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What does this traffic sign mean?

51. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles heavier 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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52. What does this traffic sign mean?

Detour directions at the intersection.
✓ Information about the directions of the roundabout.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.
General information about the directions.

This traffic sign gives information about directions at a roundabout. The diagram shows the available exits and the destinations reached from them.

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53. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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54. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a width restriction. The available passage ahead is limited in width. Drivers of wide vehicles should check their vehicle width and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

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57. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a soft verge.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for falling rocks. Rocks or stones may fall from nearby slopes or may already be lying on the road. Reduce speed, scan the road ahead and be prepared to avoid or stop for fallen material.

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58. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a dip in the road.
Warning for a speed bump.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a dip in the road. A sudden depression in the road surface lies ahead and may affect vehicle stability or visibility. Reduce speed before reaching the dip and be prepared for water or other hazards that may collect in the lowered section.

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59. 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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60. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a road narrowing on the left. The available road width decreases from the left side ahead. Reduce speed, follow the lane markings and maintain sufficient clearance from other traffic and the road edge.

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62. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ No entry.
Access prohibited in both directions.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
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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63. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Dead end street.
Entry prohibited.

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.

What does this traffic sign mean?

64. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
✓ Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
Warning for a road with one-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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65. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction directions and destinations.
Information about the destination and distance.
✓ Ramp destination.
End of the motorway.

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

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66. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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67. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a priority road.
✓ Priority at the junction.
Turning left prohibited.
Warning for traffic lights.

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

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68. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
Warning for snow.
✓ Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a double curve, first left then right.

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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69. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks 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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70. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the same designated path rather than separate sections. They must share the space safely and follow the applicable local rules.

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71. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a tunnel.
End of the tunnel.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for roadworks.

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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72. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for roadworks.
Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Parking prohibited.
Warning for a dip in the road.

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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73. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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74. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Warning for an unpaved road surface.
✓ Warning for a divided road.
Warning for a road narrowing.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a divided road. The road ahead separates into carriageways for opposing directions of traffic, usually divided by a central reservation or traffic island. Follow the lane markings and adjust your position to the new road layout.

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75. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a height restriction.
Warning for a width restriction.
Warning for a length restriction.
✓ Warning for a weight restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a weight restriction. A maximum permitted vehicle weight applies ahead. Drivers of heavy vehicles should check the applicable vehicle weight and use another route if the limit would be exceeded.

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76. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
Cyclists prohibited.

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

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77. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for accidents.
Parking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign. It's a general warning sign used when there is a hazard ahead that does not have its own dedicated warning sign. For example: road accidents, flooded roads and roads blocked by fallen trees. It usually has a supplementary sign attached that tells drivers of what hazard to expect.

What does this traffic sign mean?

78. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for pedestrians. Pedestrians may be walking near or crossing the road ahead. Reduce speed, watch carefully and be prepared to stop.

What does this traffic sign mean?

79. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
Parking prohibited.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
✓ Access prohibited in both directions.

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

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80. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.
Warning for fire hazard.
Start of a tunnel.
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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81. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory right.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
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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82. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for traffic jams.
✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the right.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the right. A tight right-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering, particularly when visibility or road grip is reduced.

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83. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access for animals.
Warning for tractors.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.
Dead end street.

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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84. What does this traffic sign mean?

Handcarts prohibited.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Mandatory path 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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85. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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86. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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87. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for falling rocks.
Parking prohibited.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for loose chippings. Loose stones or gravel may reduce tyre grip and can be thrown up by passing vehicles. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and avoid sudden braking, acceleration or steering movements.

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88. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.

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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89. What does this traffic sign mean?

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