QuizTraffic signsChina
Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of China.
Traffic signs
Traffic rules
China
101. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that handcarts are prohibited. People using handcarts may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 禁20 • No human-powered carts. Human-powered carts must not enter this section.
中文 • 禁20 • 禁止人力车进入。 人力车不得进入此路段。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第36页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-16. Wikimedia original unmodified.
102. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road merging with the main road. Traffic from a side road joins the traffic flow ahead. Stay alert, maintain a safe gap and adjust your speed when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.
English • Traffic sign 警41 • Merging traffic from the left. Watch following distance and vehicle position.
中文 • 警41 • 注意合流：左侧。 前方有车辆从左侧汇入，应注意车距和车辆位置。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第94页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
103. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is mandatory. Drivers covered by the sign must sound the horn at the location or section indicated, in accordance with the applicable local rules.
English • Traffic sign 示12 • Sound the horn. Sound the horn here to warn oncoming traffic.
中文 • 示12 • 鸣喇叭。 车辆行至此处应鸣喇叭，以提醒对向来车。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第57页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2022-02-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
104. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.
English • Traffic sign 警1 • Roundabout. Slow down and obey local signals and give-way requirements.
中文 • 警1 • 环形交叉路口。 前方有环形交叉路口，减速并遵守现场的信号和让行规定。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第75页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2017-05-27. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警1.
105. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning left or right is prohibited. Neither a left turn nor a right turn may be made where the sign applies. Follow any other signs, signals or authorised instructions.
English • Traffic sign 禁26 • No left or right turns. Both turns are prohibited at the junction ahead.
中文 • 禁26 • 禁止向左和向右转弯。 前方路口禁止向左、向右转弯。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第39页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
106. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning around (making a U-turn) is prohibited. A U-turn may not be made where the prohibition applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.
English • Traffic sign 禁29 • No U-turns. Motor vehicles must not turn around here.
中文 • 禁29 • 禁止掉头。 机动车在此处禁止掉头。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第40页
SVG source: Government of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-30. Wikimedia original unmodified.
107. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.
English • Traffic sign 示3 • Turn right. Turn right at the junction ahead.
中文 • 示3 • 向右转弯。 前方路口应向右转弯。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第52页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
108. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.
English • Traffic sign 禁34 • No horns. Horn use is prohibited in the specified area. Observe supplementary operating times.
中文 • 禁34 • 禁止鸣喇叭。 在规定范围内禁止车辆鸣喇叭；另有时段说明时按辅助标志执行。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第44页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 禁34.
109. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the previously indicated speed limit. From this point, follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules for the road and vehicle category.
English • Traffic sign 禁40 • End of 40 km/h speed limit. The sign sets no new maximum; other applicable limits remain.
中文 • 禁40 • 解除限制速度：40 km/h。 40 km/h限速路段结束；此标志不规定新的最高速度，仍应遵守其他适用限速。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第48页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-29. Wikimedia original unmodified.
110. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle that must be passed on the right. A fixed obstacle or traffic island lies ahead. Keep to the right of it while following the road markings and any additional signs.
English • Traffic sign 警34 • Obstacle — pass on the right. Follow the diagram and pass carefully on the right.
中文 • 警34 • 注意障碍物：右侧绕行。 前方有障碍物，应沿图示从右侧绕行并谨慎通过。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第91页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-04-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警34.
111. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where more than one railway track crosses the road. More than one train may pass in succession or from different directions, so drivers should check carefully before crossing and never proceed until all tracks are clear.
English • Traffic sign 警31 • Multi-track railway crossbuck. Read together with the railway warning signs. Check each track and obey crossing controls.
中文 • 警31 • 多股铁路道口叉形符号。 前方道路与多股铁路相交；应与铁路道口警告标志一起理解，观察各股道并遵守道口控制。
112. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.
English • Traffic sign 警18 • Falling rocks. Rocks may fall from the slope on the right; drive carefully and watch for stones on the road.
中文 • 警18 • 注意落石。 右侧山坡有落石危险，应谨慎驾驶并注意路面上的石块。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第85页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
113. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle that must be passed on the left. A fixed obstacle or traffic island lies ahead. Keep to the left of it while following the road markings and any additional signs.
English • Traffic sign 警34 • Obstacle — pass on the left. Follow the diagram and pass carefully on the left.
中文 • 警34 • 注意障碍物：左侧绕行。 前方有障碍物，应沿图示从左侧绕行并谨慎通过。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第91页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2022-04-11. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Openstd.samr.gov.cn • official published diagram 警34.
114. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is mandatory. Traffic must continue straight ahead and may not turn left or right at the location to which the sign applies.
English • Traffic sign 示1 • Straight ahead only. Only straight-ahead travel is permitted at the junction ahead.
中文 • 示1 • 直行。 前方路口只准直行。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第51页
SVG source: Beijing Traffic Management Bureau • Public domain • Original revision 2021-12-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
115. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the left. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the left. Stay alert for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.
English • Traffic sign 警1 • Oblique junction on the left. Watch for entering and turning vehicles.
中文 • 警1 • 左侧斜交路口。 前方左侧有道路斜向相交，注意驶入和转弯的车辆。
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Openstd.samr.gov.cn • 国家标准全文公开 • GB 5768.2-2022（含第1号修改单）
🔗 Upload.wikimedia.org • 标准原文镜像 • PDF第74页
SVG source: Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China • Public domain • Original revision 2024-05-04. Wikimedia original unmodified.
116. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.
English • Traffic sign Advance junction diagram (symbol category) • Advance junction direction sign. Arrows and road names show the routes ahead. The image gives 500 m advance notice for left and right turns; choose your route early. Identified by sign category or symbol meaning; an exact match to the current standard layout has not been confirmed.
中文 • 路口预告图形类别 • 路口方向预告。 箭头和道路名称指示前方各方向；图中左右转弯方向的预告距离为500 m，应提前选择路线。 已按标志类别或图形含义识别；此完整图形与现行标准版式的精确对应尚未确认。
