Question 1

• It is a device mounted on a fixed support
(permanent signs) or portable support
(temporary signs) whereby a specific message
is conveyed by means of words or symbols
placed or erected for the purpose of
regulating, warning or guiding traffic

Accepted Answer

ROAD SIGN?

Question 2

To be effective, the ROAD SIGN
should:

Accepted Answer

Fulfill a need;
• Command attention;
• Convey a clear, simple message;
• Command respect; and,
• Give adequate time for proper response.

Question 3

Signing Principles (5Cs)

Accepted Answer

Conspicuous - Easily seen
Clear - Legible, can be read in ample time
Comprehensible – Understood
Credible – Believed
Consistent - Same sign/symbols for same message

Question 4

• Subject: Adoption of the Revised Manual on DPWH
Highway Safety Design Standard, May 2012
Edition

Accepted Answer

Department Order No. 41; Series of 2012

Question 5

Road Safety Manuals and Handbooks

Accepted Answer

• Department Circular No.09 Series of 2004

Question 6

• Adoption of the
Revised Manual on
DPWH Highway Safety
Design Standards,
May 2012 Edtion

Accepted Answer

Department Order No. 41, s.
2015

Question 7

Used as the official
reference for the design and
installation of road signs
and pavement markings on
national and local roads.

Accepted Answer

HSDS Part II: Road Signs and
Pavement Markings Manual

Question 8

What are the classification of
ROAD SIGNS?

Accepted Answer

Regulatory Signs (Type R);
• Warning Signs (Type W);
• Guide Signs or Informative Signs (Type G);
• Signs for Expressways (Type GE);
• Signs for Special Purposes (Type S); and,
• Hazard Markers (Type HM).

Question 9

-are those which require driver’s compliance.

Accepted Answer

REGULATORY SIGNS

Question 10

-informs road users of traffic rules and
regulations, that if disregarded, will constitute
an offense.

Accepted Answer

REGULATORY SIGNS

Question 11

At an intersection
where a complete stop is required by law for
safety
• Drivers shall have suf

Accepted Answer

PRIORITY SIGNS (R1)
STOP SIGN (R1-1)

Question 12

Purpose & Application: At
intersections where there is a
need to resolve uncertainty as
to which traffic is required to
give way to another

Accepted Answer

PRIORITY SIGNS (R1)
GIVE WAY SIGN (R1-2)

Question 13

Indicates the only
direction(s) the motorist
is obliged to follow

Accepted Answer

DIRECTION SIGNS (R2)

Question 14

To forbid
overtaking in No Overtaking Zones

Accepted Answer

PROHIBITIVE OR RESTRICTIVE SIGNS
(R3)

Question 15

MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS (R6)

Accepted Answer

PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (R6-8)

Question 16

Signs that are used to warn motorists of
potentially hazardous conditions on or
adjacent to the road.

Accepted Answer

WARNING SIGNS

Question 17

Used in advance of a
substandard curve or a
curve that may not be
evident to the motorist in
the course of his travel
along a reasonable
straight section of the
road;

Accepted Answer

CURVE SIGN (W1-3)

Question 18

(W1)

Accepted Answer

HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT SIGNS

Question 19

(W2)

Accepted Answer

INTERSECTION & JUNCTION SIGNS

Question 20

Generally used where sight
distance on the approach to an
intersection is less than the
safe stopping distance or where
drivers may have difficulty
appreciating the presence of
intersection ahead;

Accepted Answer

CROSS ROAD SIGN (W2-1)

Question 21

These signs inform the
motorist that the road he
travels on is a priority
road with the intersection
being controlled by a
STOP or GIVE WAY sign;

Accepted Answer

PRIORITY ROAD SIGNS (W2-8,
W2-9, W2-10)

Question 22

(W4)

Accepted Answer

ROAD WIDTH SIGNS

Question 23

Used on approaches to all
road bridges having a
width between curbs of;

Accepted Answer

NARROW BRIDGE SIGN (W4-1)

Question 24

Used to warn motorists of
the approach to a divided
road when the median
island is more than 300.0
m in length

Accepted Answer

DIVIDED ROAD SIGN (W4-3)

Question 25

(W6)

Accepted Answer

PEDESTRIAN & SCHOOL

Question 26

These signs are
interchangeable and used to
warn motorist of the
presence of pedestrians who
may be crossing the road
ahead regardless whether
there is a designated
crossing;

Accepted Answer

PEDESTRIAN & SCHOOL SIGNS (W6)

Question 27

• This sign is used to warn
motorists of the presence
of school children, who
may be crossing the road
ahead regardless of
whether there is a
designated school cross

Accepted Answer

CHILDREN CROSSING SIGN (W6-2)

Question 28

Used to emphasize a marked change in
the direction of travel and the presence of
obstruction;

Accepted Answer

Hazard Markers - Type HM [1]

Question 29

Types
Hazard Markers

Accepted Answer

• One Way
• Two Way
• Width Markers
• Obstruction Markers

Question 30

- To delineate abrupt narrowing of pavement

Accepted Answer

One-Way Hazard Markers (HM1)

Question 31

- To guide through a change in horizontal alignment

Accepted Answer

Chevron Signs (HM-1A/HM-1B)

Question 32

To delineate an exposed obstruction at
which traffic may pass to either side.

