Another tricky traffic situation, do you know the answer?
Two cars as well as road signs are involved at this T-intersection. The red car wants to continue straight on while the blue car wants to turn to the left. The situation seems simple at first glance, but have you noticed the two road signs? The first step to solving this situation is to identify the two signs and to figure out what they mean for each of the drivers.
Did you know there are over 500 official traffic signs? Knowing that it’s understandable that some of them may confuse you, it’s almost impossible to know them all. Luckily many of the signs are pretty self-explanatory. And if you’re really not sure it’s good to remember the four types of road signs:
The four categories of signs are:
- Regulatory Signs: Enforce traffic laws and regulations (e.g., stop signs, speed limit signs).
- Warning Signs: Alert drivers about potential hazards (e.g., curve ahead signs, pedestrian crossing signs).
- Guide Signs: Provide directions and navigation information (e.g., highway exit signs, destination signs).
- Informational Signs: Offer non-essential information and points of interest (e.g., rest area signs, tourist attraction signs)