Swedish Driving Theory Book 2025 PDF

Theory Book Driving Licence Book 2025 (körkortsboken på engelska för B-körkort)  Theory Book Driving Licence Book 2025 (körkortsboken på engelska för B-körkort) Körkortonline.se Swedish driving licence theory in English (car, category B). T...

Theory Book Driving Licence Book 2025 (körkortsboken på engelska för B-körkort)  Theory Book Driving Licence Book 2025 (körkortsboken på engelska för B-körkort) Körkortonline.se Swedish driving licence theory in English (car, category B). Traffic rules that may be hard to understand are explained with particular care, and the use of bullet points ensures the book is easy to read and understand. One of the strengths of the book is the large number of photographs depicting real-life traffic situations from throughout the whole of Sweden – from dense traffic on city streets to narrow country roads. The book also contains road signs and selected examples of interesting court cases. At the end of each chapter, you can test your knowledge by answering a question taken from the theory tests on Körkortonline.se. The correct answer and an explanation of the theory involved is included on the following page. If you wish to obtain a Swedish driving licence in 2025, Theory Book is just the book for you! Edition 2025-1 Published 2024-11-25 © 2007–2024 Hagberg Media AB [email protected]  Theory Book Table of contents Traffic regulations Introduction.......................................................... 6 Lanes............................................................... 14 Priority rules (priority-to-the-right rule, priority roads, etc.)................ 22 Crossings (pedestrian crossings, bicycle passages, etc.)..................... 46 Roundabouts........................................................ 58 Stopping & parking................................................... 68 Country roads........................................................ 78 Motorways & clearways................................................ 90 Overtaking.......................................................... 98 Railway crossings.................................................... 108 Special streets....................................................... 116 Winter............................................................. 124 People Learning & maturity.................................................. 132 Alcohol............................................................ 140 Tiredness........................................................... 148 Vision.............................................................. 154 Impairments........................................................ 162 Children............................................................ 168 Traffic accidents..................................................... 174 Vehicles Classification of vehicles.............................................. 188 Distances (reaction, braking & stopping distances)........................ 196 Tyres.............................................................. 204 Steering............................................................ 214 3  Brakes............................................................. 224 Crash safety........................................................ 232 Child safety seats.................................................... 238 Length & width...................................................... 244 Loads (weight terminology, trailers, etc.)................................ 252 Lights.............................................................. 262 Safety checks........................................................ 272 Roadworthiness tests................................................ 278 Services............................................................ 284 Registration certificates.............................................. 290 Insurance.......................................................... 298 Environment Environment....................................................... 304 Eco-driving......................................................... 312 Fuels.............................................................. 318 Road signs Road signs.......................................................... 324 Court cases Court cases......................................................... 362 All quotes in the book (e.g. law texts) are translated from Swedish. 