Road signs are a common sight as you drive along any busy road or motorway. These signs can seem to be a part of the road and are used for the purpose of giving out information to people on a number of issues. These signs are very important and hence you should know how to read them in order to avoid accidents on the road.
Road signs give out a number of messages regarding the road and what you as a driver should expect on the road. Therefore, if followed properly, road signs help maintain discipline on the road. Road signs are placed in a manner that makes them visible to the driver from a distance. This helps drivers consider the condition of the road ahead as described by the sign; they may need to change their speed accordingly.
Road signs need to be placed at a considerable distance from one another. In this way the driver will not be confused and this will prevent misunderstanding and accidents occurring. Road signs come in different shapes and colours, where each stands for a particular message. This makes it possible to recognise a road sign before a driver actually reaches it. The size of a road sign also differs depending on the message it has to give.
Recognising and knowing road signs are part of the legal criteria for getting a driver’s licence and are the key component in a driving theory test.