What does this sign mean?
- A Side winds
- B Airport
- C Slippery road
- D Service area
Why this is the answer
Side winds can suddenly blow you off course. Keep your speed down when it’s very windy, especially on exposed roads.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- Airport — An airport is shown by an aeroplane on an information sign, not by a triangular warning.
- C
- Slippery road — A slippery road is warned by a car with skid marks behind it.
- D
- Service area — Service areas are signed with knife-and-fork and fuel symbols on a blue or green panel.
Where this comes from
- Riding: the essential skills — section 12
- The Highway Code — page 129
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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