Increased attentiveness is a must at danger signs. In addition, speed must be reduced in view of the dangerous situation; one must also be ready to brake in most cases.
Outside built-up areas you will generally see these signs 150 to 250 m in front of the place of danger. If the distance is considerably less than this, it may be indicated on an additional sign.
Only another 100 m to the place of danger.
Danger Posted before dangerous areas, example construction sites
Crossroads. Indicates an intersection or junction that is hard to see, or an intersection that is not expected.
Single Curve. Indicates a single curve and its direction.
Double Curve. Indicates a double curve and its directions.
Dangerous Downgrade indicates degree of downgrade. Posted before steep downgrades;
Dangerous Upgrade. Posted before steep upgrades; indicates degree of upgrade.
Rough Road. Indicates uneven stretches of road.
Slippery Road. Indicates stretches of road that may be slippery when wet or dirty.
Side windDrop your speed. You must reckon with gusts of wind and be prepared to countersteer. Avoid overtaking.
Carriageway gets narrower Approach with caution, watch out for oncoming traffic and allow the oncoming traffic to leave the narrow stretch of road first. Do not overtake.
A carriageway which narrows on one side only Oncoming traffic must be given priority. If a lane ends, the zipper feed-in method must be followed
Roadworks Drive carefully; watch out for working implements, construction vehicles, construction material and workers on the road. There is often also a danger of skidding or slipping due to muddy or uneven road.
Traffic jam, when approaching a traffic jam, use the hazard warning lights.
Oncoming traffic. This sign is located in the area where roadworks are on or at the end of an Autobahn in order to draw attention to the oncoming traffic. It is also used to mark the end of a one-way street.
Traffic lightsAnnounces a crossroads, junction or pelican crossing controlled by traffic lights or a signal system before you come to roadworks.
Pedestrians On roads marked as one-way, heavy pedestrian traffic must be expected.
Children Danger to children must be avoided! Be extra careful, be ready to brake if necessary and reduce your speed.
CyclistsCaution in the intersection area: Cyclists could cross your lane!
Game crossingReduce your speed and be particularly careful. Dipping your headlights if you encounter a wild animal on the road! Do not dodge, if oncoming traffic is jeopardised
Special hazard signs before crossings of railways with priority
Level crossing This sign warns of a level crossing. No more overtaking, be attentive, adjust your speed
Level crossing with three strip beacon. Distance 240 meter
Level crossing with two strip beacon. Distance 180 meter
