What are the highway signs?
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Highway signs are categorized as follows: Highway road signs: The signage for highways generally uses the letter 'G' as the prefix, similar to national highways, such as G3 (Beijing-Taipei Expressway). Provincial highways use the letter 'S' as the prefix. Both national and provincial highways have white text on a green background, with national highways featuring a red horizontal bar at the top and provincial highways having a yellow decorative strip. Common highway signs: Lane and speed limit signs. Every highway has speed limit traffic signs, such as 100km/h or 120km/h, with different speed limits for each lane. Destination information signs. When passing through different cities and regions, there are periodic reminder signs to help drivers plan ahead.
After driving on highways for so many years, I've seen plenty of signs. The most common are speed limit signs, showing the maximum speed for the current section—this directly relates to safety and avoiding tickets, so I make sure not to exceed it. Exit signs are especially important, usually giving warnings like 'Exit in 3 km' or displaying city directions several kilometers in advance. This helps avoid last-minute lane changes near the exit, which could lead to rear-end collisions. I’ve missed exits twice because of this and ended up taking long detours. Service area signs, with blue backgrounds and white text, point to rest stops or gas stations—crucial for refueling and stretching during long drives. Warning signs, like those for sharp turns or construction zones, prompt you to slow down early. There are also informational signs, such as toll booth or ETC lane indicators, helping us pass through quickly. In short, memorizing these signs makes driving smoother and safer. Since making it a habit, I’ve noticed a significant drop in accident rates.
