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Count down signs

Count down signs: what it means

Sign IN3, IN2, IN1, TIN3, TIN2, TIN1

What it means

Count down signs tell you that there is an exit a short distance ahead on the road. They show that the exit is about 300m, 200m and 100m ahead.

What you must do

If you are taking the exit, enter it at the same speed as the maximum speed for that road, if possible.

Where you see it

On the left-hand side of any road.

Remember

300m, 200m, 100m: the exit is getting closer.

The colours given for count down signs are blue, yellow and brown.

Test yourself

  1. Question 1

    Which of these signs indicates that there is an exit a short distance ahead?

    A
    B
    C
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    Answer: Picture A

    Count down signs tell you that there is an exit a short distance ahead.

  2. Question 2

    What is the furthest distance ahead of an exit that is indicated by count down signs?

    • A About 200m
    • B About 300m
    • C About 500m
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    Answer: B: About 300m

    The furthest distance count down signs show is about 300m before the exit.

  3. Question 3

    Which ONE of the following is NOT a distance to an exit indicated by count down signs?

    • A About 200m
    • B About 100m
    • C About 400m
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    Answer: C: About 400m

    Count down signs do not show 400m; they show about 300m, 200m and 100m.

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