Guidance signs
K53 diagrammatic signs: junction layouts
Diagrammatic signs draw the layout of a junction before you reach it. Learn each K53 diagrammatic sign and how to choose your lane in time. There are 7 diagrammatic signs in the K53 Examiner study library below.
Guidance signs(GS1)Guidance signs are an aid to the road user.
If the message is short, these rectangular signs are small. These signs used for guidance, or directing as well as those which are fairly complicated, are relatively big
Additional Lane(DGS2)To inform you by means of a diagram that the number of lanes of the road which you are travelling on will be increased soon. Opposing traffic flow is indicated by a dotted arrow.
Traffic Movements Affected by an Obstruction(DGS1)On any road
Lane-use Control by Regulation(DGS3)To guide you by means of a diagram, which indicates that, the right-hand lane of a two-lane carriageway or part of a carriageway is subject to a compulsory requirement of a ‘command’ or ‘prohibition’ regulatory sign. Opposing traffic flow is indicated by a dotted arrow.
Lanes Merge(DGS4)To guide you by means of a diagram, which indicates that, a lane merges with another lane or that roadways join.
Arrestor Bed(DGS5)On Descents.
Engage Lower Gear(DGS6)On the left-hand side of the road.