QuizTraffic signsIceland
Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Iceland.
101. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign 316 • Vehicle length limit. Shows the maximum permitted length of vehicles, including combinations, loaded or unloaded, in whole metres.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 316 • Takmörkuð lengd ökutækja. Merki þetta gefur til kynna mestu leyfilegu lengd ökutækja, þ.m.t. samtengdra ökutækja, hvort heldur með eða án farms, í heilum metrum.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 316.
102. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign 542 • End of residential area. Marks exit from the area governed by the Traffic Act's residential-area provisions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 542 • Vistgata endar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að farið sé út af svæði þar sem ákvæði umferðarlaga um vistgötur gilda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-19. Wikimedia original unmodified.
103. 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 402.4 • Compulsory direction. Drivers must follow the arrow or, with several arrows, one of their directions.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 402.4 • Akstursstefnumerki. Merki þetta mælir fyrir um að ökumanni sé skylt að aka í ákveðna akstursstefnu. Ökumanni ber að aka í þá átt sem örin vísar eða í eina af þeim áttum sem örvarnar vísa, séu á merkinu fleiri en ein ör.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
104. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.
English • Traffic sign 703 • Junction route diagram. Gives a simplified view of route choices at the junction ahead before reaching it.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 703 • Staðarleiðatafla. Merki þetta sýnir einfaldaða mynd af leiðavali við vegamót sem eru fram undan, áður en komið er að vegamótum.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 23. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-06. Wikimedia original unmodified.
105. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.
English • Traffic sign 208 • End of priority road. The road no longer has special priority over traffic from side roads.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 208 • Aðalbraut endar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að aðalbraut endi og umferð á vegi hafi ekki lengur sérstakan forgang gagnvart umferð af hliðarvegum.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 11. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
106. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.
English • Traffic sign 306.5 • No goods vehicles. Goods vehicles are prohibited.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 306.5 • Akstur vörubifreiða bannaður. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að akstur vörubifreiða sé bannaður.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-02. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 306.5.
107. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.
English • Traffic sign 140 • Pedestrian crossing. Indicates a pedestrian crossing ahead.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 140 • Gangbraut. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan sé gangbraut.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
108. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the left, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.
English • Traffic sign 125.5 • Dangerous priority junction. Warns of a junction where traffic on this road has priority over traffic from side roads. The sign is adapted to the junction layout.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 125.5 • Hættuleg vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi hefur forgang. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan séu vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi sem merkið stendur við hefur forgang gagnvart umferð af hliðarvegum. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við legu vegamótanna.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
109. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for a soft or unstable verge. The edge of the road may provide less grip or support than the roadway and can affect steering or vehicle stability. Avoid driving onto the verge unless necessary and reduce speed if you must use it.
English • Traffic sign 117.1 • High surface edge. Indicates a high edge between the road surface and shoulder.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 117.1 • Há slitlagsbrún. Merki þetta gefur til kynna háa brún slitlags við vegöxl.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.
110. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.
English • Traffic sign 337 • End of overtaking prohibition for goods vehicles. Ends that prohibition.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 337 • Bann við framúrakstri vörubifreiða afnumið. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að bann við framúrakstri vörubifreiða sé afnumið.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 14. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
Artwork verified against Vegagerdin.is • official published diagram 337.
111. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates the mandatory direction around a roundabout. Traffic must circulate in the direction shown by the arrows. The sign does not itself determine priority; follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local rules.
English • Traffic sign 406 • Roundabout. Marks entry to a roundabout. The arrows show the circulation direction.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 406 • Hringtorg. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að ekið sé inn á hringtorg. Örvarnar gefa til kynna akstursstefnu í hringtorginu.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
112. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign 144 • Cyclists. Warns of substantial bicycle and/or class I light motorcycle traffic crossing the road, or needing to use part of the carriageway at a narrow section.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 144 • Hjólandi vegfarendur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan megi búast við mikilli umferð reiðhjóla og/eða léttra bifhjóla í flokki I þvert á veg eða að slík umferð þurfi að nota hluta akbrautar við þröngar aðstæður.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-03. Wikimedia original unmodified.
113. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.
English • Traffic sign 141 • Pedestrians. Indicates pedestrian traffic ahead.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 141 • Gangandi vegfarendur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan megi búast við umferð gangandi vegfarenda.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-03-18. Wikimedia original unmodified.
114. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.
English • Traffic sign 125.2 • Dangerous priority junction. Warns of a junction where traffic on this road has priority over traffic from side roads. The sign is adapted to the junction layout.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 125.2 • Hættuleg vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi hefur forgang. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að fram undan séu vegamót þar sem umferð á vegi sem merkið stendur við hefur forgang gagnvart umferð af hliðarvegum. Merkið tekur breytingum í samræmi við legu vegamótanna.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 8. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-31. Wikimedia original unmodified.
115. What does this traffic sign mean?
This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.
English • Traffic sign 414 • Bridleway. Indicates a path specifically intended for horse riders.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 414 • Reiðstígur. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að stígur sé sérstaklega ætlaður fyrir umferð reiðmanna á hestum.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 17. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2012-12-05. Wikimedia original unmodified.
116. What does this traffic sign mean?
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.
English • Traffic sign 563 • End of special speed limit zone. Marks exit from the special maximum speed limit area.
Íslenska • Umferðarmerki 563 • Svæði með sérstaka takmörkun hámarkshraða endar. Merki þetta gefur til kynna að farið sé út af svæði þar sérstök takmörkun hámarkshraða er í gildi.
Sources
🔗 Commons.wikimedia.org
🔗 Reglugerd.is • Reglugerð nr. 250/2024 • 19. gr.
SVG source: Gigillo83, drawn by original of Umferðastrofa • Public domain • Original revision 2013-01-01. Wikimedia original unmodified.

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