Far-side advance on-ramp direction: what it means

What it means

The far-side on-ramp to a freeway access interchange is some distance ahead. The sign shows the route number and the destination you will reach by turning onto that on-ramp.

What you must do

Slow down and move to the right-hand side of your traffic lane if you want to join the freeway.

Where you see it

On the left-hand side of an ordinary road, after a Near-side on-ramp direction sign.

Remember

Far-side on-ramp ahead: move to the right-hand side of your lane.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs indicates that the far-side on-ramp to a freeway access interchange is some distance ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Far-side advance on-ramp direction sign shows that the far-side on-ramp is some distance ahead.

2. Question 2

   Which route number and destination are indicated on a Far-side advance on-ramp direction sign?

   • A Those of the road on which the driver is travelling
   • B Those that will be reached by turning onto that on-ramp
   • C Those of the nearest town with a filling station
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   Answer: B: Those that will be reached by turning onto that on-ramp

   The sign shows the route number and destination you will reach by turning onto the far-side on-ramp.

3. Question 3

   

   You are travelling on an ordinary road and want to join the freeway. You pass a Far-side advance on-ramp direction sign. What must you do?

   • A Slow down and move to the right-hand side of your traffic lane
   • B Slow down and move to the left-hand side of your traffic lane
   • C Maintain your speed and remain in the centre of your lane
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   Answer: A: Slow down and move to the right-hand side of your traffic lane

   To join the freeway, slow down and move to the right-hand side of your traffic lane at this sign.