Meaning F5
Do not proceed when traffic approaches from the opposite direction. This sign adds an order or a ban. If you are in the group shown, you may not pass.
Memory aid
F = an extra ban or order. Red means no.
Common mistake
Common mistake: skipping supplementary plates, which state the exceptions.
On the road
You are on a road with extra rules and see sign F5 (Do not proceed when traffic approaches from the opposite direction). This sign gives an order or a ban.
What should you do?
- Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign.
- Check whether the sign is a ban or an order.
- Watch supplementary plates for exceptions.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign F5 mean?
Do not proceed when traffic approaches from the opposite direction. This sign adds an order or a ban. If you are in the group shown, you may not pass. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?
What should you change as soon as you see this sign?
Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign. Check whether the sign is a ban or an order. Watch supplementary plates for exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which exceptions can a supplementary plate add to sign F5?
Supplementary plates can add times, vehicles or exceptions. The right exam answer always names that exception.
Frequently asked questions
What does sign F5 mean?
Do not proceed when traffic approaches from the opposite direction. This sign adds an order or a ban. If you are in the group shown, you may not pass.
What should you do immediately at sign F5?
Match your behaviour to the rule on the sign. Check whether the sign is a ban or an order. Watch supplementary plates for exceptions.
What is a common mistake with sign F5?
Common mistake: skipping supplementary plates, which state the exceptions.
What else should you watch for with this sign?
Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.
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