Which of these signs shows an uphill gradient?
- A
- B
- C
- D
Why this is the answer
You'll need to identify the sign in time, so that you can select an appropriate gear.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- — The slope falls away to the right, which makes this the downhill sign.
- B
- — The raised span over water is the opening bridge sign.
- D
- — Two humps mark an uneven surface, which is about the road rather than the gradient.
Where this comes from
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 12
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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