36.6. Problems

Try these first

1. 1.

   What are traffic signs used for?

   Hint

   Think about control on the roads.

2. 2.

   Why is visibility important for traffic signs?

   Hint

   Consider safety while driving.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of traffic signs?

   • To decorate roads
   • To regulate and guide vehicles
   • To provide noise pollution

   Hint

   Think about how signs affect driving.

4. 4.

   True or False: Poor visibility of traffic signs can lead to increased accidents.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider the implications of visibility.

5. 5.

   Develop a strategy for a new neighborhood that has poor traffic sign visibility. What steps would you take?

   Hint

   Consider community involvement and safety methods.

6. 6.

   Evaluate the impact of a single poorly designed traffic sign on a busy intersection. What measures can be proposed to remedy it?

   Hint

   Think about potential scenarios that might unfold because of the design.