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Difficulty: EasyPriority and Right of Way

Match each UK road priority scenario or road sign description with the correct driver action or rule according to the Highway Code.

  • A blue rectangular sign showing a thick white arrow pointing forward and a smaller red arrow pointing backYou have priority over oncoming vehicles along the narrowed section of road
  • A circular sign with a red border showing a black arrow pointing forward and a red arrow pointing backYou must give way to oncoming traffic that has priority
  • Approaching an unmarked crossroads where there are no traffic lights, signs, or painted give-way linesNo vehicle has automatic priority; proceed with extreme caution and be prepared to stop
  • Turning into a side road where a pedestrian is waiting to cross the road entranceYou should give way and allow the pedestrian to cross before turning

Answer

Blue rectangular sign matches priority over oncoming traffic; Red circular sign matches giving way to oncoming traffic; Unmarked crossroads matches no vehicle having automatic priority; Turning into a side road with a waiting pedestrian matches giving way to allow the pedestrian to cross.
Each situation matches its established Highway Code rule: blue rectangular signs communicate priority over oncoming traffic; red circular signs mandate giving way to oncoming vehicles; unmarked crossroads carry no automatic right of way for any road user; and Rule H2 establishes priority for pedestrians waiting to cross when a vehicle is turning into a side road.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify regulatory priority signs by their shape and colour
Rectangular blue signs inform of priority, while circular red-bordered signs give mandatory instructions to give way.
Sign shape and colour dictate whether a sign is informative (positive priority) or mandatory/prohibitory (giving way).
2
Determine priority rules at unmarked junctions
Recognise that absence of road markings means no driver has priority.
Defensive driving requires treating unmarked intersections with mutual caution.
3
Apply the Highway Code hierarchy of road users (Rule H2) at junctions
Recognise that turning vehicles must yield to pedestrians crossing or waiting to cross a junction.
Pedestrians are more vulnerable and have priority over turning motor traffic at junctions.

Key Concept

Highway Code priority signs, unmarked junction etiquette, and the hierarchy of road users
Estimated Time:45s
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Priority and Right of Way

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