Bicycle route marker: what it means

What it means

There is a special route for cyclists only. The marker shows this to cyclists and to other road users.

What you must do

Do not use this route. Look out for cyclists that could suddenly change direction to follow the cycle route.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Cyclists only. They may turn suddenly to follow their route.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs indicates to cyclists and other road users that there is a special route for cyclists only?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture A

   The Bicycle route marker shows that there is a special route for cyclists only.

2. Question 2

   

   You are driving a motor vehicle and see the Bicycle route marker shown, indicating a route that leads off the road. What does the sign require of you?

   • A Use the route, but yield to cyclists
   • B Use the route only at a reduced speed
   • C Do not use the route indicated
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   Answer: C: Do not use the route indicated

   A driver must not use the route shown by a Bicycle route marker, because it is for cyclists only.

3. Question 3

   

   For which of the following must a driver look out where a Bicycle route marker is displayed?

   • A Cyclists that could be riding without lamps at night
   • B Cyclists that could suddenly change direction to follow the cycle route
   • C Motor cars that could be parked on the cycle route
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   Answer: B: Cyclists that could suddenly change direction to follow the cycle route

   At a Bicycle route marker you must look out for cyclists that suddenly change direction to follow the cycle route.