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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Parking 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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
End of the priority road.
✓ Give way.

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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for a narrowing.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Prohibited access for animals.
Warning for tractors.
Dead end street.

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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Turning left and right prohibited.
✓ Warning for an obstacle, pass left or 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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8. 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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Parking prohibited.
Prohibited access zone.
Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a dirt road.
Warning for trucks.
Tractors prohibited.
✓ Warning for tractors.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
✓ Warning for a speed bump.

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a built-up area.
Start of an advisory 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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Warning for the end of a divided road.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for the end of a divided road. The separation between opposing directions of traffic ends ahead, and oncoming traffic will no longer be divided by a central reservation. Reduce speed and adjust to the new road layout.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Children prohibited.
✓ Warning for children.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.

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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

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?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a roundabout.
Turning right prohibited.

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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21. 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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the right. The available road width decreases from the right side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Warning for a speed bump.

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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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a width restriction.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Warning for a length restriction.
Warning for a height restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
End of the tunnel.
Warning for falling rocks.

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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Stop and give way ahead.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for traffic lights.

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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Skaters prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for a playground.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a playground. Children may be playing close to the road and may enter or cross it unexpectedly. Reduce speed, watch the roadside carefully and be prepared to stop.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing for pedestrians. It marks a designated place where pedestrians cross the road. Priority and crossing rules depend on the applicable traffic signs, signals and local regulations.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
✓ Parking prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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33. 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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trucks.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Parking prohibited 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for snow.

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Warning for a divided road.
Cycle highway.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a divided road. The road ahead separates into carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, usually divided by a central reservation or traffic island. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Warning for trams.
Entry prohibited.

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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.
✓ 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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.
Warning for roadworks.

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory underpass for pedestrians.
✓ Parking permitted.
Mandatory lane for trucks.
Pedestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is permitted. Vehicles may park in the area covered by the sign, subject to any conditions shown on supplementary signs or road markings.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles exceeding the indicated axle-load limit are prohibited. A vehicle whose load on an axle exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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45. 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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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a hairpin bend to the right.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning right prohibited.

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

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated 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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier 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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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for cyclists.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.

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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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