Road and traffic signs
The word 'SLOW' is painted on the road surface ahead of you. What is its purpose?
- To give you early warning to reduce your speedCorrect
- To tell you the road is closed
- To mark a bus stop
- To show where you may park
Why?
Words painted on the road, such as 'SLOW', give you advance warning or an instruction while your eyes are on the road ahead. 'SLOW' warns you to reduce speed, often before a bend or junction. The Highway Code's traffic signs section covers road markings like these.
Highway Code rule Traffic signs