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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.'
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.
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2. Give way to all drivers
This traffic sign indicates you have to give way. It alerts drivers to yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting road. Stop if necessary and proceed only when the way is clear. Common at: minor roads joining major roads, roundabouts and merging lanes.
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3. 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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4. 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.
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5. Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a sharp road from the right
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad with a sharp road from the right. It alerts drivers that a sharply angled side road joining from the right, at an uncontrolled intersection — meaning there are no traffic signs or signals determining priority. Drivers should slow down and be cautious, especially due to limited visibility from the sharp angle.
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6. 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.
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7. Stop and give way to all drivers
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a crossroad where you have to stop and give way. It alerts that you are approaching a controlled intersection where you must stop and yield the right of way to other road users. Drivers must come to a complete stop and give way to all traffic on the priority road.
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8. 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.
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