DO YOU KNOW AND OBEY ROAD SIGNS

A road sign knowledge test is presented, with ten regulatory, warning, or informative signs pictured, and their identity and meaning given on a separate page. The signs include no right turn, sharp curve to right, speed limit, cul-de-sac, T-junction, right of way, turn right, traffic circle, no overtaking, and no entry. Five traffic control devices are discussed in terms of driver compliance: stop sign, directional arrows on lanes of one-way streets, traffic lights, speed limit signs, and no parking sign. Reasons for motorist's disregard of traffic signs/signals are mentioned: driver's physical or mental state and distractions, obstruction of signs by trees or parked vehicles, and incorrect use of stop signs and traffic light synchronization. It is advised that each driver develop methods to be alert to road signs and to anticipate whether other drivers are going to obey signs. A separate note warns against the use of clogs (wooden soled shoes) by vehicle drivers.