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Animals
The sign warns that animals often move across or along the road.
When you see the sign
Slow down if necessary, and be prepared for deer to suddenly enter the road or be moving along the roadside. In particular, look out for more animals if you spot one deer, and be ready to stop without making a sudden evasive manoeuvre.
Rules
- The sign warns that deer frequently cross or move along the road.
- You must adjust your speed so that you can stop for animals that may be expected in the area indicated by the warning.
- The sign does not designate a specific crossing point for deer and does not mean that animals will only appear right by the sign.
- The sign does not impose a separate speed limit; a posted or general speed limit still applies, but the conditions may require you to drive more slowly.
Tips
- Watch both sides of the road, especially at dusk, at night and in the early morning.
- If you see one deer, reduce your speed and expect more animals to follow.
- Use high-beam headlights when permitted and safe, so that you can spot animals and the reflection from their eyes more easily.
- Brake in a controlled manner if an animal enters the road; a sudden evasive manoeuvre can result in a collision with an oncoming vehicle or cause you to run off the road.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the sign warns of a dangerous bend because it is triangular. The animal symbol shows that the hazard concerns deer.
- Assuming that deer only cross exactly where the sign is located. The sign warns of an area where deer frequently cross or move along the road.
- Thinking that the sign automatically introduces a specific lower speed limit.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a dangerous bend further ahead.
- BIt warns that deer often move across or along the road.
- CIt warns that the road becomes narrower further ahead.
- DIt warns of several dangerous bends further ahead.
Medium
You are driving at 80 km/h after passing the sign. Vegetation along the road makes visibility poor. What should you do?
- AContinue at 80 km/h because the sign does not change the speed limit.
- BBrake only when you see an animal in the carriageway.
- CReduce your speed so that you can stop for animals that may appear.
- DStop at the sign and wait until the area appears completely empty.
Hard
You pass the sign on a road with a posted speed limit of 80 km/t. Which statement is correct?
- ADeer can only be expected to cross the road exactly at the sign.
- BThe speed limit is still 80 km/t, but conditions may require a lower speed.
- CThe speed limit automatically becomes 60 km/t throughout the entire warned area.
- DThe triangular shape means that a dangerous bend comes first.
Theory test tip
Look carefully at the symbol inside the warning triangle. A common trap is to choose that the sign imposes a specific speed or marks one fixed crossing point, whereas its correct meaning is that deer frequently cross or move along the road.
Did you know
Sign 146 comes in several variants with different animal symbols. Variant 146.3 is used where deer frequently move across or along the road, and its placement is normally based on local observations and recorded risk.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to brake when I see the sign?
You must assess the conditions and adjust your speed so that you are driving safely. Poor visibility, darkness or vegetation close to the road may make it necessary to reduce your speed significantly.
Where might deer appear?
Deer can come from either side and may also move along the roadside. The sign does not indicate one specific place where the animals cross.
What should I do if I see one deer?
Reduce your speed in a controlled manner and be prepared to stop. Deer often move in groups, so more animals may follow the first one.
Does the sign only apply at night?
No, the warning applies at all times unless its extent is limited by a supplementary plate. However, the risk may be particularly high at dusk, at night and in the early morning.
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