Traffic Signs and Road Safety

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Save Yourself by Learning Traffic Signs and Road Safety Measures

Traffic signs are the silent speakers on the road. Be it the person behind the wheel or a pedestrian, having a sound knowledge about road safety is necessary for all before hitting the streets.

Traffic signs give information about the road conditions ahead, provide instructions to be followed at the major crossroads or junctions, warn or guide drivers, and ensure proper functioning of road traffic. Being unaware of road signs is akin to throwing caution to the wind. It can lead to loss of life and property. A person is supposed to be familiar (get through a written or oral test) with the traffic signs and symbols before acquiring a driving license in India.

 Road Safety Signs are Primarily of Three Types:

1. Mandatory Signs:

Mandatory Signs or Regulatory Signs

Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Straight Prohibited or No Entry Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - One Way Sign Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - One Way Sign Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Vehicle Prohibited in Both Direct

Straight Prohibited or No Entry

One Way Sign

One Way Sign

Vehicle Prohibited in Both Directions
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - All Motor Vehicles Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Truck Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Bullock Cart Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Tonga Prohibited
All Motor Vehicles Prohibited Truck Prohibited Bullock Cart Prohibited Tonga Prohibited
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Hand Cart Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Cycle Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Pedestrians Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Right turn Prohibited
Hand Cart Prohibited Cycle Prohibited Pedestrians Prohibited Right turn Prohibited
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Left Tturn Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - U-Turn Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Overtaking Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Horn Prohibited
Left Tturn Prohibited U-Turn Prohibited Overtaking Prohibited Horn Prohibited
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Bullock Cart & Cart Prohibited Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Length Limit Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Speed Limit Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Load Limit
Bullock Cart & Cart Prohibited Length Limit Speed Limit Load Limit
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Height Limit Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Width Limit Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Axle Load Limit Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Restriction Ends Sign
Height Limit Width Limit Axle Load Limit Restriction Ends Sign
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - No Parking Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - No Stopping or Standing Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Ahead Only Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Keep Left
No Parking No Stopping or Standing Compulsory Ahead Only Compulsory Keep Left
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Turn Left Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Tturn Right Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Turn Right Ahead Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Turn Left Ahead
Compulsory Turn Left Compulsory Tturn Right Compulsory Turn Right Ahead Compulsory Turn Left Ahead
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Cycle Track Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Compulsory Sound Horn
Compulsory Ahead or Turn Left Compulsory Ahead or Turn Right Compulsory Cycle Track Compulsory Sound Horn
Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Stop Mandatory Road Traffic Signs - Give Way
Stop Give Way

2. Cautionary Signs:

Cautionary or Warning or Precautionary Signs

Cautionary Signs - Right Hand Curve Cautionary Signs - Left Hand Curve Cautionary Signs - Right Hair Pin Bend Cautionary Signs - Left Hair Pin Bend Cautionary Signs - Right Reverse Bend

Right Hand Curve

Left Hand Curve

Right Hair Pin Bend

Left Hair Pin Bend

Right Reverse Bend
Cautionary Signs - Left Reverse Bend Cautionary Signs - Steep Ascent Cautionary Signs - Steep Descent Cautionary Signs - Narrow Road Ahead Cautionary Signs - Road Wideness Ahead
Left Reverse Bend Steep Ascent Steep Descent Narrow Road Ahead Road Wideness Ahead
Cautionary Signs - Narrow Bridge Cautionary Signs - Slippery Road Cautionary Signs - Loose Gravel Cycle Crossing Cautionary Signs - Pedestrain Crossing
Narrow Bridge Slippery Road Loose Gravel Cycle Crossing Pedestrian Crossing
Cautionary Signs - School Ahead Cautionary Signs - Mean At Work Cautionary Signs - Cattle Cautionary Signs - Falling Rocks Ferry
School Ahead Men at Work Cattle Falling Rocks Ferry
Cautionary Signs - Cross Road Cautionary Signs - Gap in Median Cautionary Signs - Side Road Right Cautionary Signs - Side Road Left Cautionary Signs - Y - Intersection
Cross Road Gap in Median Side Road Right Side Road Left Y-Intersection
Cautionary Signs - Y - Intersection Cautionary Signs - Y - Intersection Cautionary Signs - T - Intersection Cautionary Signs - Staggered Intersection Cautionary Signs - Staggered Intersection
Y-Intersection Y-Intersection T-Intersection Staggered Intersection Staggered Intersection
Cautionary Signs - Major Road Ahead Cautionary Signs - Major Road Ahead Cautionary Signs - Roundabout Cautionary Signs - Dangerous dip Cautionary Signs - Hump or Rough Road
Major Road Ahead Major Road Ahead Roundabout Dangerous Dip Hump or Rough Road
Cautionary Signs - Barrier Cautionary Signs - 200 Meters Cautionary Signs - 50 - 100 Meters Cautionary Signs - 200 Meters Cautionary Signs - 50 - 100 Meters
Barrier Ahead 200 Meters 50-100 Meters 200 Meters 50-100 Meters

 

   3. Informatory Signs:

Road safety informatory signs

Note: Hand Signals by Drivers

I intend to move in to the left or turn left

 Move in to the Left - Turn Left Driver Hand Signal

I intend to move out to the right or changing the lane or turn right

Move out to Right - Turn Right Driver Hand Signal

I intend to stop

 Intend to Stop - Driver Hand Signal

I intend to slow down

 Intend to Slow - Driver Hand Signal

Indicating the car following you to overtake

 Overtaking - Driver Hand Signal