QuizTraffic signsIndia

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.
✓ Motorcycles and cars prohibited.
End of the built-up area.
Mopeds and cars prohibited.

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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right mandatory.
Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Pass obstacle on either side.
Passing left or right prohibited.

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.
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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Driving straight ahead prohibited.

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Parking prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Entry 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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7. 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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trucks.
Cars prohibited.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Warning 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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with barriers.
Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.

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.

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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier 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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12. 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.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for a movable bridge.
✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Crossing for pedestrians.

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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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16. 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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17. 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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Start of a priority road.
Overtaking prohibited.
Stopping 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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20. 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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles exceeding the axle-load limit 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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23. 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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
Warning for a movable bridge.
✓ Warning for a narrowing.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a narrowing ahead. The available road width decreases ahead. Reduce speed when necessary and be prepared for less lateral space between vehicles, obstacles or the road edge.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing with one track.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ 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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
Handcarts prohibited.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning 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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a bad road surface.
Dip in the road.

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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the residential area.
Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the speed limit.
End of the built-up 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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a tunnel.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with one track.

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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Parking allowed.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Parking and stopping 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ No entry.

This traffic sign means no entry. Drivers may not enter from the direction in which the sign is placed.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing right mandatory.
✓ Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left 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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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.
✓ Pedestrians prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ 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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider 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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Parking only allowed if you pay.
✓ Parking allowed.
Parking and stopping 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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a residential 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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cars prohibited.
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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Using the horn mandatory.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
✓ Using the horn prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that using the horn is prohibited. The horn or other audible warning device may not be used where the prohibition applies, except where an applicable local rule permits or requires it.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for cyclists.
✓ Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
Crossing for pedestrians.

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.