Priority crossroad: what it means

Sign W102, TW102

What it means

An 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 this sign that is your road.

What you must do

Approach cautiously (slowly and carefully) and look carefully. Be able to stop if cross-traffic does not yield (give way).

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

You have priority, but the other driver might not yield. Be able to stop.

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
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).

Part of the chapter Warning signs for crossroads and junctions

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