QuizTraffic signsIceland

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

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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Mandatory lane for buses.
✓ Buses prohibited.
Warning for buses.

This traffic sign indicates that buses are prohibited. Buses covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Access prohibited in both directions.
✓ No entry.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Parking prohibited.

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

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
✓ Warning for a curve to the right.
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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for a double curve, first left then 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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8. 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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for heavy crosswind.
✓ Warning for falling rocks.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Start of a parking zone.
✓ Parking allowed.
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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction directions and destinations.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Start of a priority road.
Route to be followed in order to turn left.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
End of a lane.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition.
Overtaking prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition. The preceding overtaking restriction ends at this point. Overtaking remains subject to the applicable traffic rules and any other restrictions.

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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher 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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
End of the speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a zone with a speed limit. The displayed speed limit applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules, until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Start of an expressway.
Entry prohibited.

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

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a tunnel.
Warning for low-flying aircraft.
✓ 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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the start of a residential area. Special traffic rules apply within the area according to the applicable signs and local regulations. These rules may affect speed, parking and how different road users use the road.

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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Mandatory lane for motorcycles and cars.
End of the expressway.
✓ Motorcycles 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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles carrying dangerous goods prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
Flammable or explosive goods prohibited.

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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.
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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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory right.
Turning left prohibited.
✓ Mandatory left.
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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Junction directions and destinations.
Information about the destination and distance.
General information about the directions.
✓ Ramp destination.

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

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24. 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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25. 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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
✓ Crossing for pedestrians.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Warning 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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Overtaking prohibited.
Mandatory lane for tractors.
✓ Tractors prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that tractors are prohibited. Tractors covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the speed limit.
Start of a speed limit.
✓ National speed limits.
Mandatory minimum speed.

This traffic sign indicates the national speed limits. The applicable default maximum speeds depend on the road type, vehicle category and local traffic rules when no different speed limit is indicated.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking and stopping prohibited.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
✓ Stop and give way.
Entry prohibited.

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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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
End of the tunnel.

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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Prohibited access for animals.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.
Warning for a soft verge.
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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.
✓ Crossroad shape.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign shows the shape or layout of an upcoming junction. The diagram indicates how the approaching road and connecting roads are arranged.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
✓ Warning for a danger with no specific traffic sign.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for traffic jams.

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.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Warning for children.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.
Crossing 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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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a zone for pedestrians.
End of the zone for pedestrians.
Cyclists prohibited.
✓ Pedestrians 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?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. 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?

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists and mopeds prohibited.
Warning for mopeds.
✓ Mopeds prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that mopeds are prohibited. Moped riders may not enter or continue beyond the sign. The affected moped categories depend on the applicable local rules. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking prohibited for cars.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Warning for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for trucks. Trucks covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies. The affected truck categories and any exceptions depend on the applicable local rules.

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43. 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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning right mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
No entry.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Drivers may travel only in the permitted direction.

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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the built-up area. The traffic rules specifically associated with the built-up area cease to apply from this point according to the applicable local regulations.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the built-up area.
Start of a speed limit.
Cars prohibited.
✓ End of the speed limit.

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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Cars, trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. Pedestrians and cyclists must use the section designated for them. Other road users may use the path only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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49. 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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.