Road Narrows From Both Sides Sign
Road Narrows From Both Sides Sign
What does the Road Narrows on Both Sides sign mean?
The Road Narrows on Both Sides sign is a triangular warning sign. It tells you that the carriageway ahead becomes narrower from both the left and the right, leaving less space for vehicles to pass.
This sign warns drivers to prepare for a reduction in road width by slowing down, increasing observation and being ready to give way if necessary.
What should you do when you see this sign?
What should you do when you see this sign?
When you see the Road Narrows on Both Sides sign you should:
Reduce your speed early.
Look well ahead for oncoming traffic.
Check your mirrors.
Watch for cyclists, motorcyclists and pedestrians.
Be prepared to give way if the road becomes too narrow.
Leave extra space from parked vehicles.
Stay in your normal road position unless it is unsafe to do so.
Never assume two large vehicles can pass comfortably.
What does the Road Narrows on Both Sides sign mean?
What does the Road Narrows on Both Sides sign mean?
The Road Narrows on Both Sides sign is a triangular warning sign. It tells you that the carriageway ahead becomes narrower from both the left and the right, leaving less space for vehicles to pass.
This sign warns drivers to prepare for a reduction in road width by slowing down, increasing observation and being ready to give way if necessary.
Where might you see this sign?
Where might you see this sign?
The sign is commonly found:
On country roads.
Before narrow bridges.
Where wide roads become narrow.
Before traffic-calming features.
Near villages with older narrow streets.
Where roadworks temporarily reduce the road width.
Why is this sign important?
Why is this sign important?
A narrowing road reduces the safety margin between vehicles.
This means you have:
Less room for steering errors.
Less room to overtake cyclists safely.
Less room to pass large vehicles.
A greater chance of meeting traffic in confined spaces.
Good planning allows you to adjust your speed before reaching the hazard rather than braking sharply at the last moment.