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Portal direction sign
The sign shows which destinations the lanes are intended for.
When you see the sign
Read the destinations above the lanes and move into the correct lane well in advance. At the same time, follow lane markings, arrows and any mandatory signs, and avoid sudden lane changes where the road divides.
Rules
- Portalvegviser shows which destinations each lane is intended for.
- The sign’s position above the carriageway links each destination to the lane or lanes beneath the relevant part of the sign.
- The sign is a direction sign and does not, by itself, establish give-way requirements, right of way or a speed limit.
- The usual rules apply when changing lanes: You must give way to traffic in the lane you want to enter, and you must signal the lane change with your indicators.
Tips
- Identify your destination early and check which lane the text or arrow is positioned above.
- Check your mirrors and blind spot before moving into the lane leading towards your destination.
- If several lanes show the same destination, you can choose between them, but consider the road layout ahead and the volume of traffic.
- If you realise too late that you are in the wrong lane, continue in that lane and find a safe alternative route instead of making a sudden lane change.
Common misconceptions
- Learners think that the entire sign applies to all lanes, even though each destination is linked to specific lanes beneath the sign.
- Portalvegviser is confused with portalorienteringstavle. Portalvegviser shows destinations for the lanes, while portalorienteringstavle can show both directions of travel and destinations.
- Some people think that the sign alone gives them the right to change lanes. Anyone changing lanes still has a duty to give way to traffic in the lane they are moving into.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the sign mean?
- AIt shows the number of lanes approaching a junction and all permitted directions of travel.
- BIt shows which destinations the individual lanes are intended for.
- CIt shows that all lanes can be used for all the listed destinations.
- DIt shows which exit road leads to all the destinations on the sign.
Medium
You are in one lane, but your destination is shown above the adjacent lane. There is traffic in the adjacent lane. What should you do?
- AStop in your own lane and wait until the traffic in the adjacent lane has stopped.
- BSignal, give way to the traffic in the adjacent lane and change lanes when it is safe.
- CSignal, change lanes immediately and expect the traffic in the adjacent lane to give way.
- DChange lanes without signalling because the position of the sign above the lane functions as a requirement.
Hard
Which statement correctly describes the difference from a portal-direction sign?
- AThe sign in the picture gives forkjørsrett (priority right of way) when changing lanes, while a portal-direction sign only provides information about destinations.
- BThe sign in the picture applies to all lanes together, while a portal-direction sign applies only to the lane directly below the sign.
- CThe sign in the picture shows destinations for specific lanes, while a portal-direction sign can show both directions of travel and destinations.
- DThe sign in the picture shows only directions of travel for specific lanes, while a portal-direction sign shows only destinations.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, you may be shown an image with several destinations above different lanes. Look at their position above the lanes, not just at the arrows’ general direction, and remember that the sign does not override the duty to give way when changing lanes.
Did you know
The name comes from the fact that the sign is usually mounted on a sign gantry over the carriageway. This solution is used particularly on larger roads and at complex junctions, where it is important to link destinations clearly to each lane.
Frequently asked questions
What does portalvegviser mean?
The sign shows which destinations each lane is intended for. The destination must be read in conjunction with the lane beneath the relevant part of the sign.
Do I have to change lanes as soon as I see the sign?
No, but you should move into the correct lane well in advance. Any lane change must be made without causing danger or unnecessary obstruction, and you must give way to traffic in the lane you want to enter.
What should I do if I realise too late that I am in the wrong lane?
Continue in that lane if you cannot change lanes safely and legally. Do not cross a solid line or make a sudden lane change to reach the exit.
What is the difference between portalvegviser and kjørefeltvegviser?
Both show which destinations the lanes are intended for. Portalvegviser is designed and positioned on a gantry over the carriageway, so that the destinations can be linked directly to the lanes beneath.
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