What does this sign mean?
- A Direction to park-and-ride car park
- B No parking for buses or coaches
- C Direction to bus and coach park
- D Parking area for cars and coaches
Why this is the answer
To ease the congestion in town centres, some cities and towns provide park-and-ride schemes. These allow you to park in a designated area and ride by bus into the centre. Park-and-ride schemes are usually cheaper and easier than car parking in the town centre.
Why the other answers don't fit
- B
- No parking for buses or coaches — A prohibition would be shown in a red circle.
- C
- Direction to bus and coach park — The sign is directing you to park and then ride on.
- D
- Parking area for cars and coaches — It is a scheme, not simply a shared car park.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 124
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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