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Understanding Warning Signs: Paved Surface, Bicycle Crossings, and More

RULES OF THE ROAD: Warning Signs (Page 2 of 4)

Warning Signs: Essential Road Safety Information

Paved surface ends ahead

Paved surface ends ahead.

 

Bicycle crossing ahead

Bicycle crossing ahead.

 

Stop sign ahead. Slow down

Stop sign ahead. Slow down.

 

Share the road with oncoming traffic

Share the road with oncoming traffic.

 

The share the road sign is used to warn motorists that they are to provide safe space on the road for cyclists and other vehicles. This sign also warns motorists and cyclists to exercise additional caution on the upcoming section of road

The share the road sign is used to warn motorists that they are to provide safe space on the road for cyclists and other vehicles. This sign also warns motorists and cyclists to exercise additional caution on the upcoming section of road.

 

Pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution

Pavement is slippery when wet. Slow down and drive with caution.

 

Hazard close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass

Hazard close to the edge of the road. The downward lines show the side on which you may safely pass.

 

Divided highway begins: traffic travels in both directions on separated roads ahead. Keep to the right-hand road. Each road carries one-way traffic

Divided highway begins: traffic travels in both directions on separated roads ahead. Keep to the right-hand road. Each road carries one-way traffic.

 

Right lane ends ahead. If you are in the right-hand lane, you must merge safely with traffic in the lane to the left

Right lane ends ahead. If you are in the right-hand lane, you must merge safely with traffic in the lane to the left.

 

Traffic lights ahead. Slow down

Traffic lights ahead. Slow down.

 

Steep hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear

Steep hill ahead. You may need to use a lower gear.

 

Two roads going in the same direction are about to join into one. Drivers on both roads are equally responsible for seeing that traffic merges smoothly and safely

Two roads going in the same direction are about to join into one. Drivers on both roads are equally responsible for seeing that traffic merges smoothly and safely.

 

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