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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dipped headlights mandatory.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning of poor visibility due to rain, fog or snow.
Warning for carwash.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for poor visibility. Fog, heavy rain, snow, smoke or another condition may significantly reduce how far you can see. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and use the vehicle lighting required by the local rules and conditions.

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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

Trucks prohibited.
Mandatory lane for buses.
End of mandatory bus lane.
✓ Buses prohibited.

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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a slippery road surface.
Warning for a soft verge.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the 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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Priority at the junction.
Warning for traffic lights.

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road with two-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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Entry prohibited.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a railway crossing with 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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for cyclists.
Crossing for cyclists.
Start of a zone 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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

Overtaking allowed.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.
Warning for two-way traffic.

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
Driving straight ahead or turning left 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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trucks and buses.
Warning for trucks and buses.
Parking prohibited for trucks and buses.
✓ Trucks and buses prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks and buses are prohibited. Trucks and 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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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Tractors prohibited.
Start of a built-up area.
Cars prohibited.
✓ End of mandatory tractor lane.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for tractors. The requirement associated with the designated lane ends at this point. Tractors must continue according to the lane layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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18. 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Give way.
✓ Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a priority road. Drivers on the priority road normally have priority over traffic entering from side roads until the priority road ends, unless traffic lights, other signs or applicable traffic rules indicate otherwise.

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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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?

Start of a minimum speed.
✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a built-up 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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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
Mandatory path for equestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for equestrians. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Equestrians must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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25. 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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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for traffic lights ahead.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Crossing for pedestrians.
Warning for a railway crossing.

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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Turning left prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ Turning around prohibited (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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for cyclists.
✓ End of mandatory path for cyclists.
Cyclists prohibited.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cyclists. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cyclists must continue according to the road layout, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the priority road. The road no longer has continuing priority at subsequent intersections. Follow the applicable traffic lights, priority signs and default priority rules.

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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer 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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Ramp destination.
Information about the destination and distance.
✓ Information about the next exit.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

This traffic sign gives information about the next exit. It may show the exit number, destination, direction or distance to the exit.

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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left or right mandatory.
Passing left or right mandatory.
Turning left or right prohibited.
End of the motorway.

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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Prohibited access zone.
✓ 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Warning for cyclists.
✓ Mandatory path for cyclists.
Cars 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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Toll road for buses and trams.
Buses and trams prohibited.
✓ End of mandatory bus and tram lane.
Mandatory lane for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory lane for buses and trams. The requirement associated with the designated lane or track ends at this point. Follow the subsequent lane markings, traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for trucks.
✓ Trucks prohibited.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier 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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Dip in the road.
✓ Warning for a speed bump.
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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ 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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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?

Start of a priority road.
✓ Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for traffic lights.
Warning for a traffic bump.

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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the motorway.
Start of an expressway.
✓ End of the expressway.
End of the residential 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?

Start of a motorway.
Pedestrians prohibited.
✓ Start of a tunnel with indicated length.
Information about the destination and distance.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a tunnel and shows its length. The displayed value indicates the length of the tunnel. Follow the traffic rules and any special requirements that apply within it.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
✓ Mandatory lane for trucks.
Start of a motorway.
End of mandatory truck lane.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for trucks. Trucks must use the designated lane where the sign applies. Other road users may use the lane only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.

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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider 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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

Bus stop.
Railway crossing with two or more tracks.
Buses and trams in both directions.
✓ Mandatory lane for buses and trams.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for buses and trams. Buses and trams must use the designated lane or track where the sign applies. Other road users may use it only where the applicable signs or local rules permit them to do so.