Highway markings, do you know about meaning and function?

Safety on highway is supported by various factors, one of which is order and discipline of vehicle drivers in obeying and obeying traffic rules. How to be obedient and orderly? Yes, of course, you must first understand and understand these rules. One thing that must be known by motorists is road markings.

Road marking is a sign that is on road surface or above road surface which includes equipment or signs that form longitudinal lines, transverse lines, oblique lines and other symbols that function to direct traffic flow and limit traffic interest areas.

When we cross highway, of course we will find and see road markings. Sometimes shape and color of the road markings are different from one another. Some are in the form of a complete straight line, a dotted line to a circle. Each of these markers of course has a different function and meaning.

If we want to drive safely, then we must understand the meaning of existing road markings. Lack of knowledge about road markings can lead to unwanted events when driving, such as accidents and getting a ticket for violating road markings.

A road marking is a sign on road surface that serves to direct traffic flow and limit traffic interest areas. Road markings have various forms, some form straight lines, longitudinal lines, transverse lines to form oblique lines.

Function of road markings is to regulate traffic, warn or guide road users when there is traffic. In general, road markings can be in form of equipment or signs. Road signs usually consist of white, red, yellow or other colors.

White road markings and several yellow shapes state that traffic users are obliged to follow orders or prohibitions according to their form. Usually states in form of roadside warnings and lane or lane dividing markers.

Furthermore, yellow road markings state that road users are prohibited from stopping in that area. Usually this warning sign is in form of a triangle on left side of road and a yellow square marking. Red road markings indicate a need or special sign. This marking is usually used in school safety zones, special stop spaces for motorbikes and special bus lanes.

How about your knowledge of road markings? If you still don't understand function and purpose of road markings, then check out my next article! I will discuss meaning and function of road markings that we always find when we drive on the highway.