What does this sign mean?
- A You have priority
- B No motor vehicles
- C Two-way traffic
- D No overtaking
Why this is the answer
Road signs that prohibit overtaking are placed in locations where passing the vehicle in front is dangerous. If you see this sign, do not attempt to overtake. The sign is there for a reason; you must obey it.
Why the other answers don't fit
- A
- You have priority — A priority sign is a blue rectangle with arrows.
- B
- No motor vehicles — That shows a car and a motorcycle crossed out.
- C
- Two-way traffic — Two-way traffic is a warning triangle with two arrows.
Where this comes from
- Driving: the essential skills — section 6
- The Highway Code — page 126
- Know Your Traffic Signs — page 19
Rule numbers link to The Highway Code on gov.uk.
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