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About This Quiz
Ready to drive around the world? Hop in and let's see how well you know the rules of the road!
Chances are, if you know them here, you will know them anywhere! Want to know why? Because on November 8, 1968, the Vienna Convention on Road Signs and Signals was signed into action. This is a multi-nation treaty that was created in an effort to help increase road safety throughout the world. As such, it works to standardize the signage system for road traffic. This includes everything from road signs to traffic lights and even road markings - all of which are used internationally.
Though there are slight variations from country to country, the same categories of road signs exist. Danger signs are still danger signs; prohibitory signs are still prohibitory signs. In different countries, however, these signs might just vary in shape or color. And while not every nation has signed on to the Vienna Convention, there are 69 nations that have. Now wouldn't you say that is a step, or shall we say drive, in the right direction?
You see, road signs and rules are essential to the safety of drivers, passengers, and pedestrians no matter where you live in the world. It's time to put your car in drive and see if you have what it takes to enter the no speed limit zone or if your parking meter is about to run out!
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Expressway
An expressway is known as a controlled-access highway. It is known as a freeway in some countries ​and a motorway in others. Similar terms include interstate and parkway.
Bicycle lane/path
Crossroads
Minimum speed
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Minimum speed
No entry
Steep hill
The steep hill is a type of warning sign that indicates a hazard ahead on the road. In this case, drivers should use caution as they may not be able to see over the hill, or during inclement weather, they may lose control of their vehicle on the hill.
Pedestrians have priority on this crossing
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Priority over opposing traffic
In most countries, the priority lane tends to be depicted as a white arrow, whereas the opposing traffic shows as a red arrow. In some locations, the words, "Priority over opposing traffic" are shown below the sign, but not always, so you better know its meaning!
Superhighway exit
Priority road
Entering a two-way street
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Entering a two-way street
Uneven road
Camping
Yield to oncoming traffic
According to the World Health Organization, road traffic injuries caused an estimated 1.25 million deaths worldwide in 2010. That statistic means that one person is killed every 25 seconds.
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Camping
No parking
Hospital
End of expressway
Sometimes the expressway just... ends. It could turn into a one-lane road or it could merge into another local route. Don't fret though, where one road ends, another begins.
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Hospital
Priority road
Did you know the highest annual death toll for traffic-related incidents is in Africa? In 2015, Africa had 1.25 million deaths, while Europe came in last place with just 84,500.
Footpath
Hostel
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Hostel
No trucks
Bumps
Traffic signs for bumps are often found near construction or road work zones. They warn drivers to slow down because the bumps could cause loss of control or, in some cases, vehicle damage.
Roundabout
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Roundabout
Beware of pedestrians
Closed to certain types of motorized vehicles
The "closed to automobiles" sign is known as a prohibitory traffic sign. These signs are used in certain areas to prohibit certain types of maneuver or types of traffic. In this case, no cars, but perhaps trucks, are allowed!
End of speed limit
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Snow chains obligatory
Though you may not find these signs in countries closest to the equator, you will certainly find them in colder areas where residents and tourists enjoy winter sports. Austria is an example of a country where snow chains are a requirement, not just a suggestion.
End of speed limit
Parking area/Rest stop
Bicycle lane/path
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Yield
In road transport, a yield sign indicates that each driver must prepare to stop, if necessary, to let a driver on another approach proceed. A driver who stops or slows down to let another vehicle through has yielded the right of way to that vehicle.
Bicycle lane/path
Dead end
Road narrows
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Road narrows
Deer crossing
Deer crossing signs are intended to warn drivers about deer in the vicinity. These signs are often seen around wooded areas. Drivers should exercise caution and slow down.
Train crossing with barrier
Crossroads
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Crossroads
Road narrows
No bicycles
Closed to motorcycles
There is no mistaking the meaning of this sign. No motorcycles allowed! According to the United States Department of Transportation, the number of fatalities per mile traveled was 37 times higher for motorcycles than for cars.
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No bicycles
Minimum speed
Believe it or not, some roads require you to travel at LEAST a certain speed. In some cases, the maximum and minimum speed limits are displayed on a single sign.
