Traditional
Still common
Definition
To yield right of way to other traffic or pedestrians.
Example Sentence
"You have to give way to traffic on your right at that roundabout."
Where "Give Way" Comes From
"Give way" is standard Australian road terminology, marked on give way signs across the country instead of "yield", the term used in some other countries.
It reflects the older British English roots of Australian road rules and signage.
How Aussies Actually Use It
It's used constantly in driving instructions and road rules, telling drivers when they must let other traffic go first.
It's learned early by every Australian driver as one of the basic rules of the road.
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