MSTE SET 1 Flashcards
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.
TRAFFIC SIGNS
Signs that inform road users of the traffic laws and regulations which is disregarded will constitute an offense.
REGULATORY SIGNS
Signs that instruct road users to meet certain traffic rule requirements on road condition.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTION SIGNS
Signs which warn road users of condition on or adjacent to the road maybe unexpected or hazardous.
WARNING SIGNS
Signs which warn or advise temporary hazardous conditions that could endanger road users or the men and equipment engaged on roadworks.
ROADWORK SIGNS
Signs which provide means of displaying essential traffic information on wide multilane roads, where some degree of lane use control is required or where side of road clearance is insufficient to accommodate a road side sign.
OVERHEAD SIGNS
Signs which inform and advise road users of directions, distances, routes and the location of services for road users and point of interest.
GUIDE SIGNS
Signs used to guide drivers through a change in horizontal alignment of the road.
CHEVRON SIGNS
The reaction time used for road safety design is:
2.5 SEC
The purpose of installing edges lines is generally based on the following:
To discourage travel on road shoulders.
To make driving safer and more assured particularly at night and during inclement weather conditions.
To act as a guide past objects which are close to the edge of the pavement and which constitute a hazard.
To prevent parking at or near intersections.
ALL OF THE ABOVE
The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the vehicle such as:
I. Type of vehicle – car and truck
II. Friction between the tire and the road
III. Eye height of the driver
IV.Speed of vehicles
ALL OF THE ABOVE
The provision of safety sight distance depends on the characteristics of the road environment such as:
Road geometry – grade and curvature sight limitations
Road surface – sealed and unsealed, smooth and rough.
Road illumination at night.
Road topography
I, II AND III ONLY
