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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the left.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right 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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of mandatory path for cattle.
Wildlife crossing.
End of mandatory path for equestrians.
End of the built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory path for cattle. The requirement associated with the designated path ends at this point. Cattle must continue according to the subsequent route, other traffic signs and applicable local rules.

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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the parking zone.
✓ Start of a parking zone.
Start of limited-time parking zone.
Start of paid parking zone.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a parking zone. The parking rules indicated for the zone apply throughout it according to the applicable signs and local regulations.

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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a railway crossing without barriers.
Entry prohibited.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

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.

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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Turning right prohibited.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning right 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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles prohibited.
Warning for cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Entry prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that cyclists, mopeds and motorcycles are prohibited. Cyclists, moped riders and motorcyclists may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a soft or unstable verge. The edge of the road may provide less grip or support than the roadway and can affect steering or vehicle stability. Avoid driving onto the verge unless necessary and reduce speed if you must use it.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

✓ Junction layout, directions and destinations.
Information about the next exit.
Information about the directions of the roundabout.
General information about the directions.

This traffic sign shows the junction layout, directions and destinations. The diagram shows how the roads are arranged and which direction leads to each indicated destination or route.

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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

Advisory speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
✓ National speed limits.
Start of a speed limit.

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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12. 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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks and trailers prohibited.
Parking prohibited.
Trucks and buses prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than 3 500 kg prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks and trailers are prohibited. Trucks and vehicles towing trailers 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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
✓ Dipped headlights mandatory.
End of mandatory use of dipped headlights.

This traffic sign indicates that the use of dipped headlights is mandatory. Drivers must use dipped headlights from this point until the requirement ends or is replaced, while continuing to follow the general lighting rules.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for equestrians.
Warning for horses.
Warning for equestrians.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.

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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer 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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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Entry prohibited.
Motorcycles prohibited.
✓ Cars prohibited.
Start of an expressway.

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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Stop and give way to traffic from the right.
Stop and give way to cyclists.
✓ Stop and give way.
Parking and stopping 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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cars prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Mandatory lane for trucks.

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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a pedestrian crossing.
Pedestrians prohibited.
Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Crossing for cyclists.

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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Snow chains mandatory.
Start of a motorway.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ End of the snow-chain requirement.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the snow-chain requirement. The requirement imposed by the preceding snow-chain sign ends at this point. Other winter-equipment requirements may still apply under the applicable local rules or road conditions.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

Road with two-way traffic.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
End of the road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates a road with one-way traffic. Vehicular traffic may travel only in the permitted direction, subject to any exceptions indicated by traffic signs or local rules.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a speed limit.
Mandatory minimum speed.
National speed limits.
✓ Advisory speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates an advisory speed. The displayed value recommends an appropriate speed for the road or conditions ahead. Its legal effect depends on the applicable local rules.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of no-parking zone.
Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a no-parking zone. The parking prohibition applies throughout the zone according to the applicable zonal rules until the zone is ended or another rule replaces it.

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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the road with one-way traffic.
No entry.
Dead end street.
Road with one-way traffic.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the road with one-way traffic. The preceding one-way traffic arrangement ends at this point. Follow the traffic signs and road layout that apply beyond the sign.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
Warning for a slippery road surface.
✓ Warning for accidents.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for accidents. It warns drivers of an accident hazard or an accident affecting the road ahead. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared for stopped traffic, emergency services or an obstruction.

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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Motorcycles, cars and horsecarts prohibited.
Lane for motorcycles, cars and horsecarts.
Start of an expressway.
Mandatory shared path for motorcycles, cars and horsecarts.

This traffic sign indicates that motorcycles, cars and horsecarts are prohibited. Motorcycles, cars and 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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
Turning right 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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left prohibited.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Turning left mandatory.
Recommended detour route.

This traffic sign indicates the route to use for a left turn. Follow the indicated route instead of turning left directly at this point.

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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates that overtaking is prohibited for motorcycles. Motorcyclists covered by the sign may not overtake where the prohibition applies.

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31. 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 a steep descent.
Warning for a slippery road surface.

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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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of an advisory speed limit.
Start of a residential area.
✓ Start of a zone with speed limit.
Start of a zone for pedestrians.

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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for falling rocks.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for loose chippings on the road surface.
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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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the two-way traffic.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
Parking prohibited for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the overtaking prohibition for trucks. The preceding truck overtaking restriction ends at this point. Other overtaking rules and restrictions may still apply.

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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Lane for pedestrians and cyclists.
Road narrowing.
✓ Dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a dead end street with a passage for pedestrians and cyclists. The road has no through route for motor vehicles, but pedestrians and cyclists can continue beyond the dead end.

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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a new lane.
Warning for a road narrowing.
✓ End of a lane.
Temporary lane end.

This traffic sign indicates the end of a lane. The displayed lane arrangement shows which lane ends and how the remaining traffic lanes continue.

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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of no-parking zone.
End of the zone with speed limit.
Road with one-way traffic.
End of the zone for pedestrians.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the no-parking zone. The zonal parking prohibition ends at this point. Other parking restrictions or conditions may still apply.

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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Handcarts prohibited.
Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning for handcarts.
Pedestrians prohibited.

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

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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Pedestrians, mopeds, cattle and handcarts prohibited.
Rickshaws prohibited.
Pedestrians, cyclists, cattle and horsecarts prohibited.
End of parking restrictions.

This traffic sign indicates that pedestrians, mopeds, cattle and handcarts are prohibited. The indicated road users may not enter or continue beyond the sign. Other road users may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Entry prohibited (checkpoint).
Start of a low-emission zone.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Parking prohibited.

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.
Warning for a road with one-way traffic.

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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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.

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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a minimum speed.
End of the maximum speed.
✓ End of the minimum speed.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the minimum speed. The previously indicated minimum speed no longer applies beyond this point. Continue to follow any other posted speed requirements and the applicable traffic rules.

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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of an expressway.
End of the expressway.
Start of a motorway.
Start of a built-up area.

This traffic sign indicates the start of an expressway. From this point, the traffic rules and access conditions that apply to expressways take effect according to the applicable local regulations.

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48. 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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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Warning for children.
Warning for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path for pedestrians.
Start of a zone 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.