Emergency Hospital
The sign indicates the direction to the emergency hospital
When You See This Sign
When you see a G4 sign for an emergency department, prepare in good time if you plan to turn off: change lanes safely, use your indicators and reduce speed in a controlled manner. Watch for supplementary plates that indicate distance and be alert for emergency vehicles and hospital entrances.
Rules & Regulations
- G4 is a directional sign (location sign) that informs about the direction to an emergency department; it does not change speed limits or right-of-way rules.
- The sign can be supplemented with additional plates that show distance or arrow direction — follow the information on supplementary plates for exact guidance.
- You must still follow normal traffic rules when you turn onto or enter the indicated road; the sign does not grant an automatic right to enter a road where entry is prohibited.
- Yield to emergency vehicles (ambulance, police, fire and rescue) and be especially attentive at hospital driveways and intersections near the sign.
Tips for Drivers
- If you intend to follow the sign's directions: plan lane changes well in advance, use your indicators and reduce speed smoothly before an exit or turn.
- Be extra alert for ambulances and other emergency vehicles when you approach a sign for an emergency department — give way and do not block entrances.
- Look for supplementary plates under G4 signs that indicate distance or opening hours; this helps you determine whether the exit is immediate or comes after an intersection.
- Do not automatically follow the sign if you are not going to the emergency department — avoid unnecessary braking or sudden lane changes that could disrupt other traffic.
Common Mistakes
- Believing the sign gives priority or a stop requirement when entering or exiting — it is only directional.
- Confusing 'hospital' and 'emergency department' and assuming both mean the same thing regarding emergency care — G4 specifically points toward an emergency department.
- Following the sign directly without checking the traffic situation and signs that indicate no-overtaking, no-entry, or distance.
Test Yourself
Road Sign: Emergency Hospital
What are you expected to know when you see this sign?
- A Indicates direction to a hospital with emergency services
- B Indicates location of a health center without an emergency department
- C Indicates ambulance parking closed to the public
- D Indicates that there is a fire extinguisher nearby
Exam Tip
In the theory test you may encounter a question that tries to suggest G4 grants priority or changes speed limits — the correct answer is that G4 is purely directional. Be prepared for questions that compare 'hospital' and 'emergency department' (G4) to test your understanding of the difference.
Did You Know?
G4 belongs to the location signs and is used especially on motorways and larger roads to quickly guide drivers to the nearest emergency department. The sign can be supplemented with the text "Emergency" or arrows and is designed to reduce confusion in urgent situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the sign mean I have priority when I turn toward the emergency department?
No. G4 is a directional sign and does not grant right of way. You must follow normal yielding rules and give way to emergency vehicles.
Does the G4 sign show how far it is to the emergency department?
Not always. Sometimes there is a supplementary plate under G4 that indicates distance or arrow direction. If no supplementary plate is present, the sign only indicates direction.
Do I have to follow the sign if I am passing and do not intend to go to the emergency department?
No, you do not have to follow the instruction if you do not intend to go to the emergency department. The sign is informational — make decisions based on your route plan and the traffic situation.
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