4  Theory Book Introduction 5 Introduction Fundamental traffic rules Show consideration and care. Be considerate of those using the road and those who live near it. Be especially considerate of children, school traffic wardens, people with disabilities and the elderly. Do not cause any unnecessary disturbance or obstruction. No-one has any rights, only joint obligations. Road, carriageway, lane & hard shoulder The road is everything ROAD (carriageway, lane and hard shoulder) put together. The carriageway is both lanes CARRIAGEWAY HARD SHOULDER combined. The lane is where the cars are LANE driving. The road will normally have two lanes going in opposite directions. The hard shoulder is the area outside the carriageway. This is a safety zone that shall primarily be used by pedestrians, cyclists, moped drivers and slow-moving vehicles. You may drive briefly on the hard shoulder in order, for example, to facilitate an overtaking. However, be very careful if you have limited visibility. Vehicles on the hard shoulder have an obligation to give way to vehicles on the carriageway. 6  Theory Book Basic safety Clearly show your intentions. Make eye contact with the people who, for example, are using a pedestrian crossing or other drivers crossing your path. Always keep a safe distance. There is always the possibility of someone suddenly opening a car door or of a cyclist swerving. You need to maintain a wide margin of safety when passing the cyclist. The cyclist will probably veer towards the centre of the road due to the parked car. Defensive driving Driving defensively makes for safer traffic. Examples of how to drive defensively: Do not take any unnecessary risks. Be sure to maintain wide safety margins. Stay vigilant. Do not stress, make sure you have plenty of time. Be prepared for unexpected things to happen. 7  Analyse the situation before doing anything else. Think ahead and imagine what could happen. Drive smoothly and brake in good time. Precedence Sometimes you receive several messages simultaneously. You must then decide which to observe first. This is the order you should follow: 1. Police signals (including a traffic director and similar). 2. Traffic signals. 3. Road signs. 4. Rules (the priority-to-the-right rule, etc.). You are not supposed to stop. The green traffic signal takes precedence over the stop sign. 8  Theory Book Speed Adapt your speed, which means you must: Be in control of the vehicle. Be able to stop in the event of foreseeable obstacles. Take other traffic into consideration. Take the vehicle’s condition and load into consideration. Take the weather and road conditions into consideration. You may not brake suddenly or drive excessively slowly for no reason. The speed signs always take priority. However, there are a few basic speed limits, which may be of help if there are no signs: Built-up area: 50 km/h. Outside of built-up area: 70 km/h. The speed limit is 70 km/h. However, driving at 70 km/h here is not appropriate as you are approaching a bend with limited visibility. The road is also icy. 9 Ambiguous traffic rules Some rules are very clear, for example that you are not permitted to stop or park within 10 metres of a pedestrian crossing. It is simply a matter of judging the distance. However, there are more ambiguous rules, such as you having an obligation to Is the pedestrian waiting for the car to pass by? Or give way to pedestrians who is he just about to cross the road? “are about to step on to the pedestrian crossing”. What does “about to” mean? There is no exact answer; instead, the following process is used to discern whether or not you have adhered to the rule: 1. You are reported for not giving way to a pedestrian. 2. A court looks at the rules and relates them to your specific case. 3. The court then decides whether you have violated those rules. When it comes to ambiguous rules, you must therefore make a reasonable assessment and hope that your conclusion is shared by the judicial system. 10  Theory Book Test your knowledge You intend to turn right at the junction. Are you obliged to give way to vehicles approaching from the left? A) Yes B) No The correct answer is shown on the next page. 11 Correct answer B) No Explanation Traffic signals always take priority over road signs. The road sign indicating the obligation to give way only applies if the traffic signals are not functioning. “An instruction by means of a non-flashing light at a traffic signal applies ahead of an instruction concerning an obligation to stop or an obligation to give way that is provided by means of a road sign.” (Road Traffic Ordinance) Green (SIG3) Find more questions at: korkortonline.se/theory-test 12 Theory Book Lanes 13 Lanes Different types of lanes Lanes can take two different forms: Marked: The lanes are separated by lines. This is the most common type. Unmarked: If there is enough room to drive a four-wheeled vehicle, this is also considered to be a lane. Positioning of the car inside the lane The basic rule is that you should be in the middle of your lane. However, there are situations in which another position is more appropriate. When approaching a wide oncoming vehicle, you can move to the right of your lane. However, pay close attention to pedestrians and obstacles along the right side of the road. If you have good visibility ahead, but poor visibility to the sides (e.g. dense forest), you can move to the left of your lane. However, avoid this placement if