Getting to grips with the Highway Code can be confusing at the best of times – especially when some road signs have you going in three different directions.
Contradicting signs and a mass of poles and metal can be a real distraction for any driver, but spare a thought for delivery men who have to navigate these kinds of hazard on an almost daily basis.
Here are some of the most confusing sign set ups – it’s easy to see why some of them would leave drivers indicting left and right at the same time!
1. The sign that makes you question if you want to turn left
gigaom
There are plenty of options for those wishing to go left, but where exactly do they go?
2. The sign that leaves few options
funatico
Unable to go forwards, backwards, left or right? Best just stop then.
3. The sign that warns of a rough landing
mentalfloss
Drivers be warned! Crazy pilots are overhead and your car looks like a great landing spot!
4. The sign that takes drivers into the abyss
afunblog
A sign to the end of the world or simply an annoyed road worker keen to test a driver’s ability to perform a three-point turn.
5. The sign that needs a bigger pole
imgkid
Budget cuts obviously mean ordering another sign post was simply out of the question.
6. The sign that couldn’t make up its mind
lidtop
We all love choice, but we can’t help but feel the top sign on its own may have sufficed on this occasion.
7. The sign that diverts in different directions
Sunmotors
Follow the diversion signs they said... you won’t get lost they said...
8. The sign offering guidance to dogs
imgarcade
There are either some very clever dogs out there, or some very dirty owners...
9. The sign that bears good news
beagreencommuter
Never has one missing letter been quite as important...
10. The sign where being in lane matters
imgkid
Stay in lane while merging – surely that’s easier said than done?
11. The sign when one roundabout just isn’t enough
Wiki
Certain to leave drivers going round in circles, the ‘Magic Roundabout’ is probably worth avoiding
12. The sign just for the fun of it
ala
Because, just maybe, there will come a time when the ‘Not’ is covered up...
13. The sign that shows bear’s can’t read
Streetfire
If you’re unable to bear the embarrassment of slipping on ice when warned then this bear feels your pain.