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Test your knowledge with our multiple-choice quiz. Learn from each answer and improve your understanding of the traffic rules and road signs of Russia.

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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2. 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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for cars.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles wider 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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
✓ 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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Entry prohibited.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Warning for a weight restriction.
✓ Start of a minimum speed.
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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone where parking is allowed.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for cars. Cars must use the designated lane or route 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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited.
Entry 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loud sounds.
✓ Using the horn prohibited.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Using the horn mandatory.

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for successive curves, with the first curve to the right. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles heavier 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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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
Stop and give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Warning for trucks with trailer.
Mandatory lane for trucks with trailer.
✓ Trucks with trailer prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer are prohibited. Trucks towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other vehicles may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Information about the next exit.
Ramp destination.
Information about the destination and distance.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.
Warning for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Warning for cyclists.
Start of a zone 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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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Turning right prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.

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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a tunnel.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for roadworks.
End of the tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a tunnel. Driving conditions may change at the tunnel entrance because of reduced light, limited visibility or restricted space. Reduce speed when necessary and follow the applicable rules for vehicle lighting, stopping, overtaking and lane use.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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35. 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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of no-parking zone.
End of the built-up area.
End of the zone with speed limit.
End of the zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

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38. 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 the end of the road with one-way traffic. The preceding one-way traffic arrangement ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and road layout that apply beyond the sign.

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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Junction 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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer 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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ National speed limits.
Mandatory minimum speed.
End of the speed limit.
Start of a 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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.
Passing left or right prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on either side.
Road with two-way traffic.

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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
End of the zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Start of an expressway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a bad road surface.
✓ Speed bump.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a steep descent.

This traffic sign indicates a speed bump. A speed bump is a raised section of the roadway designed to reduce vehicle speeds.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
✓ 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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.