Staggered junction sign

What it means

Two side roads join your road ahead, one on each side but not opposite each other. Expect vehicles to emerge from either side.

The broader line shows that the road you're on has priority through the junction.

Because the side roads are close together, drivers may turn out of one and almost immediately into the other, crossing your path in two moves. Ease off and be ready to stop.

Rules to know

• The priority through the junction is indicated by the broader line.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 10

• Where there are junctions, be prepared for road users emerging.

  The Highway Code, Rule 146

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Treating it like a crossroads.

  Instead: The side roads are offset, so drivers crossing between them make two turns. Give them room and be ready to stop.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AWarns of a T-junction ahead, where your road ends at another road.
• BWarns of side roads joining from the left and right, a short distance apart.
• CWarns of a double bend ahead, first to the left.
• DWarns of a crossroads ahead.

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