Road and traffic signs
What does this sign tell you to do?
- Stop completely before the junction in all cases
- You have priority over traffic on the road ahead
- Give way to traffic on the major road aheadCorrect
- Turn back — the road ahead is closed
Why?
The upside-down triangle is the give way sign — the unique shape works even if the sign is dirty or snow-covered. Rule 172 of The Highway Code says you must give way to traffic on the main road; you only need to stop if it's necessary to wait for a safe gap.
Highway Code rule 172