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Portal advance direction sign
The sign shows which driving directions or destinations the lanes are intended for.
When you see the sign
Read the information above your lane and check that the lane is intended for your desired direction of travel or destination. If you need to change lanes, do so early and only when the road markings and traffic conditions permit it.
Rules
- Skilt 709 shows which directions of travel or destinations the individual lanes are intended for.
- The information above each lane applies to the lane it is positioned above.
- You must choose a lane that leads in your desired direction or towards your desired destination.
- A necessary lane change must be carried out without unnecessarily obstructing or disrupting others, and with a signal before moving laterally.
- You must follow solid lines, lane arrows and other regulations even if you realise that you are in the wrong lane.
Tips
- Look well ahead and read the sign before you get close to the junction or exit.
- Connect the destination or arrow direction directly to the lane beneath the relevant part of the gantry.
- Move into the correct lane while the line is still broken and there is a good distance from other traffic.
- If you remain in the wrong lane, follow the lane's direction and find a safe alternative route instead of making an abrupt manoeuvre.
Common misconceptions
- Some people think that the entire sign applies to all the lanes, but each section of the gantry information applies to the lane beneath it.
- The sign is often confused with kjørefeltorienteringstavle 707, which also shows the number of lanes leading towards a junction or exit road.
- Some people confuse it with portalvegviser 719. Portalorienteringstavle 709 provides advance information about directions of travel or destinations, while the portal sign indicates the destinations for the lanes.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt shows the distance to the next destinations along the road.
- BIt shows which directions of travel or destinations the individual lanes are intended for.
- CIt shows the number of lanes approaching a junction or exit road.
- DIt shows the speed limit that applies in each lane.
Medium
You are in the left lane, but your destination is indicated above the right lane. The lane line is dashed, and there is traffic beside you. What do you do?
- AI stop in the left lane and wait until the right lane is completely empty.
- BI continue in the left lane and turn toward the destination from this lane.
- CI signal, find a safe gap and change to the right lane without unnecessarily inconveniencing others.
- DI immediately change to the right lane because the sign gives me forkjørsrett (priority right of way) when changing lanes.
Hard
Which description distinguishes this sign from skilt 707 and skilt 719?
- AIt can provide advance information about either directions of travel or destinations for the individual lanes.
- BIt always shows the number of lanes approaching a junction and what each lane is intended for.
- CIt shows destinations in table form without linking the information to specific lanes.
- DIt indicates only the destinations for which the individual lanes are intended.
Theory test tip
Look for whether the question asks which sign can show both directions of travel or destinations for the lanes. That points to 709; if the number of lanes leading towards a junction or exit road is also mentioned, 707 is normally correct.
Did you know
Portal orientation signs are used particularly on multi-lane roads and at complicated junctions or exits, where their position above the lanes makes it clear which information belongs to each lane.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to change lanes as soon as I see the portal orientation sign?
No, but you should start planning your position immediately. Only change lanes when it is permitted and can be done without unnecessarily obstructing or disrupting others.
What should I do if I realise too late that I am in the wrong lane?
Follow the direction of travel that applies to the lane if you cannot change lanes legally and safely. Do not cross a solid line or make an abrupt manoeuvre to reach the exit.
What is the difference between Skilt 709 and 707?
Skilt 709 is a Portalorienteringstavle 709 where the information is linked to the lanes beneath the gantry. Skilt 707 is a kjørefeltorienteringstavle 707 that shows the number of lanes leading towards a junction or exit road and what the individual lanes are intended for.
Is the portal orientation sign a mandatory sign?
No, it is an information sign that provides guidance about lane use and destinations. Nevertheless, you must drive in accordance with road markings, traffic rules and any regulatory signs.
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