Warning Signs (SDA) is a critical topic. And you don’t even have to explain why. After all, signs are signs that tell the driver what he needs to wait on the road section, and what to do in this or that case. In general, the topic is very extensive and should be considered.
Terminology
Before speaking directly about warning signs (SDA), it is necessary to briefly talk about all existing in principle. You need to know this. So, signs are used as road signs, which establish a specific order of movement of cars and other vehicles. They are a visual warning of various potential dangers and what lies ahead on the road. Also, signs are help and a guideline when moving.
What are they like? There are warning signs (traffic rules about them as detailed as possible), prohibiting, prescribing, indicative, informational, identifying. Road marking, by the way, like the signals of the traffic controller, also applies to them. There are also priority signs, service signs and signs with additional information. As you can see - there are a lot of them. But now I would like to pay more attention to such a topic as warning signs. SDA will help to understand it.
Characteristic
What do you need to know first? That warning signs are signs that inform motorists of the nature of the potential hazard. And according to the information received, the driver already regulates the speed and takes other actions to calmly pass this section.
These signs are always installed in those places where a dangerous section of the road is observed, or special speed conditions must be observed. Still often circumstances matter (for example, limited visibility). It is also worth knowing that these pointers do not always have a white background. Recently, in order to attract the attention of drivers more strongly, it has been made bright yellow. This casts doubt on many - does this sign have the same meaning with the one with a white background? Well, there is no doubt about it. The value is the same.
Specificity
What else do you need to know about warning signs? SDA with comments will help to figure it out. So, it is important to remember that these signs do not introduce any restrictions on the movement of a motorist. They do not prescribe and do not prohibit. They only inform the person about what to expect next. They differ in a triangular shape and a bright red rim. Images inside are black. And since these signs are warning in nature, they are installed in advance. So, for example, in the village - about 50-100 meters to the place where the dangerous section begins. And outside the city, village or village - for 150-300 m. The increased distance is associated with speed. After all, when the village ends, drivers are allowed to drive at a faster speed. And while a person passes these meters, he has a little time to think about his further actions.
Intersection with tram line
This sign is worth telling. Of course, few cities have trams. In any case, they are not as common as minibuses. And this vehicle is “tied” to the rails and it, thus, has completely limited ability to maneuver. Therefore, trams have their “privileges”. And the main thing is that if a passenger car and this vehicle have equal rights to travel, then in this case the tram passes first - regardless of what the direction of movement is.
The place where the tram line intersects with the lanes and the carriageway is marked with a sign numbered as 1.5. It is easy to recognize him, because this vehicle is depicted on it. But this pointer is not set before each intersection. Without fail, it is installed where the lines are outside the intersection, that is, they simply go from the axis of the road to the edge. When the intersection is noticeable at the intersection, the pointers do not set, because everything is already clearly visible. But you need to remember the driving order.
Crossing equivalent roads
Another important topic that needs to be addressed when talking about warning signs on the road. This pointer is numbered as 1.6. And they put him in order to warn a person: in front of him is waiting for a crossroads. And there will be no priority signs, no traffic lights. Therefore, motorists have the right to designate the order of travel themselves. And this means that the driver will always miss the one who is driving on the right. It’s easy to remember. It is enough to learn one simple phrase: “He who is on the right is right.” And since he is right, he needs to give in.
But this pointer is not installed in all cases. In principle, the situation is the same as in the case of trams. If the intersection of equivalent roads occurs at the intersection that is visible to all drivers from a long distance, then the sign is simply not necessary. By the way, if there is a tram intersection at such an intersection, then this vehicle will have an advantage.
And what about the 1.7 sign? This is a pointer warning that a person in front will be waiting for a circular motion at the intersection. “Movement around the ring”, in other words. But this is another topic - the passage of intersections. It’s simple, and it’s easy to learn, especially after driving several times in the ring.
Real danger
Warning signs (SDA) and their description must be known, as many of them do inform the driver about the real danger. For example, a signpost number 1.9 says that a person is approaching a drawbridge or a ferry. So, you need to be careful about entry and exit. It is usually determined by the attendant. Or a traffic light. It is important to know that this pointer is set twice (always!). First, it is located 150-300 meters before the bridge / crossing, and then - 50-100 meters, that is, already directly in front of it.
The risks
Index 1.10 also belongs to the category of “warning signs”. With explanations, everything is simple here - this sign is installed on those roads that lead to the sea. The pointer shows a picture of how a passenger car falls into the sea. Accordingly, it is deciphered as follows: “If you, the driver, now do not turn left or right, the sign depicted will happen!” It is also installed twice, as in the case of the pointer 1.9.
Dangerous turns are the most important part of traffic rules. In this case, warning signs of traffic with explanations are easy to understand, since they depict a curved line that simulates the path along which a person will have to go through a turn after a certain distance. Accordingly, you should reduce the speed (to about 40 km / h). Otherwise, you can not fit. The consequences are usually sad.
Rises, descents and other obstacles
Pointers 1.13 and 1.14 also indicate impending danger. They warn of steep descents and ascents. And you need to know that they are not placed in front of all the "hills", but only in front of really dangerous areas where you need to be as careful as possible. There is a difficult terrain, the slopes and ascents themselves are as steep and long as possible, and visibility is often limited.
Index 1.15 warns that soon a person will encounter an unpleasant phenomenon, namely a slippery road. Accordingly, it is necessary to reduce the speed and be extremely careful.
Signpost 1.16 indicates rough roads. Bumps, pits, potholes, lack of asphalt - all this has to be driven. And in order to avoid "killing" your suspension, drives and personal nerves, you need to reduce the speed. But the sign 1.17 informs about the artificial roughness, that is, that there will soon be a speed bump. Nearby they often put a sign with a maximum speed limit.
What else do you need to know?
Talking about which signs belong to warning signs, one cannot but mention (at least briefly) about those signs that have not yet been discussed.
So, 1.1 - says about approaching the railway crossing with a barrier. 1.2 - almost the same, only there is no barrier. Still sometimes such a railway crossing has a traffic signal. A single-track and multi-track railway road is perhaps the only warning signs that are installed directly in front of an obstacle. They look like crossed crosswise lines. There are also signs that inform about approaching train crossings. They look like signs with obliquely depicted red lines. There can be three, two and one. Each line is equal to a certain number of meters. If there are three of them, then the trip will be through 150-300 meters. Two - 50-150 m. One - 50 meters.
Gravel ejection, a dangerous roadside, narrowing of the road, pedestrian crossings, the appearance of children on the road, approaching the tunnel, low flying aircraft, cattle driving, turns, traffic jam, falling stones, wild animals - all this also has its own designations. There are a lot of signs, but at least one thing pleases - they are all as clear as possible, since everything is depicted on them simply and clearly.
Last thing to keep in mind
And one more thing worth talking about. Some time ago some changes were made to the traffic rules. Mandatory warning sign about video recording - many have heard about it, but some still have an unresolved question: “Do they really put it on?”. And yes, the answer is yes. It does not look like all warning signs. This is usually a blue rectangle that shows the camera with a flash. Often there is still an inscription: “Photo-video control” - so that everyone can understand what this indicator informs of. And it is installed wherever there are cameras that record what is happening on the road.
As you can see, the topic is quite extensive. But it is not complicated. The main thing in its study is to be more attentive and remember what this or that drawing means. And they are extremely simple and understandable.