The latest innovation in traffic design that is becoming more and more popular across the nation is the diverging diamond interchange. Although these interchanges can be found in quite a few states throughout the country, many motorists and residents are still unsure of just what a diamond diverging interchange is, and how it works. Take
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How Signs Help During Hurricanes and Other Natural Disasters
Drivers often think of road signs as the nagging backseat driver. “Slow down!” “There’s a sharp turn coming up!” “Do you not understand that there may be ducks crossing here? Ducks!” Highway signs in Vermont are often thought of as the necessary evil of driving—until they save you. Yeah, that pothole you just narrowly missed
READ MOREWhat Are Vermont’s Safety Corridors?
We’re all accustomed to seeing a wide variety of highway signs in Vermont on our regular commutes, road trips and jaunts around town. From yield signs to railroad crossings, we tend to process the info on safety signs in Vermont without even thinking too much about it. But from time to time, we see a
READ MOREDon’t Steal Road and Street Signs!
Street sign theft is often a favorite pastime of bored teenagers and people looking to cause a little mischief. More often than not, they’re stealing a sign they find humorous—mile markers for 420 and 666 are the top signs stolen each year according to the Department of Transportation (DOT). Other popular thefts are street signs
READ MORELittle-Known Facts About Highway Signs in Vermont
Highway signs can be seen almost everywhere and help drivers find their way to their destination. In addition to pointing people in the right direction, highway signs can also give drivers valuable information about potential road hazards, help them find nearby lodging and provide reminders about the rules of the road. Even though highway signs
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