What is the meaning of the following traffic sign?
- Pass the place that is marked with a signpost from its right.
- No right or left turn.
- It is prohibited to drive forward.
- You may pass the marked place from either its right or left.· Correct answer
Explanation
Sign 213 indicates that you may pass the marked spot on either its right or left side. The sign shows two arrows, one pointing right and one pointing left, allowing flexibility in choosing which side to pass on. This is a directive sign, not a prohibition.
How to approach it
Arrows on both sides = you may pass on the right or the left
permittedright or left
Common mistake
Interpreting the sign as a prohibition rather than a directive to pass on either side
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