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Edge marker post
The sign is an edge marker post and makes the course of the road or an obstacle clearer.
When you see the sign
Use the roadside delineator to anticipate the road’s path and position your vehicle correctly in the lane, especially in darkness or poor visibility. Variant 920.H is placed on the right-hand side of the road; adjust your speed and position if the delineators indicate that the road bends or becomes more difficult to see ahead.
Rules
- Sign 920.H marks the right-hand edge of the road and makes the road’s path easier to follow.
- The roadside delineator does not, by itself, impose a required direction of travel, a no-overtaking restriction or a specific speed limit.
- The roadside delineator can also help make an obstacle or a section with limited visibility along the road edge easier to see.
- The driver must still follow road markings, other traffic signs and the rules on driving at a safe speed and maintaining a safe position.
Tips
- Look at several roadside delineators farther ahead to spot bends early, rather than focusing your gaze on the nearest one.
- Use the reflector on the delineator to help locate the right-hand edge of the road in darkness, fog or snowy weather.
- Do not drive so close to the delineator that you risk leaving the lane or hitting obstacles along the edge.
- Reduce your speed if the line of delineators indicates a sharp bend or a bend with limited visibility.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the roadside delineator indicates which side of an obstacle you must pass. Obstruction markers with diagonal stripes are particularly used to provide this information.
- Interpreting the delineator as a warning sign that automatically requires a specific reduction in speed.
- Confusing it with a directional marker or background marker, which is used more closely spaced in bends or near obstacles.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this marking mean?
- AIt indicates which side of an obstruction you should pass.
- BIt marks the right road edge and makes the road's course clearer.
- CIt warns that overtaking is not permitted.
- DIt requires reduced speed along the relevant stretch of road.
Medium
In the dark, the road markings are difficult to see, but these markings are visible along the right side. What should you do?
- AUse the markings as permission to overtake other vehicles.
- BUse the markings as a requirement to keep completely close to the right road edge.
- CUse the markings as a warning of a specific lower speed limit.
- DUse the markings to assess the road edge and adjust your speed and position.
Hard
Which statement correctly describes the difference between this marking and an obstruction marking with diagonal stripes?
- AThis one shows the road edge, while the diagonal stripes on an obstruction marking show which side may be used to pass.
- BThis one shows the direction of travel, while the diagonal stripes on an obstruction marking merely mark the right road edge.
- CThis one shows the side to pass on, while the diagonal stripes on an obstruction marking merely show that the road curves.
- DThis one shows the speed limit, while the diagonal stripes on an obstruction marking show which side may be used to pass.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be choosing that the marker shows which side of an obstacle you should pass. The roadside delineator primarily shows the road edge and the road’s path, while the diagonal stripes on an obstruction marker point down towards the side on which it can be passed.
Did you know
Roadside delineators are fitted with reflectors and are used along Norwegian roads to make the road edge and the course of bends easier to perceive in darkness and challenging weather conditions.
Frequently asked questions
What does the letter H in sign number 920.H mean?
H indicates that this is the variant used on the right-hand side of the road. It helps the driver see the right-hand edge of the road and the road’s path ahead.
Does the marker require me to reduce my speed?
No, it does not set a specific speed. However, you must adjust your speed if the delineators indicate a sharp bend, reduced visibility or other challenging conditions.
Does the roadside delineator show which side of an obstacle I should pass?
No, it does not impose such a requirement on its own. An obstruction marker with diagonal stripes is used to show which side the marker can be passed on.
Why are roadside delineators useful in winter?
They make the road edge and the direction of the road easier to perceive when snow covers parts of the road markings. The reflectors also make them visible in the vehicle’s headlights.
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