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Difficulty: EasyInformation and Direction Signs

According to the Highway Code, different background colours on direction signs indicate the classification of the road or destination. Match each directional sign background colour with the correct route type or purpose.

  • Blue backgroundMotorway routes
  • Green backgroundPrimary routes
  • White backgroundNon-primary routes
  • Brown backgroundTourist attractions and leisure facilities

Answer

Blue background matches Motorway routes; Green background matches Primary routes; White background matches Non-primary routes; Brown background matches Tourist attractions and leisure facilities.
In the UK, directional signs follow a strict colour code: blue backgrounds are used on motorways, green backgrounds indicate primary routes, white backgrounds indicate non-primary or local routes, and brown backgrounds indicate tourist attractions or leisure facilities.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the standard UK Highway Code colour scheme for directional signage.
Blue is designated for motorways, green for primary routes (A-roads forming primary networks), white for non-primary routes, and brown for tourist/leisure destinations.
The Highway Code uses standardized background colours to immediately communicate road classification to drivers.
2
Pair each background colour on the left with its corresponding road or facility classification on the right.
Blue pairs with Motorway routes, Green pairs with Primary routes, White pairs with Non-primary routes, and Brown pairs with Tourist attractions and leisure facilities.
Each colour uniquely identifies a single road type or destination category.

Key Concept

Highway Code Direction Sign Colour Coding
Estimated Time:45s
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Information and Direction Signs

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