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Cyclists
The sign warns of a place where cyclists often cross or enter the road, or of cyclists in a tunnel.
When you see the sign
Slow down and pay particular attention to cyclists who may cross or enter the road, or who may be in a tunnel. Position your vehicle and adjust your speed so that you can brake or stop if a cyclist enters the carriageway.
Rules
- The sign warns of danger, but does not in itself give cyclists the right of way.
- You must adjust your speed so that no danger arises when cyclists cross or enter the road.
- When passing a cyclist, you must keep a sufficient distance and make sure that the overtaking can be carried out safely.
- In a tunnel, you must be prepared for reduced visibility, limited lateral clearance and cyclists who may be difficult to detect.
Tips
- Look out for cyclists well in advance along pavements, shared pedestrian and cycle paths, and side roads.
- Release the accelerator and be ready to brake before reaching the location indicated by the sign.
- Be aware that children on bicycles may suddenly change direction or ride out into the road.
- Wait before passing a cyclist in a tunnel if you cannot maintain a safe lateral distance.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the sign means cyclists always have the right of way.
- Interpreting the sign as an instruction for cyclists to use the road.
- Overlooking that the sign may also warn of cyclists inside a tunnel.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a steep hill where your speed may increase.
- BIt warns of a narrower road where oncoming traffic may cause problems.
- CIt warns of a location where cyclists often cross or enter the road, or of cyclists in a tunnel.
- DIt warns of a dangerous bend where visibility may be reduced.
Medium
You drive into a tunnel with poor visibility and discover a cyclist ahead of you. What should you do?
- AMaintain your speed, move close to the cyclist and pass as soon as there is no oncoming traffic.
- BIncrease your speed, sound the horn and pass even if the lateral distance becomes small.
- CReduce your speed, keep a good distance and wait to pass until this can be done safely.
- DMaintain your speed, flash your high beams and expect the cyclist to stop by the tunnel wall.
Hard
A cyclist is about to enter the road just after the sign. Which statement is correct?
- AThe sign gives the driver forkjørsrett, regardless of other signs, road markings and trafikkreglene (Traffic Rules).
- BThe sign gives the cyclist forkjørsrett, regardless of other signs, road markings and trafikkreglene.
- CThe sign requires the cyclist to use the carriageway, regardless of other signs, road markings and trafikkreglene.
- DThe sign warns of danger, while the vikeplikt is determined by other signs, road markings and trafikkreglene.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be confusing the sign with a rule about giving way. Remember that it warns of danger from cyclists, while the give-way obligation is determined by other signs, road markings and the general traffic rules.
Did you know
This warning sign is not used only where cyclists frequently cross or enter the road. It may also be placed before tunnels where drivers must be prepared for cyclists in the carriageway.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to stop when I see the sign?
No, the sign does not automatically require you to stop. You must reduce your speed when necessary and be ready to stop if a cyclist may enter the carriageway.
Does a cyclist crossing the road always have the right of way here?
No, the sign does not give the cyclist the right of way. The give-way obligation depends, among other things, on signs, road markings and how the cyclist enters or crosses the road.
Why is the sign used near tunnels?
Cyclists may be difficult to detect in a dark tunnel, and there may be limited space for passing safely. The sign prepares drivers to reduce their speed and wait before overtaking.
Does the sign only apply to cyclists crossing the road?
No. It may also warn of cyclists who frequently ride out onto the road, or of cyclists in a tunnel.
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