Traffic Signs: Types and Functions

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What is the main purpose of prohibitory traffic signs?

  • To provide information about road conditions
  • To inform drivers about actions that are not allowed (correct)
  • To inform drivers about directions
  • To indicate speed limits

Which of the following is NOT a type of traffic sign mentioned?

  • Directional signs (correct)
  • Prohibitory signs
  • Priority signs
  • Warning signs

What aspect of road safety do prohibitory signs primarily address?

  • Providing information on traffic laws
  • Preventing unlawful parking
  • Ensuring the safety of all road users (correct)
  • Maintaining vehicle speed

Why is understanding traffic signs crucial for safe travel?

<p>It ensures personal safety and the safety of others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is emphasized as needing protection from violating prohibitory signs?

<p>Pedestrians and all road users (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of warning traffic signs?

<p>To alert drivers of potential hazards ahead (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of traffic sign provides specific instructions that must be followed?

<p>Mandatory traffic signs (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What color is commonly used for warning traffic signs?

<p>Yellow (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of information traffic signs?

<p>To provide navigational aids and road details (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which traffic sign type indicates that certain vehicles have priority on the road?

<p>Priority traffic signs (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of sign would instruct drivers to stop at a red light?

<p>Mandatory traffic sign (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of prohibitory traffic signs?

<p>They indicate regulatory actions that are forbidden (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to understand different types of traffic signs?

<p>To decrease road accidents and stay safe (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Study Notes

Traffic Signs: Types and Functions

  • Warning traffic signs are generally yellow and warn drivers of potential hazards they should navigate cautiously.
  • Information traffic signs provide information to drivers about the route they're on or general information about the area.
  • Mandatory traffic signs give instructions that must be followed by all drivers to ensure safety on the road.
  • Priority traffic signs indicate that certain vehicles, like ambulances or fire trucks, have priority on the road.
  • Prohibitory traffic signs inform drivers of actions that are prohibited and must be avoided to maintain safety.

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