German Road Signs with Helping Verbs

Driving in Germany is not too challenging but some road signs are different to other countries. Some describe what drivers must do, others what drivers mustn’t or cannot do and other signs show what drivers can do.

  • Must: Means that something is mandatory/obligatory; the driver has no choice
  • Can: Shows that something is possible; the driver can choose to do it or not.
  • Must not / cannot: For rules and regulations, both show that something is not allowed and is forbidden.

How well do you know German road signs and rules? Test your knowledge below.


1.

You ____ drive in the direction of the arrow

 
 
 

2.

Pedestrians ____ use the pavement/sidewalk on the right of the road

 
 
 

3.

You ____ turn right at red traffic light but you ____ stop first

 
 
 

4.

You ____ give way to traffic coming from your right at the crossroad

 
 
 

5.

You ____ turn left at the junction.  You _____ turn right

 
 
 

6.

Regular traffic _____ drive on the road.  However, farm vehicles, bicycles & pedestrians _____ use it.

 
 
 

7.

You ____ use the hard shoulder

 
 
 

8.

You ____ park on the pavement/sidewalk

 
 
 

9.

You _____ stop to the right of this sign.  You can, however, stop to the left of this sign.

 
 
 

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