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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for tractors.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for crossing deer. Deer or other wild animals may enter the road unexpectedly, especially around dawn or dusk. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared for more than one animal to cross.

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102. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

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103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.

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

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104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a new lane.
✓ End of a lane.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Temporary lane end.

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

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105. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Café.
Restaurant.
Picnic site.
Bed and breakfast.

This traffic sign indicates a café. A café is a place where drinks and light refreshments are served, and may also offer simple meals.

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106. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the priority road.
Start of a built-up area.
Crossing for livestock.
✓ Cattle prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that cattle are prohibited. Cattle may not be taken onto or along the road or path beyond the sign.

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107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ Equestrians prohibited.
Entry prohibited, except for equestrians.

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

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108. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for buses.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses.
Buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses. Buses must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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109. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Covered car park.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking only allowed for the disabled.

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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110. What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ National speed limits.
End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

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111. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Stopping prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.

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.

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112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Parking prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a low-emission zone. Vehicle access is subject to the emission requirements and exemptions that apply within the zone. The affected vehicle categories and access conditions depend on the local rules.

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113. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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114. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Temporary median strip diversion.
Road with one-way traffic.
Temporary lane end.
Overview of temporary lanes.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is temporarily directed through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings through the diversion.

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115. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for a roundabout.
End of the priority road.

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. Side roads join from the left and right, and traffic entering from those side roads must give way.

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116. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ End of local restrictions.
Prohibited access zone.
End of horn prohibition.

This traffic sign indicates the end of certain local restrictions. Restrictions that are ended by this sign no longer apply from this point, while other traffic rules or separately indicated restrictions may remain in force.

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117. What does this traffic sign mean?

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

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118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Start of an expressway.
✓ Cars prohibited.

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

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119. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
Cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.

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

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120. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles longer than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall length, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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121. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Covered car park.
✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.
Warning for a soft verge.

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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122. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Detour directions.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
General information about the directions.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.

This traffic sign indicates detour directions. The arrows or destinations shown guide road users along the temporary or alternative route.

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123. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for traffic queues.
Warning for cars.
Mandatory lane for cars.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic queues. Slow-moving or stationary traffic may occur ahead, sometimes unexpectedly. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

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124. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that drivers may not enter the road from either direction.

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125. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where you must give way to oncoming traffic. Allow approaching traffic to pass before entering or continuing through the narrow section when required.

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126. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
✓ End of city limit.
End of the residential area.
City limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the city or town limit. The named locality ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the boundary.

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127. What does this traffic sign mean?

Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying dangerous goods are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the dangerous goods covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

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128. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
Cars prohibited.
End of a lane.
Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

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129. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep ascent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. A steep uphill gradient lies ahead and may cause heavy or low-powered vehicles to lose speed. Select a suitable gear, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for slower traffic.

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130. What does this traffic sign mean?

Country border.
✓ City limit.
Start of a built-up area.
End of city limit.

This traffic sign indicates a city or town limit. It marks the boundary or entrance of the named locality. Any traffic rules associated with the boundary depend on the applicable local regulations.

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131. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

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

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132. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Start of a priority road.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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133. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists. Cyclists must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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134. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory detour route.
Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
✓ Recommended detour route.
End of detour.

This traffic sign indicates a recommended detour route. The indicated route is recommended as an alternative to the normal route but is not itself mandatory unless another traffic rule requires it.

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135. What does this traffic sign mean?

Emergency telephone.
Traffic information radio.
✓ Telephone.
First aid.

This traffic sign indicates the location of a telephone available for public use.

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136. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory route for water-polluting substances.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Water protection area.
Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a water protection area. Special restrictions may apply to reduce the risk of pollution, particularly for vehicles carrying substances that could contaminate water. Follow any accompanying signs or local rules.

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137. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for tractors.
Trucks prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Tractors prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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138. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ End of the zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

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

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139. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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140. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Warning for two-way traffic.
Overtaking allowed.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

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141. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for accidents.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a slippery road surface. The road ahead may provide reduced tyre grip because of water, ice, mud, oil or another surface condition. Reduce speed and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

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142. What does this traffic sign mean?

Charging station.
✓ Repair shop.
Air pressure station.
Place where you can stop in case of a breakdown.

This traffic sign indicates a vehicle repair shop. Vehicle maintenance or repair services are available at or near the indicated location.

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143. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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144. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.

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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145. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Warning for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cyclists. Cyclists may be riding along or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully for cyclists and maintain the passing distance required by the applicable local rules.

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146. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for a movable bridge.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic lights ahead. Traffic signals are located ahead and may not be visible early enough without advance warning. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop if the signal requires it.

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147. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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148. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Crossroad shape.
Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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149. What does this traffic sign mean?

First aid.
✓ Emergency telephone.
Emergency exit.
Telephone.

This traffic sign indicates the location of an emergency telephone. The telephone provides a direct means of requesting assistance in an emergency.

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150. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for cyclists.
End of the motorway.
End of mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ End of cycle highway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the cycle highway. The designated cycle-highway route ends at this point. Cyclists should continue according to the signs, road layout and cycling rules that apply beyond it.