Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which of the following correctly describes auxiliary signs?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

Answer: B: Auxiliary signs supplement the meaning of regulatory signs and other signs, and are usually attached below main signs

Explanation

Article 2(6) of the Rules of the Road states that "auxiliary signs are usually attached below main signs and indicate the reason for a regulation or specify the times, days of the week, types of vehicles, and other conditions to which the regulation applies."

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 3: Following road signs and markings

Hikari
Hikari
Auxiliary signs… those go above the main sign, right?
Yui
Yui
Actually, they're usually attached below the main sign. They add extra details like time restrictions or which vehicles the rule applies to.
Hikari
Hikari
Ah, so that's why I see those smaller signs under no-parking signs!
Yui
Yui
Bingo! They're like footnotes that tell you when or who the rule is for.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第2節 信号、標識・標示に従うこと) · 2 標識の意味(6)

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