Do you have to give way to cars coming out of a side road?

Usually they give way to you, but be ready in case a driver pulls out without seeing you.

Which side is the side road on?

The side the short branch points to on the sign.

Warning sign · Road layout

Side road ahead warning sign

A side road joins ahead, on the side the branch shows.

Asked in general knowledgeAsked in road safetyShown in 3 practice questionsAdvisory: it warns, it does not command

What it means

What does the side road ahead sign mean in NSW?

A long upright line has a shorter branch coming off one side, in our drawing to the right. It warns that a side road joins your road ahead on that side. Vehicles may pull out of it, and the car in front of you may slow suddenly to turn in. On fast country roads the junction can be easy to miss until you are right on top of it.

What to do

1
Watch the side road for a car nosing out.
2
Leave extra room behind anyone who might be turning.
3
Avoid overtaking near the junction.

Practice questions with this sign

A yellow diamond shows a straight road with a short line joining it from one side. What does it warn you about?

Right.Not quite. The answer is B.

The side road sign warns that traffic may come out of a road joining from the side shown.

Source: Safe driving practice

You pass a side road warning sign near a farm turn-off. What should you do?

Right.Not quite. The answer is A.

A vehicle may pull out from the side road, so slow down and be ready to brake.

Source: Safe driving practice

Common questions

Do you have to give way to cars coming out of a side road?: Usually they give way to you, but be ready in case a driver pulls out without seeing you.
Which side is the side road on?: The side the short branch points to on the sign.

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