What does a narrow bridge sign mean?

The bridge ahead is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass, so slow down and keep left.

Who goes first at a one-lane bridge with a give way sign?

Traffic already on the bridge, or coming from the other end, goes first.

Driver's view · Road conditions

A narrow bridge ahead with a truck coming

Approaching a narrow bridge with traffic coming, slow down and keep well left.

Asked in general knowledgeShown in one practice question

What it means

A narrow bridge ahead with a truck coming: what should you do?

Over your yellow bonnet, the road pinches in onto a short bridge with white rails on both sides, crossing blue water. A yellow NARROW BRIDGE diamond stands on the left verge, and a truck is already coming across from the far end. There is barely room for you both. Easing off now gives you time to judge the gap and to keep left as the truck goes by.

What to do

1
Slow down as soon as you see the narrow bridge sign.
2
Keep well to the left as the oncoming vehicle comes across.
3
If a give way sign stands before a one-lane bridge, let traffic already on it go first.

A practice question with this scene

A truck is heading towards you as you near a two-lane bridge that is barely wide enough for both of you. What is the safest approach?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

With so little room, slowing down gives you time to judge the gap and keep left as the truck passes.

Source: Safe driving practice

Common questions

What does a narrow bridge sign mean?: The bridge ahead is barely wide enough for two vehicles to pass, so slow down and keep left.
Who goes first at a one-lane bridge with a give way sign?: Traffic already on the bridge, or coming from the other end, goes first.

Your L plate turns green when you would pass

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