Cross-route advance direction

Cross-route advance direction: what it means

Sign GB1, GB1.11

What it means

The road you are on crosses a freeway. The sign also shows where that freeway is leading to.

What you must do

Decide on the direction and route you want to follow. Position your vehicle to join the on-ramp at the freeway or to proceed straight ahead.

Where you see it

On the left-hand side of an ordinary road.

Remember

Your road crosses a freeway: join the on-ramp or go straight ahead.

The sign with the code GB1 is the rural sign. The sign with the code GB1.11 is the urban sign.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs indicates that the road on which you are travelling crosses a freeway?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
The Cross-route advance direction sign shows that the road you are on crosses a freeway.
Question 2
Apart from indicating that the road crosses a freeway, what does the Cross-route advance direction sign show a driver?
- A The speed limit on that freeway
- B The toll payable on that freeway
- C Where that freeway is leading to
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Answer: C: Where that freeway is leading to
The Cross-route advance direction sign shows where the freeway that crosses the road is leading to.
Question 3
You are travelling on an ordinary road and pass a Cross-route advance direction sign. What must you do when you see the sign?
- A Stop and wait for a signal from a traffic officer
- B Decide on the direction and route you want to follow
- C Turn around, because the road ahead is closed
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Answer: B: Decide on the direction and route you want to follow
At a Cross-route advance direction sign you decide on the direction and route you want to follow.

Part of the chapter Guidance signs and freeway direction signs

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