The color of signs is important so they can quickly and accurately convey information to the viewer. This is why signs along the roads must conform to a standard set by the United States Department of Transportation – Federal Highway Administration (FHA), as published in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). This standard […]
Warning signs, we see them every day as we drive, and if you drive enough you may barely even notice them. However, they require your undivided attention to keep you and your fellow travelers, pedestrians, and road workers safe. What are Road Warning Signs? It’s important to be able to immediately understand the information posted […]
Road signs have been designed to be consistent. Red usually means stop or danger. Blue indicates user services or tourist information. Brown guides you to cultural or local attractions. Yellow asks for caution. Just as a color denotes one factor, shape designates another: stop signs are the only style that is octagonal. Horizontal placards usually […]
You should always be familiar with your driving handbook for road rules and traffic laws specific to your state. In addition, experienced drivers will use caution when driving rather than risk their lives or the lives of others by being reckless or inattentive. Common sense, alertness, a level head, and courtesy should always prevail on […]
The earliest road signs were simple, made of wood or stone. And just as today, they were placed by the side of roads to give people information or directions. The Romans erected stone columns throughout their empire, informing travelers of how far they were from Rome — because, as we know, all roads lead to […]