Each blue background and white arrow pointing to the right: two traffic signs are almost identical. But there is a crucial difference. Very few drivers know him.
Munich – Always the same way to work by car? Always the same way to go shopping? Drivers develop an almost blind understanding of the route and speed. Here I shift up a gear, here I use the indicator. For years. Who notices a traffic sign? The meaning is clear anyway. Or maybe not? Are there any differences?
Same meaning or a difference? “I’ve never seen that one traffic sign before.”
“I’ve never seen this one traffic sign before,” writes one user Instagram post from “fahrlehrin.semra”. She received a lot of support for her comment. The young Instagram user likes to post videos about different street signs, but also tips for the driving test. Practically speaking, there are always new street signs appearing on Germany's pavement.
What signs are these this time? Both signs show a white arrow on a blue background. At one point the arrow turns in a round curve to the right. On the other sign the arrow is horizontal and points to the right. Both stand loudly adac.de for a prescribed direction of travel. Is there again a lack of clarity between two signs, similar to two warning signs? Or are there actually two signs here for an identical meaning?
Both street signs indicate the direction of travel – that's the difference
First let us reveal: Both signs indicate the direction of travel. If the arrow goes to the right, you have to turn right. The difference lies in the timing of the turn: If there is a curved arrow pointing to the right, the driver must turn there according to the sign. On the other hand, with the straight arrow you have to steer your car to the right and turn before the sign. “Oh, God… I never thought about it,” writes one user. “Welcome in Germany. “It’s really unnecessary,” said one user.
“I’ve been driving without an accident since 1986,” said one user. But he admitted: “I’ve never paid that much attention to that before.” Confusion on the streets due to traffic signs can happen.
The meaning of both signs is clear and intuitive. But many people don't know the real difference between the two. However, one user also states with a laughing smiley: “Only in Germany, but thank you very much.” (mg)
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