The 'junction ahead with priority over you' sign alerts drivers that they are approaching an intersection where traffic on the cross road or joining road has priority.
This warning sign usually precedes a Give Way or Stop control, giving drivers time to reduce speed and prepare to yield.
What this sign means
This sign features a triangular red border containing a symbol showing a main route intersected by a priority cross road. It indicates that vehicles on the intersecting road do not have to yield to you.
It is commonly placed on minor roads approaching busier major roads or tricky intersections where visibility is reduced.
- Red warning triangle indicating a hazard ahead
- Symbol shows intersecting traffic holding priority
- Often accompanied by distance plates or Give Way markings
What to do when you see it
Check your rear-view mirror, ease off the accelerator, and begin braking early. Prepare to stop at the upcoming junction if traffic is crossing.
- Reduce speed smoothly well before the junction
- Scan left and right early for approaching vehicles
- Be ready to stop behind the Give Way or Stop line
How this sign is tested
DVSA theory test questions test your understanding of priority rules and appropriate speed adjustments when approaching yield situations.
- Identifying priority rules at upcoming intersections
- Selecting safe braking distances on approach
- Hazard perception clips showing concealed junctions
Common mistakes
Assuming that traffic on the right will yield automatically, or failing to slow down sufficiently before reaching the visibility line at the junction.
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Practise road sign questionsFrequently asked questions
Does this sign mean I must come to a complete stop?
Not automatically. It means you must yield priority. You only need to stop if vehicles are approaching or if a Stop sign is present.
How does this differ from a standard Crossroads sign?
A standard crossroads warning sign indicates a hazard without specifying altered priority, whereas this sign explicitly states that crossing traffic has priority.
Where is this sign usually located?
It is positioned on rural or urban roads shortly before an intersection where layout or sightlines make priority unclear.