TRAFFIC AND ROAD SIGNS IN THE PHILIPPINES

What is the purpose of traffic signs?

• To decorate the road

• To confuse drivers 

• To guide and regulate road users

• To advertise products

Why might a driver choose to ignore a traffic sign, and what could be the consequences?

• The sign is too small to read, leading to confusion

• The driver is familiar with the road and assumes it's safe

• The sign is not in their native language

• All of the above.

What type of sign is a speed limit sign?

• Warning Sign

• Regulatory Sign

• Informative Sign

• Hazard Marking

How can poor placement of road signs affect traffic flow and safety?

• It can cause drivers to slow down unnecessarily

• It may lead to missed warnings and increased accidents

• It improves visibility for pedestrians

• It has no effect on traffic

Which sign warns drivers of a pedestrian crossing?

• A triangle with a person walking

• A circle with a car

• A rectangle with arrows

• A square with a stop symbol

How can traffic signs contribute to reducing environmental impact?

• By encouraging faster driving

• By guiding drivers to fuel stations

• By promoting smoother traffic flow and reducing idling

• By increasing road construction

What should you do when you see a “Give Way” sign?

• Speed Up

• Stop immediately

• Slow down and yield to traffic

• Turn around

What is the best way to educate new drivers about the importance of traffic signs?

• Through memorization of sign shapes

• By watching road safety videos only

• Through interactive simulations and real-world practice

• By reading the traffic code once

Which government agency in the Philippines regulates traffic signs?

• Metro Manila Development Authority (MMDA)

• Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH)

• Land Transportation Office (LTO)

• Public Ordinance and Safety Office (POSO)

What does a yellow diamond-shaped sign indicate?

• Regulatory instruction

• Road hazard or warning

• Tourist information

• Parking area