If you’ve ever been stuck in rush hour traffic or just wanted to avoid getting stuck in traffic in the first place, you’ve probably wondered why the signs that tell you to slow down don’t work. They’re all over the state, and they’re all meant to be part of the official state driver’s handbook, but they’re not always the same from one place to another.
Whether it’s for a road, a park or a neighbourhood, traffic signs are required by law in order to help:
- Drivers
- Pedestrians
- Bicyclists
…navigate safely. If you’ve ever driven around a city or town, you’ve seen a variety of different signs, though most of them have the same basic design. These signs aren’t just there for looks; they also help to create a sense of direction for drivers and pedestrians who may not otherwise know where they are going.
Stop Sign
Most of us have seen road signs for stop signs or stop lights. In fact, we often don’t even think twice about them. But for those who don’t know, stop signs are actually a little bit more complicated than they first appear. In this article, we’ll see how stop signs actually work, what they mean, and just what a stop sign really means.
Speed Limit
Speed limit signs are used to limit the speed of certain vehicles. While the majority of vehicles can reach speeds of 45-60 mph, there are some vehicles that have been limited to the maximum speed of 35 mph. This is usually the case with vehicles such as motorcycles, pedal cycles, and small cars and light commercial vehicles.
Yield Sign
Helping to ensure safety on our roadways, the yield sign is a traffic control device that is used to indicate to drivers that they need to stop before entering an intersection. The sign is typically rectangular in shape and displays one or more red yield arrows with a black border on a white background. The yield sign is also known as a stop sign in some areas, and by a yield sign in other areas.
Work Zone Sign
While the road is full of distractions, there is no better time than right when you step out of your car to remember that you need to be at work. This work zone sign is made for putting on the dashboard of your car. It can be your daily reminder, as well as a useful tool for remembering to do work zone signs. The design of work zones is governed by local needs and requirements. Signs and number placards are often a vital part of these zones. They provide specific information, such as the name of the road or road works, where they are situated and how long they will be in place.
School Zone Sign
When it comes to traffic safety, the ultimate goal is to keepdrivers safe and prevent accidents. If we want to prevent more accidents, we’ll have to obey the laws and be courteous. Since they are the ones responsible to enforce the traffic laws, I reckon our local authorities should play an active role in ensuring the safety of its people. It’s not enough to just install traffic signs, after all, they are in place to guide drivers, as this can prevent accidents by letting drivers know what to expect in the upcoming road ahead.
