Swiss Road Signs
All official Swiss road signs clearly organized by category. Perfect for learning for the theory test.
The Foundation of Every Driving License
Road signs are not optional knowledge. They are mandatory for every theory exam — motorcycle, car, bus, or truck. If you do not know them by heart, you will fail.
Motorcycle
Required for all categories
Car
Required for all categories
Bus & Truck
Required for all categories
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Why Memorizing Signs First Is Non-Negotiable
Exam guarantee
Signs appear in every theory exam. You cannot skip them.
Safety foundation
Recognizing signs instantly is what keeps you alive on the road.
Prerequisite for rules
Right-of-way, speed limits, and parking rules all depend on sign recognition.
The 5 Sign Categories You Must Know
Swiss road signs are divided into 5 official groups. Understanding the logic behind each group makes memorization easier.
Danger Signs
Triangle-shaped warnings that alert you to hazards ahead.
Prohibitory & Mandatory
Red circles tell you what you cannot do; blue circles tell you what you must do.
Priority Signs
Determine who goes first at crossings and narrow passages.
Information Signs
Rectangular signs that guide and inform: parking, hospitals, directions.
Additional Panels
Small rectangular plates that modify the meaning of main signs.
How to Memorize Signs Faster
Learn by shape
Triangles = danger, circles = rules, rectangles = info. This pattern alone answers 30% of questions.
Group by color
Red = stop/prohibited, blue = mandatory, yellow = warning. Color coding accelerates recall.
Practice daily
10 minutes every day beats 2 hours once a week. Consistency builds permanent memory.
Your Path from Zero to Exam-Ready
Follow this simple 3-step journey to master every sign before your theory test.
Browse the catalog
Get familiar with all signs and their meanings.
Test with quiz
Find out which ones you actually know under pressure.
Drill with flashcards
Close the gaps until every sign is second nature.
Danger Signs
27 signs
1.01
Bend to right
1.02
Bend to left
1.03
Double bend, first to right
1.04
Double bend, first to left
1.05
Slippery road
1.06
Uneven road
1.07
Road narrows on both sides
1.08
Road narrows on right
1.09
Road narrows on left
1.10
Steep gradient downwards
1.11
Steep gradient upwards
1.12
Loose chippings
1.14
Roadworks
1.15
Level crossing with a railway with barrier or gate
1.16
Railway level crossing without gate or barrier
1.17
Additional panels for level crossing with a railway
1.18
Tramway
1.22
Pedestrian crossing ahead
1.23
Presence of children
1.24
Wild animals crossing
1.25
Animals on road
1.26
Two-way traffic
1.27
Traffic lights
1.28
Airport
1.30
Other dangers
1.31
Congestion
1.32
Bicycle traffic/crossing
Prohibitory and Mandatory Signs
54 signs
2.01
No entry for vehicular traffic
2.02
Prohibition of all vehicular traffic in both directions
2.13
Prohibition of motor vehicles and motorcycles
2.03
Prohibition of motor vehicles
2.04
Prohibition of motorcycles
2.05
Prohibition of bicycles and mopeds
2.06
Prohibition of mopeds
2.07
Prohibition of large goods vehicles
2.08
Prohibition of buses
2.09
Prohibition of trailers
2.11
Prohibition of vehicles carrying water pollutants
2.12
Prohibition of animals
2.14
Prohibition of motor vehicles, motorcycles, and mopeds
2.15
Prohibition of pedestrians
2.16
Maximum weight
2.17
Axle weight
2.18
Maximum width
2.19
Maximum height
2.20
Maximum length
2.30
Maximum speed limit
2.31
Minimum speed limit
2.32
Must turn right
2.33
Must turn left
2.34
Circumvent the obstacle on the right side
2.35
Circumvent the obstacle on the left side
2.36
Must continue straight ahead
2.37
Must turn right ahead
2.38
Must turn left ahead
2.39
Must turn right or left
2.40
Must continue straight ahead or turn right
2.41
Must continue straight ahead or turn left
2.42
No right turn
2.43
No left turn
2.44
No overtaking
2.45
No overtaking by lorries
2.46
No U-turns
2.47
Minimum distance between large goods vehicles required
2.48
Snow chains required
2.49
No stopping
2.50
No parking
2.51
Customs
2.52
Police – must stop (Latin languages variant)
2.53
End of maximum speed limit
2.54
End of minimum speed
2.55
End of no overtaking restriction
2.56
End of no overtaking by lorries restriction
2.57
End of snow chain requirements
2.58
End of previous restriction(s)
2.60
Bicycle path
2.61
Pedestrian path
2.62
Bridleway
2.63
Segregated and mandatory bicycle lane on the left and pedestrian lane on the right
2.64
Exclusive public bus/transport lane
2.65
Mandatory electric indicators above lanes
Priority Signs
17 signs
3.02
Give way
3.01
Stop
3.05
Crossing with a road without priority ahead
3.06
Crossroad with priority to the right rule
3.03
Principal road with priority
3.04
End of principal road
3.09
Give way to oncoming traffic
3.10
Priority over oncoming traffic
3.20
