Control sign · R1.2
Stop with left-turn yield sign (R1.2)
Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
What does the stop with left-turn yield sign mean?
Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
What should you do?
For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
| Sign code | R1.2 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Control signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the stop with left-turn yield sign
A STOP sign mounted above a small yield triangle that contains a left-turn arrow.
Where you will see it
Junctions where traffic turning left can safely merge without first coming to a standstill, so only the other movements need to stop.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- If you are going straight or turning right, stop behind the line as at any stop sign.
- If you are turning left, give way to cross-traffic and pedestrians close enough to be a hazard, and go only when it is safe.
The common mistake
The left-turn allowance belongs to this combined sign only. At a plain R1 sign every movement, including a left turn, must stop.
About control signs
Control signs tell you how to enter, cross or use part of the road, for example by stopping or giving way. They are mostly red and white. The K53 learner's test asks you to recognise signs like the stop with left-turn yield sign (R1.2) and choose the correct response, so learn both the picture and the action.
How to answer a test question about this sign
- Look at the shape and colour first. They tell you the group: control signs for this one.
- Recall what the sign asks of you: for a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
- Remove the options that describe a different group of sign, then choose the response that matches the action.
Want the full explanation? Read the chapter Stop and yield signs.
Signs it is often confused with
Learners mix up signs that look or sound similar. Compare the stop with left-turn yield sign with these:
Stop (R1)A red octagon with white STOP lettering. No other road sign has eight sides, so it can be recognised even when dirt hides the…
Three-way stop (R1.3)A STOP sign with a small plate showing the number 3 beneath it.
Four-way stop (R1.4)A STOP sign with a small plate showing the number 4 beneath it.Test yourself: Stop with left-turn yield sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- This route is for pedal cycles.
- Give way to traffic on the road you are entering or crossing.
- Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
Show the answer
Answer C: Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
Memory tip: R1.2 · Stop with left-turn yield
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Keep motor vehicles out of the cycle route.
- For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
- Slow down early. Stop if needed to let traffic or pedestrians pass.
Show the answer
Answer B: For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
Stop with left-turn yield: Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
Memory tip: For a left turn, yield to relevant traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when safe. For other movements, stop behind the line.
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Stop with left-turn yield sign: quick questions
What does the stop with left-turn yield sign (R1.2) mean?
Stop for straight or right movements; left-turning traffic must yield.
What should you do at the stop with left-turn yield sign?
If you are going straight or turning right, stop behind the line as at any stop sign. If you are turning left, give way to cross-traffic and pedestrians close enough to be a hazard, and go only when it is safe.
Where will you see the stop with left-turn yield sign?
Junctions where traffic turning left can safely merge without first coming to a standstill, so only the other movements need to stop.
What is the common mistake with the stop with left-turn yield sign?
The left-turn allowance belongs to this combined sign only. At a plain R1 sign every movement, including a left turn, must stop.
Sign artwork: Southern African Development Community (SADC), public domain. AceK53 is an independent study aid. Always confirm test requirements with your driving licence testing centre.