Sign K1: Low-level decision direction sign along a motorway showing destinations

Legal meaning

Low decision direction sign along a motorway for the through direction, with interurban destinations and motorway route number.

Source: RVV 1990 annex 1 · checked 2026-10-23

Shape and colour

Rectangular blue sign with white text and an arrow: direction sign along the motorway for the through direction.

Where the sign stands

Low beside the carriageway at the decision point at an exit or fork of the motorway.

What the exam asks about this sign

The exam asks what a low decision sign tells you: at this point you choose the lane for the through direction; the exit direction is on a separate sign. Direction signs order nothing, they inform. Trap: candidates think the blue colour is an order (D series).

Often confused with

• Advance sign on a non-motorway showing directions and destinations. K5 — Advance direction sign along an ordinary road: white background.
• Advance direction sign within the built-up area pre-announcing directions K10 — Advance direction sign inside the built-up area.
• Mandatory direction shown on the sign: straight ahead here. D4 — Round blue: a real order to go straight.