Priority Signs
The essentials
Priority signs determine which direction or road has precedence. This topic helps interpret the main road, give-way requirement, STOP and priority between opposing flows by combining the signs with the situation.
What to remember
Priority signs determine the order of passage. A ‘Main Road’ sign gives priority over traffic approaching from a secondary road, ‘Give Way’ requires you not to obstruct road users with priority, and STOP additionally requires a mandatory stop at the prescribed place. Remember that a traffic controller or active traffic light may change the order that would otherwise be determined by signs.
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A traffic circle is arranged at the intersection. The roadway you are approaching an intersection has two lanes. Which lane do you have to take to turn when entering the intersection?
- Right lane
- Left lane
- Right or left lane
The correct answer: Right or left lane
A roundabout may be entered from either the right or left lane unless signs or lane markings prescribe another arrangement. Choose the lane according to the intended exit and avoid abrupt lane changes. When entering, also obey the priority signs and yield to traffic that has the right of way.
Is the driver of a bus continuing straight ahead required to give way to a truck?
- Obliged
- Not obliged
The correct answer: Obliged
The correct answer is the bus driver must yield to the truck. The supplementary diagram shows the direction of the priority road, and the truck is following it. By continuing straight, the bus leaves that priority direction, so it stops before the intersection and proceeds only after the truck has passed.
Who do you have to give way to if you intend to continue driving straight ahead?
- Two vehicles
- Only a bus
- Only a passenger car
- None
The correct answer: Two vehicles
The correct answer is to yield to both vehicles. The Give Way sign and the priority-road direction diagram show that the bus and passenger car are traveling on the priority road. Before continuing straight, stop where visibility is clear and wait until both vehicle paths have completely cleared the intersection.
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