Proceed in direction indicated sign

What it means

You must proceed in the direction shown by the arrow.

A white arrow in a blue circle is a positive instruction. Traffic must go the way the arrow points, so only that direction is allowed.

The arrow can point left, right or straight ahead, depending on the junction.

Where you'll see it

At junctions, on islands and at road layouts where only one direction of travel is allowed.

Rules to know

• The sign means proceed in the direction indicated by the arrow.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 19

• A blue circle generally gives a positive (mandatory) instruction.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 16

• You must obey traffic signs that give orders.

  The Highway Code, Rule 109

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Treating it as advice that you can ignore.

  Instead: It is an order. You must go in the direction shown.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AYou must not overtake until a sign cancels the restriction.
• BNo motor vehicles except solo motorcycles
• CNo goods vehicles over the weight shown
• DYou must go the way the arrow points

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