What does a sign with a brown background show?
- A Tourist directions
- B Primary roads
- C Motorway routes
- D Minor roads
Why this is the answer
Signs with a brown background give directions to places of interest. They're often seen on a motorway, directing you along the easiest route to the attraction.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Primary roads — Primary routes are green.
- C
- Motorway routes — Motorway signs are blue with white lettering.
- D
- Minor roads — Minor roads are white with black borders.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 98
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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