Meaning G8
End of footpath. This sign gives rules about your place on the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Memory aid
G = place on the road. A bar means the end: the rule stops here.
Common mistake
Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.
On the road
You are on a road with its own rules and see sign G8 (End of footpath). This sign says how to use the road.
What should you do?
- Check which road users or rules apply.
- Adjust your position on the road.
- Watch for extra signs or markings.
- After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign G8 mean?
End of footpath. This sign gives rules about your place on the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies. 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?
Check which road users or rules apply. Adjust your position on the road. Watch for extra signs or markings. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which rule ends here because of sign G8?
The rule that applied before stops here. In the exam that means you return to the normal rules, unless a new sign says otherwise.
Frequently asked questions
What does sign G8 mean?
End of footpath. This sign gives rules about your place on the road. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
What should you do immediately at sign G8?
Check which road users or rules apply. Adjust your position on the road. Watch for extra signs or markings.
What is a common mistake with sign G8?
Common mistake: thinking the rule still applies after this sign.
What else should you watch for with this sign?
Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.
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