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When you see the sign
Sign 790.10 indicates the way to a church. If you are heading there, follow the arrow and any lane indication on the direction sign, but you must still adjust your speed and road position according to the other signs and traffic conditions.
Rules
- The church symbol is a direction-sign symbol indicating a church as a destination or local landmark.
- The symbol does not give the church right of way and does not change the give-way rules at junctions or entrances.
- The symbol does not introduce a separate speed limit; the posted or general speed limit still applies.
- The symbol does not in itself permit you to park at the church; parking must comply with the signs and the usual parking rules.
Tips
- Look for the arrow, distance and any lane indication alongside the church symbol, so that you choose the correct road in good time.
- Brake before the turn-off if necessary, and avoid a sudden turn if you notice the symbol late.
- Watch out for pedestrians, parked cars and increased traffic near the church, especially during ceremonies and events.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think the symbol warns of a hazard or requires reduced speed, but it is only a direction sign to a church.
- The sign is confused with an advance direction sign; the church symbol indicates the destination itself, while the design of the sign and its arrows show the road or lane.
- Some assume that the church symbol also means public parking or a rest area, which it does not.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this symbol mean?
- AIt shows a road to a church as a destination or locality.
- BIt warns of a dangerous intersection with reduced visibility.
- CIt requires reduced speed toward an exit.
- DIt shows a road to a public parking area.
Medium
You follow the directional signs to the destination and are going to turn off at the next intersection. How should you drive?
- AYou follow the directional signs and reduce your speed to a specially imposed speed.
- BYou follow the directional signs and park freely at the destination.
- CYou follow the directional signs and assume forkjørsrett at the intersection.
- DYou follow the directional signs and comply with the applicable speed limit and vikeplikt.
Hard
The symbol is shown on a lane direction sign with arrows above several lanes. What information does the symbol itself provide?
- AIt indicates which lane the driver should choose.
- BIt indicates that the exit has public parking.
- CIt indicates that the intersection requires particularly low speed.
- DIt indicates that the stated destination is a church.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be interpreting the sign as a warning sign or a mandatory sign. The correct understanding is that 790.10 is a destination direction-sign symbol for a church and does not change speed, give-way or parking rules.
Did you know
The church symbol can be used in direction signing so that the church can be found without its full name having to appear on the sign. It is particularly useful where a church is a well-known local destination or landmark.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sign mean that I have to slow down?
No, the sign does not set a speed limit. However, you must still adjust your speed if the turn-off, visibility or traffic near the church makes this necessary.
Does traffic to or from the church have right of way?
No. Give-way requirements are determined by give-way signs, traffic lights, road markings and the general give-way rules.
Can I park where the church symbol is shown?
Not necessarily. The symbol shows the way to the church, while permission and conditions for parking must be indicated by parking signs, road markings or other rules at the location.
Is 790.10 the same as an ordinary direction sign?
No. 790.10 is the symbol for the destination church, while an ordinary direction sign or advance direction sign shows the direction and may contain the symbol together with an arrow or other direction-sign information.
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