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Priority road (Forkjørsveg)
The sign indicates that drivers coming from a side road or intersecting road are subject to vikeplikt indicated by sign 202 «Vikeplikt» or 204 «Stop». The sign applies until it is cancelled by sign 208 «End of forkjørsveg» or sign 202 «Vikeplikt» or sign 204 «Stop». In a lane with sign 531 «Acceleration lane», the provisions of trafikkreglene concerning driving in such a lane nevertheless apply.
When you see the sign
You are now driving on a priority road, and traffic from side roads or intersecting roads should be required to give way or stop. Proceed carefully through intersections, and check that others are actually complying with their obligation to give way. The sign does not give you the right to drive faster than the speed limit or without consideration for other road users.
Rules
- Drivers coming from a side road or intersecting road should be required to give way by sign 202 «Vikeplikt» or 204 «Stopp».
- The priority road continues through several intersections and ends only at sign 208 «Slutt på forkjørsveg», sign 202 «Vikeplikt» or sign 204 «Stopp».
- The sign regulates priority, but does not give you a general right to go first in every situation.
- In a lane marked with sign 531 «Felt for fartsøkning», the special traffic rules for driving in an acceleration lane apply.
Tips
- Look out for side roads and be prepared for others to overlook their give-way or stop sign.
- Watch for signs 208, 202 or 204, as any of these can end the priority road.
- Do not confuse priority with having a clear road; reduce your speed if visibility at an intersection is poor.
- When entering from an acceleration lane, adjust your speed and find a safe gap even if the main road is a priority road.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign applies only to the first intersection. It continues to apply until the priority road ends.
- Some people think the sign means they can always go first. You must still follow traffic lights, police instructions and any other give-way rules that apply in the situation.
- The sign is often confused with «Forkjørskryss», which warns of one specific hazardous intersection and does not establish a continuous priority road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt indicates that oncoming traffic has vikeplikt on the next narrow section of road.
- BIt indicates that you must come to a complete stop before entering the intersecting road.
- CIt indicates that you have vikeplikt for traffic in both directions on the intersecting road.
- DIt indicates that drivers from side roads or intersecting roads are required to give way.
Medium
You have passed this sign and driven through one intersection. At the next intersection, a car comes from a side road, and you have not passed any new sign changing the priority conditions. What must you do?
- AYou must come to a complete stop before the intersection because the sign applied only to the first intersection.
- BYou must give way to the car from the right because the right-hand rule applies after the first intersection.
- CYou must continue with the necessary care because the car from the side road has vikeplikt.
- DYou must drive through without adjusting your speed because you always have the right to proceed first.
Hard
You are driving in a lane marked with sign 531 «Felt for fartsøkning» and are going to enter the through lane on the road to which this sign applies. What must you do?
- AYou must adjust your speed and leave the lane only when this can be done without danger or unnecessary obstruction.
- BYou must stop at the end of the lane before entering the through lane.
- CYou must follow the right-hand rule and demand space if you are coming from the right of the traffic.
- DYou must enter the through lane directly because the sign gives you priority.
Theory test tip
A common trap is to think that the priority road ends automatically after the next intersection. Look for an explicit end-of-priority sign: 208 «Slutt på forkjørsveg», 202 «Vikeplikt» or 204 «Stopp».
Did you know
The distinctive diamond shape makes the sign recognisable even from behind. This is useful because its shape clearly distinguishes it from the triangular give-way and warning signs.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have priority when I see this sign?
You have priority over drivers coming from side roads and intersecting roads who are required to give way or stop. You must still follow traffic lights, police instructions and any other rules that apply in the situation.
How long does the priority road apply?
It applies until it is ended by sign 208 «Slutt på forkjørsveg», sign 202 «Vikeplikt» or sign 204 «Stopp». It does not end automatically after an intersection.
What is the difference between this sign and «Forkjørskryss»?
This sign establishes a priority road that continues through several intersections. «Forkjørskryss» warns of one specific hazardous intersection where traffic from a side road or intersecting road is required to give way or stop.
Does the sign mean that traffic from a side road will always stop?
No, traffic from the side road may be required either to give way or to stop. Even though others are required to give way, you must stay alert and be ready to react if someone makes a mistake.
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