Great Britain Theory Test Coach
Road signsQuestion 42 of 424

What does a plate below a road sign do?

  1. It shows the next town
  2. It adds to the message of the sign
  3. It cancels the sign above
  4. It gives the speed of the road
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Correct answer: It adds to the message of the sign

A plate adds detail to the message of the sign above it.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Traffic signs, Signs giving orders

Practice road signs

Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026