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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Zone entry prohibited.
✓ Start of no-parking and no-stopping zone.
Stop and give way.
Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking and no-stopping zone. The parking and stopping restrictions apply throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces them.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed on the road.
Parking prohibited.
Mandatory lane for cars.
✓ 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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Warning for fire hazard.
✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.

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

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way to traffic from the right.
Start of a priority road.

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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6. 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.

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
✓ End of no-parking and no-stopping zone.
End of the overtaking prohibition.
End of toll road.

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

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
End of the road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for trucks.
Warning for a steep descent.
Parking only allowed for trucks.
✓ Runaway truck ramp.

This traffic sign indicates a runaway truck ramp. The emergency escape ramp is intended for vehicles that are unable to slow or stop normally, particularly following a loss of braking capability.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking 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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ 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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead and turning right are prohibited. Neither movement may be made where the sign applies. Follow any other signs, signals or authorised instructions.

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14. 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.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ Start of a minimum speed.
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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
✓ Warning 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for skiers.
Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Warning for snow and sleet.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for snow or sleet. Snow, sleet or ice may reduce tyre grip, increase stopping distances and impair visibility. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use any winter equipment required by the applicable rules or road conditions.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed for cars.
Warning for cars.
✓ Mandatory lane for cars.
Cars prohibited.

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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
Handcarts prohibited.
Warning 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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23. 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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead and turning left are prohibited. Neither movement may be made where the sign applies. Follow any other signs, signals or authorised instructions.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Start of a zone with speed limit.

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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for merging traffic from the right.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Start of a priority road.
Give way.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the right. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the right. Stay alert for entering vehicles and follow the applicable priority signs and local rules.

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31. 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Warning for traffic lights.
Crossing for cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a pedestrian crossing. A designated pedestrian crossing lies ahead. Reduce speed when necessary, watch carefully for pedestrians and be prepared to give way or stop according to the applicable local priority rules.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Stop and give way.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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36. 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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ No entry.
Parking prohibited.
Access prohibited in both directions.
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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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
End of the tunnel.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a 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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the built-up area.
✓ End of the zone with speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the zone with a speed limit. The zonal speed limit ends at this point. Follow any newly posted limit or the applicable default speed rules.

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.

This traffic sign indicates parking partly on the roadway and adjoining verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign, with part of the vehicle on the roadway and part on the adjoining verge or pavement.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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42. 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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for roadworks.
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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a roundabout.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Warning for a staggered junction.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ 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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48. 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.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the right.
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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a motorway.
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 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.