Fuel
The sign indicates the direction to a fuel station
When You See This Sign
When you see the sign, decide in good time whether you need to refuel and, if so, prepare for lane changes and braking for the exit. The sign is advisory — follow the arrow and any additional plates for distance or opening hours, but you are not obliged to turn off.
Rules & Regulations
- The sign is an information sign (location service) and is not a prohibition or an obligation — it does not change the right of way.
- The sign indicates the direction to a fuel station and is often supplemented by an arrow or a distance indication on an additional plate.
- If you choose to leave the road to refuel, you must follow normal road rules when changing lanes and exiting — signal well in advance and adjust your speed.
- On a motorway or expressway you must not turn around, drive in the opposite direction, or stop on the carriageway to reach a fuel station — use exits and entrances or a designated rest area.
Tips for Drivers
- Check your fuel gauge when you see the sign and decide in good time whether you need to exit — it's better to plan than to make sudden lane changes.
- When following the sign toward an exit, reduce your speed gradually before the exit and be especially attentive to heavy vehicles also entering or leaving.
- Look for additional plates under the sign that show distance, opening hours, or whether there is electric vehicle charging — the sign itself does not always indicate which fuels are available.
Common Mistakes
- Thinking the sign requires you to turn off — the sign is only guidance and not an order.
- Assuming that all types of fuel (petrol, diesel, LPG, electric) are always available at the station the sign points to.
- Confusing the sign with symbols that only show electric vehicle charging or other specific services and thinking they refer to the same place.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Fuel
How should you interpret this sign if you need to refuel your vehicle?
- A It indicates the direction to a place where fuel (petrol/diesel) is offered.
- B It indicates the direction to a charging station for electric vehicles.
- C It indicates the direction to a station for vehicle gas.
- D It indicates that parking is subject to a fee.
Exam Tip
On the theory test you may be given a statement such as 'The Fuel sign means you must turn off at the next exit.' The correct answer is no — it is an information sign that only shows where a fuel station is. Pay special attention to the word 'must' in questions.
Did You Know?
Signs for location services (the H-series) are used especially before major exits and rest areas along motorways and national roads. In recent years, many directions to fuel stations have been supplemented with symbols for electric vehicle charging, as more stations offer charging points.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign mean the station is open 24/7?
No, the sign itself only shows the direction to a fuel station. Opening hours are sometimes shown on an additional plate under the sign or at the station itself.
Does the sign show which fuels are available (petrol, diesel, electric)?
Not always. Sometimes symbols or text on additional plates indicate which fuels are available or whether there is electric vehicle charging, but the basic sign alone only indicates the direction.
Do I have to exit if I see the sign and have low fuel?
No, you do not have to exit just because the sign exists. If you need to refuel, however, you should plan your exit in good time and follow normal rules for lane changes and speed adjustment.
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