6. ROAD SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS Flashcards
It is a device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic.
Road Sign (Type R)
What are The 5C’s in Signing Principle
Conspicous
Clear
Comprehensible
Credible
Consistent
What is the Department Order of adoption of the Revised Manual on DPWH Highway Safety Design Standard, May 2012 Edition
Department Order No. 41; Searies of 2012
What is the Department Order of Road Safety Manuals and Handbooks
Department Order No. 09; Searies of 2004
Parts of Highway Safety Design Standards
Part 1 - Road Safety Design Manual
Part 2 - Road Signs and Pavement Marking Manual
It Informs user about the traffic rules and regulation
Regulatory Sign
What is STOP SIGN (R1-1)
At an intersection where a complete stop is required by law for safety.
What is GIVE WAY SIGN (R1-2)
At intersections where there is a need to resolve uncertainty as to which traffic is required to give way to another
What is DIRECTION SIGNS (R2)
Indicates the onlydirection(s) the motoristis obliged to follow
What is PROHIBITIVE OR RESTRICTIVE SIGNS (R3)
To forbid overtaking in No Overtaking Zones
Signs that are used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road.
Warning Signs (Typw W)
Used in advance of a substandard curve or a curve that may not be evident to the motorist in the course of his travel along a reasonable straight section of the road.
Curve Sign (W1-3)
- Generally used where sight distance on the approach to an intersection is less than the safe stopping distance or where drivers may have difficulty appreciating the presence of the intersection ahead;
- Generally shall not be used where STOP, GIVE WAY, or traffic signals are installed;
- Used in advance of an intersection where 2 roads cross at a common point;
- This sign shall not be used on a side road to a controlled intersection.
CROSS ROAD SIGN (W2-1)
- These signs inform the motorist that the road he travels on is a priority road with the intersection being controlled by a STOP or GIVE WAY sign;
- Should not be used unless the side roads are positively controlled.
PRIORITY ROAD SIGNS (W2-8, W2-9, W2-10)
- Used on approaches to all road bridges having a width between curbs of:
- 5.5 m or less;
- Between 5.5 m and 6.0 m in exceptional cases of high-speed sections of road with heavy traffic volumes; or
- Less than that of the approach pavement regardless of width.
NARROW BRIDGE SIGN (W4-1)
Used to warn motorists of the approach to a divided road when the median island is more than 300.0m in length
DIVIDED ROAD SIGN (W4-3)