Meaning H1
Built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules.
Memory aid
H = built-up area. Link the shape and colour to the message.
Common mistake
Common mistake: skipping supplementary plates, which state the exceptions.
On the road
You enter or leave a built-up area and see sign H1 (Built-up area). This sign marks that boundary.
What should you do?
- Check whether the built-up area starts or ends.
- Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules.
- Watch extra signs for exceptions.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign H1 mean?
Built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules. 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 whether the built-up area starts or ends. Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules. Watch extra signs for exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which exceptions can a supplementary plate add to sign H1?
Supplementary plates can add times, vehicles or exceptions. The right exam answer always names that exception.
Frequently asked questions
What does sign H1 mean?
Built-up area. This sign belongs to the built-up area rules.
What should you do immediately at sign H1?
Check whether the built-up area starts or ends. Adjust your speed to the built-up area rules. Watch extra signs for exceptions.
What is a common mistake with sign H1?
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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