Service signs

What do service signs look like?

Service signs come in two different types.

One type is square with a white background, blue border and black or red symbols. This type is for emergency aid and roadside services.

The other type has a white background with a brown border and brown symbols. This type signposts attractions, activities, outdoor recreation and more.

Camping cabins

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Is the camping cabins sign important for the theory test and driving test?

The camping cabins sign is not among the most central signs you need to know for the theory test or the driving test. It can come up as a question on the theory test, but it is not among the most common. During the driving test it is unlikely you will be tested on the sign directly, but it can be useful to know – especially if you are planning overnight stays along the way.

What is the camping cabins sign?

The camping cabins sign tells you there are cabins for rent near the road you are driving on. The sign helps you find lodging at camping cabins, usually within about 10 km of your route.

When do you encounter the camping cabins sign?

The camping cabins sign is used as advance warning 0.5–2 km before the exit to a cabin area:

Motorways and expressways – before the exit to camping cabins.
Tourist routes – along roads with a lot of vacation and leisure traffic.
County and municipal roads – at the entrance to cabin areas up to 10 km away.

What happens if you miss the camping cabins sign?

If you miss the camping cabins sign, you may miss information about lodging. You risk driving too far without finding available cabins, which can lead to stress or having to turn around. On the theory test you can also lose points if you do not recognize the sign.

Tips for remembering the camping cabins sign

Note the blue background and the cabin icon on a white field. The camping cabins sign often appears together with symbols for fuel and rest area, so pay attention when you see several symbols grouped on a service sign.

Frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the camping cabins sign

Does the camping cabins sign apply to motorhomes? – No, the camping cabins sign indicates cabins for rent. For motorhomes there is a separate motorhome site sign.
How far can the camping cabins sign point to cabins? – Usually up to 10 km from the road you are driving on. In sparsely populated areas the distance may be longer.
Can the camping cabins sign be combined with other symbols? – Yes, it can appear together with symbols for fuel, rest area and restroom on the same service sign.