Regulatory Signs

Understanding the Yield to Oncoming Traffic

Yield to Oncoming Traffic

Where: At the entrance to roads that are narrow or intended for two-way traffic on a single carriageway. Common at bridges, single-lane roads, or roadworks where vehicles from both directions must share the same road space.

Purpose: To warn drivers that the road ahead is a single carriageway shared by vehicles traveling in both directions, ensuring safe passage and preventing collisions by controlling which vehicle enters the narrow section first.

Action Required by Driver: Slow down as you approach the single carriageway and look carefully for oncoming traffic before entering the road. Yield to vehicles already on the carriageway or those closer to the narrow section, allowing them to pass first, and proceed only when it is safe and the way is clear.

  • Be patient — stay alert and patient, especially on roads with limited visibility or sharp bends.
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