Level crossing with double flashing lights
3.21
Level crossing with single flashing light
3.22
Single track level crossing
3.23
Single track level crossing (vertical)
3.24
Multiple track level crossing
3.25
Single track level crossing (Liechtenstein variant)
3.26
Single track level crossing (vertical, Liechtenstein variant)
3.27
Multiple track level crossing (Liechtenstein variant)
3.28
Multiple track level crossing (vertical, Liechtenstein variant)
Information Signs
96 signs
4.01
Motorway
4.02
End of motorway
4.03
Expressway
4.04
End of expressway
4.05
Mountain postal road
4.06
End of mountain postal road
4.07
Tunnel
4.08
One-way street
4.09
Dead end
4.10
Water protection area
4.11
Pedestrian crossing location
4.12
Pedestrian underpass
4.13
Pedestrian overpass
4.15
Passing place
4.16
Breakdown place for accidental vehicles
4.17
Parking allowed
4.18
Parking with parking disc
4.20
Paid parking
4.21
Parking garage
4.22
Distance and direction to parking area
4.23
Distance and direction for particular kinds of vehicles
4.24
Escape lane
4.25
Park and ride
4.25
Indoor park and ride
4.25
Park and ride with access to train
4.27
Entry of town/village on main road
4.27
Entry of town/village on main road in Liechtenstein
4.28
End of town/village on main road
4.28
End of town/village on main road in Liechtenstein
4.29
Entry of town/village on minor road
4.29
Entry of town/village on minor road in Liechtenstein
4.30
End of town/village on minor road
4.30
End of town/village on minor road in Liechtenstein
4.31
Signpost to destination via motor-/expressway route
4.32
Signpost to destination via main route
4.33
Signpost to destination via minor route
4.34
Detour to destination to be followed
4.35
Signpost in table format
4.36
Announcement of junction on main road
4.37
Announcement of junction on minor road
4.38
Announcement of junction on main road with two lanes
4.39
Announcement of junction on minor road with two separated lanes
4.40
Announcement of junction on main road with restriction
4.41
Lane routing on main road
4.42
Lane routing on minor road
4.45
Signpost for particular vehicle types
4.46
Signpost to parking place
4.47
Signpost to campsite
4.48
Signpost to caravan site
4.49
Signpost to a company, exhibitions and others
4.52
Routing information
4.53
Announcement of a detour
4.54
Announcement of roundabout on main road
4.55
Announcement of a branching road with a dangerous situation or restrictions
4.56
European route number
4.57
Main road number
4.58
Motor-/expressway number
4.59
Number for exits
4.60
First announcement of next exit
4.61
Second announcement of next exit
4.62
Start of exit
4.63
Exit sign (in German)
4.63
Exit sign (in French)
4.63
Exit sign (in Italian)
4.64
Junction board
4.65
Distance board
4.66
Announcement of junction
4.67
First information about junction ahead
4.68
Second information about junction ahead
4.69
Routing information above lane
4.70
Direction to the next emergency call pillar
4.71
Distance to police station (in German)
4.71
Distance to police station (in French)
4.71
Distance to police station (in Italian)
4.72
Kilometer sign
4.73
Hectometer sign
4.75
Information about road condition of passes and ski resorts
4.76
Advance information about road condition and requirements
4.77
Information about routing of lanes
4.79
First aid
4.80
Roadside assistance
4.81
Telephone
4.82
Petrol/gas station
4.83
Hotel-Motel
4.84
Restaurant
4.85
Buffet or confectionery
4.79
Campsite
4.80
Caravan site
4.88
Information Center
4.89
Youth hostel
4.90
Local radio information with MHz frequency for road condition and traffic information
4.91
Church services
4.92
Fire extinguisher
4.93
Generally valid speed limits for different categories of roads in Switzerland
4.94
Emergency exit distances
4.95
Emergency exit
Additional Panels
47 signs
5.01
Distance
5.02
Distance and direction
5.03
Range of validity
5.04
Repetition
5.05
Start panel
5.06
End panel
5.07
Direction indicator
5.09
Indication of the routing of a principal road
5.10
Indicates exceptions of prohibition of stopping
5.11
Indicates exceptions of prohibition of parking
5.12
Turn signal
5.13
Black ice on road
5.14
Handicapped people
5.15
Width of lane/road
5.16
Shooting noise
5.17
Distance to second next petrol/gas station
5.20
Light motor cars
5.21
Heavy motor cars
5.22
Large goods vehicles
5.23
Lorries with trailer
5.24
Articulated lorries
5.25
Bus
5.26
Trailer
5.27
Caravan/Living trailer
5.28
Mobile motor home
5.29
Motor bikes
5.30
Mopeds
5.31
Bicycle
5.32
Mountain bikes
5.33
Bicycle pushing
5.34
Pedestrians
5.35
Trams or streetways
5.36
Tractors
5.37
Tanks
5.38
Groomers
5.39
Cross-country skiing
5.40
Skiing
5.41
Sledging
5.50
Airplanes/Airfield
5.51
Car transfer on train
5.52
Car transfer on ferry
5.53
Industrial and commercial area
5.54
Customs declaration by sight
5.55
S-Traffic
5.56
Hospital with emergency department
5.57
Emergency phone
5.58
Fire extinguisher