RoSPA Advanced Riders

Answer 11

Do you know the difference between road signs giving orders which are prohibitive and those which give positive instruction?

Correct answer: YES

Road signs play a vital role in controlling traffic movement and informing motorists of approaching hazards. Early recognition of signs and their meaning has an essential part to play in good driving technique.

Generally signs surrounded with red circles are prohibitive and those in blue give positive instruction. Those surrounded by red triangles are warning signs.

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