Additional traffic lane joining from the left in 200 yards. Traffic on main carriageway had priority over joining traffic from the right hand lane of the slip road (primary routes)
Additional traffic lane joining from the left in 200 yards. Traffic on main carriageway had priority over joining traffic from the right hand lane of the slip road (primary routes)

Direction and tourist signs

Additional traffic lane joining from the left in 200 yards. Traffic on main carriageway had priority over joining traffic from the right hand lane of the slip road (primary routes)

Countdown sign warning that traffic will join from the left in 200 yards and you have priority. Stay in your lane and maintain your speed – joining traffic must give way to you. This sign is common on primary routes and helps prevent last-minute lane changes. In the theory test it tests your understanding of priority at merges.

Shape
Rectangular
Background
Blue
Border
White
Primary symbol
Arrow
Diagram reference
873.0

Where you'll see this sign

Primary A roads.

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