Give-way and priority signs · sign 214
Oncoming traffic must give way
The sign shows that oncoming traffic must yield on a narrow stretch of road, so you may proceed first. Oncoming drivers are warned by sign 212.
About the sign
- Sign group
- Give-way and priority signsThe smallest group of signs, and the one that settles the most situations.
- Regulation
- Norwegian sign regulations § 6, chapter 3The sign is one of those § 6 describes. The general rules for the group are in § 5.
- On the theory test
- Core material – comes up oftenOur assessment of what the test emphasises. Statens vegvesen publishes no list.
- Practice questions
- One question shows this signThe theme “Signs & road markings” →
Easy to confuse with
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The same narrowing, opposite messages. Look at the red arrow: if it points in your direction of travel, you are the one who waits. If the white arrow is yours, oncoming traffic waits for you.
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