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Direction marker
The sign is a direction marker and makes the course of the road or an obstacle clearer.
When you see the sign
Be prepared for the road to change direction to the left, and adjust your speed before entering the bend. Follow the course of the road and position the vehicle safely within your own lane without cutting the bend.
Rules
- Sign 904.0V is a direction marker that makes it clear that the road continues to the left.
- The sign is a marker sign and does not in itself set a specific speed limit.
- The sign does not grant right of way, nor does it require a specific direction of travel in the same way as a mandatory sign.
- The driver must adjust their speed so that the vehicle can be stopped within the stretch of road the driver can see, including when the marker warns of a bend with limited visibility.
Tips
- Reduce your speed before the left-hand bend, not only once you are already in it.
- Look through the bend and use the markers to judge how sharp and long it is.
- Keep well within your own lane, especially when oncoming vehicles may appear late.
- Be particularly alert in slippery conditions, because lateral forces increase when you turn.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the marker means that you should pass an obstacle on the left. It is an obstacle marker that shows which side an obstacle can be passed on.
- Some people confuse 904.0V with 904.0H and overlook the fact that the variants mark opposite directions.
- Some people interpret the sign as an instruction to turn left, but it clarifies the course of the road and is not a mandatory sign.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AThat the course of the road goes to the right
- BThat you must pass an obstruction on the left side
- CThat the course of the road goes to the left
- DThat you must turn left
Medium
You are approaching a blind bend where this sign has been installed. What must you do?
- AAdjust your speed so that you can stop within the stretch of road you can see
- BIncrease your speed to get through the blind bend more quickly
- CMaintain the same speed because the sign does not set a lower speed limit
- DMove over toward the left side because the sign indicates the direction of travel
Hard
What can you determine about passing an obstruction from this sign alone?
- AThe sign determines that an obstruction must be passed on the left side
- BThe sign does not determine which side an obstruction must be passed on
- CThe sign determines that an obstruction must be passed on the right side
- DThe sign determines that an obstruction may be passed on both sides
Theory test tip
Pay close attention to which way the marker points. A common trap is to choose that the sign shows which side an obstacle should be passed on; that meaning belongs to an obstacle marker, whereas this sign clarifies that the road continues to the left.
Did you know
Direction markers are often used several in a row in sharp bends or bends with limited visibility. The repetition makes it easier to recognise the direction and course of the bend in darkness and poor visibility.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sign mean that I have to turn left at an intersection?
No. It is not a mandatory sign, but a marker showing or clarifying that the road itself continues to the left.
Does the sign indicate a specific speed limit?
No, the sign does not indicate any specific speed limit. Nevertheless, you must choose a speed that is safe considering the sharpness of the bend, visibility, road conditions and the applicable speed limit.
What is the difference between this marker and 904.0H?
904.0V clarifies that the road continues to the left, while 904.0H clarifies that it continues to the right. The letters V and H refer to the left and right variants.
What is the difference between a direction marker and an obstacle marker?
A direction marker is used to make the course of the road clearer. On an obstacle marker, the diagonal stripes point down towards the side on which the marker can be passed.
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