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7. Slope
A slope is a section of road that rises or descends noticeably. A steep slope can affect vehicle speed, braking distance, traction, visibility and the ability of heavy or low-powered vehicles to maintain a steady speed.
Warning signs may indicate a steep ascent or dangerous descent and may show the gradient as a percentage. Drivers should adjust their speed early, select a suitable gear and remain prepared for slow vehicles, bends and changing road conditions.
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What does a steep-slope warning mean in Norway?
Norwegian steep-gradient signs warn of a descent or ascent. Read the warning together with the surface, visibility, snow or ice and any separate restrictions.
🔗 lovdata.no • Norwegian signing regulation — current sign catalogue, markings and signals
Warning for a steep ascent.
English • Traffic sign 104.1 • Steep hill.
Norsk bokmål • Skilt 104.1 • Bratt bakke.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Lovdata.no • Skiltforskriften § 4
SVG source: Peter J. Acklam converted the original EPS file to PDF with Ghostscript and the PDF file to SVG with Inkscape. • Public domain • Original revision 2013-07-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Warning for a steep descent.
English • Traffic sign 104.2 • Steep hill.
Norsk bokmål • Skilt 104.2 • Bratt bakke.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Lovdata.no • Skiltforskriften § 4
SVG source: Peter J. Acklam converted the original EPS file to PDF with Ghostscript and the PDF file to SVG with Inkscape. • Public domain • Original revision 2013-07-20. Wikimedia original unmodified.
How should I approach a steep descent in Norway?
Reduce speed before the descent and select a suitable gear to help control the vehicle. Keep enough following distance and avoid building up speed that requires continuous heavy braking. A warning gives no fixed safe descent speed: the gradient, surface, visibility, load and vehicle can require a speed well below the legal maximum.
🔗 lovdata.no • Norwegian signing regulation — current sign catalogue, markings and signals
What should I check when meeting or overtaking on a slope in Norway?
Do not overtake where a crest or bend leaves inadequate sight distance. On a narrow road, use a suitable passing place and follow the actual priority controls rather than relying on the gradient warning.
🔗 lovdata.no • Norwegian signing regulation — current sign catalogue, markings and signals

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