QuizTraffic signsGreece

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. 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.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Snow chains mandatory.
Warning for roadworks.
Warning for a steep descent.
Mandatory path for snowmobiles.

This traffic sign indicates that snow chains are mandatory. Vehicles covered by the sign must use snow chains from this point as required by the applicable rules. Follow any supplementary signs or local instructions specifying the affected vehicles, wheels or conditions.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Parking 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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6. 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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher 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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that you have priority at the next intersection. A side road joins from the right, and traffic entering from that side road must give way.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Warning for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks are prohibited. Trucks covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Any applicable weight threshold or vehicle-category limitation is determined by the sign, supplementary information and local rules.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Warning for traffic lights.

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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11. 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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
Entry prohibited.
Parking and stopping 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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
Start of a residential area.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Start of an 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.

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
✓ Advisory speed limit.
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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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16. 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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Handcarts prohibited.
Warning for handcarts.
Horsecarts prohibited.

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

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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
Cars prohibited.
✓ 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone where parking is allowed.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of no-parking zone.
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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for a railway crossing with two or more tracks.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
Warning for heavy crosswind.

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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22. 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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Advisory speed limit.
Maximum width of a lane.
✓ Minimum speed of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the minimum speed for the indicated lane. Vehicles using that lane must comply with the displayed minimum speed according to the applicable traffic rules.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
✓ Turning around prohibited (U-turn).
Entry prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.

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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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?

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

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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a curve to the 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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for merging traffic from the left.
Warning for traffic lights.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for merging traffic from the left. Traffic travelling in the same general direction may join your traffic stream from the left. Stay alert and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for snow.
Warning for accidents.
Warning for loose chippings on the 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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34. 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.
✓ Motorcycles 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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of mandatory tractor lane.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for trams.
Trams prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trams. The lane or track is reserved for trams and may be used by other road users only where the applicable signs or local rules allow it.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for cyclists.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Warning for merging traffic from the right.

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 and adjust your speed or position when necessary to allow traffic to merge safely.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning around mandatory (U-turn).
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Mandatory roundabout direction.
Turning left mandatory.

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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a mandatory path for pedestrians. Pedestrians must use the designated path, while other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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45. 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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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

City limit.
✓ Start of a built-up area.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
End of the 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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the parking zone.
End of limited-time parking zone.
Start of a parking zone.
End of paid 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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep ascent.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a steep ascent. A steep uphill gradient lies ahead and may cause heavy or low-powered vehicles to lose speed. Select a suitable gear, maintain a safe following distance and be prepared for slower traffic.

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49. 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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction directions and destinations.
End of the motorway.
✓ Ramp destination.
General information about the directions.

This traffic sign gives information about the destination reached via the ramp. The displayed destination indicates where the ramp leads.