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Emergency exit sign for tunnel
The sign is an emergency exit sign for a tunnel.
When you see the sign
Make a note of where the emergency exit is located so that you can find it quickly if a serious incident occurs in the tunnel. Sign 570.1H marks an emergency exit to the right, but you must not stop or leave the vehicle during normal driving.
Rules
- The sign marks an emergency exit in a tunnel and shows that the exit is to the right.
- The emergency exit should be used in the event of a fire, smoke or another situation requiring the tunnel to be evacuated.
- The sign does not give permission to drive through the exit; it is intended for evacuation on foot.
- The sign does not introduce or cancel any speed limit, road type or lane rule.
Tips
- Take note of the emergency exits while driving through the tunnel, particularly in long tunnels.
- In the event of a fire or heavy smoke, follow the signs to a safe emergency exit and do not remain in the vehicle.
- If you have to evacuate, take only what is most necessary and leave the car key behind so that the emergency services can move the vehicle.
- Follow any announcements over the loudspeakers, light signals and instructions from the emergency services.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the sign indicates a regular exit or tunnel exit for vehicles.
- Thinking that the sign means you should stop at the exit during normal driving.
- Confusing it with a sign that introduces or ends a motorway or motor traffic road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt marks the end of a motorveg at the next exit.
- BIt marks an ordinary exit to the right for vehicles.
- CIt marks the start of a motortrafikkveg to the right.
- DIt marks an emergency exit to the right for evacuation on foot.
Medium
Heavy smoke occurs and the tunnel must be evacuated. What should you do when you see this sign?
- ADrive the vehicle through the emergency exit on the right.
- BStop at the sign and wait inside the vehicle.
- CLeave the vehicle and walk to the emergency exit on the right.
- DContinue driving and wait for an ordinary exit.
Hard
You pass this sign during normal driving in a tunnel. What effect does it have on your continued driving?
- AIt ends motorveg and introduces the general speed limit from this point.
- BIt introduces motortrafikkveg and the associated traffic rules from this point.
- CIt opens an exit that vehicles may use to the right.
- DIt changes neither the speed limit nor the road type, but shows an emergency exit to the right.
Theory test tip
Look for the green safety symbol showing a person moving towards an exit. The trap is often to choose that the sign applies to an exit for vehicles or marks the start or end of a particular road type.
Did you know
In long Norwegian tunnels, emergency-exit signs are often supplemented by separate direction and distance signs showing how far it is to the nearest emergency exit in each direction.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to use the exit every time I see the sign?
No. The sign shows where you can evacuate in an emergency and requires no action during normal driving.
Can I drive the car through the emergency exit?
No. The emergency exit is intended for evacuation on foot and is not a regular exit or roadway.
What does H mean in the sign number 570.1H?
H indicates the right-hand variant. The sign shows that the emergency exit is to the right.
What should I do if there is a fire in the tunnel?
Stop as safely as possible, switch off the engine and leave the vehicle if evacuation is necessary. Follow the emergency-exit signs and instructions from the tunnel facility or the emergency services.
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