Give way ahead sign

What it means

You will need to give way at the junction ahead.

The upside-down triangle on its own warns that a give way line is coming up. A plate underneath gives the distance, for example 'Give way 50 yds'.

Slow down in good time and be ready to give way to traffic on the major road.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to a junction with a give way line, where it might not be seen in time.

Rules to know

• The sign, with a plate, shows the distance to a GIVE WAY line.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 10

• You must give way to traffic on the main road when emerging from a junction with broken white lines across the road.

  The Highway Code, Rule 172

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Waiting until you reach the junction to slow down.

  Instead: The sign gives you warning. Slow down early so you can give way smoothly.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AThe road narrows on the right-hand side
• BFrail pedestrians likely to cross
• CSlow-moving vehicles ahead
• DA give way line ahead

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