Train crossing without barrier
End of no passing
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No passing by goods vehicles
Vehicles carrying goods are at a higher risk for accidents because of their weight. It is not safe for these types of heavy vehicles to speed up in order to pass a smaller vehicle, and most countries prohibit it.
Priority road
Expressway
Stop
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Stop
No bicycles
Road narrows
When the road narrows, this tends to mean that the "shoulder" is eliminated. The shoulder is a buffer zone where cars may pull over for various reasons.
End of parking disc restriction
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End of parking disc restriction
Stop
No matter what language you speak, when you see this sign, you know exactly what it means. So be sure to follow it! In the United States, drivers are required to come to a complete stop for three seconds before proceeding.
Speed limit
No entry
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Train crossing without barrier
A train crossing without barrier sign indicates what is known as a level crossing. When approaching a train crossing without a barrier, cars must give way to trains or else!
No entry
Hostel
Go to the right
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Parking area/Rest stop
Parking areas or rest stops are designated areas off of a highway intended for motorists to take a break from driving. These areas generally come equipped with restrooms, information and maps, as well as a variety of food options.
Go to the right
Footpath
Hospital
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Hospital
Crosswind
Camping
No bicycles
Though bicycles can travel around a city quite easily, there are certain areas where they are not permitted. This is usually for a very good reason - areas where their safety would be compromised due to high traffic or uneven roads.
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Camping
Bicycle lane/path
Bike lanes have become more and more available throughout the world. They provide a safe path of travel for cyclists because cars and trucks are prohibited on them.
Entering a two-way street
No passing
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No passing
Go to the right
No entry for vehicles weighing over 2 tons per axle
2 tons per axle is a LOT of weight! This is not exactly the type of vehicle you'd want driving over a bridge with you, right?!
Speed limit
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Speed limit
Dead end
Dead end signs mean exactly what they say. You have nowhere to go but turn around. Often these signs are seen with, or in place of, 'No O​utlet' signs.
Train crossing with barrier
No vehicles
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No vehicles
Parking with meters
Pedestrians have priority on this crossing
While it's true a good motorist should always yield to pedestrians, in some cases, it is the law. Not all crossings are at traffic lights, so it's up to the motorists to stop for the safety of the pedestrians.
No entry for vehicles over 3.5 meters high
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Stop
Traffic signal ahead
The meaning of this sign is for motorists to slow down and be prepared to come to a complete stop on the yellow or red signal. Of course if the light is green...
No entry for vehicles over 3.5 meters high
No trucks
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No trucks
Uneven road
Speed limit
Speed limits are determined based on a number of factors - the width of the road, the curvature of the road, the number of vehicles that travel the road. All of these factors are taken into consideration when determining the safest speed at which vehicles can travel.
Camping
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End of minimum speed
The end of minimum speed sign generally means that you have come into a more dense or populated area where you should now use common sense as your guide to how fast or slow you should travel. In some countries, this is known as a 'thickly settled' area.
Camping
Roundabout
Crosswind
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Crosswind
End of no passing
On a long stretch of open and straight roadway, cars may be permitted to pass one another. As soon as the characteristics of the roadway allow safe passing, this sign is sure to be posted.
Parking with meters
Uneven road
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Crossroads
Crossroads are also known as a junction - where two or more roads meet. Crossroads began forming as more and more roads were built throughout history. They are a place for motorists to decide if they want to stay the course, or change direction.
Uneven road
Crosswind
No trucks
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No trucks
Stop
Superhighway exit
A superhighway is defined as a highway designed for travel at high speeds, having more than one lane for each direction of traffic, a safety strip dividing the two directions, and cloverleaves to route the traffic on and off the highway.
Beware of pedestrians
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Beware of pedestrians
Train crossing
Modern train crossings come equipped with warning bells as well as safety gates to prevent motorists from accidentally driving through while a train is approaching or crossing. This is known as a train crossing with barrier.
Bicycle lane/path
No bicycles
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End of parking disc restriction
Disc parking is a system of allowing time-restricted free parking through display of a parking disc or clock disc showing the time at which the vehicle was parked. The system is common in Europe.
