatch markings; they indicate the direction you should pass them. They're also painted on the road on the approach to low arched bridges, to mark the route high vehicles should take.
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Rule 128Highway Code rule · The original curved-arrow artwork was inspected; it directs traffic past the approaching solid line or obstruction.Know Your Traffic Signs: road markingsReviewed guidance summary · The original curved-arrow artwork was inspected; it directs traffic past the approaching solid line or obstruction.