How Do We Spot Travel Signs Like Bus Stops or Traffic Lights?
This section explains how people can identify different travel signs that help guide them on roads and in public places. Travel signs are used to stay safe, follow rules, and know where to go. These signs often use shapes, colours, and pictures to give quick, clear instructions.
Why Travel Signs Are Important
- They help people travel safely and understand road rules.
- They guide vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians where to stop, turn, or cross.
- They use simple colours and symbols that are easy to spot and understand.
Common Travel Signs and What They Show
- Bus Stop Sign: Shows where buses stop to pick up or drop off passengers. Usually has a bus symbol and a bench or shelter nearby.
- Traffic Lights: A signal with red, yellow, and green lights that tells vehicles and people when to stop, wait, or go.
- Pedestrian Crossing Sign: A person walking or zebra stripes on the road to show a safe place for crossing.
- Stop Sign: A red octagon with the word “STOP” that tells drivers to come to a full stop before continuing.
- Speed Limit Sign: A number inside a circle that shows the maximum speed allowed on that road.
- School Zone Sign: Often shows two children walking, warning drivers to slow down near schools.
- Railway Crossing Sign: Shows a train or railway tracks, warning of a nearby railway line and possible passing trains.
- No Entry Sign: A red circle with a white horizontal bar in the middle, meaning vehicles are not allowed to go through.
- One-Way Sign: An arrow showing traffic must move in only one direction on that road.
- U-Turn Prohibited Sign: A curved arrow with a red line through it, meaning drivers are not allowed to make a U-turn here.
- Roundabout Ahead Sign: Usually a circle of arrows indicating that vehicles will enter a roundabout.
- Slippery Road Sign: A warning sign with a car and curvy lines, showing that the road ahead may be slippery when wet.
- Parking Sign: A blue or white square with the letter “P” showing allowed parking areas.
- Hospital Sign: A blue sign with the letter “H”, used to guide people to a nearby hospital.
How to Spot These Signs
- Look for bright colours like red, yellow, and blue — they help signs stand out.
- Shapes give clues: circles often give instructions, triangles give warnings, and rectangles share information.
- Many signs use symbols or pictures, so they can be understood quickly by everyone — even children.
- Signs near bus stops, schools, and crossings are usually placed in clear, open areas at eye level.