No bicycles
Uneven road
Priority over opposing traffic
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Entering a two-way street
Minimum speed
No entry
"No entry" is a prohibitory traffic sign. It could mean one of three things: wrong way, road closed or no straight ahead.
End of expressway
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End of expressway
Parking area/Rest stop
Footpath
A footpath road sign indicates the sidewalk or designated area where pedestrians should walk. On occasion, a footpath is under construction or closed - in which case city officials will designate an alternate safe route for pedestrians.
End of minimum speed
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No entry for vehicles over 3.5 meters high
If your vehicle or truck is too tall, you better heed the sign! Oftentimes, drivers who do not pay attention to this sign will get stuck beneath an overpass or in a tunnel - causing a lot of traffic behind them!
Train crossing with barrier
Priority road
Stop
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Speed limit
Priority road
Beware of pedestrians
One of the biggest rules of the road - beware of pedestrians! Using caution and being aware of the car's surroundings, not just in front, are crucial to successful driving.
Hostel
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Hostel
No stopping
This sign is used where parking and stopping are prohibited. It is usually shown as a red cross inside a blue circle with a red ring in Europe and parts of Asia, and an 'E' in a red circle with an 'X' through it in South America.
Hospital
Parking with meters
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Parking with meters
Hostel
Hostls are establishments that provide inexpensive food and lodging for a specific group of people, such as students, workers, or travelers. They can be found in almost every city around the world.
Roundabout
Uneven road
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Entering a two-way street
When entering a two-way street, slow down and be aware of oncoming traffic. There may or may not be a dividing barrier in the road on a two-way street.
Uneven road
Speed limit
Train crossing with barrier
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Train crossing with barrier
Footpath
End of speed limit
The end of speed limit sign does not mean, "Go as fast as you want." It simply means that the local speed limit applies unless otherwise noted. Most states in the United States designate 55 mph as the general speed limit.
Priority road
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No passing
This pennant-shaped yellow and black traffic sign marks the beginning of a no passing zone. The sign is placed on the left side of the road, facing the driver. You may not pass cars ahead of you in your lane.​
Expressway
Snow chains obligatory
Bicycle lane/path
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Bicycle lane/path
Roundabout
The proper way to drive through a roundabout is: Yield to drivers in the roundabout; stay in your lane; do not change lanes; do not stop in the roundabout; and avoid driving next to oversize vehicles.
Parking area/Rest stop
Speed limit
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Speed limit
Snow chains obligatory
No passing by goods vehicles
Uneven road
This sign warns you of an uneven road ahead. It might have multiple severe bumps and general uneven surfaces that could throw your vehicle off its line. Therefore, please slow down!
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No passing by goods vehicles
End of expressway
Camping
The camping road sign indicates that you are near or approaching a campsite or camping area. Here you will find many RVs, pick-up trucks and excited vacationers.
Speed limit
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Yield
Closed to motocycles
Parking with meters
The sign for parking with meters indicates that you may park in these spots but it will cost you. Generally, the meters are coin operated and may only be used for about two hours per vehicle. After that time is up, you must move your car.
Traffic signals ahead
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Traffic signals ahead
Road narrows
No trucks
Most trucks are considered commercial vehicles. Trucks are often unfit for traveling on certain roads for safety reasons. When these signs are posted, truck drivers must avoid the road and take an alternate route.
Pedestrians have priority on this crossing
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Camping
End of minimum speed
Footpath
Go to the right
What else could an arrow to the right possibly mean? Be sure to follow the signs or you'll end up on the wrong side of the road!
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Crosswind
A crosswind is any wind that has a perpendicular component to the line or direction of travel. This affects the aerodynamics of many forms of transport, including trucks and airplanes.​
Footpath
Dead end
End of parking disc restriction
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End of parking disc restriction
No parking
This is one of the most recognizable road signs in the world. It is usually shown as a red diagonal bar inside a blue circle with a red ring in Europe and parts of Asia, and a 'P' in a red circle with a cross through in North and South America, as well as Asia, Australia, Africa and Ireland.
Snow chains obligatory
Priority road
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Priority road
Hospital
The hospital road sign is a highly recognizable sign around the world. It indicates that you may seek medical attention nearby, usually within several miles of the sign.
Camping
Hostel
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