That the message on this sign can be changed according to roadway…

Information SignK53 syllabusSouth Africa

What this sign means

That the message on this sign can be changed according to roadway conditions and are used to provide real-time information to manage traffic effectively.

This is an information/guidance sign — it helps you navigate rather than instructing you. 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

Information and guidance signs appear along routes — before exits, at facilities, and where the road layout changes. They do not order you to do anything; they help you plan: directions, distances, services and route numbers.

How it comes up in the exam

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

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