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What purpose do regulatory signs serve for road users?
What purpose do regulatory signs serve for road users?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a warning sign?
Which of the following is NOT an example of a warning sign?
What type of signs provide information about services for road users?
What type of signs provide information about services for road users?
What is the main function of barriers on highways?
What is the main function of barriers on highways?
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Which of these signs would fall under the category of special instruction signs?
Which of these signs would fall under the category of special instruction signs?
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What color is used as a background for STOP signs?
What color is used as a background for STOP signs?
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Which color is typically used for roadwork signs?
Which color is typically used for roadwork signs?
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What does 'carriageway' refer to in transportation engineering?
What does 'carriageway' refer to in transportation engineering?
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Which of the following colors is used for service signs?
Which of the following colors is used for service signs?
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How is a 'lane' defined in the context of transportation engineering?
How is a 'lane' defined in the context of transportation engineering?
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What is the purpose of road markers?
What is the purpose of road markers?
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Which color is NOT used for any traffic control signs?
Which color is NOT used for any traffic control signs?
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What does 'intersection' refer to?
What does 'intersection' refer to?
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Study Notes
Road Terms & Definitions
- ROAD SIGNS: Devices mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) conveying a specific message using words or symbols for regulating, warning, or guiding traffic. Disregarding signs constitutes an offense.
- STOP SIGNS: Signs that inform road users of traffic laws and regulations.
- SPECIAL INSTRUCTION SIGNS: Signs instructing road users to meet specific traffic rule requirements, such as use, trucks, check brakes, reduce speed, and more.
- WARNING SIGNS: Warn road users of conditions on or adjacent to the road that may be unexpected or hazardous.
- GUIDE SIGNS/INFORMATIVE SIGNS: Inform and advise road users of directions, distances, routes, or location of services, points of interest.
- ROADWORK SIGNS: Warn or advise of temporary hazardous conditions, that could endanger road users or the men and equipment engaged on roadwork.
- OVERHEAD SIGNS: Provide means of displaying essential traffic information on wide multi-lane roads, where some degree of lane control is required, or where side-of-road clearance is insufficient to accommodate a road sign.
- BARRIERS: Impediments designed to protect vehicles, minimize damage to workers, and reduce pedestrian injuries.
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Test your knowledge of various road signs and their meanings with this quiz. Dive into definitions of stop signs, warning signs, and guide signs, and understand their importance in traffic regulation. Perfect for anyone looking to enhance their road safety awareness.
