Know the Signs Before you Drive
All major highways & freeway roads need the instructions & information regarding that particular road- while driving. Drivers must know the condition of the road, where does the speed breaker is heading, where to slow down, where to take a turn, etc. This makes the Traffic signs the most important thing — when we are on the road.
Like a guide on the road, it conveys the messages or rules through the signs. The person who is behind the wheel must know & obey the traffic signs. These traffic signs help the drivers in ensuring road safety & hence it helps to reduce the risk of road accidents.
Traffic signs are taught with the learning sessions and are tested during the final driving test. Hence, the driver is prepared not only for driving but also for the responsibility towards driving.
When driving, the person must know the following signs:
Mandatory Road Signs: Mandatory signs are signs that ensure the traffic moves smoothly. It includes “Stop”, “No Entry”, and “One way”, “Right Turn Prohibited”, “Speed Limit” etc.
Cautionary Road Signs: These are informatory signs that inform the driver about the road conditions. These include “Pedestrian Crossing”, “Narrow road ahead”, “Hair Pin Bend”, “Round About” etc.
Informatory Signs: These are the Indian traffic signs which inform the drivers about distance, directions, alternative routes, destinations and important places like hospitals, schools etc.
Any person on the road must know the rules & regulations associated with it, even the pedestrians.
Ride safely!
