Learn traffic signs road signs in English with examples (2024)

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How to memorize traffic signs? ›

Learn the road sign “code”

Another good way to remember what street signs mean is to learn the “universal language” of these signs. This way, if you encounter a specific sign you don't remember, you can piece together what it means based on its color and shape (two factors that distinguish road signs from one another).

A white background indicates a regulatory sign; yellow conveys a general warning message; green shows permitted traffic movements or directional guidance; fluorescent yellow/green indicates pedestrian crossings and school zones; orange is used for warning and guidance in roadway work zones; coral is used for incident ...

Signs including Stop, Yield, No Turns, No Trucks, No Parking, No Stopping, Minimum Speed, Right Turn Only, Do Not Enter, Weight Limit, and Speed Limit are considered regulatory signs. Some have special shapes, such as the octagon for the Stop sign and the crossbuck for railroad crossings.

LLLC stands for look ahead, look around, leave room, and communicate. These four principles encompass all safe driving techniques, and best of all, these safe driving tips are easy to memorize and teach.

Traffic signals consist of three colours: Red, Yellow, and Green. When the signal turns red, you must stop, when it turns yellow, slow down and wait, and when it turns green, go.

A blue road sign aims to give information to the driver and it has various functions depending on its shape. Blue circle road signs give a positive (compulsory) instruction to a driver such as turn left or mini roundabout.

Warning signs are yellow with black lettering or symbols and most are diamond-shaped. These signs warn you to slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary; a special situation or hazard is ahead.

What signs give mandatory instructions to drivers? ›

Regulatory signs

A BLUE CIRCLE generally gives a positive (mandatory) instruction or indicates a route for use only by particular classes of vehicle (see sections on tram signs and bus and cycle signs).

Draw the Sign: Just as writing down words helps us to remember them, drawing different signs will help you in understanding and memorizing their distinctions. Try drawing each new sign you learn five times, and also writing its spoken English translation next to it.

While walking on the pedestrian lanes, explain to the kid about the symbols and what they should do. You can also teach them about the rules through poems, such as the traffic lights song. Practice with them and make it a habit until they are capable of implementing it in individual travels.