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Essential Road Traffic Signs You Should Remember
What Groups Do Road Traffic Signs Include?
Based on the latest road traffic signs, we can divide them into 4 main groups. Specifically:
- Prohibition signs: No entry, no right turn, no pedestrian, no non-motorized vehicles, no stopping, ...
- Warning signs: Intersection with priority road, underpass, narrow bridge, construction site, rockfall, ...
- Regulatory signs: Overpass road crossing, horn press, pedestrian lane, ...
- Direction signs: Priority road, U-turn area, parking space, dead-end road, hospital, ...
- Supplementary signs: Turning direction, priority road direction, railway crossing, ...
- Road markings: Standing lines and transverse lines
To memorize the characteristics and content of each type of road traffic sign, you should download the Driving License Exam Prep app on your phone to study and practice whenever you have free time. This will ensure your safe participation in traffic and minimize errors.
2. Types of Road Traffic Signs in Vietnam
2.1. Prohibition Signs
Prohibition signs are used to notify prohibited actions, requiring drivers to comply. The prohibition signs are divided into 39 types, numbered from 101 to 139. They may apply to the entire road or to specific lanes depending on regulations.
Characteristics
Images of various prohibition signs in Vietnamese road traffic laws
2.2. Warning Signs
Warning signs are used to provide information and alert about upcoming hazards for road users. Understanding the meaning of these signs, road users will be vigilant and able to find appropriate solutions to handle situations.
Characteristics of Warning Signs: Triangular shape, red border, yellow background, and black symbol inside to depict the sign of danger.
Images of various warning signs in the 2019 road traffic laws
The Overhead Power Line Sign above W.239 is also a type of warning sign you need to understand. When traveling in rainy or stormy weather, if you see this type of sign ahead, you should find an alternative route to ensure your safety.
2.3. Regulatory Signs
Regulatory signs are used to provide instructions for road users to follow. The Vietnamese road traffic laws classify regulatory signs into 10 different types, numbered from 301 to 310.
Characteristics of Regulatory Signs: Circular shape, blue background, and white symbols depicting movement instructions.
Compilation of images of the latest regulatory signs
2.4. Direction Signs
Direction signs are typically square or rectangular in shape and are used to provide guidance or instructions for the movement of vehicles or other beneficial directions.
Characteristics of Direction Signs: Signs are square or rectangular, with a blue background and white symbols representing directions.
Various types of direction signs in Vietnam
2.5. Supplementary Signs
Supplementary traffic signs are attached to prohibition signs, regulatory signs, or warning signs to provide additional information or clarify the meanings of the main signs.
Characteristics of Supplementary Signs: Supplementary signs are usually square/rectangular in shape, with a white background and black symbols to help road users understand the content of the main signs more clearly.
Images of various supplementary signs in the Vietnamese road traffic laws
2.6. Road Markings
Road markings are considered as signs for road users to understand and comply with traffic laws. They are divided into two main types: longitudinal markings (lane division, parking/dropping positions) and transverse markings (pedestrian lanes).
Characteristics of Road Markings: Rectangular-shaped sections with black backgrounds and white/yellow lines, representing regulations regarding lanes, stopping positions, intersections, etc., on the road.
Images illustrating various types of road markings
During traffic participation, we need to rely on the characteristics of each sign to interpret their content and meaning accurately, thereby complying with traffic laws, avoiding congestion, or encountering regrettable incidents.
