Priority of Oncoming Traffic

The essentials

This topic concerns the mutual passage of opposing traffic on narrow road sections or in similar situations. The aim is to recognize signs and road conditions that establish priority and avoid entering a section in a way that blocks oncoming traffic.

What to remember

On a narrow section, the order in which opposing vehicles pass may be determined by relevant priority signs or road conditions. If there is an obstacle on your side and you must enter the space used by oncoming traffic to pass it, you should generally ensure safe passage without forcing the oncoming vehicle into a dangerous maneuver.

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The driver of which vehicle has first priority? The driver of which vehicle has first priority?
  1. Truck driver
  2. Bus driver

The correct answer: Truck driver

The correct answer is the truck driver has priority. The blue sign on the truck’s side grants priority over oncoming traffic, while the sign facing the bus requires it to yield. Both vehicles cannot safely enter the narrow section together, so the bus waits until the truck clears it completely.

How should you behave when making a left turn or U-turn outside an intersection?
  1. You must give way to oncoming vehicles
  2. You must give way to oncoming vehicles and trams moving in the same direction

The correct answer: You must give way to oncoming vehicles and trams moving in the same direction

The correct answer is “You must give way to oncoming vehicles and trams moving in the same direction”. Assess the entire path from the starting lane to the end of the manoeuvre, including signs and markings. Remember to assess the complete path, not just the intended final direction.

Which of the signs gives the driver priority over oncoming vehicles? Which of the signs gives the driver priority over oncoming vehicles?
  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 4
  5. 5

The correct answer: 4

Option 4 is correct. The decisive details are the sign category, symbol and any supplementary plate; together they give the exact instruction. Remember: category first, symbol second, supplementary plate last. The other options change the required direction, signal or path and therefore do not match the requirement shown or described.

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