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Permanent signing is needed to warn drivers of a steep hill downwards ahead and the location of an escape lane or arrester bed.

STEP 1


 * See guidance in Traffic Signs Manual Chapter 4.
 * Go to Schedule 2, Parts 1 and 2. Blank canvas.
 * Select sign size and plate x-height.

STEP 2


 * Select the desired sign.
 * Schedule 2, Part 2, Item 18 - Columns 2 & 3.

STEP 3


 * Select the desired plate legend. Schedule 2, Part 2, Item 18 - Column 4.
 * "Low gear now"

STEP 4

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 * Select the desired supplementary associated plate. Schedule 2, Part 2, Item 18 - Column 5.
 * This column indicates the item number of the signs in Schedule 2, Part 3 which can be associated with this combination of warning sign and plate.