Pre-advance exit direction: what it means

What it means

It shows early on that there is an exit from the freeway ahead.

What you must do

If you want to leave the freeway, move to the left hand lane in good time.

Where you see it

On the left-hand side of a freeway or in an overhead position, about 2 km before an off-ramp exit.

Remember

About 2 km before the exit: start moving to the left hand lane.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs indicates early on that there is an exit from the freeway to certain routes ahead?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Pre-advance exit direction sign shows early on that there is an exit from the freeway to certain routes ahead.

2. Question 2

   

   You are travelling in the right-hand lane of a freeway and intend to leave at the next exit. You pass a Pre-advance exit direction sign. What must you do?

   • A Move to the left-hand lane in good time
   • B Remain in the right-hand lane until you reach the exit
   • C Stop on the shoulder and wait for a gap
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   Answer: A: Move to the left-hand lane in good time

   If you want to leave the freeway, move to the left hand lane in good time at this sign.