Priority signs

A priority sign is a traffic sign that indicates the order in which vehicles shall pass intersection points. Vehicles often come into conflict with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended courses of travel intersect, and thus interfere with each other's routes. The general principle that establishes who has the right to go first is called 'right of way' or 'priority'. It establishes who has the right to use the conflicting part of the road and who has to wait until the other does so. The vehicle that does not need to wait is said to 'have the right of way' or to 'have priority.'

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. Give way ahead. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the right. Warning for a roundabout. Stop and give way ahead. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

1. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. It alerts drivers that a crossroad without traffic signals or priority signs is ahead. Drivers should slow down and be alert for traffic from side roads that may not stop. Yield according to local right-of-way rules (e.g., in many European countries, give way to the right). Typical Locations: Rural areas and roads where no clear priority is assigned.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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2. Give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates you have to give way ahead. It alerts drivers a Give Way (Yield) sign is coming up soon. It's used as a pre-warning to avoid sudden braking and used before intersections where visibility is low.

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3. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the right

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the right. It alerts drivers that a side road joining from the right at an uncontrolled intersection, meaning there are no traffic lights or priority signs. Slow down and proceed carefully, especially when visibility is limited.

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a road from the right.

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4. Warning for a roundabout

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. It alerts that a roundabout (traffic circle) is ahead. Drivers should slow down and prepare to yield to traffic already in the roundabout.

Warning for a roundabout.

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5. Stop and give way ahead

This traffic sign indicates a warning that you have to stop and give way ahead. It alerts drivers that a STOP sign is coming up, and they will soon need to stop and yield at an intersection.

Stop and give way ahead.

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6. Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you have to give way to oncoming drivers. It marks a road narrowing where you must yield to oncoming traffic. It's typically used where the road becomes too narrow for two vehicles to pass at the same time.

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.

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