Side road junction from the left: what it means

What it means

Another road joins your road from the left ahead. Traffic may be approaching you from that side.

What you must do

Slow down so that you can stop, go around the corner or pass the intersection at a safe speed. Look out for other traffic at the intersection that might not yield (give way).

Where you see it

On any road, before the place where another road joins your road from the left.

Remember

A side road joins from the left. A vehicle may come out of it.

There is also a version for a road that joins from the right. What you must do is the same.

Test yourself

1. Question 1

   Which of these signs is displayed before the place where another road joins your road from the left?

   

   

   

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   Answer: Picture B

   The Side road junction from the left sign is put before the place where another road joins your road from the left.

2. Question 2

   

   What does the Side road junction warning sign shown warn a driver of?

   • A Traffic may be approaching from the left or right-hand side
   • B The roadway ahead becomes narrower
   • C The road ahead ends at a sharp turn
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   Answer: A: Traffic may be approaching from the left or right-hand side

   Side road junction signs warn that traffic may be coming towards you from the left or right-hand side.

3. Question 3

   Which ONE of the following is NOT a reason for slowing down at a Side road junction warning sign?

   • A To be able to stop
   • B To be able to overtake before the intersection
   • C To pass the intersection at a safe speed
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   Answer: B: To be able to overtake before the intersection

   Slow down so that you can stop, go around the corner or pass the intersection at a safe speed.