What does the Distance Plate sign mean?
Sign Distance Plate (No. 5.01) means: Shows the distance to the hazard or priority point.
Distance Plate – Key Rule
Shows the actual distance to the hazard.
Distance Plate – Category Supplementary Signs
Supplementary signs specify the meaning of other signs.
Why know Distance Plate?
Signs like Distance Plate 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 Distance Plate sign apply?
Sign Distance Plate (No. 5.01) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Supplementary Signs.
