On the road, traffic signs are the silent speakers. Before hitting the streets, everyone, whether behind the wheel or a pedestrian, must have a thorough understanding of road safety.
Traffic sign boards provide information about safety signs, the road conditions ahead, provide instructions to follow at major crossroads or junctions, warn or guide drivers, and ensure that road traffic runs smoothly. It’s like throwing caution to the wind if you’re not aware of road signs. It has the potential to result in the loss of life and property. Before obtaining a driving licence in India, a person must be familiar with traffic signs and symbols (pass a written or oral test).
Colors used on signs:
Red: The colour red is often associated with danger. The colour red is commonly used in traffic signs to indicate mandatory rules and potential dangers. When it comes to traffic lights, they indicate that you must come to a complete stop. Instead of indicating stop, the red colour on traffic signs can be used to indicate other meanings. Regulatory and cautionary signs are the most common uses. Never disregard a red traffic light.
Yellow is another of the three colours used in traffic signals. However, you will see less yellow in traffic signs than red or green. Most of the time, it indicates that the vehicles should slow down or be more cautious.
Green: This colour used in a traffic sign board is usually reserved for informative signs that provide directions or guides to a specific location. Green signs, for the most part, provide information about the distance to a destination.
Blue: A rectangular blue colour is commonly used to indicate a nearby destination. Informatory signs are usually made of a blue colour and have a rectangular shape. These signs are to notify about nearby facilities.
What are the meanings of shapes and colours in traffic signs in India?
Shapes and colours are used to represent images. These two elements are critical in conveying the meaning of signs. Knowing the meanings of the colours and shapes used will aid you in remembering the sign’s meaning in a systematic and organised manner. Due to heavy fog or snow, drivers may not be able to see the images clearly, and they will only be able to capture the shapes and colours of the sign. Knowing the meanings of colours and shapes will be extremely beneficial.
Sign Shapes:
Round shapes: As previously mentioned, round shapes are frequently used for regulatory signs. If you see signs of this shape, you must pay attention and follow the rules, or you will be fined.
Triangle signs: Triangle signs are commonly used for warning signs. You should drive more cautiously and pay close attention to the road ahead whenever you see a triangle sign. However, there is one triangle sign that belongs to the regulatory sign groups: the upside-down triangle-shaped “Give Way” sign.
This sign has an octagonal shape and is only used as a stop sign. There are no other signs that use this shape for other meanings due to its exclusivity.
Rectangular signs are used for informational purposes. You should pay attention to those rectangular signs if you’re navigating to a specific location.
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