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Full beam headlights may not be used [...] on stretches of road that are satisfactorily lit.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
The sign indicates that traffic with vehicles over a certain height is prohibited if the free height is lower than 4.5 metres. The greatest permitted vehicle height is indicated on the sign.
Of those killed in traffic accidents, an average 40 per cent were not wearing a seat belt.Swedish Transport Administration
Unladen weight of a car [...] The overall weight of the vehicle in normal, fully operational condition with the heaviest body belonging to the vehicle, tools and spare wheel belonging to the vehicle, fuel, lubricating oil and water, along with the driver.Act on road traffic definitions
The zigzag lines on the street (M23) is just a reinforcement of line M22.
or – Very important word!
This marking is used as a reinforcement of the road markings M21, no stopping and parking, and M22, no parking. No other colour may be used.
Another way to describe M23:
No stopping or parking (when combined with M21) OR simply no parking (when combined with M22).
This marking indicates a prohibition on parking a vehicle and is placed along the side of the carriageway. The marking is also used to indicate an extension of a bus stop. The marking has a distance ratio of 1:1 between the dashes and spaces. No other colour may be used.
This marking indicates a prohibition on stopping and parking a vehicle and is placed along the side of the carriageway. No other colour may be used.
The image in the question depicts a broken line marking on the kerb (i.e. M22), which means it should be interpreted as “you are forbidden to park in this area, and the parking prohibition is reinforced by the triangular zigzag lines on the street”.
But isn’t this a bus stop? You are only allowed to stop in order to pick up/drop off passengers, provided that it does not obstruct any buses.
– Yes, this is likely a bus stop; however, the question only relates to what the markings mean, not what rules apply in the situation in general.
Acceleration lane […] you do not have priority […] the traffic on the motorway does not have priority […] mutual consideration must be shown […] If the motorway does not have an acceleration lane, there is an obligation to give way to traffic on the motorway.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 106–107
The purpose of the acceleration lane is to allow you to reach a high speed. It would be illogical and unsafe if you (once you have reached a high speed) had to brake hard to give way to cars on the motorway.
The best approach in terms of both safety and convenience is for those driving on the motorway to adapt their speed/change lanes to let you in, or if you adapt your speed to fit into a gap in traffic.
Remember that the acceleration lane is always constructed for everyone to have good visibility. In a regular junction, visibility may be poor, which makes mutual adaptation unsuitable.
With a regular category B licence, you are only allowed to tow a light trailer. The following counts as a light trailer:
Does the combined total weight exceed 3.5 tonnes? 2100 kg + 1100 kg = 3200 kg = Under 3.5 tonnes
Many older tyres contain HA oils, which are among the most common carcinogen products used in society.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 221
Interchange number is the same as exit road number.
The sign indicates a ring road or equivalent. The sign may be supplemented with a designation or similar. No other colour may be used.
The sign indicates world heritage as decided by UNESCO. The sign may be incorporated in a location sign for direction.
The sign indicates the number of the interchange. The sign may be supplemented with the exit road's designation. No other colour may be used.
The sign indicates an emergency site during roadworks or similar. No other colour may be used.
The limit values […] Nitric oxide (NOx) […] ParticlesEuropean Commission
The Euro norm is a measurement for the car’s emissions of several substances that are harmful to the environment and to human health. However, the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide is not included in the criteria.Swedish Consumer Agency
If a motor vehicle or a vehicle coupled to this has a load where either side protrudes more than 20 centimetres outside the vehicle, or if the vehicle’s width, including load, exceeds 260 centimetres, [...] the vehicle or a vehicle coupled to this may only be driven on a private road.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
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The road marking curve (middle of the picture) indicates that the lane is for those turning left. If you tried to drive straight on, you would likely cross the road marking, which is not permitted:
The marking indicates an area where vehicles may not drive according to Chapter 3, Section 11 of the Road Traffic Ordinance. The marking consists of angled or oblique lines depending on the conditions at the location. Part or all of the area can be painted white.
You are probably positioned on a road marking showing a left arrow, but you have perhaps forgotten in this case and then it is good to be able to interpret the clues and make reasonable assessments.
Information indicating that the parking location is full or has spaces available can be provided adjacent to the sign. The name of the parking facility may be included in the sign. The sign may be incorporated in a location sign for direction. No other colour may be used.
The panel with arrows pointing in two directions, placed horizontally or vertically, means that the indication applies to both sides of the sign. The panel with the arrow pointing down means that the indication ends there. The panel with a right or left-pointing arrow means that the indication applies in the direction to which it points. If the panel is used under an E19 sign, parking, the black symbol is on a white background with no border. The panels can also be used independently to demarcate parking spaces in an area, if there is a sign at the entrance to the area stating that parking is permitted.
