What does the following road sign indicate? (see figure)
- AAccess to a vehicle up to 3.5 m heightCorrect
- BAccess to a vehicle up to 3.5 m length
- CBoth of the above are wrong
- DBoth of the above are right
Solution
Concept
Meaning of traffic road sign
Formula
NONE
Step-by-step solution
1. A circular mandatory sign displaying a height value with arrows pointing up and down indicates a height restriction. 2. This sign restricts access to vehicles exceeding the specified height limit of 3.5 m. 3. Therefore, it permits access to vehicles up to 3.5 m in height. Answer: A
Explanation
Road signs displaying a numerical dimension along with top and bottom arrows indicate an overhead height limit. This sign signifies that vehicles exceeding 3.5 meters in height are prohibited from entering due to clearance restrictions. Therefore, it indicates access for vehicles up to 3.5 m height.
Why the other options are wrong
B) Height limit signs indicate vertical clearance restrictions, not vehicle length limits. C) Option A is correct, making this option wrong. D) Option B is incorrect, making this option wrong.
Shortcut
Vertical arrows pointing to the measurement indicate a Height Limit for vehicles.
Common mistake
Confusing the vehicle height limit sign with a vehicle length or width limit sign.
Correct answer: A) Access to a vehicle up to 3.5 m height