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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit 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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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a parking zone.
Start of limited-time parking zone.
Start of no-parking zone.
End of the parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
✓ Turning right prohibited.
Warning for a curve to the right.
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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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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55. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
Dead end street.
End of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

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56. 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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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
End of the zone 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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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ 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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59. 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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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.

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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61. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Turning left 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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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Stop and give way.
Entry prohibited.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
Stop and give way to traffic from the right.

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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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ Start of a minimum speed.

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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64. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the expressway.
Start of an 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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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Start of a tunnel.
End of the tunnel.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel. Special traffic rules may apply within the tunnel, including requirements concerning vehicle lighting, speed or following distance. Follow the applicable signs and local rules.

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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

The road is closed.
✓ Dead end street.
Road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.

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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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing without 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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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ End of no-parking zone.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

71. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for skaters.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Skaters prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates that skaters are prohibited. Skaters may not enter or continue beyond the sign.

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72. 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for wild or free-roaming horses. Horses may enter or stand on the road unexpectedly. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or other actions that could startle the animals.

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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Warning for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

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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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
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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77. 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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78. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Maximum speed of a lane.
Minimum speed of a lane.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.

This traffic sign indicates the maximum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must not exceed the displayed speed limit while the restriction applies.

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79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.

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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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer 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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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Mandatory lane for buses.
✓ Buses prohibited.
Warning for buses.

This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles carrying water-polluting substances are prohibited. Vehicles carrying the substances covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it.

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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the motorway. The special motorway rules end at this point. Follow the speed limits, access rules and other traffic signs that apply to the road ahead.

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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a parking zone.
Parking only allowed for a limited time.
✓ Parking only allowed if you pay.
Parking only allowed for cars.

This traffic sign indicates that parking requires payment. Pay the applicable parking charge according to the indicated conditions and local payment rules.

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85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a parking zone.
End of limited-time parking zone.
✓ End of the parking zone.
End of no-parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the parking zone. The parking rules associated with that zone end at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Parking 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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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a slippery 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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89. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing 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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90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Parking prohibited.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

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91. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Turning 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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92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Mandatory lane for cars.
Parking allowed on the road.
✓ Warning for traffic queues.

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.

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93. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a parking zone.
✓ Parking allowed.
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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94. 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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95. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory truck lane.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Parking prohibited 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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96. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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97. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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98. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Entry prohibited.
✓ Turning around prohibited (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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99. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mopeds prohibited.
Warning for mopeds.
✓ Motorcycles 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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100. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the priority road.
Warning for a roundabout.
✓ Priority at the junction.
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.