Overview
Road signs are basically a way of communication with drivers. A driver must know the purpose of the sign to follow the traffic rules. The violation of traffic rules is not acceptable in any state. Every driver must know the meaning of each sign.
Every state has made strict rules for the violation of traffic rules and it is not acceptable to anyone. Make yourself familiar with these signs to prevent yourself from any incident and punishment.
Most of accident happens on roads due to the violation of traffic rules. Most of the new drivers never get the proper learning about driving and rules. Over time traffic control authorities have updated the rules according to the environment and the increasing number of vehicles on the road.
Basic Road Signs
Road signs and boards are in different colors according to the information need to deliver to drivers. Yellow boards are for warning signs, the red board is elaborate with prohibition signs, and the blue boards are informative signs. The basic road signs you must know and that are helps you to drive carefully are here:
It’s pertinent to mention here the prohibited signs are symbol in a red circle with a diagonal cross through. But if the board is just showing the image without any prohibited sign road is open for you.
Left or Right Turn
This sign is to warn the drivers that do not turn left or right. drivers should follow it according to t the sign board.
A left or right turn is open.
No Overtaking
This sign is to warn drivers to not overtake the good vehicles. Overtaking by goods vehicles is prohibited.
Damage Road
If you see this sign on the road must drive carefully because its means there is a double bend on the road, or the road is damage or might be slippery.
No Entry for Cycle and Motorcycle
Motorcycles and cycles entry are prohibited if you saw this sign on the way you are going.
Motorcycles and cycles are allowed.
Goods Vehicles Entry Prohibited
In some areas, goods vehicle entry is prohibited due to some security risks. A driver can recognize it through the symbol which clearly shows good vehicles are not allowed.
Good vehicle entry is not prohibited.
Zebra Crossing
The white lines on the road are for pedestrian crossing. But if you see a signboard with a prohibited sign on pedestrians it means this way is not for pedestrians.
Parking Boards
These boards with no prohibited signs allowed drivers to park their vehicles. Meanwhile, the board with a prohibited sign on “P” means parking is not allowed at this place.
Stop
The meaning of this sign is to stop and go forward.
U-Turn Sign
This sign is work as same like left or right turn. If there is a board with prohibited U-Turn that’s mean U-Turn is not allowed. Whereas without a prohibited sign U-Turn is allowed.
Speed Boards
Speed limits sign boards tells the maximum speed allow for LTV (Light Wight Vehicles) and HTV (Heavy Weight Vehicles).
These are the basic signs boards every driver must know to drive carefully on the road. These sign boards are for smooth driving on roads. Ignorance of these signs can cause danger for you and other drivers on the roads. Must take care of yourself and others on the road.
Conclusion
Traffic control authorities do not allow anyone to violate the rules. They have right to imposed fines on drivers who were caught violating the rules. These rules a cause of smooth traffic flow on the road and no hustle created. Most accidents occur when drivers didn’t follow the rules made by the state. Make yourself a responsible driver by following all the rules and must learn the meaning of the sign board before start driving on the roads.
