Do You Know the Meaning of the Symbols on the Road Sign?
Road signs are common objects that are seen on highway and urban roads, it is important to familiarize ourselves with it. Recognizing traffic signs and knowing their meanings can help drivers make safe driving decisions faster and more easily.
Here are several popular traffic signs and their meanings:
Keep Right Signs
When a road narrows, due to dividers or other obstructions, drivers need to be made aware of the change in the path of the roadway. These regulatory traffic signs aid in the flow of vehicles when these slight obstacles are present.
Speed Limit Signs
Speed limit signs are essential traffic control signs, and can vary in the limit depending on the specific state that you are driving though.
Often while driving through residential streets, speed limit signs may not be seen. This is because the speed limit for most residential areas is 25 miles per hour, and this law is understood by drivers who pass their driving exams.
Many highways have speed limits set at 55 miles per hour, but this can be changed by the state and will vary. Other common limits on highways are 45 miles per hour and 65 miles per hour.
No U-Turn Signs
With the curved arrow showing a U-turn and bold prohibition symbol over it, this standard design is understood to express areas where drivers cannot change the direction of their vehicle into the opposite direction.
Pedestrian Crossing Signs
This kind of pedestrian crossing signs that are posted near crosswalks and intersections and is used in a majority of settings, and is pictured here. These signs use a yellow-green fluorescent reflective sheeting that enhances its visibility on the roads.
Men at Work Signs
This is a temporary warning sign used to alert drivers of upcoming road work. Orange is used on this sign because it is one of the most visible colors to the human eye, and can be noticed above other traffic signs on the road. When driving through work zones, safe driving is at its highest premium. Men at work signs are generally accompanied by other temporary warning signs, such as “road work ahead” signs and “detour” signs.