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Traffic signs perform a number of functions which include -

Timely warning of hazardous situations when they are not self evident.
They are of great help in regulating traffic by imparting messages to the drivers about the need to stop, give way and limit their speeds.
They give information as to highway routes, directions and points of interests.

KNOW YOUR ROAD SIGNS
MANDATORY/ REGULATORY SIGNS
Stop	Give way	Straight prohibited or no entry	One way signs-vehicles prohibited in one direction		All motor Vehicles prohibited	Truck prohibited
Horse and horse carts prohibited	Tongas prohibited	Van prohibited	Hand carts prohibited	Cycle prohibited	Pedestrians prohibited	Right turn prohibited
Left turn prohibited	U-turn prohibited	Horn prohibited	No parking	No stopping or standing	Width limit	Height limit
Length limit	Load limit	Axle load limit	Restriction Ends sign	Compulsory turn left	Compulsory ahead only	Compulsory turn right ahead
Compulsory ahead or turn right	Compulsory ahead or turn left	Compulsory keep left	Compulsory cycle track

CAUTIONARY/WARNING SIGNS
Right hand curve	Left hand curve	Right Left Hair pin bend		Right Left Reverse bend		Narrow road ahead
Road widens ahead	Narrow bridge	Cycle crossing	Pedestrians prohibited	School	Man at work	Cattle
Falling rocks	Ferry	Cross road	Side road right	Side road left	Y- Intersections
T-Intersection	Staggered Intersections		Major road ahead		Round about	Dangerous dip
(200 Meters) (50-100 Meters) Unguarded Level Crossing		(200 Meters) (50-100 Meters) Guarded Level Crossing