Accepted Answer

Two-Way Hazard Markers (HM-4A, HM4B, HM-5)

Question 33

- Used at approaches to road bridges

Accepted Answer

Width Marker (HM-6)

Question 34

• Inform road users about the direction and distances
of destinations on the route they are following or
along other roads that intersect their route.

Accepted Answer

GUIDE SIGNS

Question 35

Guide Signs Classifications

Accepted Answer

• ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS-
• INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS
• REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
• GUIDE SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS

Question 36

Used in advance of an intersection to indicate destinations
along each route leading away from the intersection providing
prior information of the routes ahead by showing place,
names, arrows, symbols and instructions to indicate
directions.

Accepted Answer

ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS

Question 37

Supplements advance Direction signs and should be
placed at more important intersections or decision
points to show where the intersecting road leads.

Accepted Answer

INTERSECTION SIGNS

Question 38

May be used beyond intersections to reassure motorists
who are travelling towards their intended and to indicate
the distances to the desired destination.

Accepted Answer

REASSURANCE SIGNS

Question 39

May be erected on an arterial road to denote places of
public, scenic, historic or cultural interest that are
recognized by the appropriate authority and through
which the road passes.

Accepted Answer

TOURIST INFORMATION AND
TOURIST DESTINATION SIGNS

Question 40

Take the form of lines, symbols, messages, or
numerals and may be set into the surface of,
applied upon, or attached to the pavement.

Accepted Answer

PAVEMENT
MARKINGS?

Question 41

Used to separate opposite traffic
movements of an undivided roadway
and is generally placed centrally on all
roads and bridges 6.0m or more in
width.

Accepted Answer

SEPARATION LINE (CENTER
LINE)

Question 42

Used to separate
adjacent lanes of
traffic moving in the
same direction

Accepted Answer

LANE LINES

Question 43

-used only
where overtaking from both
directions of the road and all
crossing movements are
prohibited

Accepted Answer

DOUBLE UNBROKEN
YELLOW LINE

Question 44

used where
overtaking from both
directions of the road are
prohibited, however, crossing
movements are permitted

Accepted Answer

SINGLE UNBROKEN
YELLOW LINE-

Question 45

same
as double unbroken yellow
line for vehicles proceeding
in the direction where the
unbroken yellow line appears
on the right of the markings,
but vehicles on the other
direction are permitted to
cross the line.

Accepted Answer

COMBINATION OF AN
UNBROKEN YELLOW
LINE AND A WHITE
SEPARATION LINE

Question 46

Used to delineate the
edge of the travelled way
to distinguish it from the
shoulder area.

Accepted Answer

EDGE LINES

Question 47

• Used to guide traffic
safely past obstructions
on roadways such as
islands, median strips,
bridge piers or indicate
changes in the width of
the travelled portion of
the roadway and an
increase or reduction in
traffic lanes

Accepted Answer

TRANSITION LINES

Question 48

• Markings consisting of a two adjacent broken
white lines across the carriageway at which
the divers must give way to all traffic in
accordance with R1-2 (Give Way Sign).

