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29. Give way
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed before entering, crossing or joining a road. Drivers must reduce speed, observe approaching traffic and stop when necessary.
Unlike a stop sign, a give-way sign does not always require a complete stop. The driver may continue without stopping only when the route is clearly safe and no road user with priority is forced to change speed or direction.
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What does a give-way sign mean?
A give-way sign requires drivers to allow traffic with priority to proceed first. The driver must slow down and stop when necessary.
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Must you always stop at a give-way sign?
No. You must stop only when necessary to give way or obtain a sufficiently clear view. You may continue slowly when the road is clearly free.
What is the difference between give way and stop?
A stop sign always requires a complete stop. A give-way sign permits the driver to continue without stopping when the road is clearly free and it is safe to proceed.
Does a give-way sign change the speed limit?
No. It regulates priority rather than speed. Drivers must still approach slowly enough to observe traffic and stop when necessary.
How does give way work at a roundabout?
Many roundabout entrances have give-way signs requiring entering traffic to yield to vehicles already circulating. Drivers must follow the actual signs because roundabout priority rules differ between countries.

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