The following types of arrow are described in the segment quoted above:
There is no such thing as an “upward arrow”.
A single upwards-facing arrow (A) would indicate that the sign is applicable “from this point on”. This is already the basic significance of a road sign, which means that no additional panel is necessary (the arrow is implied, as in B).
Superficial learning, i.e. that you only study up for the test, means that you are not seeking to understand.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 11
Superficial learning is not good in traffic, where a good understanding is often required in order to make safe decisions.
The sign indicates a facility with a small number of cottages.
The sign indicates a facility with a large number of cottages.
The sign indicates a facility that provides spaces for tents, caravans and campers.
Red = the amount of water that has to be dispersed for the tyres to have contact with the road.
Wider tyres mean that more water needs to be pushed aside, which leads to a greater risk of aquaplaning. The narrow tyre cuts through the water like a knife. The wide tyre instead becomes an uncontrollable boat.
“A private car [...] A car equipped with no more than eight seats in addition to the driver’s seat.” (Act on road traffic definitions) Nationalencyklopedin: “passenger […] a person travelling with a means of transportation that they are not driving”.
This means 8 passenger seats + 1 driver = a maximum total of 9 seats.
“[Texting behind the wheel] is the most dangerous thing you can do in the car. You have to be highly intoxicated to pose the same risk as when texting, says Claes Tingvall, Road Safety Director at the Swedish Road Administration.” (DN)
High ball pressure = the rear of the car is pressed down, which leads to the front being elevated. An elevated front means that the beams from the lights do not hit the road but rather point at eye level with the oncoming driver.
This can be avoided in some cars by adjusting the position of the lights.
The load is placed far back in the trailer (the red box) and is therefore tipping the trailer backwards so that the coupling device is pushed upwards. The rear of the car is lifted by the coupling device.
On 20 May 2018, the old system with the last digit in the registration number was discontinued.
New inspection rules as of 20 May 2018:
To simplify, a car older than 5 years must be inspected every year. It is recommended to schedule an inspection the same month every year and treat the 2 extra months as a margin of safety.
Please note that the last day for inspection is always the last day of the month. This is because you start counting the month after the most recent inspection.
[…] change the brake fluid around every two years. This needs to be done because the brake fluid attracts water, which lowers its boiling point.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 129
If, for example, you have a TV on the trailer weighing 30 kg, the straps (the cargo fastenings) must be able to withstand a pressure of at least 24 kg (30 * 0.8) to the front and 15 kg to the back (30 * 0.5). If this is not the case, the straps could snap when you brake hard.
The sign refers to traffic with vehicles in both directions.
The sign indicates that vehicle traffic on the road is one-way in the direction of the arrow. An arrow pointing up indicates that the traffic is one-way in a forward direction.
If the prohibition also applies to class II mopeds, this is indicated on an additional panel.
The sign indicates dangers other than such that can be indicated with some other warning sign. The nature of the danger is specified on an additional panel.
The panel indicates that people with visual impairments often use the crossing. This panel always has a yellow background.
[…] winter tyres […] marked with MS (Mud and Snow).Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 175
There are variations of this marking, such as: M+S, M-S, M.S., M&S.
The sign indicates the start of an area with the prohibitions [...] indicated by the inserted sign. [...] Within the area, there may be deviations from the instructions on the sign. These deviations are indicated through other road signs and additional panels.
There must always be a road sign for you to stop or park at A. The fact that you “have enough room” is not enough.
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Full beam headlights [...] show that full beam headlamps are on.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 146
Motorway [...] A vehicle may not be driven at speeds higher than 110 kilometres an hour [...] The Swedish Transport Administration may issue regulations indicating that the maximum permitted speed on a motorway is 120 kilometres per hour.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
The maximum permitted speed may thus vary. It is therefore impossible to say with certainty what the speed limit is at the location in the picture.
Aggravated drunk driving: “The driver has a blood alcohol concentration of at least 1.0 per mille.” (Road Traffic Offences Act)
The panel indicates the direction to what is stated on the sign. The panel is specific to the conditions at the location.
Additional panels are always placed under the sign to which they apply.
The opposite is true:
It is true that the tempo is in many cases too high-paced. However, that does not mean that it is never good. If, for example, it is very slippery and all the drivers choose to drive at 35 km/h on a 50-road, then that is a good tempo, is it not?
