QuizTraffic signsAustria

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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Parking prohibited.

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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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the minimum speed.
End of the maximum speed.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Start of a minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Children prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ 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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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning right 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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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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56. 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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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles longer 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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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Road with one-way traffic.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
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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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the expressway.
End of the residential area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the expressway. The special traffic rules associated with the expressway end at this point. Follow the rules and traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the speed limit.

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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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Turning right prohibited.

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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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
✓ Warning for a curve to the right.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a curve to the left.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a curve to the right. A right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists and mopeds prohibited.
Warning for cyclists and mopeds.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

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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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Passing left or right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead 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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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory direction to the left. Traffic must proceed to the left at the sign and may not continue straight ahead or to the right.

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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a soft verge.
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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71. 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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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep ascent.
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 left. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and be prepared for further changes in direction.

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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Warning for a steep ascent.
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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76. 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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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Handcarts prohibited.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Mandatory path for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates that horsecarts are prohibited. Horse-drawn vehicles may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Warning for cyclists.
✓ Crossing for cyclists.
Start of zone for cyclists.

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

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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Start of a priority road.
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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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way.
✓ Start of a priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
End of the 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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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the expressway.
Start of a built-up area.
✓ Start of an expressway.
Start of a residential 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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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ National speed limits.
Mandatory minimum speed.
Start of a speed limit.
Advisory 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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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier 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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85. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Crossing for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Warning 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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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for cyclists.
✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Start of a motorway.

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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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of temporary lanes.
✓ End of temporary median strip diversion.
Turning right prohibited.
Temporary lane end.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic is directed back through an opening in the central reservation. Follow the displayed direction and temporary lane markings as the diversion ends.

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88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of temporary lanes.
Start of a new lane.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.
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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89. 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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90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cyclists.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.

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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91. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
✓ Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates that a U-turn is mandatory. Traffic must turn around in the direction indicated at the location to which the sign applies.

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92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking under video surveillance.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ Section control.
End of the section control.

This traffic sign indicates section control, also called average-speed enforcement. A vehicle’s average speed is measured over a defined section of road and compared with the applicable speed limit.

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93. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a pedestrian zone. Pedestrians are the principal road users within the zone, while access by vehicles and other road users is subject to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

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94. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.
Crossing for pedestrians.

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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95. 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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96. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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97. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for trams.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Start of a motorway.
Warning for a railway crossing with 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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99. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Start of a tunnel.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.

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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100. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road with two-way traffic.
Road with one-way traffic.

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