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Vehicle repair shop
The sign indicates that a vehicle repair shop is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
The sign indicates that there is a vehicle repair shop at or near the road. If you need repair services, follow any arrow or distance indication and reduce your speed well in advance of the turn-off without obstructing other traffic.
Rules
- The sign is a service sign indicating a vehicle repair shop; it does not require you to stop or turn off.
- The sign does not permit you to stop or park in violation of other signs or traffic rules.
- Any arrow, distance indication or other supplementary sign information shows where the repair shop is located in relation to the road.
- When turning off to the repair shop, signal well in advance and comply with any give-way obligation that applies at the junction or access road.
Tips
- Look for an arrow or distance indication on the supplementary sign before deciding whether to turn off.
- Reduce your speed in a controlled manner if the repair shop is right beside the road, and avoid braking sharply.
- Do not assume that the repair shop is open 24 hours; check its opening hours if possible.
- If the vehicle has a fault that makes it dangerous to drive, stop in a safe place rather than continuing simply because a repair shop is signposted nearby.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign indicates a petrol station, but fuel is indicated by a separate service sign.
- Some interpret the sign as an instruction to drive in for a technical inspection; it is merely information about a repair shop.
- Some assume that the repair shop is immediately beside the sign, even though an arrow or distance indication may show that it is farther away or along a side road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt shows that there is a vehicle workshop at or near the road.
- BIt shows that there is a fast-charging station at or near the road.
- CIt shows that there is a petrol station at or near the road.
- DIt shows that there is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
Medium
The sign has an arrow pointing toward a side road, and you want to drive to the location. What should you do?
- ASignal in good time and comply with the vikeplikt (duty to give way) at the exit.
- BTurn off without signalling because the sign shows the direction of travel.
- CEnter the exit first because the service sign gives forkjørsrett (priority).
- DStop by the sign and wait for other traffic to stop.
Hard
You have little fuel and see this sign. What can you conclude with certainty?
- AThat there is a workshop with fast charging for motor vehicles.
- BThat there is a vehicle inspection site that all vehicles must visit.
- CThat there is a workshop, but not necessarily a place selling fuel.
- DThat there is a workshop selling petrol and diesel.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the sign may be confused with the signs for fuel or rapid charging. Look for the repair-shop symbol, and remember that the sign indicates a vehicle repair shop, not a particular type of charging or refuelling station.
Did you know
Sign 608 uses a repair-shop symbol so that the service can be understood quickly without text. It is particularly useful for road users who need repairs or technical assistance while travelling.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No. The sign is a service sign that merely indicates that there is a vehicle repair shop at or near the road.
Does the sign mean that I can refuel or use rapid charging there?
Not necessarily. Fuel and rapid charging have their own service signs, whereas this sign only indicates a vehicle repair shop.
Is the repair shop always right beside the sign?
No, it may be at or near the road. An arrow or distance indication may show the direction and how far away the repair shop is.
Can I park by the sign while waiting for assistance?
The sign does not give you any special right to park. You must follow other signs and the usual rules on stopping and parking.
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