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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Public toilet.
Services for the disabled.
Drainage for campers.
Information point.

This traffic sign indicates a public toilet. Toilet facilities available for public use are located at or near the indicated place.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrian underpass.
✓ Pedestrian overpass.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Direction to pedestrian overpass.

This traffic sign indicates a pedestrian overpass. A pedestrian overpass or footbridge provides a route for pedestrians to cross above a road, railway or other obstacle.

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.
✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.
End of the expressway.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles and cars are prohibited. Motorcycles and cars may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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4. 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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Mandatory path for cyclists.

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Petrol station.
Charging station.
✓ Hydrogen station.
Petrol station with LPG.

This traffic sign indicates a hydrogen station. Hydrogen fuel is available for compatible vehicles at the indicated location.

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Charging station.
Petrol and charging station.
Petrol station.
Hydrogen station.

This traffic sign indicates a charging station. Electric vehicles can be recharged at the indicated location. Follow any parking, charging or access conditions that apply.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Warning for a movable bridge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a quayside or riverbank. The road approaches or runs close to an edge beside water, where a vehicle could leave the roadway and enter the water. Reduce speed, identify the road edge carefully and take extra care in darkness or poor visibility.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Recommended detour route.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. 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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians can continue beyond the dead end.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Park and ride.
Covered car park.
Parking area.
Park and carpooling.

This traffic sign indicates a park and ride (P+R). Drivers can park their vehicles and continue their journey by public transport.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the residential area. The special traffic rules associated with the residential area end at this point. Follow the traffic signs and rules that apply beyond the area.

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of paid parking zone.
✓ End of the parking zone.
End of no-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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Direction to covered car park.
Park and ride.
✓ Covered car park.
Parking area.

This traffic sign indicates a covered car park. A covered car park is an enclosed or roofed parking facility that protects vehicles from the weather. It may be underground, at ground level or arranged over several storeys.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the low-emission zone.
Entry prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Start of a low-emission zone.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the low-emission zone. The emission-related access requirements associated with the zone end at this point. Other access or environmental restrictions may still apply.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Emergency telephone.
✓ Police station.
First aid.
Information point.

This traffic sign indicates a police station or a place where police assistance is available.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking 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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Signpost to tourist location.
✓ Tourist information.
Recreational area.
Viewpoint.

This traffic sign indicates tourist information. Information about local attractions, accommodation, routes and other visitor services is available at or near the indicated location.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the tunnel.
Warning for a steep ascent.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the parking zone.
Start of no-parking zone.
✓ Start of a parking zone.
Start of paid 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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
✓ Start of a residential area.
End of the residential area.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed if you pay.
✓ Parking only allowed partially on the verge or pavement.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
Covered car park.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed partially on the 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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
✓ 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.

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31. 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for cyclists.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a 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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking only allowed on the road.

This traffic sign indicates that parking is only allowed on the verge or pavement. Vehicles must park in the position shown by the sign rather than on the roadway.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must continue straight ahead or turn right. One of the indicated directions must be followed; turning left is prohibited.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the residential area.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ End of the zone with 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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pass obstacle on the right.
Passing left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Passing 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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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Hydrogen station.
Petrol station.
✓ Petrol station with CNG.
Petrol station with LPG.

This traffic sign indicates a petrol station with CNG. The facility provides conventional motor fuel and compressed natural gas (CNG) for compatible vehicles.

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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Tourist information.
Signpost to tourist location.
Bed and breakfast.
✓ Road church.

This traffic sign indicates a road church. A road church is a church or chapel made accessible to travellers as a place to stop, visit or spend time in quiet reflection.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ First aid.
Emergency telephone.
Police station.
Hospital.

This traffic sign indicates a place where first aid is available. The facility provides initial assistance for people who are injured or suddenly become ill.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the expressway.
End of the built-up 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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road closed for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
✓ End of toll road for trucks.
End of mandatory truck lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the toll section for trucks. The truck-specific toll requirement associated with the preceding signs ends at this point. Other tolls or road-use charges may still apply.

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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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45. 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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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Mandatory path 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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking only allowed on the verge or pavement.
✓ Parking partly on the roadway and verge.
End of the overtaking prohibition.
Parking only allowed for carpool.

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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.
✓ Crossing guard.
Police station.
Crossing for children.

This traffic sign indicates a crossing guard. A crossing guard or school crossing patrol assists pedestrians in crossing the road and may give instructions that road users must follow where required by local rules.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles wider 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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50. 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.