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Other danger
The sign warns of other danger.
When you see the sign
Slow down if necessary, and look for supplementary plates explaining what hazard you are approaching. Be prepared to stop or change position if the situation requires it.
Rules
- The sign warns of a hazard that is not covered by a more specific hazard warning sign.
- The nature of the hazard is normally explained by a supplementary plate or other additional information.
- The sign does not set a specific speed limit, but you must adapt your speed to the hazard indicated and the conditions at the location.
- A supplementary plate may also indicate the distance to the hazard or how long the hazardous section lasts.
Tips
- Read the supplementary plate early so that you have time to understand what kind of hazard lies ahead.
- Ease off the accelerator and leave extra distance from the vehicle in front before reaching the hazard area.
- Look out for people, animals, objects or changes in road conditions that may correspond to the information on the supplementary plate.
- Avoid overtaking if you do not have a clear view of the hazard and the road ahead.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign always means roadworks, but it can warn of many different hazards.
- Some people overlook the supplementary plate, even though it often explains the specific hazard.
- Some people think the sign automatically requires a specific lower speed, but your speed must be assessed based on the situation.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a steep hill farther ahead.
- BIt warns of another danger that does not have a more specific warning sign.
- CIt warns of a dangerous bend farther ahead.
- DIt warns of a narrower road farther ahead.
Medium
You encounter this sign with a supplementary sign describing a specific danger. What should you do?
- ARead the supplementary sign and adapt your speed to the danger and the conditions.
- BAlways reduce your speed to 50 km/t until you have passed the danger.
- CAlways maintain the posted speed because the sign only provides information.
- DAlways stop before the sign and inspect the road ahead on foot.
Hard
The supplementary sign below the sign says «500 m». How should this normally be understood?
- AThe road normally becomes narrower over a stretch of 500 metres.
- BThe speed limit normally becomes 50 km/t after 500 metres.
- CThe danger normally continues along the next 500 metres of the road.
- DThe danger is normally located approximately 500 metres farther ahead.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be to choose that the sign warns of a specific hazard, such as a dangerous bend or a narrower road. The correct main meaning is that it warns of another hazard, and any further explanation must be read on the supplementary plate.
Did you know
The sign has an exclamation mark because it serves as a general warning when none of the more specific hazard warning signs describes the hazard adequately. This is why the supplementary plate is particularly important with this sign.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to brake when I see the sign?
You must assess the hazard and adapt your speed so that you remain in control and can stop if necessary. The sign itself does not require a specific speed.
What does the supplementary plate tell me?
The supplementary plate can explain what kind of hazard is involved, for example an activity or a particular road condition. It may also indicate the distance or extent.
How long does the warning apply?
The warning applies to the hazard for which the sign has been installed. If the hazard extends over a longer section, this may be indicated on a supplementary plate.
Is this the same as the sign for a dangerous bend?
No. Dangerous bends have their own symbols showing both the bend and its direction, while this sign is used for other hazards that do not have a suitable dedicated hazard warning sign.
Practise for the theory test
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