Traffic Signs History

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There are a number of daily things that provide
us with some form of direction, and one of these
devices are traffic signs.
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The traffic sign has saved a number of lives due
to the ability to tell drivers when it is safe to
drive forward, or not.
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I would like to explain to drivers the history of
traffic signs, and how these devices have made
the world a safer place.
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Traffic signs are helpful warning you of many
things such as street problems, driving laws, and
road crossings.
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Traffic signs are specifically placed by
engineers who have figured out that the placement
spot is an area where there is a lot of drivers
that will need warning of potential danger, so
when the signs are missing or damaged something
bad is sure to happen.
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Without road signs you would have a greater risk
of getting into an accident, because drivers
would be unaware of possible hazards and not
every driver drives the same.
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Traffic signs are different shapes and colors to
categorize and make them less confusing.
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The shape is used to make it easily noticed.
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Colors are used to make the sign stick out.
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Stand out colors, like red and yellow, are used
as immediate warnings.
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Green is for guide information, brown is for
recreational sites, and blue is for evacuation
routes.
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The number of sides the sign shows is based on
the importance of the message that is on it.
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You may have noticed a few warning signs along
the road, these signs are called traffic signs.
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Traffic signs are to notify drivers of anything
pertaining to the roadways or traffic.
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They're put in place to make sure that drivers
are as safe as possible.
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Any individual who wants to drive on to the
roadway is required to take a driver's education
course that explains, in detail, what each sign
means.
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Not knowing or understanding the meaning of these
signs can lead to a dangerous situation.
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Learning the signs of the road is just as
important as learning to drive.
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If people were allowed to enter the roadways
without knowing about the warning signs then
something catastrophic could happen.
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Accidents would be happening everywhere and you
would be constantly making repairs on your
vehicle since there would be no warning sign of
potentially dangerous areas of your car.
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Being familiar with traffic signs can save you
from getting into wrecks and damage done to your
vehicle.