Priority intersections explained for your CBR theory exam
In traffic, you’ll encounter different types of intersections, but essentially there are only two: equal intersections and priority intersections. In this blog, we’ll focus entirely on the priority intersection. What is it, how do you recognize it, and what rules apply? You’ll find out below.
A priority intersection is an unequal intersection. This means that priority is not determined by the standard “give way to the right” rule, but by traffic signs, road markings, or traffic lights.
Traffic lights are usually self-explanatory, so in this article we’ll focus on the signs and markings you may encounter.
There are four key traffic signs you should know:
These signs apply only to drivers (not pedestrians). If you see one of these signs, you’re dealing with a priority situation.
With the Give Way sign, you will always see shark teeth markings on the road. Both the sign and the markings form a “V”, which is a useful reminder:
V = Give Way.
The Stop sign works similarly, but with one important difference:
This sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection.
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This sign means you have priority on the entire road, until the sign is canceled.
A key insight that helps many people during the theory exam:
If you have priority, other drivers must have a Give Way or Stop sign.
If you see shark teeth or a Stop sign on another road, you automatically know that you have priority. This makes traffic situations much easier to understand.
Which sign indicates that you are approaching a priority intersection?
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A priority intersection is a junction where the right of way is controlled by traffic signs, road markings, or traffic lights instead of the standard “give way to the right” rule. This makes it an unequal intersection where some drivers have priority over others.
You can recognize a priority intersection by specific traffic signs such as the Give Way sign, Stop sign, priority intersection warning sign, or priority road sign. Road markings like shark teeth also indicate that you must give way.
Yes, at a Stop sign you are legally required to come to a complete stop every time. Even if there is no traffic, you must stop first and then give way to drivers from both the left and the right before continuing.
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