Miscellaneous
Road Work Signs – When and Why They Are Used
Construction or repairs performed along the roadway can be hazardous for construction workers and drivers alike. Factors such as loose gravel, heavy machinery, blasters, high water, soft shoulders, uneven pavements, smoke, freshly oiled roads and more can cause accidents leading to injuries and fatalities among moving traffic. All this is in addition to the impact […]
Traffic Signs For Kids That Every Parent Should Teach
We all love our children and do everything in our hands to keep them safe and protected from any kind of danger. And while we want to be with our kids all the time to guard them against any peril, it is practically impossible, not to mention irrational! Kids are exposed to danger almost everywhere, […]
Difference between Speed Humps and Speed Bumps
Just like the names, it can be very confusing to figure out the difference between speed humps and speed bumps on the roads. The most commonly known fact is that they both help slow down the vehicle and control speed. While driving on the road, people are usually unsure of what exactly these obstructions are […]
Significance of Colors and Shapes in Road & Traffic Signs
Streamlining the flow of traffic and effective communication with the traffic environment is possible with standard colors and shapes of signboards. Colors can tell you as much about the sign’s message as the entire sign itself. Every color used on a sign has a meaning attached to it and tells the driver what to expect […]
Audible Crosswalk Signs in New York
Crossing a street can be dangerous at noisy and crowded intersections with speeding cars around, but the new accessible crosswalk signs can make a life-saving difference. New York City is coming up with accessible pedestrian Crosswalk Signs that are wired to pedestrians signals. These pedestrian crosswalk signs send an audible message to indicate when it […]
Bicycle Signs and Markings
Bicycle Signs need to be placed in a way that cyclists and pedestrians find it easy and safe to find their way. Bicycles are as much a part of the road as any other vehicle. But cyclists have to be extra cautious and responsible towards their own safety and of others on the road. They […]