Junction on a bend sign

What it means

There is a junction on a bend ahead.

The symbol shows a bend with another road joining it. The symbols may be reversed to match the layout.

Slow down: drivers emerging from the junction may not see you until late, and you may not see them.

Where you'll see it

On the approach to bends with a side road or junction.

Rules to know

• The sign warns of a junction on a bend (symbols may be reversed).

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 10

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Taking the bend at normal speed.

  Instead: Slow down in case a vehicle is pulling out of the junction.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AA junction on a bend ahead
• BHorses or ponies likely on the road
• CWarns of a crossroads ahead.
• DWarns of a roundabout ahead.

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