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Table direction sign for cycle route
When you see the sign
Interpret the sign as a combined direction sign for one or more cycle routes, not as a direction sign intended for motor traffic. Pay particular attention to cyclists who may change position, cross the road or turn in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Rules
- The sign shows directions to destinations or cycle routes in a table format, with one or more directions listed on the same sign.
- The sign is a direction sign and does not require the driver to turn or choose a specific route.
- The sign does not give cyclists priority; right of way is determined by the traffic rules, other signs, road markings and any traffic lights.
- The sign does not in itself make the road a mandatory cycle path or prohibit motor vehicles. This must be indicated by separate regulatory signs.
Tips
- Look for the arrows early and expect cyclists to position themselves to follow the route shown.
- Check your mirrors and blind spot before turning, particularly if the cycle route continues on the right or crosses the exit.
- Do not use the sign on its own as a direction sign for cars; the cycle route may run along a shared-use path or other sections that are not open to cars.
- If necessary, reduce your speed so that you can deal with cyclists crossing or changing direction at the sign.
Common misconceptions
- Thinking that the sign is a standard tabellvegviser for all vehicles.
- Assuming that cyclists automatically have priority because a cycle route is signposted through the junction.
- Thinking that the sign alone means that cyclists must use the route shown, or that cars are not allowed to drive there.
Test yourself
Easy
What information does the sign provide?
- AIt shows directions to destinations for all motorised traffic.
- BIt shows directions to destinations or cycle routes in table form.
- CIt shows which route all cyclists are required to follow.
- DIt shows which destinations the individual lanes are intended for.
Medium
You are driving on a forkjørsveg (priority road) towards an intersection where the sign shows that a cycle route passes through the intersection. A cyclist comes from the side road. How should you act?
- AYou continue in the direction of the cycle route because the sign requires this direction of travel.
- BYou always stop and let the cyclist go first because the sign gives the cyclist forkjørsrett (priority).
- CYou adjust your speed and continue when it is safe because the sign does not give the cyclist forkjørsrett (priority).
- DYou leave the forkjørsveg (priority road) before the intersection because the sign cancels your priority.
Hard
The sign points towards a road on the right, and there are no other signs or road markings regulating traffic entering the road. Which conclusion is correct?
- AYou cannot conclude that cyclists must use the road or that motor vehicles are prohibited.
- BYou can conclude that all vehicles should follow the road towards the destination shown.
- CYou can conclude that cyclists must use the road and that motor vehicles are prohibited.
- DYou can conclude that cyclists have forkjørsrett (priority) at all intersections along the road.
Theory test tip
A common trap is interpreting sign 753 as tabellvegviser 711 for motor traffic or as a mandatory sign for cyclists. Look for indications that the content concerns a cycle route, and remember that the sign provides directions without determining right of way.
Did you know
Tabellvegvisere for cycle routes are used when several cycle destinations or directions need to be shown together and clearly, often as part of municipal or national cycle routes.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to follow the direction shown on the sign as a car driver?
No. The sign is intended to provide directions along cycle routes and does not require car drivers to choose the same direction.
Does a cyclist have priority when the cycle route crosses the road?
Not solely because of this sign. Right of way must be determined based on how the cyclist crosses, as well as any other signs, road markings and traffic lights at the location.
Does the sign mean that the road is a shared-use path?
No. A shared-use path or cycle path is indicated by separate signs, while sign 753 only shows the route continuing along a cycle route.
What is the difference between sign 753 and a standard tabellvegviser?
Sign 753 shows destinations and directions for cycle routes. A standard tabellvegviser, sign 711, is used for ordinary direction signing for traffic on the road.
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