Question

signs, signals and pavement markings
name
date

1. in the space below, draw or describe the symbol which prohibits some type of action. for example,

o u - turn.\

1. a) on the line below each sign, identify the type of sign using the numbers on the right.

1 - regulatory sign
2 - warning sign
3 - guide or informational sign
b) complete the signs below by adding a message commonly seen on each sign along a road and give the main color of the sign in the space to the right of each sign.

1. using the diagrams on the right, give the color and purpose of each line marked with a letter.

a. color
purpose

b. color
purpose

c. color
purpose

d. color
purpose

e. color
purpose

f. color
purpose

Explanation:

Question 1

A common prohibitory symbol is the "No Parking" sign. It is a red circle with a red diagonal line over a blue rectangle (or sometimes just a red circle with a diagonal line through a parking symbol). Alternatively, "No Entry" (a red circle with a white horizontal line) or "No Left Turn" (a red circle with a left - turn arrow crossed out) can be used. For description, we can say: "A circular sign with a red border and background, and a white horizontal line across it (for No Entry) or a red circle with a diagonal line over a parking - related symbol (for No Parking)".

1. The first sign (rectangle with rounded corners): This is a Guide or Informational Sign (3). Guide signs are usually rectangular and provide information like directions, distances, or services.
2. The second sign (circle): This is a Regulatory Sign (1). Regulatory signs are circular and are used to give orders (prohibit, require, etc.).
3. The third sign (inverted triangle): This is a Yield sign, which is a type of Regulatory Sign? No, wait, the inverted triangle is a Yield sign which is a regulatory sign? Wait, no, the warning signs are usually triangular (but yield is a regulatory sign). Wait, the options are 1 - Regulatory, 2 - Warning, 3 - Guide. The inverted triangle (yield) is a regulatory sign (1)? Wait, no, warning signs are triangular with a yellow background, but yield is a red - and - white regulatory sign. Wait, the standard: Regulatory signs (like stop, yield, no parking) have specific shapes. The circle is always regulatory (stop, no - something). The inverted triangle is yield (regulatory, 1). The diamond - shaped sign: warning signs are diamond - shaped (yellow), so this is a Warning Sign (2). The octagonal sign: stop sign, which is regulatory (1). Wait, let's correct:

• Rectangle (rounded): Guide (3)
• Circle: Regulatory (1)
• Inverted triangle (yield): Regulatory (1)
• Diamond: Warning (2)
• Octagon (stop): Regulatory (1)

1. Rectangle (rounded): This is a guide sign. A common message is "Exit 1 Mile" (color: green, as guide signs are green).
2. Circle: This is a regulatory sign. A common message is "No Parking" (color: red, with a white symbol and red border).
3. Inverted triangle: This is a yield sign, message "Yield" (color: red and white).
4. Diamond: This is a warning sign, message "Curve Ahead" (color: yellow).
5. Octagon: This is a stop sign, message "Stop" (color: red with white lettering).

Answer:

One example of a prohibitory symbol is the "No Parking" sign. It can be described as a red circle with a red diagonal line over a blue rectangle (or a similar parking - related symbol). Another example is the "No U - turn" sign, which is a white sign with a black U - turn arrow and a red circle with a red diagonal line over the arrow.

Question 2A