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Military activity
The sign warns of military activity.
When you see the sign
Slow down if necessary, and be prepared for military vehicles or personnel to be on, cross or enter the road. Pay close attention to directions, temporary signs and signals from people authorised to regulate traffic.
Rules
- The sign warns of military activity and possible military traffic on or near the road.
- The sign is a warning sign and does not automatically give military vehicles the right of way.
- You must adjust your speed so that you can stop if military vehicles, convoys or personnel enter the road.
- You must follow instructions from the police and others authorised to direct traffic, even when their directions differ from the usual signs.
Tips
- Look out for entrances to military camps, training areas and temporary crossing points.
- Keep extra distance from large military vehicles because they may have long stopping distances and limited visibility.
- Be alert for wide or slow-moving vehicles that may use more than one lane when turning.
- Do not drive between vehicles in a military convoy unless there is enough space and visibility to do so safely.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the sign indicates a steep hill because the symbol may be interpreted as a vehicle on a slope.
- Thinking that all military traffic automatically has the right of way.
- Assuming that the sign only warns of tanks, even though it applies to military activity in general.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign warn about?
- AIt warns of a narrower road ahead.
- BIt warns of military activity in or beside the road.
- CIt warns of dangerous bends in the road.
- DIt warns of a steep hill on the road.
Medium
You pass this sign and are approaching an exit from a military area. What should you do?
- AI adjust my speed so that I can stop if vehicles or personnel come out onto the road.
- BI increase my speed so that I pass the exit before military vehicles come out.
- CI maintain the same speed because the sign only provides information about the area beside the road.
- DI always stop before the exit, even if no vehicles or people are visible.
Hard
You are driving on a forkjørsvei after passing this sign. A military vehicle is approaching from a side road, and no one is directing traffic. What applies?
- AI always stop because this sign requires civilian vehicles to give way to military traffic.
- BI follow the ordinary vikeplikt rules because military vehicles do not automatically have priority.
- CI follow the priority-to-the-right rule because this sign cancels the forkjørsvei near military areas.
- DI always give way because military vehicles automatically have priority after this sign.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the symbol may be confused with a warning of a steep hill. Look at the tracks and the shape of the vehicle: The sign warns of military activity, not the road's gradient.
Did you know
The symbol on the sign shows a tracked vehicle, but the warning also covers other military activity, such as military convoys, personnel and vehicles crossing or entering the road. The sign is used particularly near military camps and training areas.
Frequently asked questions
Do military vehicles have the right of way when this sign is present?
No, the sign itself does not give military vehicles the right of way. The usual right-of-way rules apply unless traffic is being directed or other signs and signals indicate otherwise.
Do I always have to slow down when I see the sign?
You must adjust your speed to the visibility, traffic and potential danger. If military activity could result in crossing, wide or slow-moving vehicles, you should reduce your speed and be ready to stop.
Does the sign only warn of tanks?
No. The tracked vehicle is a symbol, while the sign generally indicates military activity.
Can military personnel direct traffic?
You must follow directions from people who are authorised under the regulations to regulate traffic. You should therefore pay particular attention to clear traffic directions during exercises and at military crossing points.
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