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Direction sign for cycle route
When you see the sign
The sign shows the direction in which a signed cycle route continues. As a driver, you should be prepared for cyclists to turn or cross the carriageway in the direction indicated by the sign, but you must still follow the other signs and the usual right-of-way rules.
Rules
- Skilt 751 provides directional information for cyclists and does not necessarily show the recommended route for motor vehicles.
- The sign does not give cyclists priority or exempt them from giving way at intersections.
- The sign alone does not make the road a cycleway, nor does it prohibit motor vehicles.
- The usual rules concerning giving way, road position and signalling apply when a cyclist follows the direction indicated and turns.
Tips
- Look out for cyclists who may change position or turn at the sign.
- Reduce your speed if necessary where the cycle route crosses or leaves the carriageway.
- Keep a safe lateral distance and avoid overtaking immediately before a point where the cycle route turns.
- Do not follow the cycle route arrow by car without checking that the road is open and permitted for motor traffic.
Common misconceptions
- Assuming that the sign requires all cyclists to follow the route. It is a direction sign, not a mandatory sign.
- Assuming that the sign means cyclists always have priority where the route crosses a road.
- Confusing it with an ordinary direction sign for motor traffic and assuming that the arrow shows the correct route for the car.
Test yourself
Easy
What does this sign mean?
- AIt marks a road that is prohibited for motor vehicles.
- BIt requires cyclists to follow the direction of the arrow.
- CIt shows the direction of travel for all motor traffic.
- DIt shows the direction of a cycle route.
Medium
You are cycling and follow the arrow through an intersection where you have vikeplikt (give way). What should you do?
- AYou must comply with vikeplikt (give way), position yourself correctly, and give a signal.
- BYou must follow the arrow without giving a signal before turning.
- CYou must cycle first because the route shown has forkjørsrett (priority).
- DYou must stop because cycling through the intersection is not permitted.
Hard
You are driving a car, and the arrow on this sign points in a different direction from an ordinary direction sign to your destination. Which assessment is correct?
- AYou should use the ordinary direction sign because this sign applies to the cycle route.
- BYou should follow this sign because all direction signs apply to motor vehicles.
- CYou should stop at this sign because the road ahead is a cycle road.
- DYou should follow this sign because the cycle route is always the shortest road.
Theory test tip
In the theory test, the trap may be interpreting the sign as requiring cyclists to cycle in a particular direction or as a sign giving cyclists priority. The correct interpretation is that it is a direction sign for the cycle route.
Did you know
The sign is often used where a continuous cycle route changes direction or follows a different route from the main road for motor traffic.
Frequently asked questions
Does the sign mean that the road is a cycleway?
No. The sign shows the direction of a cycle route, but by itself it does not regulate who may use the road.
Do cyclists have priority when they follow the arrow?
No. The duty to give way is determined by the traffic rules, the road layout and other signs or signals.
Can I follow the arrow by car?
Only if the other signs and the road regulations permit motor traffic in that direction. The sign is intended for cyclists and is not a direction sign for motor traffic.
Are cyclists required to follow this route?
No, not solely because of the direction sign. Any requirement to use a particular route must follow from other signs and rules.
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