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Types and Meanings of Traffic Signs and
Pavement Markings (second page)
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IV. Pavement Markings
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Lines and symbols on roadways are used to
warn and direct drivers and to control the flow of traffic.
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· WHITE LANE LINES
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White lane lines are white lines separating
lanes of traffic moving in the same direction. Crossing of solid
white line requires special care and is discouraged.
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A solid broken white line means passing to the
left or right is allowed provided the way
is clear.
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· YELLOW LANE LINES
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Yellow lane lines are dividing lines
separating traffic traveling opposite directions.
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A solid yellow line at the left lane means, it
is not safe to pass.
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A broken yellow line means passing is allowed if the way ahead and rear is clear.
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Solid double yellow lines at the left lane
mean it is unsafe to pass. Never cross it to pass another vehicle.
The line maybe crossed only to enter or leave a driveway or private
road or to make a permitted "U" turn.
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Double-line with both broken and solid
markings. A double line consisting of a single
broken yellow line parallel to a single solid yellow line is used to show a two-way road or highway where
passing is permitted on the side of the broken line, but not on the
side of the solid line. This type of marking is
often seen on two and three-lane roadways. Traffic on the
left side of the solid line may cross this marking only when making
a left turn.
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· CLIMBING AND PASSING LANES
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This sign is usually installed two (2)
kilometers in advance in an approaching location where a climbing
or passing lane has been provided and is marked on the highway.
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Passing lanes allow slower vehicles to move into the right hand
lane, permitting faster vehicles to pass safely in the left lane.
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When approaching the end of the climbing or passing lane, the
driver in the right-hand lane must merge with other traffic in the
center lane in the same direction.
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· LEFT TURN CENTER LANES
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Left turn center lane is the lane in the middle of a two-way
street. The lane is bordered on either
side by two (2) painted lines: the inner broken line and the
outside solid line. Use the lane only when you want to turn left to
leave a street, when turning left into the street or to start a
permitted "U" turn.
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To turn left from street, signal for a left-turn
and drive completely inside the lane. Don't
stop at an angle with the rear of your vehicle blocking traffic.
Turn only when it is safe. Look for vehicles approaching in the
same lane to make their turn turns.
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To turn left from a side street or driveway, drive into the lane
when it is safe then signal your intent to move into the normal
flow of traffic and make the move when it is safe.
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You may drive across the left turn center lane. You must also use
this lane to start a "U" turn, if it is permitted and
safe.
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· BIKE LANE
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Although bike lanes are seldom in our highways, this is painted on
the pavements by a solid white line along either side of the
street, four (4) feet or more from the curb. The line is usually
broken near the corner. The letters "BIKE LANE" are painted on the pavement at intervals.
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SPEED LIMIT
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Any person driving a motor vehicle on a highway
shall drive the same at careful and prudent speed, not greater nor
less than what is reasonable and proper, having due regard for the
traffic, the width of the highway and any other condition then and
there existing, and no person shall drive any motor vehicle upon a
highway at such speed as to endanger the life, limb and property of
any person, nor at a speed greater than will permit him to bring
the vehicle to stop within the assured clear distance ahead.
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PRESCRIBED RATE OF SPEED AS PER SECTION 35 OF REPUBLIC ACT
4136 KNOWN AS THE LAND TRANSPORTATION & TRAFFIC
CODE:
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Maximum
Passenger Cars
Motor Trucks
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Allowable Speed
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Motorcycles
& Buses
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On
open country roads with no "Blind Corners" not closely
bordered by habitations.
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80
km/hour
50 km/hour
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On
"Through Streets" or Boulevards, clear of traffic with no
"Blind Corners", when so designated.
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40
km/hour
30 km/hour
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On city and municipal streets with light
traffic, when not designated "Through Streets".
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30
km/hour
30 km/hour
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Through
crowded streets approaching intersections at "Blind
Corners", passing school zones, passing other vehicles which are stationary or for similar
dangerous circumstances.
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30
km/hour 20
km/hour
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THE HEREIN PRESCRIBED RATE OF SPEED SHALL
NOT APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING:
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1.) A physician or his driver when the
former responds to emergency calls.
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2.) The driver of a hospital ambulance on
the way to and from the place of accident or other emergency.
