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
