Direction of Main Road – Supplementary Signs Switzerland Sign 5.09
Sign 5.09

Direction of Main Road

Sign 5.09 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Supplementary Signs

Attached to «main road» sign when it changes direction.

⚡ Remember: Thick line = main road; thin line = secondary road.
main road direction supplementary sign

What does the Direction of Main Road sign mean?

Sign Direction of Main Road (No. 5.09) means: Attached to «main road» sign when it changes direction.

Direction of Main Road – Key Rule

Thick line = main road; thin line = secondary road.

Direction of Main Road – Category Supplementary Signs

Supplementary signs specify the meaning of other signs.

Why know Direction of Main Road?

Signs like Direction of Main Road 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 of Main Road sign apply?

Sign Direction of Main Road (No. 5.09) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Supplementary Signs.

Direction of Main Road – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Direction of Main Road (No. 5.09) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 5.09
  • Category: Supplementary Signs
  • Meaning: Attached to «main road» sign when it changes direction.
  • Key rule: Thick line = main road; thin line = secondary road.

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