Escape lane to left for vehicles unable to stop on a steep hill
Sign showing a left-hand escape lane ahead. This sign is common on steep downhill sections where the escape lane is on the left. In the theory test it tests your awareness of escape lanes and the need to use a lower gear on descents. Always check your brakes and select a lower gear before the hill.
- Shape
- Rectangular
- Background
- Blue
- Border
- White
- Text type
- Other
- Primary symbol
- Arrow
- Secondary symbol
- Other
- Diagram reference
- 817.2
Where you'll see this sign
Steep downhill sections.
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