Road narrows from both sides: what it means

What it means

The road ahead narrows from both sides.

What you must do

Slow down and adjust your position on the carriageway (roadway), since oncoming vehicles will pass close to you.

Where you see it

On any road.

Remember

Less room on both sides means oncoming vehicles pass close to you.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   

   What does the warning sign shown warn a driver of?

   • A The road ahead narrows from one side only
   • B The road ahead narrows from both sides
   • C The road ahead narrows when crossing a bridge
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   Answer: B: The road ahead narrows from both sides

   This sign warns you that the road ahead gets narrower from both sides.

2. Question 2

   At a Road narrows from both sides sign, a driver must slow down and adjust position on the carriageway. For what reason?

   • A The road surface ahead changes to gravel
   • B Only one vehicle at a time can pass
   • C Oncoming vehicles will pass close to you
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   Answer: C: Oncoming vehicles will pass close to you

   Slow down and adjust your position, because oncoming vehicles will pass close to you.