Minimum Distance – Regulatory Signs Switzerland Sign 2.47
Sign 2.47
Regulatory Signs

Minimum Distance

Sign 2.47 · SSV/SVG Switzerland · Regulatory Signs

Prescribes a minimum following distance. Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t.

⚡ Remember: Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t!
minimum distance regulatory sign

What does the Minimum Distance sign mean?

Sign Minimum Distance (No. 2.47) means: Prescribes a minimum following distance. Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t.

Minimum Distance – Key Rule

Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t!

Minimum Distance – Category Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs prescribe or prohibit certain behaviour. They are usually round.

Why know Minimum Distance?

Signs like Minimum Distance 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 Minimum Distance sign apply?

Sign Minimum Distance (No. 2.47) applies on public roads in Switzerland under the SSV (Road Signage Ordinance). It belongs to the category Regulatory Signs.

Minimum Distance – Foundation for Road Comprehension

Understanding signs like Minimum Distance (No. 2.47) is the foundation for reading traffic situations – which is exactly what the Swiss driving licence test assesses.

Key facts:

  • Sign number: 2.47
  • Category: Regulatory Signs
  • Meaning: Prescribes a minimum following distance. Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t.
  • Key rule: Applies to cars and semi-trailers over 3.5 t!

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