les panneaux & vocab Flashcards
what are the 3 functions of a sign
danger an order (prhibition/oglibation)
an indication, direction etc.
what do the different shapes indicate
what does a RED sign indicate
Attracts our attention: DANGER or PROHIBITIONS
What does a BLUE sign indicate
OBLIGATION or INDICATION
what signs give information? (Renseignmenet)
GREEN, WHITE OR BROWN
what does a yellow sign indicate
temporary sign (danger, indication, information)
how do signs work together
they can be combined to have distinct messaging
what are panonceaux
a ‘baby’ sign that compliments a large sign (panneau)
describe signs indicating danger
Triangular, usually red
Aims to attract attention of drivers to possible obstacles or risks
Usually about 50 m form the danger in an urban area /150 m in rural area
Takes into account your speed and hence need to react (as on country you might be driving 90 km/h so it takes you 5 seconds (or 150 m) to react
what danger sign is an exeption
This sign is placed at the very place where traffic is two way
how are danger panneaux complimented by panonceau
distance, when the distance from the danger is different from the general case;
extensive, when the risk concerns an entire area;
various indications.
what type of signs are these?
danger signs
describe ‘panneaux d’interdiction’
Round/Rectangular Form
Aim: give an order
Implementation: usually at intersections or nearby/ start or end of a zone
they can indicate who it affects, the distance which it pertains to and the time
when do panneaxu d’interdiction concern an entire area
when they are rectangular!
what type of signs are these
panneaxu d’interdiction
describe panneaux d’obligation
round form
aim: give an order
implementation: usually apply until the next intersection or where there is a signal that it ends
what are these
panneaux d’obligation; directions obligatoires
what are these
Voies obligatoires et réservées
what are these?
Obligations diverses
what are these?
Fin d’obligation
describe ‘panneaux d’indication’
Usually rectangular/squares
Aim to give information concerning road works, place configurations etc.
Can be complimented by baby signs which indicate:
Distance
Category of information and user
indication types
Concerning the driver
what type of sign is this
proximite d’une installation; panneaux d’indication
what type of signs are these
Panneaux d’Indications concernant la conduite des véhicules
what type of signs are these?
panneaux d’ndication concernant l’usage de la route
describe panneaux de direction
forme: rectangulaire/as an arrow
aim: help drivers on the road, announce intersections, indicate cities, precise information of road numbers
implementation: depending on their intention, they are placed before, at or after an intersection
what to the different panneaux de direction colours imply? (blue, green, brown, white and yellow)
Bleu : directions autoroutières.
Vert : grands itinéraires entre les villes importantes.
Marron : pour les sites touristiques.
Blanc : directions locales.
Jaune : pour les itinéraires à caractère temporaire, bis ou de substitution.
ideogrammes: what are they?
compliment ‘panneaux de direction’ to give precise information or symbols
what is this sign
symbole d’interdiction/d’indication + de direction:
tells transport behicles/merchanside cars that this way is prohobited
highway
rocade (ring road)
The Bis route allows you to offload the main route which is very busy during holidays or weekends
The alternative route makes it possible to circumvent difficulties (traffic jams, works, accidents, etc.).
The number allows you to follow the alternative route.
natural park region
french museum
Station pour les véhicules bénéficiant du label autopartage
Déchetterie
point de vue
Lieu aménagé pour la pratique du covoiturage
Pont mobile
Passage à niveau à fonctionnement manuel
Accès interdit aux véhicules agricoles à moteur
Accès interdit aux véhicules transportant des marchandises susceptibles de polluer les eaux
Risque d’incendie
describe panneaux de localisation
form: rectangular
aim: inform about a place
implementation: at start and end of areas defined
types of localisation panneaux
allomeration (cities)
territory limits (france/terrirtory/EU)
other places: rivers, mountains, national parks, etc.
what are balises
beacons! guide users in danger
what are the different balise functions
1/ Reinforcement beacon for circulation currents.
2/ Beacon at the head of the island which indicates the direction of the bypass of the embankment.
3/ Windsock used to indicate the strength and direction of the wind.
4/ Turn markers that reinforce the curve. It is surmounted by a red cap in the snowy regions.
5/ Obstacle beacons highlight structures that reduce the width of the roadway.
6/ Intersection beacons that position the intersection.
7/ Bend markings which indicate very sharp bends.
8/ Delineators that trace the profile of the roadway.
describe temporary signs
- Helps drivers understand modifications on the road
- Always yellow and mostly they are on the ground
travaux
Cassis, dos-d’âne (speed bumps)
Annonce de nappes de brouillard ou de fumées épaisses
Ce type de panneau est utilisé pour différencier le jalonnement de plusieurs itinéraires de déviation qui se croisent.
When the works leave only one traffic lane, the passage is regulated by alternative lights or manually by the site personnel.
Présence d’enfants susceptibles de traverser la chaussée
pannaeu
panel
prudence
caution
