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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of paid parking zone.
✓ End of the parking zone.
End of no-parking zone.
Start of a parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Police station.
First aid.
Hospital.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates a police station or a place where police assistance is available.

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a low-emission zone.
Parking prohibited.
✓ End of the low-emission zone.
Motor vehicles prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station with LPG.
Petrol and charging station.
✓ Petrol station with CNG.
Hydrogen station.

This traffic sign indicates a petrol station with CNG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel and compressed natural gas (CNG) for compatible vehicles.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an expressway.
✓ Start of a motorway.
End of the motorway.
End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a motorway. From this point, special motorway rules apply, including restrictions on which road users may enter and on stopping, reversing and other manoeuvres. Follow the applicable speed limits, lane rules and local motorway regulations.

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Charging station.
Petrol station with LPG.
✓ Hydrogen station.
Petrol station.

This traffic sign indicates a hydrogen station. Hydrogen fuel is available for compatible vehicles at the indicated location.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a parking zone.
Start of limited-time parking zone.
Start of no-parking zone.
End of the parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Hydrogen station.
Petrol and charging station.
✓ Charging station.
Petrol station.

This traffic sign indicates a charging station. Electric vehicles can be recharged at the indicated location. Follow any parking, charging or access conditions that apply.

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Start of a priority road.
✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for traffic lights.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an uncontrolled crossroad. An intersection without traffic signals or signs assigning priority lies ahead. Reduce speed, watch for traffic approaching from other directions and follow the applicable local priority rules.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians can continue beyond the dead end.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Carsharing.
✓ Park and ride.
Parking area.
Park and carpooling.

This traffic sign indicates a park and ride (P+R). Drivers can park their vehicles and continue their journey by public transport.

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.
End of the tunnel.
Warning for a steep ascent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep descent. A steep downhill gradient lies ahead and the vehicle may gain speed quickly. Reduce speed before the descent, select a suitable gear and use engine braking where appropriate. Allow extra distance for heavy or towing vehicles.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
✓ End of no-parking zone.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited for trucks.
Road closed for trucks.
✓ End of toll road for trucks.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the toll section for trucks. The truck-specific toll requirement associated with the preceding signs ends at this point. Other tolls or road-use charges may still apply.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing. The available width of the road or carriageway decreases ahead. Reduce speed, maintain sufficient lateral clearance and watch carefully for approaching or adjacent traffic.

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
✓ Stop and give way.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign means stop and give way. You must come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and give way to traffic that has priority. Proceed only when it is safe.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking allowed.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is allowed. Vehicles may be parked in the area covered by the sign subject to any indicated conditions, restrictions or local parking rules.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Crossing guard.
Crossing for children.
Police station.
Warning for children.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing guard. A crossing guard or school crossing patrol assists pedestrians in crossing the road and may give instructions that road users must follow where required by local rules.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
✓ Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Passing left mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn left and may not continue straight ahead or turn right.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Fire extinguisher.
✓ First aid.
Hospital.
Emergency telephone.

This traffic sign indicates a place where first aid is available. The facility provides initial assistance for people who are injured or suddenly become ill.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the left.
Passing left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the left. Keep to the left of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking under video surveillance.
Park and ride.
Parking area.
✓ Covered car park.

This traffic sign indicates a covered car park. A covered car park is an enclosed or roofed parking facility that protects vehicles from the weather. It may be underground, at ground level or arranged over several storeys.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Tourist information.
Recreational area.
Road church.
Signpost to tourist location.

This traffic sign indicates tourist information. Information about local attractions, accommodation, routes and other visitor services is available at or near the indicated location.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
The road is closed.
✓ Dead end street.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street. The road has no through route for vehicles, although access to properties or other destinations along the road may still be possible.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.
✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Information point.
Services for the disabled.
✓ Public toilet.
Drainage for campers.

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking and stopping are prohibited. Vehicles may not stop or park voluntarily where the restriction applies, except where an applicable rule provides an exemption or stopping is required by traffic conditions.

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for mopeds.
✓ Motorcycles prohibited.
Warning for mopeds.
Mopeds prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles are prohibited. Motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the residential area.
End of the built-up area.
Start of a zone with speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Covered car park.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed partially on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the expressway.
End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.
Parking prohibited.
End of the overtaking prohibition.

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrian overpass.
Direction to pedestrian overpass.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrian underpass.

This traffic sign indicates a pedestrian overpass. A pedestrian overpass or footbridge provides a route for pedestrians to cross above a road, railway or other obstacle.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on the right. Keep to the right of the obstacle and follow any accompanying signs or road markings.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed on the road.
✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign rather than on the roadway.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Turning left mandatory.
Recommended detour route.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Start of a residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road church.
Signpost to tourist location.
Bed and breakfast.
Hospital.

This traffic sign indicates a road church. A road church is a church or chapel made accessible to travellers as a place to stop, visit or spend time in quiet reflection.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for strong crosswinds. Side winds may suddenly affect vehicle stability and steering. Reduce speed, keep a firm but controlled grip on the steering wheel and take extra care with high-sided vehicles, motorcycles and trailers.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists are prohibited. Cyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory right.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the residential area.
End of the zone for cyclists.
Start of a residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
✓ Start of a tunnel.
Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.