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Obstacle marker
The diagonal stripes point down towards the side on which the marker can be passed.
When you see the sign
Pay attention to the obstruction and note that the diagonal stripes point down towards both sides. You may pass the marking on either the left or right, but you must choose the side that is legal and safe based on the lanes, road markings and other signs.
Rules
- The diagonal stripes show which sides the obstruction may be passed on.
- On variant 906.0VH, the stripes point down towards both the left and right, so the marking may be passed on either side.
- The marking does not permit you to cross solid lines or drive contrary to other signs and traffic rules.
- The marking does not give you right of way; give-way obligations and positioning are still determined by other signs, road markings and traffic conditions.
Tips
- Look early for lane arrows and road markings before choosing which side of the obstruction to use.
- Reduce your speed if the obstruction narrows the lane or limits visibility.
- Keep a safe lateral distance from the marking, especially near traffic islands and temporary roadworks.
- Avoid changing sides abruptly; position the car clearly and check your mirrors and blind spot before changing lanes, if necessary.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the marking requires you to pass on one specific side only. This variant shows that both sides may be used.
- Confusing it with a background or direction marking, which primarily clarifies the course of the road or the position of an obstruction.
- Assuming that the marking overrides solid lines, lane arrows or other mandatory instructions.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the sign show?
- AThat the obstruction can only be passed on the left side
- BThat the sign only clarifies the further course of the road
- CThat the obstruction can only be passed on the right side
- DThat the obstruction can be passed on both the left and right sides
Medium
You are approaching an obstruction with this sign. To pass on the left side, you would have to cross a solid line, while the right side is open. What do you do?
- AI choose either side freely and disregard the road markings.
- BI pass on the left side even if I have to cross the solid line.
- CI always stop because the sign prohibits passing on the right side.
- DI pass on the right side and remain within the solid line.
Hard
You encounter the sign at an obstruction where traffic from the opposite direction can pass around the same obstruction. What can you conclude?
- AThat only the right side can be used, since oncoming traffic would otherwise have forkjørsrett
- BThat both sides can be used, and you have forkjørsrett because the sign faces you
- CThat the sign only clarifies the obstruction and does not indicate which sides can be used
- DThat both sides can be used, but vikeplikt is determined by other regulation and traffic conditions
Theory test tip
Look at which way the diagonal stripes point down. The trap is choosing one specific side to pass on even though, in this variant, the stripes point towards both the left and right.
Did you know
The letters V and H refer to left and right. The combination VH is used when an obstruction, such as a traffic island, may be passed on both sides.
Frequently asked questions
Can I choose which side to pass on?
Yes, the marking shows that the obstruction may be passed on either side. However, your choice must comply with the lanes, road markings, other signs and the traffic conditions.
Does the marking mean that I have right of way?
No. It only shows where the obstruction may be passed and does not change the rules on giving way or right of way.
Can I cross a solid line to use the other side?
No. The marking does not override road markings or other traffic rules, so you must follow solid lines and lane directions.
What distinguishes this variant from 906.0H and 906.0V?
906.0H and 906.0V indicate passing on one specified side respectively. The VH variant has stripes pointing down towards both sides and shows that the obstruction may be passed on both the left and the right.
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