What does the Direction Left sign mean?
Sign Direction Left (No. 2.33) means: Requires the driver to turn left before the sign.
Direction Left – Key Rule
Turn before the sign – not after!
Direction Left – Category Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.
Why know Direction Left?
Signs like Direction Left 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 Direction Left sign apply?
Sign Direction Left (No. 2.33) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.