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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles longer 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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Dip in the road.
✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Warning for two-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates that driving straight ahead is prohibited. Traffic may not continue straight ahead where the sign applies. Other movements may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a series of curves. One or more changes in direction lie ahead and may occur in quick succession. Reduce speed before entering the winding section, maintain your lane position and use smooth steering.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for strong crosswinds.

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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for roadworks.
Turning right prohibited.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a roundabout. A roundabout lies ahead. Reduce speed and follow the applicable priority signs, traffic signals and local roundabout rules when approaching and entering it.

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a dirt road.
✓ Warning for tractors.
Tractors prohibited.
Warning for a railway crossing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for tractors or other agricultural vehicles. Slow-moving agricultural vehicles may enter, cross or travel along the road ahead. Reduce speed and overtake only where it is permitted and clearly safe.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for trams.
Trams prohibited.
Warning for trains.
Warning for a railway crossing.

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?

✓ Warning for two roads that merge.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Overview of the lanes and their direction.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for two roads that merge. Two traffic streams join ahead. Adjust your speed and position, maintain a safe gap and be prepared for vehicles merging into the traffic flow.

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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that trucks heavier than indicated are prohibited. Trucks 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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.

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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the left.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the left. A tight left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering.

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18. 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a height restriction.
Warning for trucks.
✓ Warning for an axle-load restriction.
Warning for a width restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for an axle-load restriction. The maximum permitted load on an axle is limited ahead. Drivers of heavy vehicles should check their axle loads and use another route if the applicable limit would be exceeded.

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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for tractors.
Prohibited access for animals.

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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
Entry prohibited, except for equestrians.
✓ Equestrians prohibited.

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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23. 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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access zone.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).

This traffic sign indicates a checkpoint with restricted entry. Road users may not proceed beyond the checkpoint unless they are authorised or permitted to continue according to the applicable rules and instructions.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a width restriction.
Warning for a weight restriction.
✓ Warning for a height restriction.
Equestrians prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Give way to traffic from the right.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Give way.
End of the 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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for equestrians. Horse riders may be on or near the road ahead. Reduce speed, allow plenty of space and avoid unnecessary use of the horn or sudden movements that could startle a horse.

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31. 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking allowed.
✓ Parking and stopping prohibited.
Pedestrians and cyclists 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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses 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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Trucks and buses 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.

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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Dead end street.
The road is closed.
Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
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.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for sheep. Sheep may be grazing beside the road, crossing it or moving along it, sometimes in groups. Reduce speed, remain alert and be prepared to stop without startling the animals.

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38. 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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for cyclists.
Warning for traffic lights.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.

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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.
Warning for traffic jams.

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that turning right is mandatory at the junction ahead. Traffic must turn right and may not continue straight ahead or turn left.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Warning 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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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49. 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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a movable bridge. The bridge ahead can open, lift or move to allow water traffic to pass. Reduce speed and be prepared to stop when required by barriers, traffic lights or other signals.