Do not keep the engine heater connected for longer than recommended. It will just lead to unnecessary energy consumption.Swedish Transport Administration
”1 tim” = 1 hour
”Övrig tid” = Other times
”Avgift” = Fee
”Grön biljett” = Green ticket
”Tisd” = Tuesday
There is no mention of Saturdays, which means that the public transport lane is not in use then. The figures “15–19” refer to weekdays, as they are not within parentheses.
Sundays are included in “Övrig tid” [other times], which means that the fee must be paid.
As the two first alternatives are wrong, this must be the right answer. It would be a highly reasonable assumption that it is related to working hours.
Noise is also generated in the cities. Cars constantly buzzing past at 50 km/h also cause noise.
The amount of [...] pure spirits (40 %) that a strong beer or a glass of wine corresponds to [...] can be calculated with a formula (percentage by volume * the volume in cl * 0.025).MHF
3.5 * 50 * 0.025 = 4.38 cl
(0.025 is the same as dividing by 40)
The law is strict in this respect and equates an accident caused by tiredness with an accident in which the driver has been under the influence.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 203
The marking indicates where a vehicle should be stopped according to a road sign or traffic signal.
The position of the stop line is carefully considered with regard to good visibility and safety (minimal risk of being hit). You shall stop exactly at the line.
“Manholes divert rain water straight into the nearest watercourse, lake or sea. Pollution from car washing in the street will thus not be filtered out in a treatment plant.” (Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 223) In that case, it is slightly better to wash it on a gravel surface since the pollutants are then deposited on the ground in a thinner layer. On a gravel surface, there are also no plants to be damaged.
Place the warning triangle 50–100 metres behind the car.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 104
Place warning triangles in both directions around 150 metres from the site of the accident.There has been a traffic accident. What do I do? Published by the Royal Swedish Automobile Club
Turn on the hazard warning lights and put out a warning triangle (do not place it too close to the vehicle, but at least 100 metres away from it).Things to consider in the event of an accident. Published by Motormännen
The catalytic converter turns 80–90 per cent of the harmful substances in the emissions into mainly carbon dioxide and water.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 225
Biofuels [...] have the benefit of not contributing to the greenhouse effect.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 227
Natural gas is not as good as it sounds. It is, just like petrol and diesel, a fossil fuel.
There is nothing in the law that limits the number of passengers during a driving lesson. The normal regulations apply. (Driving Licence Ordinance)
Vehicles or trams may not overtake directly before or on an unguarded pedestrian crossing [...] In the following cases it is not considered overtaking when a vehicle in one lane passes a vehicle in another laneSwedish Road Traffic Ordinance
1. if the carriageway has two or more lanes for travel in the same direction and there is a heavy traffic queue in all lanes.
2. if the carriageway is divided into lanes for different destinations that are marked with a lane assignment sign, or
3. if the vehicles have been placed in separate lanes in connection with a junction.
Note that the second exception states that the lanes must lead to different destinations, as opposed to the same destination, as one of the options suggests.
The sign indicates that the reserved carriageway, lane, road or thoroughfare indicated using one of the signs D4-D10 has ended. The sign does not have to be erected if it is otherwise clear that the reservation has ended. Other symbols for road user groups or types of vehicles may be included in the sign. The symbol included in the sign is the same as the one used on the sign designating the carriageway, lane, road or thoroughfare.
Nationalencyklopedin: “Indicator, name of the lights on the front, back and sides of a motor vehicle which when turned on show an orange blinking light on the right or left side of the vehicle, hence the everyday term ‘blinker’.”
Using dipped headlights at the same time as daytime lights is prohibited.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 158
The reason for this prohibition is that drivers of oncoming vehicles get dazzled, which gives them a shorter range of visibility.Teknikens Värld
Your actions do not affect the ambulance in any way. It is driving in the opposite direction and there is a wide traffic island between you.
Do not brake suddenly! Instead let up on the accelerator and continue along the edge, while smoothly reducing your speed. […] Once you are going slower, you carefully steer the car back onto the road, moving the steering wheel steadily.Du och jag i trafiken [You and me in traffic], 28th Edition, page 245
The sign indicates a route devoted to bicycles. The colour of the sign may vary.
You have to give way to B according to the right-hand rule. A on the other hand is obligated to give way to you, as they are crossing your lane.
The most appropriate, easy and logical approach is to let car B pass and then drive on without giving way to A and D. You have time to drive on while A and D are still blocked by B. Stopping to wait in such a case is unnecessary and creates confusion.
There is a similar question where it is best to temporarily deviate from the rules. However, how can you know when it is appropriate and when it is inappropriate to deviate from the rules?
