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What does the priority road sign mean in Turkey?

Last updated: 28 October 2026 · Sign code: B-38 · Priority signs: stop, give way, priority road

Priority road road sign (Turkey)
Priority road (B-38)

In short: The priority road sign means the road you are on is the main road and you have right of way over vehicles coming from side roads at the junctions ahead. It is a yellow square with a white border, turned so that one corner points up.

What should you do when you see this sign?

  • Know that you have right of way at junctions, but still adjust your speed as you approach.
  • Even with priority, slow down or stop to avoid a crash if another driver ignores the rules.
  • Remember that your priority ends at the end of priority road sign.

Where and why is it used?

The priority road sign is usually repeated at the start of the road and after junctions. Your priority lasts until the end of priority road sign. Drivers on the side roads see a stop or give way sign.

Special shapes Tell you who has right of way at a junction. Their shapes are unique so you can recognise them even when covered in snow: STOP is an octagon and GIVE WAY an upside-down triangle.

Which sign is it confused with?

End of priority road road sign
End of priority roadB-39The end of priority road sign is the same yellow square crossed by black lines and means your priority has ended.
Junction with a minor road road sign
Junction with a minor roadT-22aThe junction with a minor road sign is a warning sign that shows in advance which road has priority.

How is it asked in the Turkish driving exam?

The 2 questions below come from testcim's free question pool, in English. Tap an option to see the correct answer and the explanation.

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Question 1

What does the traffic sign shown mean?

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Correct answer: A) Priority road

The yellow diamond means you are on a priority (main) road and have the right of way at junctions.

Question 2

Which is true for a driver on a road with the sign shown?

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Correct answer: B) They have priority over vehicles coming from minor side roads

The priority road sign means vehicles on this road have the right of way over vehicles coming from minor roads at junctions.

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Priority signs: stop, give way, priority road: other signs

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This is a simplified drawing for learning; the official sign's dimensions and details may differ.

Sources (Turkish): Highway Traffic Law No. 2918 · Highway Traffic Regulation · KGM road signs handbook, vertical signs

Türkçe: Anayol işareti