Road signsQuestion 44 of 424

What background colour do direction signs on motorways have?

  1. Blue
  2. Green
  3. White
  4. Brown
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Correct answer: Blue

Motorway direction signs have blue backgrounds. Green is for primary routes.

Source: The Highway Code (Department for Transport, GOV.UK), Traffic signs, Signs on motorways - blue backgrounds

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026