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Road Markings

The document discusses various road markings and what they indicate to drivers. It includes a sketch labeling common markings like edge lines, lane lines, turn arrows, pedestrian crossings, and more. It also lists exclusive parking bay markings and provides examples of information signs and their meanings, such as signs for bus lanes, no overtaking zones, and guidance for lane changes or increases. The document seeks to educate drivers on road signs and markings through descriptions and examples.

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Road Markings

The document discusses various road markings and what they indicate to drivers. It includes a sketch labeling common markings like edge lines, lane lines, turn arrows, pedestrian crossings, and more. It also lists exclusive parking bay markings and provides examples of information signs and their meanings, such as signs for bus lanes, no overtaking zones, and guidance for lane changes or increases. The document seeks to educate drivers on road signs and markings through descriptions and examples.

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Road Markings

Sketch A

[A] Painted Island Marking [E] Mandatory Direction Arrows


[I] Guideline Listing Markings
[B] Edge Line Marking [F] Lane Line Markings
[J] Pedestrian Crossing Lines
[C] Furcation Arrow Markings [G] Lane Reduction Arrow Markings
[K] Channelizing Line Marking
[D] Mandatory Direction Arrows [H] Lane Line Markings

EXCLUSIVE PARKING BAY MARKINGS

L (Loading Bay)

F (Fire Fighting Vehicles)

A (Ambulances)

B (Busses)

T (Taxis)

MB (Mini-Busses)

Pedestrian Crossing Line Yellow Island Marking Yield Road Marking

Boundary and Lane Line Markings Block Pedestrian Crossing No Overtaking or Crossing Lines
Bus Lane No Overtaking Line Markings Box Junction

Mandatory Direction Arrows Ahead Mandatory Direction Arrows

Escape Road Ahead No overtaking/crossing ahead Arrester Bed Ahead

Information Arrow Information Arrow

Increase in Number of Lanes Increase in Number of Lanes


Increase in Number of Lanes Ahead
Ahead Ahead

Word Marking for additional Word Marking for additional


Guidance Guidance
Painted Island vehicle may not Painted Island vehicle may not
cross or stop on this marking cross or stop on this marking

No Stopping Line No Parking Line No Overtaking Line

When you approach this road marking:


Ans Stop before the line & drive on when it is safe to do so
Q In Sketch A above - when you are driving & want to change lanes from G to H - you must..
Only change lanes when safe to do so. Switch your indicators on in time to show what you are going to do.
Ans
Use the mirrors of your vehicle to ensure that you know of other traffic.

In this Sketch:
Vehicle B must stop behind vehicle A Drive nearer if that vehicle has driven off stop immediately behind the
Ans
stop line & drive on when is safe to do so
Q In Sketch A - Label B is pointing to...
Ans A line which indicates you may not park there at all
Q In Sketch A - Label J is pointing to...
Ans Are lines where pedestrians may walk

When the robot is Red & the arrow flashes to the left, is shows you that.
Ans If you want to turn left you may go

This road marking show you that..


Ans Yield to all users of the road & possibly also trains

This road marking shows ..


Ans Traffic may not overtake or cross it on either side
Q
This road marking shows ..
Ans Painted island where you are not allowed to drive on or stop

This road marking shows ..


Ans There is a level crossing with one railway line ahead

Q
This road marking shows ..
Ans Only goods vehicles that Load or Unload are allowed to park there

Q
This road marking shows ..
Ans Only Minibuses are allowed to park there
Q In Sketch A - Label B indicates an area you are allowed to drive in only..
In Daytime when you want to allow another vehicle to pass you. When you have a flat tyre & you want to
Ans
park there to change it.

Q What's the difference between these two markings: A B

B Shows that you may not pass another vehicle while A as well shows you that you may not Drive over it to
Ans
turn into a yard or anything else

Q
When this sign is illuminated..
Ans It is a lane only for traffic coming from the front
Q In Sketch A - Label F indicates...
Ans The lanes for Road Users

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