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Distance to gangfelt
The sign warns of the distance to a gangfelt.
When you see the sign
Look out for the pedestrian crossing and people standing at or approaching it. Adjust your speed so that you can stop safely before the crossing if someone is going to cross.
Rules
- The sign warns that there is a distance to go before a pedestrian crossing; it does not necessarily mark the crossing itself.
- The sign does not set a specific speed limit, but you must choose a speed that allows you to stop before the pedestrian crossing.
- At pedestrian crossings not controlled by the police or traffic lights, you must give way to pedestrians who are in the crossing or are about to enter it.
- If a supplementary plate indicates a distance, it shows how far it is to the pedestrian crossing.
Tips
- Release the accelerator early and cover the brake if visibility towards the pedestrian crossing is poor.
- Look both at the pavement and the area around the pedestrian crossing, especially for children or people who may be difficult to spot.
- Avoid overtaking when approaching the pedestrian crossing, as another vehicle could conceal a pedestrian.
- Be prepared for a vehicle ahead to brake or stop at the pedestrian crossing.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign marks the pedestrian crossing itself, but it warns of the distance to the crossing.
- Some people confuse the sign with a general warning about children or other pedestrians along the road.
- Some people think they must always stop at the sign, but the duty to stop does not arise merely because the sign is there.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AThat the road becomes narrower some distance further ahead.
- BThat several dangerous bends follow one another.
- CThat there are children who often play along the road.
- DThat there is a certain distance to a gangfelt.
Medium
You see this sign and know that the gangfelt is some distance ahead. What is the correct action?
- AStop at the sign before continuing, even if no pedestrians are nearby.
- BAdjust your speed so that you can stop before the gangfelt and be ready to yield.
- CContinue at the same speed until the gangfelt because the sign does not specify a speed limit.
- DReduce your speed to exactly 30 km/h at the sign and maintain it until the gangfelt.
Hard
You see this triangular sign, and further ahead you see a rectangular sign with a gangfelt symbol. Which statement is correct?
- ABoth signs mark the gangfelt itself, but they are used on different types of road.
- BThe triangular sign gives advance warning, while the rectangular sign marks the gangfelt.
- CBoth signs give a general warning about children and other pedestrians staying along the road.
- DThe triangular sign marks the gangfelt, while the rectangular sign gives advance warning.
Theory test tip
Look for the difference between a triangular warning sign that gives advance warning and the square sign that marks a pedestrian crossing. A common trap is to answer that the sign warns generally about children or pedestrians.
Did you know
This triangular warning sign is used as an advance warning, while the pedestrian crossing itself can usually be marked with road markings and the square information sign for a pedestrian crossing.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I pass the sign?
No, the sign alone does not require you to stop. You should reduce your speed if necessary and be ready to stop before the pedestrian crossing.
How far is it from the sign to the pedestrian crossing?
A specific distance cannot be determined without further information. If a distance is shown on a supplementary plate, it applies to the distance to the pedestrian crossing.
Do I have to give way to pedestrians at the crossing?
Yes, at a pedestrian crossing not controlled by the police or traffic lights, you must give way to pedestrians who are in the crossing or are about to enter it. You must therefore approach at a speed that allows you to comply with the duty to give way.
Does the sign mean that a lower speed limit begins?
No, the sign does not change the speed limit. However, the conditions at the pedestrian crossing may require you to drive considerably more slowly than the posted speed limit.
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