QuizTraffic signsSwitzerland

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for traffic lights.
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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

52. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
End of the built-up area.
End of the residential area.
✓ End of the expressway.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

53. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

54. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

55. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

56. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

57. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of no-parking zone.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the zone with speed limit.
Road with one-way traffic.

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?

58. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of paid parking zone.
End of limited-time parking zone.
✓ End of the parking zone.
Start of a 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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59. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for wild horses on the road.
Warning for tractors.
Warning for a soft verge.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

60. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
Overtaking prohibited.
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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

61. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Buses prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Warning for buses.
End of mandatory bus lane.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

63. What does this traffic sign mean?

No entry.
The road is closed.
✓ Dead end street.
Road with one-way traffic.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

64. 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Parking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

66. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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68. 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

69. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

70. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ No entry.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Road with one-way traffic.

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

72. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

73. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for skaters.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Skaters prohibited.
Warning for skaters.

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

75. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

76. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a tunnel.
Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
End of the tunnel.
Pedestrians prohibited.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

77. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Start of a zone for pedestrians.
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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

80. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

81. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of paid parking zone.
End of the parking zone.
✓ Start of a parking zone.
Start of no-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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

82. 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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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher 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?

84. 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

85. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left 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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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mopeds prohibited.
✓ Motorcycles prohibited.
Warning 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

87. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

88. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

89. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

90. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
End of the two-way traffic.

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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91. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Recommended detour route.
Turning left mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

92. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

93. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for accidents.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

94. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

95. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
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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96. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

What does this traffic sign mean?

97. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to cyclists.
Entry prohibited.
✓ 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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

98. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cars prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
Start of an expressway.
Entry prohibited.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

99. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Warning for roadworks.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

100. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.