Meaning L5
End of lane. This sign gives extra information. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Memory aid
L = information. 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 see sign L5 (End of lane). This sign gives extra information about the road.
What should you do?
- Read the information in full.
- Decide what this means for your route or behaviour.
- Watch for extra signs nearby.
- After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
Practice questions with model answers
What does sign L5 mean?
End of lane. This sign gives extra information. 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?
Read the information in full. Decide what this means for your route or behaviour. Watch for extra signs nearby. This is exactly what the CBR tests.
Which rule ends here because of sign L5?
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 L5 mean?
End of lane. This sign gives extra information. After this sign the previous rule no longer applies.
What should you do immediately at sign L5?
Read the information in full. Decide what this means for your route or behaviour. Watch for extra signs nearby.
What is a common mistake with sign L5?
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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