Clause 1.10 (term "Give way")

"Give way" — a requirement for a road user not to continue or resume movement, not to perform any maneuvers (except for the requirement to vacate the occupied lane), if this may force other road users who have priority to change their direction or speed.

Explanation of application: this requirement does not contain an obligation to stop as such; a stop is required only when it is impossible to "give way" to those who have priority without stopping (or when limited visibility requires stopping to ensure safety).

Clause 1.10 (term "Priority")

"Priority" — the right to move first in relation to other road users.

Explanation of application: sign 2.1 determines that a driver on a secondary road does not have priority and must act in such a way as not to force those who have priority to change their speed or direction.

Clause 33.2 — 33 "Road signs", 2 "Priority signs", sign 2.1 "Give way"

Sign 2.1 "Give way" — the driver must give way to vehicles approaching an uncontrolled intersection on the main road, and if there is plate 7.8 "Direction of the main road" — to vehicles moving on the main road.

Explanation of application: the wording of sign 2.1 does not contain the requirement "to stop in any case", so a stop is not mandatory if the requirement to "give way" can be fulfilled without stopping (for example, when the main road is clear and the situation is well visible).

Clause 33.2 — 33 "Road signs", 2 "Priority signs", sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping"

Sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping" — prohibits passing without stopping before marking 1.12 (stop line), and if it is absent — before the sign.

Explanation of application: it is sign 2.2 (unlike 2.1) that directly establishes the obligation of a mandatory stop regardless of the presence/absence of other road users.

Clause 34.1 — 34 "Road markings", 1 "Horizontal markings", marking 1.12 (stop line)

Marking 1.12 (stop line) — indicates the place where the driver must stop in the presence of sign 2.2 "No entry without stopping" or at a traffic light (controller) signal that prohibits movement.

Explanation of application: the "stop line" ties the place of mandatory stopping specifically to situations where a stop is directly required (in particular by sign 2.2), and not by sign 2.1.

Clause 34.1 — 34 "Road markings", 1 "Horizontal markings", marking 1.13

Marking 1.13 — indicates the place where the driver must stop if necessary to give way to vehicles moving on the intersecting road.

Explanation of application: with sign 2.1, a stop is possible "if necessary" (to give priority), but is not an unconditional requirement to always stop.

That is, the correct answer is "Not mandatory.", given that sign 2.1 requires "give way" (not to create an obstacle for those who have priority), but does not establish a mandatory stop in every case (unlike sign 2.2).

Imagine you are approaching an uncontrolled intersection and see sign 2.1 “Yield”. This sign belongs to the priority signs and indicates that you are driving on a secondary road, while vehicles on the main road have the right of way.

The requirement of this sign is not a mandatory stop, but that you must yield to those traveling on the main road. In the terms of the Traffic Rules, “yield” means not to continue or resume movement and not to perform a maneuver if, as a result, a driver with the right of way would be forced to change speed or direction. That is, your task is not to create an obstacle for those who have priority.

From this follows an important point: the way you fulfill the requirement of sign 2.1 depends on the traffic situation. If the main road is clearly visible and no one is approaching, you may pass through the intersection without stopping, only reducing your speed enough to confidently assess the situation.

However, if vehicles, motorcycles, or other means of transport with the right of way are approaching on the main road, and you cannot yield without stopping, then you will have to stop (for example, before the marking line 1.13, if it is present) and wait for a safe moment to enter. Likewise, stopping is advisable when visibility is limited and you need to make sure that entering the intersection will be safe.

For comparison: a mandatory stop “in any case” is required by another sign — 2.2 “No entry without stopping”. This sign directly requires stopping before the stop line or before the sign. The description of sign 2.1 does not contain such a requirement, so stopping here is not an automatic obligation.

Therefore, the correct answer is “Not mandatory,” since sign 2.1 requires you to yield to traffic on the main road, and stopping is only necessary when you cannot otherwise yield or when you need to make sure it is safe to enter.