6. ROAD SIGNS AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Road Sign (Type R)

Question 2

What are The 5C’s in Signing Principle

Answer 2

Conspicous
Clear
Comprehensible
Credible
Consistent

Question 3

What is the Department Order of adoption of the Revised Manual on DPWH Highway Safety Design Standard, May 2012 Edition

Answer 3

Department Order No. 41; Searies of 2012

Question 4

What is the Department Order of Road Safety Manuals and Handbooks

Answer 4

Department Order No. 09; Searies of 2004

Question 5

Parts of Highway Safety Design Standards

Answer 5

Part 1 - Road Safety Design Manual
Part 2 - Road Signs and Pavement Marking Manual

Question 6

It Informs user about the traffic rules and regulation

Answer 6

Regulatory Sign

Question 7

What is STOP SIGN (R1-1)

Answer 7

At an intersection where a complete stop is required by law for safety.

Question 8

What is GIVE WAY SIGN (R1-2)

Answer 8

At intersections where there is a need to resolve uncertainty as to which traffic is required to give way to another

Question 9

What is DIRECTION SIGNS (R2)

Answer 9

Indicates the onlydirection(s) the motoristis obliged to follow

Question 10

What is PROHIBITIVE OR RESTRICTIVE SIGNS (R3)

Answer 10

To forbid overtaking in No Overtaking Zones

Question 11

Signs that are used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road.

Answer 11

Warning Signs (Typw W)

Question 12

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.

Answer 12

Curve Sign (W1-3)

Question 13

• 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.

Answer 13

CROSS ROAD SIGN (W2-1)

Question 14

• 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.

Answer 14

PRIORITY ROAD SIGNS (W2-8, W2-9, W2-10)

Question 15

• 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.

Answer 15

NARROW BRIDGE SIGN (W4-1)

Question 16

Used to warn motorists of the approach to a divided road when the median island is more than 300.0m in length

Answer 16

DIVIDED ROAD SIGN (W4-3)

Question 17

These signs are interchangeable and used to warn motorists of the presence of pedestrians who may be crossing the road ahead, regardless of whether there is a designated crossing.

Answer 17

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD SIGN (W6-1) & SLOW DOWN PEDESTRIAN AHEAD SIGN (W6-1P)

Question 18

This sign is used to warn motorists of the presence of school children who may be crossing the road ahead, regardless of whether there is a designated school crossing.

Answer 18

CHILDREN CROSSING SIGN (W6-2)

Question 19

Used to emphasize a marked change in the direction of travel and the presence of obstruction

Answer 19

Hazard Markers - Type HM [1]

Hazard Markers - Type HM [1]

Question 20

• To delineate abrupt narrowing of pavement
• Exposed ends of median islands
• Central islands of roundabout to delineate curve approach to intersections

Answer 20

One-Way Hazard Markers (HM1)

Hazard Markers - Type HM [2]

Question 21

• To guide through a change in horizontal alignment
• To supplement advance warning signs, W1 signs or
  delineators

Answer 21

Chevron Signs (HM-1A/HM-1B)

Hazard Markers - Type HM [2]

Question 22

To delineate an exposed obstruction at which traffic may pass to either side

Answer 22

Two-Way Hazard Markers (HM-4A, HM-4B, HM-5)

Hazard Markers - Type HM [3]

Question 23

Used at approaches to road bridges

Answer 23

Width Marker (HM-6)

Hazard Markers - Type HM [3]

Question 24

Inform road users about the direction and distances of destinations on the route they are following or along other roads that intersect their route.

Answer 24

Guide Signs

Question 25

Supplements advance direction signs and should be placed at more important intersections or decision points to show where the intersecting road leads.

Answer 25

Intersection Signs

Question 26

Used in advance of an intersection to indicate destinations along each route leading away from the intersection, providing prior information of the routes ahead by showing place names, arrows, symbols, and instructions to indicate directions.

Answer 26

Advance Guide Signs

Question 27

May be used beyond intersections to reassure motorists who are travelling towards their intended and to indicate the distances to the desired destination.

Answer 27

Reassurance Sign

Question 28

May be erected on an arterial road to denote places of public, scenic, historic or cultural interest that are recognized by the appropriate authority and through which the road passes.

Answer 28

Tourist information and Tourist Destination Signs

Question 29

Minimum Sign Spacing:

Answer 29

0.6V m

Question 30

Warning Sign Spacing

Answer 30

30 – 100 meters in advance (urban) 75 – 225 meters in advance (rural)

Question 31

Take the form of lines, symbols, messages, or numerals and may be set into the surface of, applied upon, or attached to the pavement.

Answer 31

Pavement Markings

Question 32

Used to separate opposite traffic movements of an undivided roadway and is generally placed centrally on all roads and bridges 6.0 m or more in width.

Answer 32

Separation Line

Question 33

Used to separate adjacent lanes of traffic moving in the same direction.

Answer 33

Lane Lines

Question 34

Types of Barrier Lines

Answer 34

- **DOUBLE UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE** - used only where overtaking from both directions of the road and all crossing movements are prohibited. - **SINGLE UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE** - used where overtaking from both directions of the road is prohibited; however, crossing movements are permitted. - **COMBINATION OF AN UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE AND A WHITE SEPARATION LINE** - same as a double unbroken yellow line for vehicles proceeding in the direction where the unbroken yellow line appears on the right of the markings, but vehicles in the other direction are permitted to cross the line.

Question 35

Used to delineate the edge of the travelled way to distinguish it from the shoulder area.

Answer 35

Edge Lines

Question 36

Used to guide traffic safely past obstructions on roadways such as islands, median strips, bridge piers, or to indicate changes in the width of the traveled portion of the roadway and an increase or reduction in traffic lanes.

Answer 36

Transitional Lines

Question 37

Should be placed across the appropriate portion of the roadway at positions where vehicles are required to stop in compliance with a stop sign, traffic signals, or any other legal requirement.

Answer 37

Stop Lines

Question 38

Markings consisting of two adjacent broken white lines across the carriageway at which the drivers must give way to all traffic in accordance with R1-2 (Give Way Sign).

Answer 38

GIVE WAY LINE

Question 39

Department Order of PEDESTRIAN CROSSING MARKINGS

Answer 39

Department Order No. 65, s2013

Question 40

Yellow

Answer 40

- **Double Yellow** (“no passing”) - **Double Yellow with white infill** for no swerving on expressways (Not in Standard) - **Unbroken portion** of no passing - On islands and other obstructions in the line of traffic in combination with alternating black markings (Not in Standard) - **Bus & PUJ separation lines** - **Keep Intersection Open Markings** - **Curb marking** to supplement parking ban

Question 41

Red

Answer 41

No Waiting/Stopping Area