Rule of thumb: Does the traffic situation as a whole obviously benefit a lot from us temporarily deviating from the rules? – If the answer is yes, then disregard the rules and do what comes naturally, provided that all those involved appear to be in agreement. After all, you are to show “good judgement when interacting with other road users.” However, if it is not apparent that it is most convenient to temporarily deviate from the rules, or if the common benefit of doing so is small, you should stick to the rules. Doing otherwise could cause confusion, which is not a good thing in traffic.
When a driver travelling on a road becomes aware that someone is intending to overtake them on the left, the driver shall keep as far to the right as possible pursuant to the stipulations of Section 7. The driver may not accelerate or otherwise hinder the overtaking.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
“Keeping as far to the right as possible” must be considered as the moped driver facilitating you.
The traffic safety must always be the highest priority. Even if you are in the wrong, it is safer for everyone if the moped driver “yields” rather than “insists on their right” to show that you are in the wrong.
The sign indicates a junction where the provisions of Chapter 3, Section 18 of the Road Traffic Ordinance (1998:1276) apply.
The sign indicates a junction where drivers of vehicles on connecting roads are obliged to give way or stop. The symbol is adapted to the conditions of the location.
This sign indicates that a one-way road is turning into a road with traffic in both directions.
Level crossing = railway/tramway crossing. There is no warning sign called Level crossing, but the following signs are found at a level crossing:
The sign indicates a junction with a railway or tramway line with gates.
The sign indicates a junction with a railway or tramway line without gates.
The sign indicates a junction with a tramway line without gates.
The signs indicate the distance to a level crossing in a three-bar system. The sign with the three bars is, except for in densely populated areas, erected under one of the following signs; A35, Level crossing with gates, A36, Level crossing without gates, or A37, Junction with tramway line. The sign with two bars indicates that it is two-thirds the distance to the level crossing and the sign with one bar indicates the last third of the distance.
The sign indicates a crossing railway or tramway with one or more tracks. The sign is posted immediately prior to a level crossing. It does not have to posted on a private road with limited traffic, where it can be omitted without threatening traffic safety. The sign can also be posted at unlevel railway or tramway crossings. The post holding the sign can be fitted with a red/yellow post marking device.
This device is used to make a level crossing more visible.
The road you want to turn out onto is a priority road (see the sign to the right of the picture). This means that the last option is wrong.
You cannot make a good assessment of the traffic situation from where you are positioned. You therefore need to drive a bit further forward.
Younger drivers react significantly slower than experienced drivers. The age group with the best reaction time is experienced drivers between the ages of 45–54. […] The explanation is likely that the experienced driver is often more prepared to act.Driving Licence Book, 19th Edition, page 199
Remember that this applies in traffic, where you are not prepared at each given moment to react quickly. A person with a 2-second reaction time in traffic may have a reaction time of 0.7 seconds in a test where you have to push a button at the sound of a signal.
The driving licence states which qualifications the person has:
Source: Swedish Transport Agency.
The sign indicates a junction with a railway or tramway line with gates.
The sign indicates a risk of loose chippings. The sign is not used on gravel roads or similar roads where loose chippings are common.
The gates are always raised first. When they are completely raised, the red stop lights will normally continue flashing for a while. Only when the red lights are no longer flashing are you allowed to drive on.
This prohibition applies to the junction or similar location before or in which the sign is erected. The sign may relate to several junctions. In that case the distance is indicated on an additional panel. The symbol is specific to the conditions at the location.
If a left turn in the junction had been prohibited, this sign would be erected:
This prohibition applies to the junction or similar location before or in which the sign is erected. The sign may relate to several junctions. In that case the distance is indicated on an additional panel. The symbol is specific to the conditions at the location.
Along a two-way road, verge posts for each direction shall display rectangular reflectors on the right side of the road and round reflectors on the left side.Swedish Transport Administration
On the right side, there is a post with rectangular reflectors.
Full beam headlights may not be used [...] at a short distance behind another vehicle.Swedish Road Traffic Ordinance
What constitutes a “short” distance?
– What constitutes a “short distance” is determined on a case-to-case basis. Use common sense and your best judgement.
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Towing is permitted up until the next exit, as it is not safe to drive that slowly on the motorway for a longer distance.
You may tow the vehicle, but you must drive on the hard shoulder the entire time, and only to the nearest exit ramp.Du och jag i trafiken [You and me in traffic], 28th Edition, page 261
The sign refers to traffic with vehicles in both directions.
The sign indicates that vehicle traffic on the road is one-way in the direction of the arrow. An arrow pointing up indicates that the traffic is one-way in a forward direction.
If the prohibition also applies to class II mopeds, this is indicated on an additional panel.
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