A bike trail

Regulatory SignK53 syllabusSouth Africa

What this sign means

A bike trail.

This is a regulatory sign — it gives a legal instruction that you must obey, not a suggestion. When you see it, work out what it changes about your driving — your speed, your position on the road, or what you are allowed to do next — and act early rather than late.

Where you will usually find it

Regulatory signs stand at the exact point where the rule begins — at intersections, at the start of a speed zone, next to parking bays or where a manoeuvre is prohibited. Disobeying a regulatory sign is an offence, which is why the exam tests them so heavily.

How it comes up in the exam

This sign appears in 1 practice question on this site. Test yourself:

• What is the name of this sign?

More road signs to learn

Potholes are to be found on the road…There are speed humps in the roadTemporary construction or maintenance works aheadA marked pedestrian crossing aheadOnly delivery vehicles must use this part of…Stay a maximum time as statedPedestrians may only use the opposite sidewalkThe lane is reserved for busses