Road Traffic Signs and Markings Overview
Understanding road traffic signs and markings is crucial for safe driving. From Give Way signs to double solid lines, each element serves a specific purpose to regulate traffic flow and ensure road safety. This comprehensive guide breaks down the meaning and importance of various road markings such as Give Way signs, Stop lines, roadway bar markings, overtaking rules, and traffic light signals. By familiarizing yourself with these visual cues, you can navigate the roads confidently and responsibly.
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The Give Way Sign The Give Way Sign e The broken double lines at a GIVEWAY sign are a guide for slowing and be prepared to stop if there are any vehicles on the road you are entering . Even if there is no GIVEWAY sign you must still give way when you come to these lines P 56 e
LINES ACROSS THE ROAD LINES ACROSS THE ROAD The unbroken doubles lines at a STOP sign are where you must come to a complete HALT. You MUST give way to all vehicles on the road you are entering and ONLY continue when it is safe to do so e
Roadway Bar Marking Roadway Bar Marking Bar markings are used in the approach zone as the initial warning to the driver that a speed reduction required. They are painted on the carriage way immediately in advance of the village entry point or getaway
STAY ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD STAY ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE ROAD Advance warning is given to motorists that they are approaching a section of road where passing is prohibited by arrows painted in the centre of the road as shown on the illustration. These arrows mean motorists should stay on the left hand side of the road or return to it quickly if they are already passing another vehicle. Generally a series of two arrows are laid on each approach to double white lines.
DOUBLE SOLID LINES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD DOUBLE SOLID LINES IN THE MIDDLE OF THE ROAD MEANS NO OVERTAKING ON BOTH SIDES NO TURNING e NOR PARK OPPOSITE THEM
CENTRE LINE NEXT TO YOU MEANS YOU CAN OVERTAKE e
SOLID LINE NEXT TO YOU MEANS SOLID LINE NEXT TO YOU MEANS YOU MUST NOT OVERTAKE e e
TRAFFIC LIGHTS GO only if it is safe to do so. STOP also STOP unless you ve passed the Approaching Line
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