LTO - Exam Reviewer Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings Questions and Answers 3 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD' sign is placed before crosswalks to:
- Indicate that pedestrians must stop for vehicles
- Alert drivers to be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians at the crossing ahead (Correct answer)
- Show the boundary between public and private property
- Mark the end of a school zone
Correct answer: Alert drivers to be ready to stop and yield to pedestrians at the crossing ahead
This warning sign alerts drivers that a pedestrian crosswalk is ahead, requiring heightened alertness and readiness to stop.
The Pedestrian Crossing Ahead sign is placed well before the actual crossing to give drivers time to reduce speed and prepare to stop. It is part of the system that protects pedestrians' legal right-of-way at crossings.
Question 2: What does a blue circular sign with a white arrow pointing straight ahead mean?
- No entry — one-way road against you
- Mandatory direction — you MUST proceed straight ahead (Correct answer)
- Optional route if going straight
- High-speed lane for fast vehicles
Correct answer: Mandatory direction — you MUST proceed straight ahead
A blue circular sign with a white arrow is a mandatory instruction sign — drivers must proceed in the direction shown.
Mandatory signs are blue circles with white symbols. They instruct drivers they MUST follow the indicated direction or action. A straight arrow means the driver must go straight (turning is not permitted). These appear at junctions where certain maneuvers are restricted to manage traffic flow.
Question 3: Yellow pavement markings on the road edge (edge lines) serve what purpose?
- Indicate a bicycle lane
- Define the outer edge of the road to guide drivers, especially at night or in fog (Correct answer)
- Mark a no-parking zone
- Indicate a bus stop area
Correct answer: Define the outer edge of the road to guide drivers, especially at night or in fog
Yellow edge lines mark the boundary of the road surface, helping drivers maintain their position on the road, especially in low-visibility conditions.
Edge lines define the right boundary of the travel lane. They prevent drivers from drifting onto the shoulder or off the road, particularly at night when the road edge is difficult to see. On the Philippine highway network, these markings are part of safety standards especially on national roads.
Question 4: A sign showing a red horizontal bar on a white background inside a red circle means:
- One-way road in your direction
- No entry — you must not proceed in this direction (Correct answer)
- Weight restriction on the road
- Road closed for maintenance today only
Correct answer: No entry — you must not proceed in this direction
A red horizontal bar on white inside a red circle is the universal 'No Entry' sign, prohibiting entry into that road or lane.
The No Entry sign (a red circle with a white horizontal bar) is placed at the entrances of one-way streets, restricted roads, and prohibited access points. It means that all vehicles are absolutely prohibited from entering. Entering a road with this sign is a serious traffic violation that can result in head-on collisions.
Question 5: Which of the following road markings indicates a bicycle lane in the Philippines?
- A red continuous line
- A dashed yellow center line
- A bicycle symbol painted on the road surface, often with a green or blue colored lane (Correct answer)
- A white zigzag line
Correct answer: A bicycle symbol painted on the road surface, often with a green or blue colored lane
Bicycle lanes in the Philippines are typically marked with a bicycle symbol on the pavement, and may be highlighted with green or blue coloring.
As part of efforts to promote cycling, the DPWH and LGUs have installed bicycle lanes marked with the bicycle symbol and sometimes colored (green or blue) surfaces. Motor vehicles must not use bicycle lanes.
Question 6: What does a 'CHECK YOUR BRAKES' sign placed before a steep downhill road indicate?
- Regulatory sign imposing a speed limit
- Warning sign advising a specific safety action before the steep descent (Correct answer)
- Informational sign about truck routes
- Prohibitory sign banning trucks
Correct answer: Warning sign advising a specific safety action before the steep descent
This is a warning sign that advises drivers — especially truck drivers — of a specific hazard and the safety action required before descending.
Warning signs are placed in advance of hazardous conditions. The 'Check Your Brakes' sign before steep inclines is a specialized warning sign critical for heavy vehicles, as brake failure on steep descents is a leading cause of fatal truck accidents in the Philippines.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings Questions and Answers 3
A 'PEDESTRIAN CROSSING AHEAD' sign is placed before crosswalks to: