Road and Reflective Traffic Control
Rules of the road and driving etiquette are the general practices and procedures that road users are required to follow. These rules usually apply to all road users, though they are of special importance to motorists and cyclists. These rules govern interactions between vehicles and with pedestrians.
Directionality
Traffic going in opposite directions should be separated in such a way that they do not block each other's way. The most basic rule is whether to use the left or right side of the road.
Traffic regulations
In many countries, the rules of the road are codified, setting out the legal requirements and punishments for breaking them.
Traffic control devices are markers, signs and signal devices used to inform, guide and control traffic, including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists. These devices are usually placed adjacent, over or along the highways, roads, traffic facilities and other public areas that require traffic control.
1. Traffic signs are signs which use symbols and/or words to convey information to road users. These devices are made with retroreflective materials that reflect light from headlights back towards the driver's eyes. This is to achieve maximum visibility especially at night.
Regulatory signs are traffic signs used to convey traffic rules and regulations such as intersection controls, weight limit,speed limit, one way, no parking and others. These signs are generally rectangular in shape and uses white, black and red as the primary colors.
Warning signs are traffic signs that are used to warn road users about a potential danger. These signs are usually diamond in shape and, except for temporary traffic control signs, have black legends and borders on a yellow background. Work zone signs have orange backgrounds, and incident management signs have pink backgrounds Examples of warning signs are crowsswalk signs. curve warning signs, intersection ahead signs, flagger signs, workers sign, or road machinery sign.
Directionality
Traffic going in opposite directions should be separated in such a way that they do not block each other's way. The most basic rule is whether to use the left or right side of the road.
Traffic regulations
In many countries, the rules of the road are codified, setting out the legal requirements and punishments for breaking them.
Traffic control devices are markers, signs and signal devices used to inform, guide and control traffic, including pedestrians, motor vehicle drivers and bicyclists. These devices are usually placed adjacent, over or along the highways, roads, traffic facilities and other public areas that require traffic control.
1. Traffic signs are signs which use symbols and/or words to convey information to road users. These devices are made with retroreflective materials that reflect light from headlights back towards the driver's eyes. This is to achieve maximum visibility especially at night.
Regulatory signs are traffic signs used to convey traffic rules and regulations such as intersection controls, weight limit,speed limit, one way, no parking and others. These signs are generally rectangular in shape and uses white, black and red as the primary colors.
Warning signs are traffic signs that are used to warn road users about a potential danger. These signs are usually diamond in shape and, except for temporary traffic control signs, have black legends and borders on a yellow background. Work zone signs have orange backgrounds, and incident management signs have pink backgrounds Examples of warning signs are crowsswalk signs. curve warning signs, intersection ahead signs, flagger signs, workers sign, or road machinery sign.