there is oncoming traffic, or may suddenly be oncoming traffic (e.g. bends). Both oncoming traffic and obstacles along the side of the road might be hidden around the bend. Slow down and stay in the middle of your lane. 14  Theory Book When turning Left turn: As close to the left edge of your lane as possible. You must not hinder oncoming traffic. Right turn: As close to the right edge of the carriageway as possible. When turning on a one-way road On one-way roads you do not have to take oncoming traffic into consideration. The correct placement is therefore the following: Left turn: As close to the left edge of the lane as possible. Right turn: As close to the right edge of the lane as possible. You are driving on a one-way road and want to turn left. Position your car to the left of the carriageway, as oncoming traffic is not allowed. Please note that the road you are about to enter is a regular road with two-way traffic (warning sign A25). 15 Which lane to choose The basic rule is that you must choose the lane that is furthest to the right. However, if any of the following conditions are met, you may choose the lane that is most suitable for your continued journey: There are at least two marked lanes for traffic travelling in your direction, and the speed limit is 70 km/h or lower. The lanes lead to different destinations according to lane assignment signs (road sign F8). You are driving towards Göteborg and have just overtaken another car. Unless you want to overtake more cars, you must change lanes to D. This is because the speed limit is 80 km/h and all lanes lead to the same destination. There will be an exit in 500 metres, but lane D continues straight ahead just like A, B and C. 16  Theory Book Changing lanes How to change lanes, step by step 1. Check the traffic situation in front of you. 2. If the distance to the vehicle in front of you is good, check: 1. Rear-view mirror. 2. Side mirror. 3. Blind spot (turn your head). 3. If everything looks good, turn on your indicator. 4. Wait a few seconds. Keep your eyes moving and gauge the reactions of other road users. 5. Check your blind spot one last time. 6. Calmly turn into the new lane. A small speed increase is appropriate when changing lanes if there are vehicles close behind you in the new lane. Prohibition on changing lanes In dense traffic on roads with multiple lanes in your direction, there will sometimes be gaps in the other lanes. It may then be tempting to change lanes in order to move further ahead. However, you are not allowed to slalom between cars. Example of unlawful slaloming. You are not permitted to pass over into another lane if the line on your side is solid. 17 A is not permitted to pass over into B’s lane, as there is a solid centre line on A’s side. B, on the other hand, is allowed to move into A’s lane (for example when overtaking) as the line is not solid on B’s side. Special lanes Public transport lane (bus lane) The purpose of public transport lanes is to ensure that buses do not get stuck in queues, which would delay them. Bicycles and class II mopeds (not EU mopeds class I) may also use a public transport lane located to the right in the direction of travel. Reserved lane or If any other vehicles are permitted to use the public transport carriageway lane, this is specified on an additional panel. for vehicles You may cross a public transport lane, for example if you are operating a going from A to B: regular service, etc. (D10) Reversible lane The direction of traffic flow in a reversible lane can be changed as needed. In the afternoon, many road users will be travelling home from work, and it is then practical to have an extra lane for traffic Reversible leaving the town centre. Reversible lanes are very rare. lane (M7) 18  Theory Book Test your knowledge How many lanes does this road have? A) 0 lanes. B) 1 lane. C) 2 lanes. D) 4 lanes. The correct answer is shown on the next page. 19 Correct answer C) 2 lanes. Explanation Lane: “A longitudinal field on a carriageway shown by road markings or, if there are no road markings, that is wide enough for traffic in one file of four-wheeled vehicles”. (Ordinance on Road Traffic Definitions) Because there are no road markings, you must use your own judgement. In this example, it is clear that there is sufficient room for 2 cars to be driven alongside each other. The road could perhaps be wide enough for 4 cars, but they would not be able to be driven in a normal or safe manner. You can interpret “wide enough for traffic in one file of four-wheeled vehicles” as meaning that there must be reasonable safety margins between the vehicles, and not that the vehicles are packed closely together with just 10 cm between them. Find more questions at: korkortonline.se/theory-test 20  Theory Book Priority rules 21 Priority rules No rights, only obligations The basis of all priority rules is that no-one has any rights in traffic, only joint obligations. Different perspectives on the same situation: “I have priority, as I am driving on a priority road.” The attitude that you have the right to something in traffic can be dangerous. “The other cars are supposed to give way to me, as I am driving on a priority road.” Appropriate and safe attitude. You intend to continue straight ahead. This is a situation where all drivers have obligations. Driver A must let you pass according to the turning rule, B must give way to A according to the priority-to-the-right rule, you must give way to B according to the priority-to-the-right rule, and nobody is allowed to enter the intersection if they risk having to stop in the middle of the intersection (the obstruction rule). 