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Animals
The sign warns that animals often move across or along the road.
When you see the sign
Reduce your speed if necessary, and look carefully for sheep both in the road, along the roadside and in the surrounding terrain. Be prepared to stop, because sheep may suddenly move onto the road or follow the rest of the flock.
Rules
- The sign warns that sheep frequently cross or travel along the road.
- You must adjust your speed so that you can stop in front of a sheep or flock that is on the road or moving onto it.
- The sign does not set a specific speed limit, but the conditions may require you to drive considerably slower than the posted speed limit.
- The sign does not prohibit overtaking, but you must refrain from doing so if the sheep, visibility or traffic conditions make overtaking unsafe.
Tips
- Pay particular attention to sheep near open grazing areas, gates, road edges and places where the terrain may conceal animals.
- Reduce your speed early if you see one sheep; more animals may be following close behind.
- If sheep are close alongside the road, drive slowly and keep a safe lateral distance without frightening them.
- Avoid using the horn unnecessarily, and be aware that sheep may react unpredictably to noise and vehicles.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign warns of livestock in general, but the symbol indicates that the danger specifically concerns sheep.
- Some people think the sign imposes a specific lower speed limit. It does not, but drivers must adjust their speed to the hazard themselves.
- Some people only watch the road itself and overlook sheep in ditches or behind vegetation along the road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AThat the road has several dangerous bends
- BThat the road becomes narrower on both sides
- CThat sheep often move across or along the road
- DThat cattle often move across or along the road
Medium
You see several sheep in the ditch after this sign. What should you do?
- AIncrease your speed and pass the area before the sheep enter the road
- BMaintain your speed and assume that the sheep will remain in the ditch
- CStop immediately and wait until all the sheep have left the ditch
- DReduce your speed and be prepared for the sheep to enter the road
Hard
Which statement about this sign is correct?
- AIt establishes a specific speed limit that applies until the next intersection
- BIt establishes no specific speed limit, but may require a considerably lower speed
- CIt prohibits all overtaking until the danger is no longer present
- DIt gives a general warning about all types of domestic animals that may cross the road
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be confusing this sign with a general animal-warning sign or interpreting it as an instruction to drive at a specific speed. Its correct meaning is that sheep frequently cross or travel along the road, and that your speed must be adjusted to the specific hazard.
Did you know
The sign is used particularly on roads through grazing areas, including mountainous and agricultural regions where sheep roam freely or are moved between pastures. It is part of a series of warning signs with different animal symbols, allowing drivers to see which type of animal is commonly found in the area.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to brake when I see the sign?
You must assess your speed, visibility and the conditions around the road. If you cannot spot and stop for sheep in time, you must reduce your speed.
Do sheep on the road have the right of way?
The sign does not give the animals a legal right of way. Nevertheless, you are required to drive carefully and avoid causing danger or harm, so you must stop or wait when necessary.
Can I drive past a flock of sheep?
You may only pass if this can be done safely and without frightening or pressuring the animals. Drive very slowly, keep your distance and follow any instructions from a person guiding the flock.
How long does the warning apply?
The sign warns of a hazard on the road section ahead. An additional plate may indicate the distance to the hazard or the length of the section affected.
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