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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Dip in the road.
✓ 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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a hairpin bend to the left.
No entry.
Prohibited access zone.
Turning left prohibited.

This traffic sign warns of a hairpin bend to the left. The road ahead makes a very sharp turn, so reduce speed and be prepared to steer sharply to the left.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign gives general information about road directions. The arrows, destinations and route information show which direction to follow.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for roadworks.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a dip in the road.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for roadworks. Construction or maintenance work is taking place on or beside the road. Reduce speed where necessary and be prepared for workers, machinery, temporary traffic signals, changed lane layouts or uneven road surfaces.

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
✓ Warning for a dip in the road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a dip in the road. A sudden depression in the road surface lies ahead and may affect vehicle stability or visibility. Reduce speed before reaching the dip and be prepared for water or other hazards that may collect in the lowered section.

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for traffic lights.

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.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
✓ Stop and give way.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where more than one railway track crosses the road. More than one train may pass in succession or from different directions, so drivers should check carefully before crossing and never proceed until all tracks are clear.

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Access prohibited in both directions.
✓ No entry.
Parking prohibited.

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

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Give way ahead.
Parking prohibited.
Warning for a roundabout.
Stop and give way ahead.

This traffic sign indicates give way ahead. A give-way requirement applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to stop if necessary.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for trams.
Warning for trains.
Mandatory lane for trams.
Warning for a railway crossing.

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trucks.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Warning for trucks.

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.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cars.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for falling rocks.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a speed bump.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for roadworks.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
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?

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

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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20. 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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Aircraft prohibited.
✓ Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Motor vehicles prohibited.

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning right mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Passing right 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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for horses.
✓ Warning for equestrians.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for equestrians. Horse riders may be on or near the road ahead. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or sudden movements that could startle a horse.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with barriers. It alerts drivers to an upcoming level crossing with gates or barriers that close when a train approaches. Drivers should be ready to stop when the barriers are down or flashing lights activate. Never attempt to cross when gates are closing or closed.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic lights.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for a roundabout.
✓ Stop and give way ahead.

This traffic sign indicates stop and give way ahead. A stop sign applies at the location ahead. Reduce speed in good time and be prepared to come to a complete stop.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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29. 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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Warning 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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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that turning left is prohibited. A left turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Start of a priority road.
Give way.
✓ Warning for a side road merging with the main road.

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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
End of the motorway.
Passing left or right mandatory.
✓ Turning left or right mandatory.

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

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.

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.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for an obstacle, pass left or right.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Turning left and right prohibited.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an obstacle where you have to pass left or right. It alerts drivers to a fixed obstacle in the roadway—such as a traffic island, bollard, or construction zone—where vehicles are permitted to pass on either side.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Priority at the junction.

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.

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38. 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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a width restriction.
Equestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for a height restriction.
Warning for a length restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Entry prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated 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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Start of a parking zone.
✓ Parking allowed.
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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for loose chippings on the 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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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is prohibited. A right turn may not be made where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Crossing for pedestrians.

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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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.