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Course of forkjørsveg
The supplementary sign shows a schematic image of the junction, where a thick line indicates forkjørsveg and a thin line indicates a road where signs 202 “vikeplikt” or 204 “Stop” have been erected.
When you see the sign
Read the diagram before entering the junction, and follow the thick line to see how the priority road continues. Choose your position and signal based on the direction you are actually going to drive, while following the give-way rules at the junction.
Rules
- The thick line shows the course of the priority road through the junction, while the thin line shows an adjoining road.
- The diagram is oriented so that you can read your approach and the road arms as they appear in front of you.
- The supplementary plate must be interpreted together with the main sign above it; it does not on its own introduce a new give-way obligation.
- A priority road does not mean that you can ignore other rules, such as giving way to oncoming traffic when turning left.
- You must signal when turning or otherwise substantially changing the vehicle's position, including when following a priority road that bends at the junction.
Tips
- Look at which road arm the thick line leads into before choosing your lane and position.
- Do not rely only on the width of the road or on what appears to be straight ahead; the line thickness in the diagram shows the priority road.
- Reduce your speed enough to take in the supplementary plate, the main sign and traffic from all the road arms.
- Be particularly aware that other road users may misunderstand a priority road that bends.
Common misconceptions
- Learners think that the thick line shows the physically widest road. It shows the priority road, regardless of the actual road width.
- Some people think they do not need to signal when following the priority road. You must signal according to the manoeuvre you are actually making, not according to which road has priority.
- Some people interpret the line as a compulsory direction of travel. The sign shows the priority arrangement at the junction, but does not require you to follow the priority road.
Test yourself
Easy
What does the supplementary plate show?
- AIt shows how long the road section is for which the main sign applies.
- BIt shows the route of the forkjørsveg through the intersection with a wide line.
- CIt shows the distance to the place where the main sign begins to apply.
- DIt shows which direction of travel all vehicles must follow through the intersection.
Medium
The wide line bends to the right at the intersection. You follow this road and turn right. What should you do?
- AYou should signal right before turning.
- BYou should signal only if other vehicles are nearby.
- CYou should signal left before turning.
- DYou should refrain from signaling because you are following the forkjørsveg.
Hard
The wide line turns at the intersection, while the narrow line continues straight ahead. The actual road straight ahead is clearly the widest. What is correct?
- AThe forkjørsveg is the one drawn with a wide line, regardless of how wide the road is in reality.
- BThe forkjørsveg is the physically widest road because the line is only a simplified drawing.
- CBoth roads are forkjørsveg because the intersection has both a wide line and a wide road.
- DNeither road is forkjørsveg because the drawing and reality do not correspond.
Theory test tip
A common trap in the theory test is choosing the road that appears to continue straight ahead. Instead, look at the line thickness: The thick line is the priority road, and the thin line is the adjoining road.
Did you know
These diagram supplementary plates are used particularly at junctions where the priority road bends and where the road layout might otherwise lead the driver to think that it continues straight ahead.
Frequently asked questions
Does the thick line mean that I have to drive that way?
No. It only shows how the priority road runs through the junction. You may choose another permitted direction, but you must position yourself correctly, signal and follow the give-way rules.
Do I always have priority when following the thick line?
You have priority over traffic that is required to give way from the adjoining roads. Other rules still apply, including giving way to oncoming traffic if you turn left across their direction of travel.
Do I have to use my indicators when the priority road bends?
Yes. If your driving involves a turn or another substantial change of position, you must give a clear signal. Following the priority road does not exempt you from the requirement to warn other road users.
What does the thin line show?
It shows a road that joins the priority road at the junction. The give-way obligation must be assessed together with the main sign and the signs on the other approaches.
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