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Sign Language

Learning a new language can seem easy compared with deciphering foreign road markers. Test your road-sign savvy with these overseas signs.

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1. See this French sign and you better be sure:

  1. You aren't transporting any water pollutants.
  2. You're ready for roads prone to flooding.
  3. Your shocks are good—rough road ahead.
  4. Your vehicle is outfitted with a car-top carrier.
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2. Drive past this sign in France and you'll find:

  1. A campsite.
  2. A parking garage.
  3. An information spot for young travelers.
  4. Papa Jean's pizza.
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3. See this marker in France and you should:

  1. Turn on your headlights.
  2. Slow down—there's a viewing spot ahead.
  3. Don your sunglasses and prepare for sunshine.
  4. Lay off the horn or risk a fine.
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4. When you see this French sign, you'll find:

  1. An historic church.
  2. A town where locals speak only French.
  3. A winding road.
  4. A village stopover point.
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5. Don't ignore this French sign, since it marks:

  1. The end of a priority road.
  2. A pedestrian walkway.
  3. A black diamond store ahead.
  4. No turns.
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6. In Scotland, be wary of this sign. It means:

  1. Frequent storm area.
  2. There's an overhead electrical cable.
  3. Sharp turns coming up.
  4. Scotsmen without their kilts on.
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7. This Scottish sign means there's:

  1. A risk of being grounded.
  2. The Loch Ness monster under the road.
  3. A road that frequently buckles.
  4. Poorly maintained road ahead.
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8. The Scots can tell you this sign means:

  1. No campfires on top of your car.
  2. Police cars are checking your speed.
  3. No excessive exhaust.
  4. Don't carry any explosives.
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9. When you see this sign in Croatia, it means:

  1. There's a pedestrian pathway or bridge.
  2. Hitchhikers allowed on the staircase ahead.
  3. Hidden staircase—watch out for pedestrians.
  4. Cars aren't allowed, so get out and walk.
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10. This signifies danger in Croatia—specifically:

  1. Narrow road ahead.
  2. The road's so bad you could flip over.
  3. Watch out for high winds.
  4. This road reserved for stunt drivers.

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