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Oncoming traffic has vikeplikt
The sign indicates that oncoming drivers are subject to vikeplikt indicated by sign 212 «Vikeplikt to oncoming traffic». 🔗
When you see the sign
You can normally drive into the narrow section before oncoming traffic, because oncoming drivers are required to give way. Nevertheless, reduce your speed, make sure the oncoming vehicle actually stops, and do not enter if the passage cannot be completed safely.
Rules
- The sign indicates that oncoming drivers are required to give way by sign 212 «Vikeplikt overfor møtende kjørende».
- The rule usually applies to a narrow section of road where vehicles cannot pass each other without one party waiting.
- You must still act considerately and be prepared to stop if an oncoming vehicle has already entered the narrow section.
- The sign regulates the meeting of traffic travelling in opposite directions and does not grant general priority at junctions.
Tips
- Look through the entire narrow section before entering, and assess whether an oncoming vehicle is already inside.
- Reduce your speed so that you can stop if the oncoming driver misunderstands or overlooks their obligation to give way.
- Pay attention to the width of buses, lorries and vehicles with trailers before assuming there is enough room for vehicles to pass each other.
- Do not force your way through just because the sign gives your direction of travel priority; cooperate with oncoming traffic if the situation requires it.
Common misconceptions
- Believing that the sign gives you priority at the next junction. It applies only to the relationship with oncoming traffic on the particular narrow section.
- Confusing the sign with sign 212 and believing that you must give way. With sign 214, it is the oncoming driver who is required to give way.
- Entering without checking whether an oncoming vehicle is already on the section.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the sign indicate?
- AThat traffic from side roads is required to give way at the next intersection
- BThat you are required to give way to traffic on the intersecting road
- CThat oncoming drivers are required to give way on the narrow section
- DThat you are required to give way to oncoming traffic on the narrow section
Medium
You are approaching a narrow section of road, but an oncoming vehicle has already entered and there is no room to pass. What should you do?
- AIncrease your speed into the section and warn the oncoming vehicle with the horn.
- BStop before the section and let the oncoming vehicle pass.
- CEnter the section and require the oncoming vehicle to reverse.
- DEnter the section and pass the oncoming vehicle on the side.
Hard
After the narrow section of road, you come to an intersection without any other signs. A car is approaching from the right. What applies?
- AYou must come to a complete stop before the intersection because the sign has the same effect as a stop sign.
- BYou may go first because the sign gives you priority in the intersection as well.
- CYou must give way to the car from the right because the sign does not give priority at the intersection.
- DYou may go first because traffic from side roads always has vikeplikt at intersections.
Theory test tip
Look carefully at the arrows: Sign 214 means that oncoming traffic must give way, while sign 212 means that you must not enter if you would obstruct oncoming traffic. A common theory-test trap is to mix up the meanings of these two signs.
Did you know
Sign 214 is often used together with sign 212 in the opposite direction of travel at narrow bridges, underpasses and road narrowings. The two signs allocate the obligation to give way between the traffic directions where passing normally may be difficult.
Frequently asked questions
Can I always go first when I see the sign?
You normally have priority over oncoming traffic on the narrow section. Nevertheless, you must wait if an oncoming vehicle is already inside, or if it would not be safe to continue.
Does the sign mean that I am on a priority road?
No. The sign only regulates the relationship between you and oncoming drivers at the particular narrowing, and does not say who must give way at junctions.
What sign does the driver travelling in the opposite direction see?
The oncoming driver will normally encounter sign 212 «Vikeplikt overfor møtende kjørende». It prohibits entering if this would obstruct oncoming traffic.
What should I do if the oncoming driver does not give way?
Reduce your speed and stop if necessary to avoid danger. You must not insist on your right of way in a way that could cause a collision or obstruction.
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