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3. ) Any driver bringing a wounded or sick person
for emergency treatment to a hospital, clinic or any similar place.
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4.) The driver of a motor vehicle
belonging to the armed forces while in use for official purposes in
times of riot, insurrection or invasion.
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5.) The driver of a vehicle, when he or
his passengers are in pursuit of a criminal.
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6.) A law-enforcement officer who is
trying to overtake a violator of traffic laws.
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7.)
The driver officially operating a motor vehicle of any fire
department provided that exemption shall
not construed to allow useless or unnecessary fast driving of
drivers aforementioned.
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KEEP DISTANCE FROM OTHER VEHICLES - LEAVE
YOURSELF A SPACE
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· Be sure there is
sufficient space for your vehicle to fit into the traffic flow. Do
not follow other vehicles too easily.
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· Avoid tail-gaiting. Staying
too close to a vehicle leaves no room for maneuvering. It limits
you to braking when things begin to stack up in the lane ahead.
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· Maintain a car length distance
when following a car. This will give you adequate space, time to
react and to stop safely if necessary.
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· Give motorcycles the same
distance you would give to any other vehicles. Motorcycles are
entitled to the same full length, width as all other vehicles on
the road.
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RIGHT OF WAY
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· FIRST-TIME VEHICLE RULE
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At all intersections without "stop" or "yield"
signs, slow down and prepare to stop. Yield to vehicles already in the intersection or about to enter it.
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· SAME-TIME VEHICLE RULE
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At all intersections without "stop" or "yield"
signs (or with stops in all directions), yield to the vehicle on
your right if it has reached the intersection of same time as your
vehicle.
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· STOP SIGNS
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Stop at any limit line or cross walk. Yield to all approaching
vehicles on the thought street, go only
when it is safe for you to cross. Approaching vehicles should slow
down and allow you to get across safely.
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· LEFT TURN
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Signal left turn and yield to approaching traffic until it is
completely safe to finish the turn.
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· ROTONDA
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Vehicles around the rotunda have the right-of-way over vehicles which are just about to enter.
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When entering a highway from a driveway, yield the right-of-way to
traffic on the highway. Never insist on taking the right-of-way if
other drivers are not following the rules, let then have the
right-of-way even if it belongs to you to prevent possible
accidents, however, do not always insist on others going ahead of
you, the slowing and stopping may delay the flow of traffic.
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PASSING
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The law places the responsibility on the driver of the passing car.
If the driver makes mistakes in passing, the driver is held liable.
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Three important points to remember in passing:
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1.) It is illegal to speed up when being passed. Continue at
the same speed, or reduce your speed.
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2.) Help other driver to pass safely. Move to the right side
of your lane to give the other driver more room and a better view
ahead.
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3.) Show the passing driver the same courtesy that you would
expect from other drivers.
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WHEN NOT TO PASS - ESPECIALLY ON ROADS
MARKED BY SIGNS
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EXAMPLE
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1.) At no-passing zone marked by signs or by solid yellow
line-lanes or double-solid yellow lines which
indicate no passing.
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2.) On blind-curves where you would not be
able to see oncoming cars. Always stay in your own lane on
any curve, out of the way of oncoming traffic.
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3.) On going up a hill, passing is not
allowed from 700 to 1,000 feet from the top of a hill.
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4.) At intersection or railroad
crossings-where other vehicles or pedestrians may suddenly appear
or unless such intersection is controlled by traffic signal.
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5.) Near a bridge or underpass that may cut-off a road,
shoulder. You or the car passed might need to use the shoulder road
in case emergency arises.
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IN SOME INSTANCES WHERE PASSING IS
NOT SAFE SUCH AS:
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1.) When there is a long line of cars ahead.
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2.) When you intend to turn or stop very soon.
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3.) When an incoming car is too
close.
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4.) When the car ahead is going at or
near the speed limit. Speed limit is still
applied when passing.
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5.) When sight distance ahead is
limited.
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6.) When the maneuver would have to be
completed in a no-passing zone such as a hill, cure or
intersection.
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Passing on the right is permitted
only -
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- when overtaking another vehicle making
or about to make a left turn or signaling intent to make a left
turn.
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- On streets and highways marked for multi-lanes and,
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- On one-way traffic streets.
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