Warning signs for crossroads and junctions

These warning signs tell you that the layout of the road changes ahead. Another road may cross or join yours, your road may split in two, or a dual roadway (a road where your side is one-way) may begin or end. The test asks what each sign warns about and what you must do.

What must you do when you see a junction warning sign?

Slow down and look, so that you can stop if you have to. Most signs in this group ask for the same things:

approach cautiously (slowly and carefully)
look out for cross-traffic (traffic on the other road)
be prepared to stop
turn, or pass the intersection, at a safe speed

Other traffic at the intersection might not yield (give way). That is why you must be able to stop, even when it is your turn to go.

Who has right of way at a crossroad warning sign?

The thicker leg of the cross shows which road has priority (goes first).

At a priority crossroad sign, you have right of way. Your road is the thicker leg. Still be able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield.

At a secondary crossroad sign, you have to yield to cross-traffic. The road that crosses yours is the thicker leg. Yield to traffic approaching from the left or right.

Why do some junction signs have a left and a right version?

Another road can join yours from either side, so some signs come in two versions. The side road junction sign has one version for a road that joins from the left and one for the right. The staggered junctions and sharp junction signs also come in two versions.

Do not learn these as a left sign and a right sign. Look at the sign in front of you to see which side the other road is on. What you must do is the same for both versions.

The fine print

The crossroad, priority crossroad, secondary crossroad, skew T-junction and sharp junction signs can be found on any road.

Mistakes learners make

Mixing up the priority crossroad and the secondary crossroad. At a priority crossroad you have right of way. At a secondary crossroad you have to yield to cross-traffic.
Thinking right of way means you need not look. Even at a priority crossroad, be able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield.
Thinking the Beginning of dual roadway sign means a freeway starts. It does not indicate a freeway, and intersections can still be found on that road.
Mixing up the two dual roadway signs. End of dual roadway means approaching vehicles will use the same carriageway (roadway) as you. Beginning of dual roadway means you will soon enter a one-way road.

Signs in this chapter

CrossroadA crossroad is ahead, where another road crosses yours. That crossroad is a hazard (a danger).

Priority crossroadAn intersection is ahead where you have right of way (you go first). The thicker leg of the cross shows which road has priority, and at…

Secondary crossroadAn intersection is ahead where you have to yield (give way) to cross-traffic. The thicker leg of the cross shows which road has priority…

T-junctionAn intersection is ahead where you have to turn sharp to the right or left.

Skew T-junctionAn intersection is ahead where another road meets your road at an angle.

Side road junction from the leftAnother road joins your road from the left ahead. Traffic may be approaching you from that side.

Side road junction from the rightAnother road joins your road from the right ahead. Traffic may be approaching you from that side.

Staggered junctionsTwo roads join your road within a short distance of each other. One joins from one side and the other joins from the other side.

Sharp junctionTraffic could merge (join your road) from the side at a sharp angle.

Sharp junctionsThe road you are travelling on will soon split in two. You will have to choose which road to take.

Y-junctionThe road forks (splits) into two roads ahead.

End of dual roadwayThe one-way roadway you are on is ending soon. After that, approaching vehicles will use the same carriageway (roadway) as you.

Beginning of dual roadwayThe single carriageway (single roadway) you are on is ending. You will soon enter a one-way road.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs warns that you are approaching an intersection where you have right of way?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture C
The Priority crossroad sign warns that you are coming to an intersection where you have right of way.
Question 2
On the Priority crossroad sign shown, what does the thicker leg of the cross indicate?
- A Which road has priority
- B Which road is a one-way road
- C Which road has the lower speed limit
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Answer: A: Which road has priority
On the Priority crossroad sign, the thicker leg of the cross shows which road has priority.
Question 3
Which of these signs warns that you are approaching an intersection where you have to yield to cross-traffic?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture A
The Secondary crossroad sign warns of an intersection where you have to yield (give way) to cross-traffic.
Question 4
Beyond an End of dual roadway warning sign, which vehicles will use the same carriageway as you?
- A Only vehicles travelling in your direction
- B Only heavy vehicles and buses
- C Approaching vehicles
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Answer: C: Approaching vehicles
After this sign, approaching (oncoming) vehicles will use the same carriageway (road surface) as you.
Question 5
Which sign warns that the single carriageway is ending and that you will soon enter a one-way road?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
The Beginning of dual roadway sign warns that the single carriageway ends and a one-way road starts soon.
Question 6
You pass a Priority crossroad sign, which means you have right of way at the intersection ahead. How must you approach the intersection?
- A Without slowing down, because cross-traffic must yield
- B Cautiously, able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield
- C Stop and yield to traffic from both sides
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Answer: B: Cautiously, able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield
Approach cautiously, look carefully and be able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield (give way).

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