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Accommodation
The sign indicates that accommodation is available at or near the road.
When you see the sign
Be aware that there is accommodation at or near the road. If you want to use it, follow any arrow or distance indication and reduce your speed well before the turn-off.
Rules
- Sign 626 indicates accommodation at or near the road.
- The sign does not require you to stop or drive to the accommodation.
- An arrow or distance indication used with the sign shows which direction to drive or how far it is to the accommodation.
- The sign does not grant any special right to park; parking must comply with other signs and applicable rules.
Tips
- Look for an arrow or distance indication so that you have time to position the vehicle correctly before the turn-off.
- Do not brake suddenly when you see the sign; check your mirrors and slow down gradually if you intend to turn off.
- Distinguish the accommodation symbol from the symbols for a workshop, fuel and rapid charging.
- Plan where to stay overnight before you become so tired that continuing to drive would be unsafe.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign means a rest area or that it is permitted to sleep in the car anywhere nearby.
- Some interpret the sign as an instruction to stop, but it is only a service sign providing information.
- Some overlook the arrow or distance indication and think that the accommodation is immediately next to the sign.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign provide information about?
- AThere is a vehicle workshop at or near the road.
- BThere is an emergency telephone at or near the road.
- CThere is accommodation at or near the road.
- DThere is a fuel station at or near the road.
Medium
You see this sign with the distance indication «2 km». What does this mean for your driving?
- AYou may continue, and the accommodation is approximately 2 km away.
- BYou must turn off because the distance indicates a mandatory route.
- CYou may park immediately because the distance indicates a rest area.
- DYou must stop because the accommodation begins at the sign.
Hard
You want to park your car near this sign and stay overnight in it. What applies?
- AYou may park on the road shoulder because the sign concerns overnight stays.
- BYou may park without a time limit if you remain in the car.
- CYou may park anywhere nearby when you intend to stay overnight.
- DYou may only park where other signs and trafikkreglene permit it.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be choosing a rest area, workshop or fuel. Look for the symbol indicating accommodation, and remember that the sign provides information about a service without requiring you to stop.
Did you know
The sign can be used to direct road users to accommodation located at the roadside or some distance away, which is why it is often supplemented with an arrow or distance indication.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to stop when I see the sign?
No, the sign is a service sign and only provides information. Continue as normal if you do not want accommodation.
Does the sign mean that the accommodation is immediately next to the road?
Not necessarily. The accommodation may be at or near the road, and an arrow or distance indication may show where you need to drive.
Does the sign give me permission to park or sleep in the car?
No, the sign indicates accommodation and does not grant any separate permission to park or sleep in the car. You must follow parking signs and other rules at the location.
Can the sign direct me to a place located after a turn-off?
Yes, it can be supplemented with directional information showing which turn-off to use. Follow the arrow and move into the correct lane in good time.
Practise for the theory test
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