In a world of road signage and safety of highways, transit signs from the smallest one to the biggest one, performs a fundamental role for motorists to have a safe and sound return to home; this includes the famous signal arrows.
Even though we are sure you have seen them in the road, have you noticed that exist different signs of them? Do you know what are they for and what these indicate? In today’s ride, we are going to tell you more about the different signage arrows and their purpose. Let’s go.
Signage arrows, what are they and what are used for?
In a strict sense and summarized, the signal arrows are performed as a clear and effective guidance to indicate to motorists the traffic flow. Their aim is to prevent accidents and indicate to motorists the correct road to cover.
Here we will mention the different types of arrows you will find in road or streets.
Straight directional arrow
This signal indicates that driving must be in straight line, for that, you won’t find turns to left neither right. These signal arrows allow traffic to circulate smoothly and safely, in multiple lanes of roads.
Arrow junction sign
Mainly used in exits or intersections of highways, their purpose is to take you out from transit in a precise moment. This arrow directions traffic in a concrete angle. In addition, also work to alert to other cars can incorporate to avenue.
Two direction arrows
When arrow turns to left and right are present in the same sign, this means that allow motorists to turn in both directions. However, for the same reason, must be aware in the road, due these signs are place in complex intersections.
Circular intersection
The traffic signal is formed by three arrow that create a circle, which indicates that you are close to a roundabout. When entering to this, take your cautions when going out of it, due in this is usual to have many lanes.
Two ways
The signal with one up and one down arrow, that indicates that exist two ways in the circulation, so be careful if you are going to pass in allowed areas.
Curve arrows
Arrow signals which draw is curve (or with wave shape), indicate that you will find a curve or turn in the road. In many occasions, the number of waves that arrow has is also the number of continued turns you will have to take.
Divided highway ends
The existence of a traffic sign with two arrows with curve that separate, indicate that in the road we will find an obstacle, for that will be necessary to surround a part of it to, then, incorporate in the straight section.
The existence of a traffic sign with two arrows with curve that separate, indicate that in the road we will find an obstacle, for that will be necessary to surround a part of it to, then, incorporate in the straight section.
Left and right arrow turn
Last but not least, exist the arrows that, separated, inform us that approximates a turn to the right or left. These are most obvious signals, but their functioning and need in the road is as important as the previous ones.
Remember that all the arrow signals must be manufactured of a resistant material (sheeting or polyethylene) and have reflective elements. This will allow to be visible in all moment of the day and night.
