Box junction

Box junction: what it means

Sign RM10

What it means

A box junction prohibits you from stopping in the marked area.

What you must do

Do not stop in the marked box. Before you enter the intersection, make sure that you will be able to drive through it.

Where you see it

At intersections.

Remember

Do not enter unless you can drive right through.

The reason: a vehicle that stops in the box could prevent other traffic from turning or driving further forward.

Test yourself

Question 1
Where is a box junction marked on a public road?
- A At intersections
- B At pedestrian crossings
- C At railway crossings
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Answer: A: At intersections
A box junction is marked at intersections, the places where roads cross.
Question 2
Which road marking prohibits a driver from stopping in the demarcated area of an intersection?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture B
The box junction, a yellow box with crossed lines, means you may not stop inside the marked area.
Question 3
Why is a driver prohibited from stopping in a box junction?
- A It could damage the markings painted on the roadway
- B It could obstruct the view of approaching pedestrians
- C It could prevent other traffic from turning or driving further forward
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Answer: C: It could prevent other traffic from turning or driving further forward
Stopping in a box junction could block other traffic from turning or driving on.

Part of the chapter Regulatory road markings: lines you must obey

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