Road Markings

Road Markings: Lane Lines & Guide Markings

Lane Lines - Guidance Markings

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To show that you are using a part of the road with traffic in the same direction.

Action: Drive in the centre of your demarcated lane.

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Guide Lines

Where: At an intersection.

Purpose: To guide you to follow the correct route in the intersection.

Action: Turn your vehicle according to the road markings.

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Bifurcation Arrows - Guidance Markings

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To indicate an increase in the number of lanes ahead.

Action: Ensure that you do not straddle any lane markings.

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Information Arrows

Where: On any road especially one way streets or wide intersections with a complex layout.

Purpose: To indicate the direction you may drive in a lane or on a road.

Action: The driver must be guided by the arrows and never, unless otherwise requested by a traffic officer, drive in the direction opposite to what the arrows show.

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Curbing Marking

Where: On any road.

Purpose: To indicate that there may be a curb on the side or in the middle of the road. Usually found at islands in an intersection.

Action: Drive careful as you may damage your vehicle if drive over the curb.

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