In which directions are you allowed to continue?

This traffic sign is a mandatory direction sign indicating that you must turn either left or right; going straight ahead is not allowed. In German traffic rules, such blue circular signs with white arrows are instructions you must follow. They restrict your direction of travel to the shown options only and prohibit any other direction.

So, if you encounter this sign at an intersection, you must choose to turn left or right. Proceeding straight is not permitted because the sign mandates which directions are allowed for safety and traffic flow reasons.

Understanding this helps you comply with directional signs and avoid mistakes in choosing your path at intersections. Always follow the arrows on these signs as legal requirements.