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Turning arrow
The supplementary plate indicates that the main sign applies after turning at a road junction.
When you see the sign
Read the supplementary plate together with the main sign above it. The arrow shows that the place or direction indicated by the main sign is 45 degrees to the left; the main sign determines which rules or information you must follow.
Rules
- The supplementary plate has no independent meaning, but provides additional information about the main sign above it.
- The bent arrow indicates a direction 45 degrees to the left.
- The arrow is not, by itself, an instruction to turn left.
- The rule, prohibition or information is determined by the main sign, while the supplementary plate clarifies the direction.
Tips
- Always look at the main sign before interpreting the arrow.
- Distinguish between an arrow showing a direction and a circular mandatory sign requiring a specific direction of travel.
- Look for an exit or side road diagonally to the left, not necessarily a sharp left turn.
- If you intend to follow the direction, position yourself correctly and signal well in advance without violating the right-of-way rules.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the arrow alone requires all road users to turn left.
- Interpreting the arrow as indicating how far the main sign applies.
- Overlooking the main sign and therefore failing to understand which rule or information the arrow indicates the direction towards.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this supplementary plate mean?
- AIt shows that the main sign applies along a specified stretch of road.
- BIt shows that the main sign starts to apply after the specified distance.
- CIt shows that the meaning of the main sign is connected to the direction 45 degrees to the left.
- DIt shows that all road users must turn left.
Medium
A main sign shows a service facility you want to visit, and this supplementary plate is beneath it. What do you do to follow the direction?
- AI turn off onto the road that goes 45 degrees to the left.
- BI follow the main road through the next left-hand bend.
- CI continue to the place located 45 meters farther ahead.
- DI turn left at the nearest road intersection regardless of direction.
Hard
A warning sign is above this supplementary plate. Which information can you safely read from the combination?
- AThe danger warned of by the main sign requires everyone to turn left.
- BThe danger warned of by the main sign is in the direction 45 degrees to the left.
- CThe danger warned of by the main sign applies along a specified stretch of road.
- DThe danger warned of by the main sign begins a specified number of meters ahead.
Theory test tip
A common trap is to choose that the sign means a mandatory left turn. Remember that this is a supplementary plate: It shows a direction 45 degrees to the left, while its other meaning is determined by the main sign.
Did you know
The angle of the turning arrow makes it possible to indicate a diagonal side road or exit more precisely than an arrow pointing directly to the left.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to turn left when I see this arrow?
No, the arrow is not, by itself, an instruction to turn. It shows the direction in relation to the main sign above it.
Does the main sign always apply to the road I am driving on?
Not necessarily. The turning arrow shows that the place or direction indicated by the main sign is 45 degrees to the left.
Does the sign indicate a distance or a specific stretch of road?
No. Distance is indicated by supplementary plate 802, while the extent is indicated by supplementary plate 804.
What determines which rule I must follow?
The main sign above indicates the rule, prohibition or information. The supplementary plate only clarifies the direction 45 degrees to the left.
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