Control Road Signs

Control Road Signs

Control road signs are important traffic signs used to regulate driver behaviour and manage traffic flow safely on public roads. These signs include command signs, prohibition signs, and traffic control signs that provide clear instructions to drivers and pedestrians.

Control signs are commonly used on highways, city streets, intersections, parking areas, and private roads to improve road safety and reduce traffic confusion. Failure to obey these signs may result in traffic fines or legal penalties.

Common Control Road Signs

  1. Give Way / Yield Sign
    – Instructs drivers to slow down and give right of way to other traffic.
  2. Give Way at Roundabout Sign
    – Requires drivers to yield to vehicles already in the roundabout.
  3. Give Way to Oncoming Traffic Sign
    – Alerts drivers to give priority to approaching vehicles.
  4. Give Way to Pedestrians Sign
    – Instructs drivers to allow pedestrians to cross safely.
  5. No Entry Sign
    – Prohibits vehicles from entering a restricted roadway or area.
  6. One-Way Roadway Left Sign
    – Indicates that traffic may only travel in the left direction.
  7. One-Way Roadway Right Sign
    – Indicates that traffic may only travel in the right direction.
  8. One-Way Roadway Straight Sign
    – Directs traffic to continue straight ahead only.

Why Control Road Signs Are Important

  • Improve traffic flow and road safety
  • Reduce accidents and traffic violations
  • Provide clear driving instructions
  • Help drivers and pedestrians navigate safely
  • Support legal road compliance


Give Way / Yield

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Give Way / Yield at roundabout

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Give Way / Yield to oncoming traffic

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Give Way / Yield to oncoming traffic

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Give Way / Yield to pedestrians

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No entry

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No entry

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One-way roadway (left)

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One-way roadway (left)

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One-way roadway (right)

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One-way roadway (right)

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One-way roadway (straight)

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