Near Eindhoven a matrix sign lights up with a black background and a white '90'. A fellow student says: 'Black background, that's just the standard matrix style, ignore that colour.' What is correct?
- The colleague is right: the background colour of a matrix sign has no meaning of its own
- ✓ The black background is the 'start sign': it indicates that a new maximum speed begins here
Correct answer: The black background is the 'start sign': it indicates that a new maximum speed begins here
Explanation
False
Why learners get this wrong
- A black background on the matrix sign (A3) marks the start sign of a new maximum speed.
Topic: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
Read the rule: Core: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
Sections
- Challenge: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- The model: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- Core: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- Why it matters: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- Active recall: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- Teach back: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone
- Memory hook: Speed signs A: maximum, matrix sign, advisory and zone