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"You can't see anything from a car; you've got to get out of the goddamn contraption and walk, better yet crawl, on hands and knees, over the sandstone and through the thornbrush and cactus. When traces of blood begin to mark your trail, you'll see something, maybe." ~ Ed Abbey

ROAD SIGNS (Part I)

December 8, 2006

It's surprising to know how many drivers are not familiar with road signs. Motorists seemed to have developed selective blindness and often takes these flashy signs for granted. But what these kinds of drivers carelessly push aside could be a warning or an instruction that are supposed to be followed, and for good reason. Accidents are nasty, and we all want to prevent them.

TRIVIA: The primitive road signs are believed to be milestones that gives a hint of distance or direction. For instance, stone columns were erected by ancient Romans oll over their empire, and gave distance to Rome. It was during the middle ages that road signs at intersections became a common sight, and gave directions to certain destinations.

WARNING SIGNS (Turns and Curves):

To familiarize fledgling drivers, here are some warning signs that you should take note of when taking your wheels for a drive:

 

From left to right, top to bottom: Turn, 270 degree curve, hairpin curves, truck rollover, one direction, winding road, reverse curve, reverse turn, curve with suggested speed, curve, turn with suggested speed, chevron

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