Road narrows sign

What it means

The road ahead gets narrower on both sides. There may not be room for vehicles to pass each other comfortably.

Other versions show the road narrowing on one side only.

If signs don't give priority to either direction, make sure you can get through without endangering oncoming traffic. Keep a steady low speed, don't speed up on the approach, and be ready to give way.

Rules to know

• The sign shows the road narrowing on both sides.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 11

• Don't overtake where the road narrows.

  The Highway Code, Rule 167

• If priority isn't given to either direction at a narrowing, don't accelerate on the approach; keep a steady low speed and be prepared to give way.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 87

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Speeding up to get through before an oncoming vehicle.

  Instead: Keep a steady low speed and be ready to give way. Don't accelerate on the approach.

Test yourself

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Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AWarns of a crossroads ahead.
• BWarns that the road narrows on both sides ahead.
• CWarns of a double bend ahead, first to the left.
• DWarns that the road ahead may be slippery.

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