One vehicle width structure

One vehicle width structure: what it means

Sign W327, TW327

What it means

The carriageway (roadway) ahead narrows so much that only one vehicle at a time can pass.

What you must do

Slow down. If there is oncoming traffic, stop at least 6m from the structure and yield (give way) to the other vehicle.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

One vehicle at a time. Oncoming traffic? Stop at least 6m from the structure and yield.

Test yourself

Question 1
Which of these signs warns that the carriageway ahead narrows to a width at which only one vehicle at a time can pass?
A
B
C
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Answer: Picture A
This sign warns that the road ahead gets so narrow that only one vehicle can pass at a time.
Question 2
Having passed the warning sign, you approach a structure where only one vehicle at a time can pass. There is oncoming traffic. What are you required to do?
- A Proceed first, as you have right of way
- B Stop and yield to the other vehicle
- C Pass through together with the other vehicle at reduced speed
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Answer: B: Stop and yield to the other vehicle
Slow down, and if there is oncoming traffic, stop and yield to the other vehicle.
Question 3
At a One vehicle width structure sign, a driver who must stop for oncoming traffic is required to stop at least how far from the structure?
- A 3m
- B 6m
- C 9m
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Answer: B: 6m
If there is oncoming traffic, you must stop at least 6m from the structure.

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