Accepted Answer

GIVE WAY LINE

Question	Answer
• It is a device mounted on a fixed support (permanent signs) or portable support (temporary signs) whereby a specific message is conveyed by means of words or symbols placed or erected for the purpose of regulating, warning or guiding traffic	ROAD SIGN?
To be effective, the ROAD SIGN should:	Fulfill a need; • Command attention; • Convey a clear, simple message; • Command respect; and, • Give adequate time for proper response.
Signing Principles (5Cs)	Conspicuous - Easily seen Clear - Legible, can be read in ample time Comprehensible – Understood Credible – Believed Consistent - Same sign/symbols for same message
• Subject: Adoption of the Revised Manual on DPWH Highway Safety Design Standard, May 2012 Edition	Department Order No. 41; Series of 2012
Road Safety Manuals and Handbooks	• Department Circular No.09 Series of 2004
• Adoption of the Revised Manual on DPWH Highway Safety Design Standards, May 2012 Edtion	Department Order No. 41, s. 2015
Used as the official reference for the design and installation of road signs and pavement markings on national and local roads.	HSDS Part II: Road Signs and Pavement Markings Manual
What are the classification of ROAD SIGNS?	Regulatory Signs (Type R); • Warning Signs (Type W); • Guide Signs or Informative Signs (Type G); • Signs for Expressways (Type GE); • Signs for Special Purposes (Type S); and, • Hazard Markers (Type HM).
-are those which require driver’s compliance.	REGULATORY SIGNS
-informs road users of traffic rules and regulations, that if disregarded, will constitute an offense.	REGULATORY SIGNS
At an intersection where a complete stop is required by law for safety • Drivers shall have suf	PRIORITY SIGNS (R1) STOP SIGN (R1-1)
Purpose & Application: At intersections where there is a need to resolve uncertainty as to which traffic is required to give way to another	PRIORITY SIGNS (R1) GIVE WAY SIGN (R1-2)
Indicates the only direction(s) the motorist is obliged to follow	DIRECTION SIGNS (R2)
To forbid overtaking in No Overtaking Zones	PROHIBITIVE OR RESTRICTIVE SIGNS (R3)
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS (R6)	PEDESTRIAN CROSSING (R6-8)
Signs that are used to warn motorists of potentially hazardous conditions on or adjacent to the road.	WARNING SIGNS
Used in advance of a substandard curve or a curve that may not be evident to the motorist in the course of his travel along a reasonable straight section of the road;	CURVE SIGN (W1-3)
(W1)	HORIZONTAL ALIGNMENT SIGNS
(W2)	INTERSECTION & JUNCTION SIGNS
Generally used where sight distance on the approach to an intersection is less than the safe stopping distance or where drivers may have difficulty appreciating the presence of intersection ahead;	CROSS ROAD SIGN (W2-1)
These signs inform the motorist that the road he travels on is a priority road with the intersection being controlled by a STOP or GIVE WAY sign;	PRIORITY ROAD SIGNS (W2-8, W2-9, W2-10)
(W4)	ROAD WIDTH SIGNS
Used on approaches to all road bridges having a width between curbs of;	NARROW BRIDGE SIGN (W4-1)
Used to warn motorists of the approach to a divided road when the median island is more than 300.0 m in length	DIVIDED ROAD SIGN (W4-3)
(W6)	PEDESTRIAN & SCHOOL
These signs are interchangeable and used to warn motorist of the presence of pedestrians who may be crossing the road ahead regardless whether there is a designated crossing;	PEDESTRIAN & SCHOOL SIGNS (W6)
• This sign is used to warn motorists of the presence of school children, who may be crossing the road ahead regardless of whether there is a designated school cross	CHILDREN CROSSING SIGN (W6-2)
Used to emphasize a marked change in the direction of travel and the presence of obstruction;	Hazard Markers - Type HM [1]
Types Hazard Markers	• One Way • Two Way • Width Markers • Obstruction Markers
- To delineate abrupt narrowing of pavement	One-Way Hazard Markers (HM1)
- To guide through a change in horizontal alignment	Chevron Signs (HM-1A/HM-1B)
To delineate an exposed obstruction at which traffic may pass to either side.	Two-Way Hazard Markers (HM-4A, HM4B, HM-5)
- Used at approaches to road bridges	Width Marker (HM-6)
• Inform road users about the direction and distances of destinations on the route they are following or along other roads that intersect their route.	GUIDE SIGNS
Guide Signs Classifications	• ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS- • INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS • REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS • GUIDE SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS
Used in advance of an intersection to indicate destinations along each route leading away from the intersection providing prior information of the routes ahead by showing place, names, arrows, symbols and instructions to indicate directions.	ADVANCE DIRECTION SIGNS
Supplements advance Direction signs and should be placed at more important intersections or decision points to show where the intersecting road leads.	INTERSECTION SIGNS
May be used beyond intersections to reassure motorists who are travelling towards their intended and to indicate the distances to the desired destination.	REASSURANCE SIGNS
May be erected on an arterial road to denote places of public, scenic, historic or cultural interest that are recognized by the appropriate authority and through which the road passes.	TOURIST INFORMATION AND TOURIST DESTINATION SIGNS
Take the form of lines, symbols, messages, or numerals and may be set into the surface of, applied upon, or attached to the pavement.	PAVEMENT MARKINGS?
Used to separate opposite traffic movements of an undivided roadway and is generally placed centrally on all roads and bridges 6.0m or more in width.	SEPARATION LINE (CENTER LINE)
Used to separate adjacent lanes of traffic moving in the same direction	LANE LINES
-used only where overtaking from both directions of the road and all crossing movements are prohibited	DOUBLE UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE
used where overtaking from both directions of the road are prohibited, however, crossing movements are permitted	SINGLE UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE-
same as double unbroken yellow line for vehicles proceeding in the direction where the unbroken yellow line appears on the right of the markings, but vehicles on the other direction are permitted to cross the line.	COMBINATION OF AN UNBROKEN YELLOW LINE AND A WHITE SEPARATION LINE
Used to delineate the edge of the travelled way to distinguish it from the shoulder area.	EDGE LINES
• Used to guide traffic safely past obstructions on roadways such as islands, median strips, bridge piers or indicate changes in the width of the travelled portion of the roadway and an increase or reduction in traffic lanes	TRANSITION LINES
• Markings consisting of a two adjacent broken white lines across the carriageway at which the divers must give way to all traffic in accordance with R1-2 (Give Way Sign).	GIVE WAY LINE

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