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Entry continues in its own lane
The sign indicates that entry continues in its own lane.
When you see the sign
Continue in the lane you are driving in; the entry lane becomes a separate through lane, so you do not need to merge immediately. Nevertheless, adjust your speed to the traffic and follow the road markings and any subsequent signs.
Rules
- The sign indicates that the entry lane continues as a separate lane.
- You are not required to change lanes simply because you are coming from the entry road.
- The sign does not by itself give you priority when changing lanes later.
- If you want to change lanes, you must give way to traffic in the lane you are moving into, and signal clearly.
- Road markings and any subsequent signs determine how the lanes continue.
Tips
- Look well ahead to check that the lane actually continues and whether it later becomes an exit lane.
- Avoid moving unnecessarily into the neighbouring lane when your own lane continues.
- Adjust your speed smoothly to the flow of traffic so that any subsequent lane change can be made safely.
- Check your mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes, even if traffic in the neighbouring lane is moving slowly.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the entry lane ends immediately and that you must merge at once.
- Interpreting the sign as a motorway sign or as information about which speed limit applies.
- Believing that the sign gives you the right to move into the neighbouring lane without giving way.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign indicate about the on-ramp?
- AThat the lane ahead is for heavy traffic
- BThat the on-ramp continues as a separate lane
- CThat the road ahead is a motorveg
- DThat the on-ramp lane ends immediately with merging
Medium
You are coming from an on-ramp and pass this sign. What do you do?
- AI change lanes immediately and expect other traffic to give way.
- BI continue in my own lane and follow the subsequent road markings and signs.
- CI stop in the lane and wait for a gap.
- DI immediately increase my speed because the motorveg rules now apply.
Hard
After passing this sign, you later want to change to the adjacent lane. What applies?
- AI have the right to merge in if I maintain the same speed.
- BI only have vikeplikt if my lane ends at the same time.
- CI have vikeplikt for traffic in the adjacent lane and give a clear signal.
- DI have forkjørsrett ahead of traffic in the adjacent lane and give a clear signal.
Theory test tip
Look for the difference between a lane that continues and an entry lane that must merge or end. The common trap is to assume that you must change lanes immediately; this sign specifically indicates that your lane continues.
Did you know
The sign is often used where a new lane is added to the main road instead of the entry lane coming to an end. This can reduce unnecessary and abrupt lane changes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to merge into the lane on the left?
No, not because of this sign. Your lane continues as a separate lane, but subsequent road markings or signs may require you to choose another lane.
Do I have priority if I want to move into the neighbouring lane?
No. When changing lanes, you must give way to traffic in the lane you want to move into, and you must check your mirrors and blind spot and signal.
Does the sign mean that the road is a motorway?
No. A motorway is indicated by sign 502, whereas this sign only provides information about how the entry lane continues.
Can the lane later become an exit lane?
Yes. The sign describes the situation at the entry, so you must continue to follow subsequent road markings and signs.
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