37.2. Classification of road markings

Try these first

1. 1.

   What is a longitudinal marking?

   Hint

   Think about markings that run parallel to the road.

2. 2.

   Name a type of transverse marking.

   Hint

   Consider what marks are used at intersections.

3. 3.

   What type of marking separates opposing traffic streams?

   • Traffic lane lines
   • Center line
   • Edge lines

   Hint

   Think of the line you see in the middle of a two-way street.

4. 4.

   True or False: Word messages on roads should contain more than three words.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how drivers need to read instructions quickly.

5. 5.

   Analyze the role of word messages in controlling traffic behavior. How might an increase in word messages be both beneficial and problematic?

   Hint

   Consider the balance between clarity and confusion in communication.

6. 6.

   Design a parking layout for a busy urban area, including the type of markings used. Explain your choices.

   Hint

   Think about both aesthetic organization and functional clarity.