22  Theory Book Obligation to give way Let intersecting vehicle traffic pass. You must clearly show that you intend to let the other road users go first. For example: brake in good time rather than creating uncertainty by braking hard just before the junction. Stop if necessary, but this is not a requirement as in the Give way obligation to stop. (B1) The traffic signals are not functioning. You should follow the give way sign. Clarification of the obligation to give way Your obligation to give way applies to all traffic on the entire road that you are joining. C In the example, B is overtaking C in B direct proximity to the junction. A has an obligation to give way to B, even A though B is on the wrong side of the road. 23 Obligation to stop Same as the obligation to give way, only you have to stop regardless of whether you think it is necessary. You are not permitted to move slowly forwards, you have to come to a complete stop (a few seconds is often enough). Not respecting the obligation to stop is a serious violation. You can lose your licence if you continue creeping forwards Obligation to instead of stopping. stop (B2) Stop just before the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop just before entering the intersecting road. Sometimes this means passing the stop sign before stopping, as the sign may be several metres before the junction. Stop line If there is a queue, each car must still come to a stop at the (M13) stop line. Immediately following the car in front of you is not permitted. All-way stop means that all the adjoining roads have an obligation to stop. The easiest solution is for whoever stopped first to also start driving again first. All- way stops are rare. You must stop at the stop line. Immediately following the bus in front of you is not permitted. 24  Theory Book Priority roads All those entering the priority road must give way to vehicles already on it. Indicated by a Priority road sign at the start. This sign is normally displayed after every junction, unless it is evident that the priority road continues after Priority road the junction. (B4) Ends when a Priority road ends (B5) sign is displayed. Clarification about the Priority road sign The Priority road sign is displayed after every junction, not before. Why after the junction and not before? – This is so that the vehicles joining the road will also see the sign and realise they are on a priority road. If the sign is displayed after the junction, how will I know that the road is a priority road before the junction? – Normally, there will also be several indications that you are on a priority road before the junction: If you are driving on the priority road, you will surely have seen Priority road signs earlier on (compare to how you remember the speed limit). If you are turning onto a priority road, there will often be a sign or a road marking Priority road before the junction as telling you that you have an well. obligation to stop or give way. In addition, the Swedish Transport Agency specifies that a Priority road sign is not displayed directly after a junction if the road was not a priority road before the junction as well. 25 The priority-to-the-right rule Give way to vehicles from the right. Applies in the absence of other priority rules. The Junction sign is sometimes displayed to clarify that the priority-to-the-right rule is to be applied. Junction The priority-to-the-right rule does not only apply at (A28) junctions, but at any time when vehicles cross paths. Clarification about the Junction sign The Junction sign does not have to be displayed for the priority-to-the-right rule to apply. The sign is a clarification at particularly difficult junctions, and will not usually be displayed where the priority-to-the-right rule is applicable. But how come the sign is not always displayed? – The priority-to-the-right rule is applicable in so many places that this sign would fill up the whole traffic environment. The priority-to-the-right rule applies in parking areas, for example, and it would be unreasonable to display signs at every little intersection of the parking area. The priority-to-the-right rule does not apply On priority roads. Where there are functioning traffic signals. At roundabouts. Where the Give way or Obligation to stop signs are displayed. When a driver leaves an acceleration lane. When reversing. At exits (see The exit rule further ahead). 