QuizTraffic signsSouth Africa

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What does this traffic sign mean?

101. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Warning for low-flying aircraft.
Motor vehicles prohibited.
Driving straight ahead mandatory.
Warning for heavy crosswind.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for low-flying aircraft. Aircraft may pass over the road at low altitude and can create sudden noise or visual distraction. Keep your attention on the road and maintain control of the vehicle.

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102. What does this traffic sign mean?

Handcarts prohibited.
✓ Horsecarts prohibited.
Warning for horses.
Mandatory path 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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103. What does this traffic sign mean?

Mandatory path for cars.
Dead end street.
Warning for a road with two-way traffic.
✓ Warning for a road narrowing on the left.

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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104. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a road narrowing.
Vehicles longer than indicated prohibited.
Vehicles heavier than indicated prohibited.
✓ Vehicles wider than indicated prohibited.

This traffic sign indicates that vehicles wider than indicated are prohibited. A vehicle or vehicle combination whose overall width, including its load, exceeds the displayed limit may not continue beyond the sign.

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105. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

Warning for a curve to the right.
Turning left mandatory.
✓ Warning for a sharp curve to the left.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a sharp curve to the left. A tight left-hand bend lies ahead. Reduce speed before entering the curve, remain within your lane and use smooth steering.

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107. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a width restriction.
✓ Warning for a height restriction.
Equestrians prohibited.
Warning for a weight restriction.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a height restriction. The available clearance ahead is limited, for example at a bridge, tunnel or other overhead structure. Drivers of tall vehicles should check their vehicle height and use another route if the vehicle cannot pass safely.

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108. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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109. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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110. What does this traffic sign mean?

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

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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111. What does this traffic sign mean?

Driving straight ahead mandatory.
No entry.
✓ Road with one-way traffic.
Road with two-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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112. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for two-way traffic.
Start of a motorway.
✓ Overtaking prohibited.
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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113. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Buses prohibited.
Warning for buses.
End of mandatory bus lane.
Trucks 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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114. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for tractors.
Dead end street.
✓ Warning for crossing deer.

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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115. What does this traffic sign mean?

✓ Parking prohibited.
Entry prohibited.
Road with one-way traffic.
Parking and stopping 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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116. 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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117. What does this traffic sign mean?

Dead end street.
Warning for a soft verge.
Warning for tractors.
✓ Warning for cattle on the road.

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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118. What does this traffic sign mean?

Parking prohibited.
Warning for traffic jams.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ 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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119. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
Warning for a double curve, first right then left.
✓ Warning for a staggered junction.
Start of a priority road.

This traffic sign indicates a warning for a staggered junction. Side roads join the main road at different points rather than directly opposite each other. Reduce speed and watch carefully for vehicles entering, leaving or crossing the main road.

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120. What does this traffic sign mean?

Warning for roadworks.
Warning for an uncontrolled crossroad.
✓ Warning for a speed bump.
Dip in the road.

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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121. 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.