Driving is now one of the basic skills that every person of legal (18+) age, must learn. Somehow at my age, it might be late for me to learn how to drive a automobile but I am learning and somehow I am able to do it smoothly.
Enough said, this is a post for those who are planning to learn how to drive and to those drivers out there who just wanted to read this post. Well, this is all for us, readers.
Without any further ado, let's start with the road signs and road markings.
WARNING SIGNS:
WARNING SIGNS:
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| This is the symbol of a road warning sign, this vary among other locations. |
Dangerous bend
It indicates that there is a "dangerous bend" in the road ahead of you, the sign is usually outlined with a red colour with a "Z" or zigzag sign in the centre.
Dangerous left bend
It indicates that there is a "dangerous left bend" in the road ahead of you, the sign is usually outlined with a red colour with an arrow that's going left.
Dangerous right bend
It indicates that there is a "dangerous right bend" in the road ahead of you, the sign is usually outlined with a red colour with an arrow that's going right.
Dangerous double left/right bend
It indicates that there is a "double left/right bend" in the road ahead of you, the sign is usually outlined with a red colour with an arrow that's going left and upwards.
Approach to Intersection
It indicates that you are approaching an intersection road ahead. An intersection is the junction at grade of two (2) or more roads either meeting or crossing. There are types of intersection(s): T-junction, Y-junction and crossroads (4 or more roads meeting or crossing).
Crossroad(s)
It indicates that there will be a crossroad ahead of you. Crossroad is a type of road intersection having 4 or more roads meeting or crossing in a certain area.
Intersection side road (left and right)
It indicates that there is a minor road (left or right side) along the intersection, careful driving must be observed as the driver on the minor roads don't have a clear view of the traffic.
Intersection merging traffic
It indicates that there are two road going in the same direction and are about to merge into one road ahead of you, the drivers on both roads are equally responsible for seeing the traffic merges smoothly and safely.
Traffic light
It indicates that there will be traffic lights ahead. Drivers are advised to slow down, too. Usually, traffic lights are used in cities and metropolitan areas that have medium to heavy traffics in day-to-day basis.
Road work(s)
It simply indicates that there is/are road work(s) ongoing and drivers are advised to drive slowly to avoid road accidents.
Pedestrian crossing
It indicates that there will be a pedestrians crossing ahead, it is usually located near traffic lights and/or in front of schools, colleges, universities, commercial establishments, shopping malls, airports and etc. Drivers are advised to drive slowly and carefully on these areas.
Narrow road(s) ahead
It indicates that there will be a narrow (left, right or both) road ahead. Drivers are advised to drive cautiously during this instances.
Uneven road ahead
It indicates that there will be an uneven road ahead. Again, drive carefully.
Steep Ascend / Steep Descend
It indicates that the road's gonna be steep ahead of you. Reminder, ALWAYS go to the lowest gear (on all transmissions) possible when ascending/descending to prevent accident.
Road slippery when wet
It indicates that the road is slippery when wet. Drivers are advised to cautiously adjust your speed under these circumstances to prevent accidents.
Roundabout ahead
It simply indicates that there is a roundabout (fil. rotunda) ahead. Roundabout is a type of circular intersection in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island.
Two-way traffic ahead
It simply indicates that a two-way traffic is ahead of you.
PROHIBITORY SIGNS:
It indicates that there is a "double left/right bend" in the road ahead of you, the sign is usually outlined with a red colour with an arrow that's going left and upwards.
It indicates that you are approaching an intersection road ahead. An intersection is the junction at grade of two (2) or more roads either meeting or crossing. There are types of intersection(s): T-junction, Y-junction and crossroads (4 or more roads meeting or crossing).
It indicates that there will be a crossroad ahead of you. Crossroad is a type of road intersection having 4 or more roads meeting or crossing in a certain area.
It indicates that there is a minor road (left or right side) along the intersection, careful driving must be observed as the driver on the minor roads don't have a clear view of the traffic.
It indicates that there are two road going in the same direction and are about to merge into one road ahead of you, the drivers on both roads are equally responsible for seeing the traffic merges smoothly and safely.
It indicates that there will be traffic lights ahead. Drivers are advised to slow down, too. Usually, traffic lights are used in cities and metropolitan areas that have medium to heavy traffics in day-to-day basis.
It simply indicates that there is/are road work(s) ongoing and drivers are advised to drive slowly to avoid road accidents.
It indicates that there will be a pedestrians crossing ahead, it is usually located near traffic lights and/or in front of schools, colleges, universities, commercial establishments, shopping malls, airports and etc. Drivers are advised to drive slowly and carefully on these areas.
It indicates that there will be a narrow (left, right or both) road ahead. Drivers are advised to drive cautiously during this instances.
It indicates that there will be an uneven road ahead. Again, drive carefully.
It indicates that the road's gonna be steep ahead of you. Reminder, ALWAYS go to the lowest gear (on all transmissions) possible when ascending/descending to prevent accident.
It indicates that the road is slippery when wet. Drivers are advised to cautiously adjust your speed under these circumstances to prevent accidents.
It simply indicates that there is a roundabout (fil. rotunda) ahead. Roundabout is a type of circular intersection in which road traffic flows almost continuously in one direction around a central island.
It simply indicates that a two-way traffic is ahead of you.
PROHIBITORY SIGNS:
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| This is the symbol of a prohibitory sign, this vary among other locations. It also signifies that no vehicles, on both directions (including bicycles) can enter the area. |
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| No entry for jeepneys (Philippine prohibitory sign) It has a silhouette of a jeepney in the center of the prohibitory sign. |
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| No left turn |
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| No parking |
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| No U-Turn |
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| No right turn |
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| No overtaking |
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| No entry for all vehicular traffic |
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| No blowing of horns |
Restrictive Signs: signs that are quantitative in nature e.g. speed limit, weight limit, etc.
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| No vehicles over height shown |
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| No vehicles over width shown |
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| Maximum speed in kilometres per hour |
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| No vehicles over axle shown |
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| No vehicles over weight shown |
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| No vehicles over length shown |
Image sources: Wikipedia Commons
Information source: Personal knowledge
