Warning sign · W101
Crossroad ahead sign (W101)
A road crosses your route ahead.
What does the crossroad ahead sign mean?
A road crosses your route ahead.
What should you do?
Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
| Sign code | W101 |
|---|---|
| Sign group | Warning signs |
| Applies to | All learner codes (1, 2 and 3) |
| Test section | Road signs and markings |
How to recognise the crossroad ahead sign
A triangle with a plain cross showing a road crossing yours.
Where you will see it
On any road, before a crossroad.
What to do when you see it, step by step
- Approach carefully, look both ways and be able to stop if cross-traffic requires it.
The common mistake
It warns that a junction is near. It does not say who has priority; the signs at the junction itself do.
About warning signs
Warning signs tell you about a hazard ahead so you can slow down and prepare. They are red-bordered triangles. The K53 learner's test asks you to recognise signs like the crossroad ahead sign (W101) 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: warning signs for this one.
- Recall what the sign asks of you: look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
- 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 Warning signs and temporary road controls.
Signs it is often confused with
Learners mix up signs that look or sound similar. Compare the crossroad ahead sign with these:
T-junction ahead (W104)A triangle showing your road ending against a road that runs across it.
Skewed T-junction (W105)A triangle showing a T-junction whose cross-road meets yours at an angle (one of a left/right pair).
Skewed T-junction (W106)A triangle showing the mirror image of an angled T-junction.Test yourself: Crossroad ahead sign questions
1 What does this sign mean?
- Children may enter the road unexpectedly.
- A road crosses your route ahead.
- A steep uphill section lies ahead.
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Answer B: A road crosses your route ahead.
Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
Memory tip: W101 · Crossroad ahead
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2 Which response fits this sign?
- Reduce speed and be ready to stop.
- Select an appropriate gear and expect slower heavy vehicles.
- Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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Answer C: Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
Crossroad ahead: A road crosses your route ahead.
Memory tip: Look for vehicles entering from either side and observe junction controls.
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Crossroad ahead sign: quick questions
What does the crossroad ahead sign (W101) mean?
A road crosses your route ahead.
What should you do at the crossroad ahead sign?
Approach carefully, look both ways and be able to stop if cross-traffic requires it.
Where will you see the crossroad ahead sign?
On any road, before a crossroad.
What is the common mistake with the crossroad ahead sign?
It warns that a junction is near. It does not say who has priority; the signs at the junction itself do.
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.