What does the give way ahead sign mean?

There is a give way sign further along, so prepare to slow and let traffic pass.

Where do I give way after this sign?

At the give way sign or line ahead, not at the warning sign.

Warning sign · Stop and give way

Give way sign ahead warning sign

A give way sign is ahead, so slow and get ready to let traffic through.

Asked in general knowledgeShown in 2 practice questionsAdvisory: it warns, it does not command

What it means

What does the give way sign ahead sign mean in NSW?

A tiny red-bordered triangle, point down, sits near the top of the diamond with an arrow climbing up to it. It means the road you are on will soon meet one where you have to give way, often after a bend or on a road where cars travel quickly. You may not need to stop when you get there, but you should arrive at a speed that lets you.

What to do

1
Ease off early and start scanning the road you will join.
2
Look out for the give way line painted across your lane.
3
At the junction, let all traffic in your path go first.

Practice questions with this sign

A yellow diamond shows a give way triangle with an arrow above it. What does it warn you about?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

The give way ahead sign tells you a give way sign is coming at the next intersection, so you can slow down in time.

Source: Safe driving practice

You are doing 100 km/h on a country road when you pass a give way ahead sign. What should you do?

Right.Not quite. The answer is C.

Begin slowing early. At the sign itself, let traffic on the road you are joining go first.

Source: Road Rules 2014 (NSW) rule 71

Common questions

What does the give way ahead sign mean?: There is a give way sign further along, so prepare to slow and let traffic pass.
Where do I give way after this sign?: At the give way sign or line ahead, not at the warning sign.

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