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Railway station/train terminal
When you see the sign
The sign indicates the road to, or the location of, a railway station or train terminal. If you are going there, follow the arrow or other directional information and move into the correct lane early; if you are not, continue by following the other signs.
Rules
- Sign 774 is a direction sign indicating a railway station or train terminal.
- The sign does not warn of a level crossing and therefore does not in itself require you to stop or reduce your speed.
- The direction must be interpreted together with any arrow, direction sign or lane information shown on the sign.
- The sign does not give you any special right to stop or park at the station; ordinary signs and traffic rules apply.
Tips
- Look out for an arrow or lane information early, so you have time to change lanes safely.
- Watch out for buses, taxis, cyclists and pedestrians near the station entrance.
- Do not brake suddenly when you see the sign; continue driving and find a legal route if you pass the exit.
- Look for separate signs for short-term parking, drop-off and pick-up areas, or parking facilities near the terminal.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the sign warns of a railway crossing. A level crossing is indicated by separate warning signs and, where applicable, signalling equipment or barriers.
- Interpreting the sign as an instruction to turn towards the station. It only provides location information for road users heading there.
- Thinking that the sign permits stopping or parking right by the terminal.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt provides information about a railway station or train terminal.
- BIt requires traffic to turn toward the railway.
- CIt shows the number of lanes leading toward an intersection.
- DIt warns of a railway level crossing.
Medium
You are going to pick up a passenger and see the sign with an arrow pointing right. What do you do?
- AYou park near the terminal because the sign cancels local parking prohibitions.
- BYou always reduce your speed and stop before a possible level crossing.
- CYou follow the arrow toward the station and park only where ordinary rules allow it.
- DYou stop by the sign because it reserves a space for picking up passengers.
Hard
The symbol is placed on a lane direction sign above the right-hand lane. Which interpretation is correct?
- AThe right-hand lane leads to a level crossing where all vehicles must stop.
- BThe right-hand lane is mandatory for all traffic passing the direction sign.
- CThe right-hand lane is reserved for vehicles that are going to park at the station.
- DThe right-hand lane is intended for traffic heading toward the station or train terminal.
Theory test tip
A typical trap is to confuse Sign 774 with a warning of a level crossing. The correct answer is that the sign shows where a railway station or train terminal is located, or which direction to follow to get there.
Did you know
The sign can be used both at an ordinary railway station and at a larger train terminal, making it possible to find the public transport hub without having to include every place name on the direction signs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to slow down when I see Sign 774?
The sign does not specify any particular speed. Nevertheless, adjust your speed if the terminal area has many pedestrians, buses, taxis or entrances and exits.
Does the sign mean that railway tracks cross the road ahead?
No. The sign indicates the location of a railway station or train terminal, whereas a level crossing is warned of and regulated by other signs and, where applicable, a barrier or traffic signal.
Can I park next to the sign to pick up a passenger?
Not on the basis of this sign alone. You must follow the parking signs, no-stopping restrictions and other rules that apply at the location.
Do I have to follow the direction shown?
Only if you are going to the station or terminal. The sign is not a mandatory sign, so other road users should follow the directions to their own destination.
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