What does the Branching Road with a Danger Point sign mean?
Sign Branching Road with a Danger Point (No. 4.55) means: Blue advance direction sign: the branching road ahead has a danger point. The corresponding danger signal (e.g. level crossing) is shown on the branching arrow; the number indicates the distance to the hazard.
Branching Road with a Danger Point – Key Rule
Danger signal on the branch = hazard on the side road!
Branching Road with a Danger Point – Category Supplementary Signs
Supplementary signs specify the meaning of other signs.
Why know Branching Road with a Danger Point?
Signs like Branching Road with a Danger Point are the foundation for understanding traffic situations. The Swiss driving licence test assesses your ability to interpret these situations correctly – knowing your signs means understanding the road.
Where does the Branching Road with a Danger Point sign apply?
Sign Branching Road with a Danger Point (No. 4.55) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Supplementary Signs.
