2. Importance
Road safety is very important because these days
road accidents are increasing tremendously.Vehicles on roads
are increasing but most of us simply break the rules.These
accidents leads to injuries and sometimes it can destroy some
lives too. So awareness of traffic rules and signals is very
essential in our lives.Awareness is not only enough.We MUST
OBEY it.
3. Important Road Safety Tips Are,
Always wear seat belts
Always wear helmets
Never drink and drive
Always drive in speed limit
Never use mobile phones while driving
Do not drive if tired
Keep a safe distance
Take special care about children,senior citizens and pedestrians
Always look both ends when crossing the road
Response to traffic signals
4. TRAFFIC SIGNALS
Traffic signals are used to promote the orderly
movement of vehicular and pedestrian traffic and
prevent excessive traffic delays.
Traffic signs are divided into three basic categories as
follows ;
5.
6. MANDATORY
SIGNS
Mandatory traffic
signs are used to
inform users of
certain laws and
regulations to
provide safety and
free flow of
traffic.The violation
of these signsis a
legal offence.
7. Warning signs provide
alerts and warning
about the road
conditions or traffic
situations.These signs
are usually diamond-
shaped and are yellow
with black lettering or
symbols.
WARNING
SIGNS
8. Informatory signs provide
information on
direction,roadside,facilities,etc
.to the road user.Following
these signs helps a driver in
saving time,reaching
destination without
wandering around.These
signs are generally facilitators
to the driver. INFORMATORY
SIGNS