In the United Kingdom, what shape is the standard Give Way road sign?
Answer
Inverted triangle
In the United Kingdom, the standard Give Way road sign is an inverted triangle.
The sign has a red border and a white center, with the point facing downward. Its shape allows drivers to recognize the instruction even when the sign is partly obscured or seen from the back. At a junction, it tells the approaching driver to give priority to traffic on the major road.
The associated road marking is a broken line across the lane, often accompanied by the words GIVE WAY. Drivers must slow and stop if necessary to let priority traffic proceed safely. They should not treat the sign as permission to merge without checking the road.
The inverted triangle is internationally distinctive. A red octagon is reserved for STOP in many systems, including the United Kingdom, while circular signs commonly convey prohibitions or mandatory instructions.