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ROAD SIGNS
Cautionary signs:
These signs inform the driver/rider of the road conditions ahead.
Cautionary signs therefore serve as a warning. They are usually in a red triangle with black
pictures on a white background. Illustrations, diagrams and symbols are used to forewarn about
dangers ahead. Cautionary road signs are as important as mandatory signs. However, the
violation of cautionary signs does not attract penalty.
Pedestrian Crossing
Right Hand Curve
Right Reverse Bend
Incline Ahead
Narrow Road Ahead
Narrow Bridge
ROAD SIGNS
Informatory signs:
These are facility signs that provide important information about road directions
are maps of specific destinations. On highways, they provide information about the location of public
telephones, restaurants, hospitals, parking, petrol pumps, resting-places and more. These signs are
usually rectangular, with black or white pictures on a blue background.
Signs and Signals are language of the road. Learn them, respect them.
Informatory
Cautionary
NEW DELHI 40
ROHTAK 58
NAJAFGARH 3
Hump Road
School Ahead
Gap in Medium
Cross Road
Men at Work
Roundabout
Light
Refreshment
NEW DELHI
ROHTAK
NAJAFGARH
Destination Sign
Taxi Stand
Parking Both
Sides
Parking This
Side
No Through
Road
No Through
Side Road
Rohtak
Bahadurgarh
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Re-assure Sign
Delhi
Place Identification
Place
Hospital
First Aid
Post
Petrol
Pump
Eating
Place
Resting
Place
Public
Telephone