QuizTraffic signsDenmark

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Vehicles carrying water-polluting substances prohibited.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Start of a motorway.

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

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Advisory speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
National speed limits.
End of the advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.
Passing left or right prohibited.
✓ Pass obstacle on either side.
Road with two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that traffic must pass an obstacle on either the left or the right. Use either permitted side while following the road layout and any accompanying signs or markings.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

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?

Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ Road narrowing, oncoming drivers have to give way.
Road narrowing, give way to oncoming drivers.
Road with one-way traffic.

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

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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Equestrians prohibited.
Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.

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

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for two-way traffic. Oncoming traffic will use the same road or carriageway ahead. Keep to the correct side of the road and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for cyclists.

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

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Trucks with trailer heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer heavier than indicated are prohibited. Truck-and-trailer combinations covered by the sign may not continue if they exceed the displayed mass limit. The legally relevant mass is determined by the applicable local rules.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trams.
Warning for trains.
✓ Warning for trams.
Trams prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for trams. Tram tracks cross or run along the road ahead, and trams may enter the traffic path. Reduce speed, watch carefully for approaching trams and follow the applicable traffic signals, priority signs and local rules.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for children.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Children prohibited.
Mandatory path 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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for cyclists.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
Mandatory path 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?

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

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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Parking prohibited.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.
No entry.

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

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a motorway.
End of the expressway.
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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the speed limit.
End of the residential area.

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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
Prohibited access for animals.
Dead end street.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for cattle. Cattle or other livestock may be crossing, walking along or standing near the road. Reduce speed, be prepared to stop and avoid sudden movements or unnecessary use of the horn that could startle the animals.

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26. 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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks. It alerts drivers to a level crossing where more than one railway track crosses the road. More than one train may pass in succession or from different directions, so drivers should check carefully before crossing and never proceed until all tracks are clear.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Warning for two-way traffic.
Start of a motorway.
Overtaking allowed.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited. The vehicles covered by the prohibition and any categories that may still be overtaken depend on the applicable local rules.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Warning for trams.

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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
Road with two-way traffic.
✓ 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
✓ Turning left prohibited.
Entry 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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a speed bump.
Dip in the road.
Warning for a bad road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a speed bump. A raised traffic-calming feature lies ahead. Reduce speed before reaching it to maintain vehicle control and avoid damage or discomfort.

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Turning left or right mandatory.
End of the motorway.

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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Entry 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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles higher than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall height, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing 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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38. 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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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41. 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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Entry prohibited.
Stopping prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Overtaking 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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking under video surveillance.
Start of a speed limit.
End of the speed limit.
✓ 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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a minimum speed.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a speed limit. The displayed value is the maximum permitted speed from this point. The limit remains in force until it ends or is replaced according to the applicable traffic signs and local rules.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory path for equestrians. Equestrians must use the designated path 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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

City limit.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
✓ Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a built-up area. From this point, the traffic rules that apply to built-up areas take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a soft verge.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Prohibited access for animals.
Warning for tractors.

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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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