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What does this traffic sign mean?

1. What does this traffic sign mean?

Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Start of a priority road.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Crossroad shape.

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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2. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ National speed limits.
Start of a speed limit.
Advisory speed limit.
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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3. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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4. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the zone for pedestrians.
End of the built-up area.
Road with one-way traffic.
✓ End of no-parking zone.

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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5. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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6. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for children.
Warning for pedestrians.
Crossing for pedestrians.
✓ Mandatory path 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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7. What does this traffic sign mean?

Passing left mandatory.
✓ Turning left mandatory.
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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8. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a steep descent.
Warning for a steep ascent.
Warning for a dip in the road.
✓ Speed bump.

This traffic sign indicates a speed bump. A speed bump is a raised section of the roadway designed to reduce vehicle speeds.

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9. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead or turning right mandatory.
✓ Driving straight ahead or turning left mandatory.
Turning left prohibited.
Turning right 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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10. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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11. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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12. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a speed limit.
Start of a minimum speed.
Start of an advisory 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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13. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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14. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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15. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider 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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16. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of the zone for pedestrians and cyclists.
✓ End of divided pedestrian and cycle path.
Start of a motorway.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory divided path for pedestrians and cyclists. The requirement to use the separately designated sections ends at this point. Continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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17. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Overtaking prohibited for cars.
✓ Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
Parking prohibited 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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18. What does this traffic sign mean?

Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
✓ Mandatory shared pedestrian and cycle path.
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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19. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for accidents.
Warning for a bad road surface.
✓ Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for a quayside or riverbank.

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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20. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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21. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory lane for cars.
Parking allowed on the road.
Parking prohibited.
✓ Warning for traffic queues.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for traffic queues. Slow-moving or stationary traffic may occur ahead, sometimes unexpectedly. Reduce speed, increase your following distance and be prepared to stop.

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22. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of a lane.
Start of a new lane.
Two lanes are going to merge.
✓ Overview of the lanes and their direction.

This traffic sign gives an overview of the lanes and their direction. The arrows or other indications show how the lanes continue and which directions or destinations they serve.

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23. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Start of a minimum speed.
Warning for a weight restriction.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Start of a speed limit.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a minimum speed. Road users covered by the sign must travel at or above the indicated speed when conditions allow. Driving more slowly may still be necessary because of traffic, weather, road conditions or another safety-related reason.

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24. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Trucks prohibited.
Vehicles higher 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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25. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for pedestrians and cyclists.
Warning for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ End of shared pedestrian and cycle path.

This traffic sign indicates the end of the mandatory shared path for pedestrians and cyclists. The shared-path requirement ends at this point. Pedestrians and cyclists must continue according to the subsequent path or road layout and applicable local rules.

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26. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning right mandatory.
✓ Turning right 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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27. What does this traffic sign mean?

Recommended detour route.
✓ Route to be followed in order to turn left.
Turning left mandatory.
Junction layout, directions and destinations.

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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28. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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29. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the road with one-way traffic.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
No entry.

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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30. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an unpaved road surface.
Dead end street.
Mandatory path for cyclists.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing.

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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31. What does this traffic sign mean?

Two lanes are going to merge.
Temporary lane end.
✓ Start of a new lane.
End of a lane.

This traffic sign indicates the start of a new traffic lane. The displayed road layout shows where the additional lane begins and how the traffic lanes continue.

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32. What does this traffic sign mean?

Crossing for pedestrians and cyclists.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
✓ Mandatory divided pedestrian and cycle path.
End of the path 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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33. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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

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34. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed for cars.
Warning for cars.
✓ Mandatory lane for cars.
Cars prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates a mandatory lane for cars. Cars must use the designated lane or route 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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35. What does this traffic sign mean?

Start of a built-up area.
✓ Start of a residential area.
Start of a zone for cyclists.
End of the residential area.

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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36. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left or right mandatory.
Road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory divided path for pedestrians.
✓ Pass obstacle on either side.

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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37. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a quayside or riverbank.
✓ Warning for a movable bridge.
Warning for heavy crosswind.
Entry prohibited.

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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38. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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39. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for a tunnel.
Warning for a movable bridge.
Pedestrians and cyclists prohibited.
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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40. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Trucks with trailer prohibited.
Road with two-way traffic.
Mandatory lane for trucks with trailer.
Trucks prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that trucks with a trailer are prohibited. Trucks towing trailers covered by the sign may not enter or continue beyond it. Other vehicles may still be permitted unless another restriction applies.

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41. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking allowed.
Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping prohibited.
✓ 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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42. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ End of the road with one-way traffic.
Road with one-way traffic.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
No entry.

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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43. What does this traffic sign mean?

Cyclists prohibited.
Crossing for cyclists.
✓ Warning 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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44. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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45. What does this traffic sign mean?

Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles higher than indicated prohibited.
Trucks and buses 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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46. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited for trucks.
Overtaking prohibited for trucks.
✓ End of the overtaking prohibition for trucks.
End of mandatory truck lane.

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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47. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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48. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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49. What does this traffic sign mean?

Turning left mandatory.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Driving straight ahead prohibited.
✓ Warning for a curve to the left.

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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50. What does this traffic sign mean?

End of the priority road.
Warning for a roundabout.
Warning for traffic lights.
✓ Priority at the junction.

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.