T-Junction Sign: Meaning and Rules

A T-junction sign means the road you are on ends ahead and you must turn left or right. It is a red-bordered triangular warning sign with a black 'T', used on South African roads and tested in the K53 learner's licence exam.

What is a T-junction sign?

The T-junction sign is a red-bordered triangle with a bold black 'T' symbol. It warns you that the road ahead ends at an intersection, and you must give way and turn left or right. The sign is placed 50 to 100 metres before the junction to give you time to slow down.

What must you do at a T-junction?

• Reduce your speed and prepare to stop.
• Give way to traffic on the through road.
• Signal, then turn left or right only when it is safe.

Where are T-junction signs used?

• Where the road you are on ends at an intersection with a through road.
• On rural and suburban roads where you must choose a direction at the junction.

The T-junction sign is a warning sign. Browse all warning signs or the full K53 road signs guide. To understand who has right of way at a junction, read the rules of the road.

T-junction sign FAQ

What does a T-junction sign mean?
It means the road ahead ends and you must turn left or right, giving way to traffic on the through road.

What shape and colour is a T-junction sign?
It is a triangle with a red border and a black T symbol, which identifies it as a warning sign.

What must you do when you see a T-junction sign?
Slow down, give way to traffic on the through road, and turn left or right only when it is safe.

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