Road Sign Worksheets

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Traffic signs are placed on specific portions of the roadways to provide drivers and pedestrians of important information to warn them of any type of potential danger or adjustments that they need to make for sake of safety. This helps maintain a sense of order and keep people safe. Road signs commonly rely on the use of symbols or drawing instead of words. This provides both the community with an instant form of communication that they can understand in seconds. This is not only faster, but it allows the message to overcome any language barriers. The color of the sign itself is an indicator as to the intent of the message. These messages follow the patterns of traffic lights where red means stop or exhibit extreme caution, yellow is used for warnings, and green describes moving flows or patterns. These worksheets will help students become familiar with the messages and communications that are intended with specific road signs and the symbols and colors that they offer.

Road Sign Worksheets To Print:

Shape and Color - Match each scenario with the shape and color of sign that is appropriate to it. Use the letters A through D above.

What Are You Looking For? - Draw a line to match each situation to the sign you should be looking for.

The Meaning of Lines - Write the meaning and message for each of the signs on the line.

What Should You Look Out For? - Explain what each of these messages mean and how you would take caution.

Common Road Signs - These are the more common street level communications that you will come across.

Don't Do It! - A red circle with a red slash through it means don't do whatever is inside the circle. What is each of these telling you not to do? Write your answer on the line.

Recreation - This are the common messages that you see near a park or camp of some kind.

Introduction to Roadways - Students that are near driving age will benefit from knowing these. These are less intuitive.

Twist and Turns - There are some messages here that you may need to look at the key first.

What's Ahead? - These are all caution signs that you will need to explain.

Red triangles - A triangular red road sign signals that you should be on the lookout for something. What is each of these warning is up ahead?

In Traffic - These are symbols that all active drivers should understand.

Phrase It - Choose between one of two phrases that tells about communication.

Watch Out! - These are warning that you should be aware of.

Meaningful Trace - A good way to start youngsters off with learning the meaning of basic signs.


How to Understand Road Signs

Have you noticed the different signs on the roads? Do you know what each of them means? All communications have a different purpose, and you will learn how to understand the messages behind them.


Why Are Road Signs Important?


They convey essential information to all those who use the road, including drivers, passengers, bikers, and cyclists. They represent the rules designed by government authorities to keep traffic in order and prevent accidents. However, people often overlook these markers, putting themselves and others in danger.


Traffic signs mainly tell us when to stop, be aware, or slow down. You will find them in different sizes, shapes, heights, and color. The wide variety of symbols used on the road makes it difficult for some people to figure out their meaning.


Most of the signs consist of pictures in place of words, making it easier for people to understand them. Picture symbols also work best for people who speak a different language. However, some pictures might not be clear at first glance. To stay safe on the roads, it's important to learn what each picture demonstrates.


Different Types of Road Signs


Knowledge about different messages on the roads saves you from accidents and fines. Here is a list of the common messages that you should always look out for.


Regulatory


Regulatory signs control the flow of traffic and movement. They are available in a variety of shapes and colors. Stop, yield, do not enter, one way, speed limit, and school zone symbols are the most prevalent regulation signs.


Markers


Marker signs are responsible for displaying the route number of a highway/freeway or the possible direction of a given road. They are often white or green. Route markers are blue and have a red stripe on top.


Warnings


Warning signs inform drivers of impending traffic dangers, hazardous routes, and other circumstances that demand caution. They are usually yellow or orange and have a diamond shape.


Recreational & Cultural Interest


These signs are usually brown with white text and indicate nearby sites of interest. Designed mainly for travelers, recreational and cultural interest signs point to different restaurants, petrol stations, sites with drinkable water, housing, land/water/winter recreation, and other available services.


General Guides


They provide information about destinations, work zones, expressways and freeways, and distances to drivers. They are usually rectangular in shape and can be found in a range of colors.


Final Words


Traffic signs do not just remind you about the speed limit or when to stop. They have numerous other functions. Temporary signs, such as those found near construction zones, alert you to the fact that your usual route may be altered or that you should keep an eye out for workers. Warnings for winding roads and ice on bridges are particularly vital because these are things you won't notice that easily.