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Table advance direction sign
When you see the sign
Read the destinations, road numbers and directional arrows, and decide which direction you need to take at the upcoming junction. Get into the correct position in good time, but wait until the junction or exit itself before turning.
Rules
- Skilt 701 provides advance information about directions of travel, road numbers and destinations at an upcoming junction.
- The information is arranged in table form; each arrow applies to the destinations and any road numbers shown in the same section of the sign.
- The sign does not grant priority and does not change the give-way obligation, speed limit or any other traffic rules at the junction.
- Mandatory lane directions or permitted directions of travel must be read from separate signs, road markings and traffic lights; the table sign is primarily for wayfinding.
Tips
- First find your destination or road number, then read the arrow that belongs to the same entry.
- If necessary, reduce your speed early enough to read the sign without making sudden manoeuvres.
- Use your mirrors and signal before changing lanes or positioning yourself towards the correct side of the carriageway.
- Look out for direction signs and other signs closer to the junction, which confirm where you should actually turn.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the arrows show the lane distribution. Skilt 701 shows directions in table form, while kjørefeltorienteringstavle 707 shows which directions or destinations the individual lanes are intended for.
- Confusing the sign with tabellvegviser 711. The table sign provides advance information, while a direction sign is used at the actual point where the direction must be chosen.
- Assuming that the sign grants priority at the junction. The give-way obligation is determined by give-way signs, traffic lights, road markings or the general give-way rules.
Test yourself
Easy
What information does the sign provide?
- AIt shows the course of the road and adjoining roads as a schematic drawing.
- BIt shows the destinations at the actual location where the direction of travel is to be chosen.
- CIt shows which directions of travel and destinations each individual lane is intended for.
- DIt provides advance information about directions of travel, road numbers and destinations at an upcoming junction.
Medium
You are heading toward the destination shown next to the arrow pointing left. At the junction, the road markings show that a left turn must be made from the left lane, and you have vikeplikt. What do you do?
- AI position myself in the left lane and go first because the sign cancels vikeplikt.
- BI position myself in the left lane and comply with vikeplikt before turning.
- CI position myself in any lane and go first because the arrow gives priority.
- DI position myself in the right lane and follow the arrow without using the road markings.
Hard
A driver believes that each arrow on the sign applies to one specific lane. Which assessment is correct?
- AThe statement is incorrect because the arrows group directions and destinations without assigning specific lanes.
- BThe statement is correct because each arrow functions as a binding lane arrow at the upcoming junction.
- CThe statement is correct because each arrow shows which lane the driver must choose toward the junction.
- DThe statement is incorrect because the arrows only show the course of the road as a schematic drawing of the junction.
Theory test tip
Look for the difference between a table and a diagram: Skilt 701 arranges the directions in table form, while Skilt 703 shows the course of the road schematically. Another common trap is to interpret the arrows as mandatory lane arrows, even though the sign itself does not allocate traffic to specific lanes.
Did you know
The table format is particularly useful when several destinations and road numbers need to be shown together before a junction. Unlike diagramorienteringstavle 703, it presents the information as orderly lines rather than as a schematic drawing of the junction.
Frequently asked questions
What does a tabellorienteringstavle tell you?
It provides advance information about road numbers, destinations and directions of travel at an upcoming junction. The information is arranged in table form with corresponding arrows.
Do I have to change lanes as soon as I see the sign?
No, not necessarily. You should plan your position, but only change lanes when necessary, permitted and possible without danger or causing unnecessary obstruction.
What is the difference between Skilt 701 and kjørefeltorienteringstavle 707?
Skilt 701 shows directions and destinations in table form before a junction. Skilt 707 shows the number of lanes approaching the junction and which directions or destinations each lane is intended for.
Does the sign determine who has to give way?
No. You must determine the give-way obligation from other signs, traffic lights and road markings, or apply the general give-way rules.
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