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The sign warns that animals often move across or along the road.
When you see the sign
Reduce your speed if necessary, and pay extra close attention to the verges and the terrain along the road. Be prepared to brake in a controlled manner if a moose enters the carriageway, especially at dusk and in the dark.
Rules
- The sign warns that moose often cross or move along the road, but it does not indicate a specific speed limit.
- You must adjust your speed so that you can stop in front of a foreseeable obstacle, such as a moose in the carriageway.
- You must not make a sudden evasive manoeuvre if this creates a greater risk of a head-on collision or running off the road.
- If you hit a moose, stop in a safe place, secure the accident scene and notify the police. Do not follow an injured animal yourself.
Tips
- Look alternately far ahead and towards both road verges; eyes may reflect light before the rest of the animal becomes visible.
- Reduce your speed further at dusk, in the dark and in areas with dense woodland close to the road.
- If you see one moose, you should assume that more animals may follow before you continue driving.
- Brake in a controlled manner and keep the vehicle in your own lane if a moose enters the road.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the sign imposes a specific lower speed limit. It does not, but the conditions may require you to reduce your speed.
- Some interpret the sign as a general warning about all livestock. The symbol specifically warns about moose that often cross or move along the road.
- Some people only watch the right-hand verge. Moose can come from either side of the road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AThat moose often move across or along the road
- BThat the road becomes narrower further ahead
- CThat all types of domestic animals often cross the road
- DThat the road has a dangerous bend ahead
Medium
You are driving at dusk and pass this sign. What should you do?
- AReduce your speed to a specific limit imposed by the sign
- BPosition the car close to the centre line because the road becomes narrower
- CAdjust your speed and watch carefully on both sides of the road
- DMaintain the same speed and only watch the right edge of the road
Hard
You have hit a moose that runs injured into the forest. What must you do?
- AStop safely, move the animal yourself and notify the police only if someone is injured
- BStop safely, secure the accident scene, notify the police and do not follow the animal
- CDrive on, notify the police later and let others search for the animal
- DStop safely, secure the accident scene, notify the police and follow the animal
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be to choose that the sign warns of a dangerous bend or introduces a specific speed limit. The correct meaning is that moose often cross or move along the road, so you must adjust your speed and observation accordingly.
Did you know
The sign is numbered 146.1 in the sign regulations and is used on road sections where moose often cross or move along the road. The direction in which the moose is depicted does not indicate which side the animal will come from.
Frequently asked questions
Do I always have to brake when passing the sign?
You do not necessarily have to brake exactly at the sign, but your speed must be adapted to the visibility and the risk of moose. If visibility is poor or the road verges are difficult to see clearly, you should reduce your speed.
How far does the warning apply?
The sign warns of danger on the upcoming section of road. An additional plate may indicate the distance to the danger or the length of the section where the danger applies.
What should I do if a moose is standing by the road?
Reduce your speed considerably and be ready to stop, because the moose may suddenly move onto the road. Avoid using the horn unnecessarily and pass only when it can be done safely.
What should I do if I hit a moose?
Stop in a safe place, secure the accident scene and notify the police, normally on 02800 or 112 in the event of immediate danger. Mark the location as well as possible, but do not follow an injured animal.
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