To date, a lot of questions arise related to traffic rules. And a special place in them is given to signs. In this review, we decided to consider one of the varieties of road elements that give drivers priority.
What road signs can you see today?
Road signs are elements of the road environment. They inform the participants of the movement about those conditions and modes that are characteristic of a certain section of the roadway. Symbols should fully comply with the developed standards. There are a variety of elements.
- Warning. Necessary in order to inform the driver about the presence of dangerous sections on the road ahead. Driving in such a section requires special attention.
- Prohibition signs. They introduce some movement restrictions if necessary.
- Mandatory signs. Needed to enter / cancel certain driving modes.
- Signs of priority. They will be described later.
- Signs that carry additional information. Necessary to clarify the actions of other elements of the road, with which they are used.
- Service Signs. Necessary to inform all traffic participants that any services are located in front.
- Information signs are needed so that the driver knows about the entrance to the village or to other objects.
- Signs of special requirements are used in a situation when it is necessary to introduce a special mode of movement.
What is an advantage for?
Why is a priority sign necessary? Such elements are also referred to differently as preemptive right signs. They set the order for vehicles to cross the roadway, various intersections and rather bottlenecks inherent in the road. Among the main priority signs are:
- "No stopping allowed";
- "give way";
- "the main road".
You can find out by a special form
Priority signs have their own specific form, which distinguishes them from all other elements characteristic of traffic. This is done so that everyone can recognize signs of this type regardless of the time of year or weather conditions and the state of the road element itself. They play an important role in road safety.
Regular sign updates required
Due to a variety of factors, among which vandalism, physical deterioration, numerous accidents, priority signs, like many other road elements, should be periodically replaced. In addition, new elements may be required in the event that the completion of the completed road. Today, there are a large number of companies that manufacture road signs, regardless of their complexity.
What is the basis for the production of new characters?
In order to manufacture the road element, only high-quality materials, such as steel and plastic, must be used. In addition, reflective films must be used, which must be highly resistant to weather and sunlight. Such a film is able to reduce the accumulation of static charges on the surface of the road element. In this regard, traffic priority signs are subject to the least accumulation of dirt and dust on their surface. In addition, the use of high-quality materials can increase the life of the mark with a wide range of temperature differences. For the manufacture of elements used previously developed standards.
Signs that inform the driver about the main road
Traffic priority signs should be considered in more detail and what they mean.
- "The main road". This mark is located in the general list under number 2.1. It gives drivers the right to preferential travel in a place such as an unregulated intersection. Priority traffic signs of this type must be placed on each section where the main road intersects. In addition, if the element is located outside the settlement, then parking is prohibited in the zone of its operation.
- "End of the main road." In the general list, this sign is located at number 2.2. It is necessary in order to notify the end of the main road. Therefore, if it is necessary to cross the carriageway, you must give way to any vehicle.
Intersection signs
- "Intersection with a secondary road." Traffic priority signs of this kind are also needed. This element is located under the number 2.3.1. It is necessary in order to warn drivers about the presence of an unregulated intersection in front. The driver himself will be located on the main road.
- "Adjacent secondary road." The sign has the number 2.3.2. It is necessary to inform that an unregulated intersection awaits in front of the driver. The driver himself moves along the main road.
- "Adjacent secondary road." The traffic priority sign is located under serial number 2.3.3. It has exactly the same comment as the above character. The main difference is that the secondary road is adjacent to the other side of the main roadway.
- "Adjacent secondary road." Priority traffic signs are sometimes very similar, but they mean different things. An element of this kind is located under serial number 2.3.4. This sign carries exactly the same meaning as the above symbol. The difference is that the secondary road adjoins at an angle to the roadway. The same sign is located under serial number 2.3.5. It differs in that the secondary road adjoins the main one from the other side.
Under the numbers 2.3.6 and 2.3.7 there are also signs of the adjunction of the secondary road. They are necessary to inform the driver, whose movement occurs along the main road.
When is it necessary to give in and stop?
- "Give way." These priority signs, pictures with which everyone can see, are also very important. This item has a serial number of 2.4. Such a sign is necessary for the driver to give way to the vehicle that moves along the predominant carriageway in relation to the driver.
- "Driving without stopping is prohibited." The serial number of the mark 2.5. It is necessary so that the driver stops his car immediately near the stop line without fail. In the event that it is not there, it is necessary to stop at the edge of the roadway.
In what situation can you get an advantage?
- "Oncoming traffic advantage." The serial number of the mark 2.6. It is necessary so that the driver of the oncoming transport knows that he has an advantage. This road element is used in areas that are too narrow for two-way traffic.
- "Advantage over oncoming traffic." The sign is located under serial number 2.7. It is necessary to inform the driver that he has priority over an oncoming vehicle. It is used on those sections of the road that are too narrow for two cars to pass at the same time.
A fairly popular question: which is more important?
Often, people who are just studying for rights may have questions about benefits. Namely: priority of marking or sign - which is more important? In this situation, everything is quite simple. In connection with the amendment, which was recently released, signs have priority. The following elements can be distinguished by sorting them predominantly.
- Temporary traffic signs. If they are on the roadway, then it is necessary to be guided by them.
- Permanent traffic signs. Have priority if there are no temporary signs.
- Temporary road marking. It has an advantage over the main one.
- Constant road marking. It is considered by the driver only in the last turn, if there are no signs or time lines.
When driving on the road, it is necessary to be guided by a similar sequence.
A thorough approach to the study of signs
In this review, we sorted out the priority signs with comments. All of them are necessary to ensure the safety of the driver. Therefore, they must be observed without fail. Learn the signs and follow the rules. Only in this case can we hope for road safety.