26  Theory Book Examples of the priority-to-the-right rule Priority-to-the-right rule, example 1 A A B C C B must give way to A, and A must in turn give way to C. This means that according to the priority-to-the-right rule C is to drive first, then A and finally B. However, in this case, it may be appropriate for B and C to drive at the same time and for A to go last, as A must also take the obstruction rule into account (A may not go into the junction and obstruct B). 27 Priority-to-the-right rule, example 2 A B A is approaching from the right from B’s perspective, which means that B must give way to A. The fact that A is turning onto B’s road or that B’s road is bigger is of no importance. 28  Theory Book Priority-to-the-right rule, example 3 B A The roads do not have to intersect at a 90° angle. The priority-to-the-right rule is applicable here as well. A must give way to B. 29 Priority-to-the-right rule, example 4 A B The priority-to-the-right rule is also applicable in open areas. B must give way to A. 30  Theory Book The priority-to-the-right rule applies here, as there are no indications that say otherwise (for example, road signs). You enter an open area. The priority-to-the-right rule applies. 31 The Junction sign (priority-to-the-right rule sign) is displayed here. However, this sign is unusual. It is absent from most intersections where the priority-to-the-right rule applies. You are not obliged to give way to the red car, as the priority-to-the-right rule is not applicable when reversing or when exiting a parking space. However, be careful, as the reversing driver may not see you. 32  Theory Book The turning rule Do not obstruct oncoming road users when turning at a junction. Do not obstruct road users on the carriageway you are joining. Example of the turning rule B B A A As A’s intended direction of travel crosses B’s path, A must give way to B. This rule applies even if A has a green light (B can have a green light at the same time). The turning rule also states that you may not obstruct pedestrians or cyclists who are crossing the carriageway you are turning into. This applies even if there is no pedestrian crossing, footpath, bicycle passage, bicycle crossing or bicycle path. When pedestrians and cyclists cross the carriageway, they are road users on the carriageway you are joining. This obligation is milder than, for example, your duty to give way to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings. You do not have to stop and wait for pedestrians who are approaching the junction and are about to cross, as you must do at pedestrian crossings. However, be careful and keep in mind that pedestrians and cyclists are unprotected road users. 33 There is no pedestrian crossing to the right, and the footpath does not cross the road. Despite this, you may not obstruct pedestrians who cross the road when you are turning. The pedestrians are road users on the carriageway you are joining. You want to turn left. Wait until the lorry has passed to see if there is oncoming traffic. The turning rule also means that you are not allowed to obstruct the lorry while waiting (e.g. by driving too far into the junction). 34  Theory Book The exit rule The exit rule means that you have an obligation to give way when exiting: A car park (both from the parking space and the parking area itself). A property (e.g. house), a petrol station or any other similar area in connection to the road. A pedestrian street, home zone, bicycle street, hard shoulder or off-road area. The car is entering a road from a property A footpath or bicycle path that and has an obligation to give way. you have crossed. Clarification about crossing a footpath or bicycle path The exit rule does not apply if there is a pedestrian crossing, a bicycle passage or a bicycle crossing at the junction. The exit rule only applies at uninterrupted footpaths or bicycle paths. A pedestrian crossing, a bicycle passage or a bicycle crossing always interrupts the footpath or bicycle path. Crossing a footpath or bicycle path in connection to a regular road junction is unusual. In most cases, the footpath or bicycle path ends before the junction and starts again after the junction. This means that the exit rule does not apply. See examples on the next page. 35 The exit rule does not apply here, as the footpath/cycle path is interrupted. The raised ground does not make any difference in this case, as it is clear that the footpath/bicycle path is replaced by a combined pedestrian crossing and bicycle passage. Instead, it is the priority-to-the-right rule that applies. Here, it is the exit rule that applies, if you are driving out onto the road as indicated by the red arrow. You are crossing an uninterrupted bicycle