Subsidiary signs

What do subsidiary signs look like?

Subsidiary signs are square with a white background and black text. What's special about subsidiary signs is that they only apply when used together with a main sign. The subsidiary sign clarifies what the main sign means and where it applies.

Advance warning of stop

The subsidiary sign is used together with a yield sign to warn that a stop sign has been posted at the indicated distance.

Advance warning of stop

Is the advance warning of stop subsidiary sign important for the theory test and the driving test?

This sign is part of the curriculum, but it is not among the most important for the theory test. It is also unlikely that you will encounter this sign during the driving test. Even so, it is useful to know what it means, especially in order to understand how traffic rules are signaled in advance and changed. It shows that you have a good understanding of how signs are used to ensure safe driving.

What does the advance warning of stop subsidiary sign mean?

The "advance warning of stop" subsidiary sign is used to warn drivers that they will soon encounter a "Stop" sign. It is placed under the "Yield" sign when the "Stop" sign is not visible from far enough away, or when the priority road ends. The sign gives drivers time to prepare to stop, which is especially important in situations with poor visibility or where it can be difficult to spot the "Stop" sign in time. The subsidiary sign is designed to be clear and easy to understand, and it is placed at the same distance as warning signs to give good advance warning.

This sign is important for ensuring that traffic flows safely and that drivers have enough time to react. It is only used where necessary to avoid dangerous situations, such as at intersections with poor visibility or where the traffic rules change.