Traffic rules and road signs
What this domain tests
This section checks whether you can apply the Norwegian Road Traffic Act (vegtrafikkloven) and Traffic Regulations (trafikkreglene) to a D1 bus, not just recite sign shapes. Expect right-of-way, speed, lane position, bus stops, parking and sign priority.
Core rules
- Drive on the right. Overtake on the left; use mirrors and blind-spot checks before changing lane.
- At an equal junction with no sign or signal, the vehicle from the right has priority (høyreregel). A yellow diamond means you are on a priority road; a yield sign or give-way line removes your priority.
- In a roundabout, yield to traffic already circulating unless signs say otherwise. Signal on exit.
- General speed limits are 50 km/h in built-up areas and 80 km/h outside; motorways may be signed 90, 100 or 110. Never exceed the bus's approved or limited speed, and reduce speed for conditions.
- Stop for pedestrians at a marked crossing when they are on or entering it. Do not block crossings, bus stops or junctions.
- At bus stops, respect the bus's priority to pull out where the rules give it, but do not assume priority yourself as a D1 driver.
Worked example
You approach an unsigned T-junction. A car comes from your right. You slow and stop: the car has priority under the right-hand rule. If the same junction has a yellow diamond on your road, you have priority over the car from the right, but you must still yield to anyone already in the junction and to pedestrians.
Traps that cost marks
Confusing a priority-road sign with a main road on a map; forgetting that a yield line means you must give way even when turning right; treating a bus stop as a parking place; and answering the signed limit while ignoring ice, rain or a queue.