Warning signs in Norway · sign 140
Distance to pedestrian crossing
Warns of a pedestrian crossing ahead. Reduce speed and be prepared for pedestrians crossing the road.
About the sign
- Sign group
- Warning signs in NorwayTriangular signs with a red border and a yellow ground.
- Regulation
- Norwegian sign regulations § 4, chapter 2The sign is one of those § 4 describes. The general rules for the group are in § 3.
- On the theory test
- Rarely on the testOur assessment of what the test emphasises. Statens vegvesen publishes no list.
- Practice questions
- One question shows this signThe theme “Signs & road markings” →
Easy to confuse with
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The triangle warns that a pedestrian crossing is coming further ahead – slow down and look for pedestrians. The blue square stands at the crossing itself: here you give way to pedestrians in or about to step onto it.
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Dangerous bend – to the left100.2 -
Dangerous bends102 -
Dangerous bends – first bend to the right102.1 -
Dangerous bends – first bend to the left102.2 -
Steep hill – downhill104.1 -
Steep hill – uphill104.2 -
Narrower road106 -
Road narrows – from both sides106.1 -
Road narrows – from the right106.2 -
Road narrows – from the left106.3 -
Uneven road108 -
Speed bump109 -
Road work110 -
Loose chippings112 -
Risk of landslide114 -
Slippery road116 -
Dangerous verge117 -
Movable bridge118 -
Quay, beach, or ferry landing120 -
Tunnel122 -
Dangerous intersection124 -
Roundabout126 -
Traffic signal132 -
Level crossing with barrier134 -
Level crossing without barrier135 -
Distance sign – approx. 300 m136.1 -
Distance sign – approx. 150 m136.2 -
Distance sign – approx. 75 m136.3 -
Railway track – single track138.1 -
Railway track – two or more tracks138.2 -
Tram139 -
Distance to pedestrian crossing140
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Children142 -
Cyclists144 -
Animals146 -
Animals – moose146.1 -
Animals – reindeer146.2 -
Animals – deer146.3 -
Animals – cattle146.4 -
Animals – grazing livestock146.5 -
Oncoming traffic148 -
Queue149 -
Aircraft150 -
Military activity151 -
Side wind152 -
Traffic accident153 -
Skiers154 -
Horse riders155 -
Other danger156
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