T-Intersection Sign
The T-intersection sign warns that the road you are on ends at a T-junction ahead. You will be required to turn left or right and must yield to cross traffic.
Last updated: April 4, 2026
A T-intersection occurs where one road meets another at a perpendicular angle and the approaching road ends. The driver approaching the base of the T has no right-of-way and must stop or yield to traffic on the through road. The sign is placed far enough in advance to allow the driver to reduce speed and prepare to turn.
Quick Facts
Type
Warning Sign
Shape
Diamond
Colours
Yellow background with black T shape
In this guide
What does the T-Intersection Sign mean?
A T-intersection occurs where one road meets another at a perpendicular angle and the approaching road ends. The driver approaching the base of the T has no right-of-way and must stop or yield to traffic on the through road. The sign is placed far enough in advance to allow the driver to reduce speed and prepare to turn.
What to do when you see it
Reduce speed as you approach the T-intersection. Be prepared to stop and yield to vehicles on the cross road. Signal your intended direction early. Look left and right carefully before entering the cross road. Follow any stop or yield sign at the intersection itself.
Where you'll see it in Ontario
T-intersection signs appear on roads where the current road ends at a junction with a larger road. They are common on rural roads entering onto county roads, in residential areas where streets feed into arterials, and at dead-end road junctions.
G1 test relevance
G1 questions on T-intersections test whether candidates understand that the vehicle approaching the base of the T does not have right-of-way, regardless of the speed of traffic on the cross road.
Common mistakes drivers make
Assuming right-of-way on the approaching road because it appears wider or faster is an error. At a T-intersection, the through road always has priority over the road that terminates.
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