Off-ramp terminal direction: what it means

What it means

It shows the direction of the various destinations at the end of a freeway exit (off-ramp).

What you must do

Slow down and be ready to stop, turn left or turn right. Which one you do depends on the road traffic signs and signals and on your destination.

Where you see it

At the end of an off-ramp, on the opposite side of the intersecting cross road.

Remember

End of the off-ramp: slow down and be ready to stop or turn.

This sign has an urban sign and a rural sign.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   What does the Off-ramp terminal direction sign indicate at the end of a freeway exit (off-ramp)?

   • A The distance to the next freeway on-ramp
   • B The direction of the various destinations
   • C The speed limit on the intersecting road
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   Answer: B: The direction of the various destinations

   The Off-ramp terminal direction sign shows the direction of the various destinations at the end of a freeway exit.

2. Question 2

   You are nearing the end of a freeway off-ramp and see an Off-ramp terminal direction sign ahead. What are you required to do?

   • A Slow down and be ready to stop, turn left or turn right
   • B Maintain freeway speed and proceed straight ahead
   • C Accelerate to join the traffic on the cross road
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   Answer: A: Slow down and be ready to stop, turn left or turn right

   At an Off-ramp terminal direction sign you slow down and get ready to stop, turn left or turn right.

3. Question 3

   At an Off-ramp terminal direction sign, which ONE of the following does NOT determine whether you stop, turn left or turn right?

   • A The speed of the vehicle behind you
   • B The road traffic signs and signals
   • C Your destination
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   Answer: A: The speed of the vehicle behind you

   Whether you stop or turn depends on the road traffic signs and signals and on your destination.