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Continuation of the diversion
Continuation of the diversion
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When you see the Zeichen
If you are following the signed diversion, follow the arrow direction shown on Zeichen 455.1 and continue accordingly. Continue to observe traffic lights, priority signs, road markings and other traffic signs.
Rules
- Zeichen 455.1 marks the continuation of a diversion that has already begun.
- The arrow direction shown indicates which way the diversion route continues at that location.
- The sign does not grant Vorfahrt or permit you to disregard mandatory directions of travel.
- The diversion ends when Zeichen 455.2 “End of diversion” is installed or when the signs clearly direct you back to the regular route.
Tips
- Pay particular attention to additional Zeichen 455.1 before intersections and junctions so that you do not accidentally leave the diversion route.
- Move into the lane appropriate for the indicated arrow direction in good time, without endangering other vehicles while changing lanes.
- If your navigation system and the signs indicate different routes, follow the local diversion signs, as they take current closures into account.
- Remember the destination direction or diversion route number in case several diversions are signed at the same time.
Common misunderstandings
- The sign is confused with an exit sign or Autobahn direction sign. However, it does not indicate an exit; it confirms the continuation of a diversion.
- Some learner drivers believe that the arrow gives them Vorfahrt. Zeichen 455.1 is only a direction sign; Vorfahrt is determined by other traffic signs or by the “priority to the right” rule.
- The yellow signs are understood as a general requirement for all vehicles. They are primarily relevant to road users whose normal route is closed and who are following the diversion.
Exam tip
A typical exam trap is assuming that Zeichen 455.1 establishes a Vorfahrt rule or a mandatory direction of travel for all traffic. The correct interpretation is that it continues the diversion; Vorfahrt and mandatory directions of travel are determined by other signs and rules.
Did you know
The yellow background makes diversion signs clearly distinguishable from regular direction signs. Zeichen 455.1 is typically repeated at intersections and junctions so that the diversion route can be followed without gaps.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to follow Zeichen 455.1?
If you are on the signed diversion route and want to reach the destination on the closed route, you should follow the indicated direction. However, the sign does not replace a separate closure or a mandatory direction of travel.
Does Zeichen 455.1 give me Vorfahrt at an intersection?
No. The sign only provides directions for the diversion. Vorfahrt is determined by traffic lights, priority signs or, if no such rules apply, the “priority to the right” rule.
How do I know when the diversion ends?
The end may be indicated by Zeichen 455.2 “End of diversion”. After that, follow the regular direction signs again.
What should I do if my navigation system recommends a different route?
If a closure is signed, follow the local diversion signs. Navigation data may be out of date or may not yet take short-term traffic measures into account.
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