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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for skiers.
Snow chains mandatory.
✓ Warning for snow and sleet.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for snow or sleet. Snow, sleet or ice may reduce tyre grip, increase stopping distances and impair visibility. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use any winter equipment required by the applicable rules or road conditions.

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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a curve to the left.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning left mandatory.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
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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56. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may pass over the road at low altitude and can create sudden noise or visual distraction. Keep your attention on the road and maintain control of the vehicle.

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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Parking prohibited.
Road with one-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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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.
Stopping prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
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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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road with one-way traffic.
End of the road with one-way traffic.
No entry.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory speed limit.
✓ National speed limits.
Start of a speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.

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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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
Information about the next exit.
Detour directions at the intersection.

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.

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory lane for buses and trucks.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Cars prohibited.
No parking for trucks and trams.

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

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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Entry prohibited.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. The bridge ahead can open, lift or move to allow water traffic to pass. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop when required by barriers, traffic lights or other signals.

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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for tractors.
Prohibited access for animals.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
✓ Stop and give way.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
Parking and stopping 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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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road narrowing where oncoming drivers have to give way.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for cyclists.
Start of a residential area.
✓ End of the residential area.
End of the zone for pedestrians.

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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68. 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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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds.
End of mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds.
Warning for cyclists and mopeds.
Mandatory path for motorcycles.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds. Cyclists and the moped categories covered by the sign must use the designated path. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a roundabout.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Warning for roadworks.

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.

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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ Maximum width of a lane.
Maximum height of a lane.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates the maximum permitted vehicle width for the indicated lane. Vehicles wider than the displayed limit may not use that lane.

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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
✓ Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with two-way traffic. Traffic may travel in both directions, so vehicles travelling in the opposite direction may be encountered.

What does this traffic sign mean?

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Dead end street.
The road is closed.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
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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74. 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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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trucks.
Cars prohibited.
Trams prohibited.
✓ End of mandatory tram lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory tram lane. The special lane or track requirement ends at this point. Trams must continue according to the subsequent traffic signs, track layout and applicable local rules.

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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Motorcycles prohibited.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Entry 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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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the low-emission zone.
Entry prohibited.
Start of a 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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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Start of a tunnel.

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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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
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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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pass obstacle on either side.
Turning left or right mandatory.
Passing left or right prohibited.
Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory bus and truck lane.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
No parking for trucks and trams.
Warning for buses and trucks.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses and trucks. The requirement associated with the designated lane ends at this point. Buses and trucks must continue according to the lane markings, traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed.
Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited.

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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85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for accidents.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for accidents. It warns drivers of an accident hazard or an accident affecting the road ahead. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared for stopped traffic, emergency services or an obstruction.

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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.
End of the residential 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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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

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88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than 3 500 kg prohibited.
Warning for trailers.
✓ Trailers prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trailers are prohibited. Vehicles towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Vehicles without a trailer may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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89. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a steep descent.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
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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90. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for traffic lights.
Turning right mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

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91. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists and mopeds prohibited.
Warning for cyclists and mopeds.
Entry prohibited.
Mandatory path for cyclists and mopeds.

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

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92. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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93. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Turning right mandatory.

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

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94. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited for trucks.
End of the two-way traffic.
End of mandatory truck lane.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.

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.

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95. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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96. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory bus lane.
Warning for buses.
Mandatory lane for buses.
Buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses. The requirement associated with the bus lane ends at this point. Continue according to the lane markings, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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97. 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.

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98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cars.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
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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99. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trams prohibited.
Mandatory lane for trams.
Warning for a railway crossing.
✓ Warning for trams.

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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100. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.