Series B – Priority

Traffic sign B6: Give way to drivers on the intersecting road

Meaning, memory aid, common mistake and practice questions for sign B6.

Verkeersbord B6

Meaning B6

Give way to drivers on the intersecting road. This sign sets priority. Decide at once who goes first and act on it.

Code: B6 Series B Priority
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Memory aid

B = priority. An upside-down triangle means you give way.

Common mistake

Common mistake: driving on when you should give way.

On the road

You approach a junction and see sign B6 (Give way to drivers on the intersecting road). This sign decides who has priority.

What should you do?

  • Decide who has priority.
  • Look left and right and confirm the situation.
  • Watch for supplementary plates and exceptions.

Practice questions with model answers

What does sign B6 mean?

Give way to drivers on the intersecting road. This sign sets priority. Decide at once who goes first and act on it. In theory questions the point is the immediate effect: what should you do now?

What should you change as soon as you see this sign?

Decide who has priority. Look left and right and confirm the situation. Watch for supplementary plates and exceptions. This is exactly what the CBR tests.

Which exceptions can a supplementary plate add to sign B6?

Supplementary plates can add times, vehicles or exceptions. The right exam answer always names that exception.

Frequently asked questions

What does sign B6 mean?

Give way to drivers on the intersecting road. This sign sets priority. Decide at once who goes first and act on it.

What should you do immediately at sign B6?

Decide who has priority. Look left and right and confirm the situation. Watch for supplementary plates and exceptions.

What is a common mistake with sign B6?

Common mistake: driving on when you should give way.

What else should you watch for with this sign?

Watch for supplementary plates, zone markings and any end signs.

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