path, as designated by the municipality’s detailed plan. You have an obligation to give way to vehicles on the bicycle path and vehicles on the road. In addition, you are driving out from a property, which also means that you have an obligation to give way in accordance with the exit rule. 36  Theory Book Example 1: The exit rule applies here A B A is coming from a delimited area, the sole purpose of which is exit from/entry to a few homes with parking spaces. B is driving on a regular road for normal traffic. A has an obligation to give way to B, in accordance with the exit rule. Example 2: The exit rule does not apply here A B A is coming from an area with several side-roads, and there is also a connecting road to another road for normal traffic. B has an obligation to give way to A, in accordance with the priority-to-the-right rule. 37  Example 3: Two exits meet = priority-to-the-right rule A B A and B are coming from areas with similar characteristics. In such an instance, the priority-to-the-right rule applies. B has an obligation to give way to A. Clarification of the exit rule From B’s perspective in examples 1–2, it is very difficult to determine what the area looks like. In such situations, it is best to exercise caution – it is better to give way unnecessarily than to fail to give way. Ultimately, it is a court of law that determines whether something is to be classed as an exit or not. In real life situations, however, there are usually road signs to denote priority road and/or obligations to give way in such situations. The obstruction rule Try to never stop at a junction, on a pedestrian crossing or similar. 38  Theory Book The bus rule 50 km/h or slower: You must give way to the bus if it indicates to exit (only applicable to the lane furthest to the right). A Over 50 km/h: The bus must give way to you. B Give way to and do not Only car B is obliged to give obstruct way to the bus. Emergency vehicles (ambulances, police cars and fire engines) with sirens and/or flashing blue lights turned on. Trains and trams. Military convoys. Processions of different kinds (such as children with teachers and funeral processions). Cars are obliged to give way to you. This does not apply to trams. You have to give way to trams crossing your path. (“Lämna fri väg för spårvagn” = “Give way to trams”) 39 Traffic signals Red Red signal means stop. A vehicle may The change to a green signal is not pass the stop line or, in the imminent. Otherwise, the signal has absence of such, the signal. the same meaning as red. Amber (yellow) Amber signal means stop. Flashing amber means that the traffic signal is out of order and that special Exception: Sometimes you are unable caution must be observed when to stop in a safe manner when the passing. Follow road signs (e.g. signal changes from green to amber. priority road) or rules (e.g. priority-to- In these cases, you are allowed to pass the-right rule). the amber signal. However, it must be clear that you are unable to stop. Drives have lost their licence for running an amber light even though they could have stopped without danger. 40  Theory Book Green Green signal means that you can Green arrow means that you may continue driving. drive in the direction of the arrow. Other traffic Intersecting traffic have a red light, (cars/pedestrians/cyclists) that but oncoming traffic might have a intersects or merges with your path green light. If you turn, you must let have a red light. Be careful, as other oncoming traffic pass. road users might not follow the rules and drive/walk/cycle even If you turn, there may be though they have a red light. pedestrians/cyclists with a green light who cross the road you want to join. You must let them pass. Regular signal + arrow You are only allowed to The green arrow is off. You are only allowed to turn right. This means that you drive straight ahead or should follow the round turn right. green signal, which means that you can drive in any direction (including to the right). 41 You want to turn right. The bicycle crossing to the right also has a green light, which means that you must let cyclists pass before you turn. You are in the left lane and will get a red light soon. Stop in a safe manner. The green signal only applies to those in the other lanes. 