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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
Warning 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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ Warning for curves.
Turning right and left mandatory.
Warning for a U-turn.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a series of curves. One or more changes in direction lie ahead and may occur in quick succession. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a bad or uneven road surface. Potholes, bumps, depressions or other surface irregularities may affect vehicle stability and braking. Reduce speed and avoid sudden manoeuvres.

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pass obstacle on the left.
Passing left prohibited.
Passing right mandatory.
Turning 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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a steep ascent.

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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a soft verge.

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.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is prohibited. Vehicles may not be parked in the area covered by the sign unless an exception applies. Brief stopping to pick up or drop off passengers or to load or unload goods may still be permitted where local rules allow it.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for tractors.
Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ 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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the left.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.

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

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way to traffic from the right.
End of the priority road.
✓ Give way.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign means give way. Slow down and give way to traffic that has priority. Stop if necessary and proceed only when it is safe.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a railway crossing.
✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.

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

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Dead end street.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ No entry.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
End of the expressway.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.
Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).

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.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a new lane.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Overview of temporary lanes.
Two lanes are going to merge.

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.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).

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.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for mopeds.
Mandatory path for motorcycles.
✓ Motorcycles prohibited.
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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.
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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
✓ Lane for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for cyclists. The lane is designated for bicycle traffic, subject to the applicable road markings, traffic signs and local rules.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Start of a priority road.
✓ Warning for a side road merging with the main road.
Give way.

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.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead or 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for children.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for children. Children may be present on or near the road and may cross unexpectedly. Reduce speed, scan both sides of the road carefully and be prepared to stop.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a tunnel.
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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a side road from the left.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Warning for a narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a side road from the left. A side road joins the road ahead from the left at an uncontrolled junction. Reduce speed, watch for traffic entering from the side road and follow the applicable default priority rules.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Detour for vehicles that are not allowed to pass.
Detour for all vehicles.
Dead end street.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a detour for vehicles that cannot continue on the normal route. Vehicles affected by the relevant restriction should follow the indicated alternative route.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ 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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Start of a parking zone.
✓ Parking allowed.
Parking only allowed if you pay.

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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
Warning for heavy crosswind.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with one track. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where a single railway track crosses the road. Drivers should approach with caution and be prepared to stop, even if no barriers or warning lights are active.

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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles heavier than indicated are prohibited. Vehicles or vehicle combinations exceeding the displayed mass limit may not continue beyond the sign. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists 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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
Parking prohibited.
No entry.
Road with one-way traffic.

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

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
End of mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.
Entry prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing without barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing where railway tracks cross the road and no barriers or gates are present to stop traffic. Drivers should slow down and look both ways for trains.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Lane for buses.
Buses prohibited.
Bus stop.
Lane for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a lane for buses. The lane is intended for buses and any other road users permitted by the applicable signs or local rules.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trains.
✓ Warning for trams.
Mandatory lane for trams.
Trams prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.

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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

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