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Merging
The sign indicates that lanes merge into one with mutual adjustment in accordance with the provisions of trafikkreglene (merging). 530 (Examples) 531.1 (Ex.) 531.2 (Ex.)
When you see the sign
Adjust your speed and distance so that vehicles from the two lanes can merge without sudden braking. Cooperate with traffic in the other lane, and normally let one vehicle in at a time, taking turns.
Rules
- The lanes merge into one through mutual adjustment between the drivers.
- Neither lane automatically has priority where the lanes merge.
- Drivers must adjust their speed and position so that the merge can take place safely and smoothly.
- Merging differs from an ordinary lane change, where the driver changing lanes generally has a duty to give way.
Tips
- Check your mirrors early and find a suitable gap in the traffic in the other lane.
- Keep roughly the same speed as the traffic alongside you, and avoid merging unnecessarily early.
- Keep a good distance from the vehicle in front so that a vehicle from the other lane has room to merge.
- Avoid accelerating to prevent others from entering; the aim is normally for vehicles to merge in an orderly sequence.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the vehicle in the lane that appears to continue straight ahead always has priority.
- Confusing merging with an ordinary lane change and placing all the responsibility on the driver in the other lane.
- Merging very early and then trying to prevent others from using the open lane up to the merge point.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign indicate?
- AA heavy-traffic lane begins at this point.
- BA kollektivfelt ends at this point.
- CThe traffic rules for motorveg apply from this point.
- DThe lanes merge into one through mutual adjustment.
Medium
There is a queue, but one of the two lanes is clear toward the point where the lanes merge. What should you do?
- AYou maintain your speed because your lane has priority at the merge.
- BYou stop before the merge and wait until the other lane is empty.
- CYou use the clear lane and adjust your speed and position at the merge.
- DYou change lanes immediately and prevent others from using the clear lane.
Hard
You cross a dashed dividing line from right to left well before the lanes actually merge. Which rule applies to the manoeuvre?
- AYou are merging and have automatic priority from the right.
- BYou are making an ordinary lane change and as a general rule have a duty to give way.
- CYou are making an ordinary lane change and may require others to reduce their speed.
- DYou are merging and have automatic priority in the lane ahead.
Theory test tip
A common trap is to answer that one particular lane has priority. When this sign is shown, the main rule is mutual adjustment, normally with vehicles taking turns to merge.
Did you know
The sign indicates a situation where both streams of traffic are responsible for adjusting to each other. It is precisely this mutual adjustment that distinguishes merging from an ordinary lane change.
Frequently asked questions
Does either lane have priority?
No, the sign indicates mutual adjustment. Both drivers must contribute to bringing the two streams of traffic together safely.
Should vehicles always take turns merging?
Taking turns is the normal and most appropriate way to merge. However, the specific solution must still be adapted to the speed, distance and traffic conditions.
Should I merge as soon as I see the sign?
Not necessarily. You can use the available lane up to the point where the lanes merge, while maintaining a suitable speed and preparing for a safe gap.
Is merging the same as an ordinary lane change?
No. In an ordinary lane change, the driver changing lanes generally has a duty to give way, whereas this sign indicates that the traffic should merge through mutual adjustment.
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