42  Theory Book Test your knowledge Do you have an obligation to give way to vehicles coming from the right? A) Yes B) No The correct answer is shown on the next page. 43 Correct answer B) No Explanation Vehicles coming from the right are exiting a ‘home zone’. This means that they have an obligation to give way to you. The priority-to-the-right rule does not therefore apply. Home zone (E9) “A driver also has an obligation to give way to any vehicle when its path crosses their own path when the driver joins a road [...] from [...] a home zone.” (Road Traffic Ordinance) Find more questions at: korkortonline.se/theory-test 44  Theory Book Crossings 45 Crossings Pedestrian crossings A pedestrian crossing is always indicated by the sign and/or road marking for pedestrian crossing. In addition to those walking, pedestrians also include: Road marking Persons in wheelchairs (including for pedestrian Pedestrian electric wheelchairs). crossing crossing (M15) Persons on roller skates, roller skis, (B3) kicksleds, toy vehicles and similar. Persons who walk with a bicycle/moped (i.e. not cycling/driving). The easiest way to avoid misunderstandings and accidents is to seek eye contact with the pedestrians. However, you should not wave the pedestrian over, as this creates a false sense of security, especially if there are multiple lanes in the same direction. If you wave them over, the pedestrian will perhaps relax and assume that the whole road is clear, although a car could be approaching fast from another lane with no intention of stopping. Controlled pedestrian crossings Have functioning traffic signals (or a police officer). Both drivers and pedestrians shall respect the traffic signals. Sometimes pedestrians do not make it across before their light turns red. If they entered the pedestrian crossing when they had a green light, you must let them pass before you can drive. Uncontrolled pedestrian crossings Drivers have an obligation to give way to pedestrians who have stepped out onto the pedestrian crossing or who are about to do so. Drivers who have an obligation to give way must clearly show their intent to do so by, in good time, reducing their speed or stopping. 46  Theory Book An uncontrolled pedestrian crossing. You have an obligation to give way to the pedestrian, as he is just about to step out onto the pedestrian crossing. This is a tricky pedestrian crossing. There are traffic signals, but they are not functioning. This means that the pedestrian crossing is uncontrolled. 47 Footpath A footpath (sidewalk/pavement) is a path for pedestrians. Drivers are only allowed to cross the footpath. Drivers have an obligation to give way to pedestrians on the footpath. Lacks a standardised design. Is sometimes (but not always) Footpath marked with the Footpath sign. (D5) Crossing a footpath on a normal road for car traffic is rare, as such a road design would be dangerous for pedestrians. Footpaths are often crossed when entering/exiting a property. This is a junction for normal car traffic. The design of the junction (e.g. the road surface and lack of raised ground) makes it clear that the footpath does not cross the road. Pedestrians coming from the footpath (red arrows) may only cross the road if it is possible to do so without causing a hazard or an obstruction to traffic. However, be careful and keep in mind that pedestrians are unprotected road users. 48  Theory Book If you enter/exit the property marked by the red arrow, you will cross a footpath. You have an obligation to give way to pedestrians on the footpath. This is a place designed to make it easier for pedestrians to cross the road. However, the footpath does not cross the road, and there is no pedestrian crossing. Even though car traffic is prioritised here, you should keep in mind that pedestrians are unprotected road users. 49 Bicycle passages Always indicated by the road marking for bicycle passage. Bicycle passages are often combined with pedestrian crossings. Road marking for bicycle Controlled bicycle passages passage Have functioning traffic signals (or a police officer). (M16) Both drivers and cyclists shall respect the traffic signals. Sometimes cyclists do not make it across before their light turns red. If they entered the bicycle passage when they had a green light, you must let them pass before you can drive. Uncontrolled bicycle passages When you are driving and approach an uncontrolled bicycle passage, you must adapt your speed so that you do not endanger those on the bicycle passage. If you are crossing an uncontrolled bicycle passage while turning or exiting a roundabout, you must drive at low speed and provide any cyclists who are already on or are just about to enter the bicycle passage with the opportunity to pass. Cyclists have an obligation to give way to car drivers. Cyclists must reduce their speed and they may only cross the road if it can be done without danger. Clarification about bicycle passages Some words used in connection with uncontrolled bicycle passages may seem unclear (“adapt your speed”, “not endanger”, “opportunity to pass”). The lawmakers want to avoid saying that car drivers have an obligation to give way, as this could give the cyclists a false sense of safety. The fact that car drivers and cyclists have far-reaching obligations towards each other is intended to increase safety. As a car driver, you should keep in mind that the purpose of bicycle passages is to allow cyclists to cross the road. You should also keep in mind that cyclists are unprotected road users. Allowing cyclists to pass is a good and safe habit. 50