GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /LONGITUDINAL LINES

CENTER LINE (OR SEPARATION LINE)-

crossing of solid white lines requires special
care and is discouraged

LANE LINE- changing of lane is allowed

provided that it is safe to do so and will not
result to obstruction.

BARRIER LINE DOUBLE SOLID YELLOW

LINES never cross to pass another vehicle
unless permitted.

SINGLE SOLID YELLOW LINE means

overtaking is prohibited on both directions.
SOLID YELLOW LANE ON LEFT OF TRAFFIC
DIRECTION- a driver must not stop at the side
a road marked with a continuous yellow edge
line.

BROKEN YELLOW LINE means passing is

allowed

BROKEN AND SOLID YELLOW LINES

overtaking is permitted on the side of the
broken line but not on side of solid line.

EDGE LINE- used to outline separate the

outside edge of the pavement from the
shoulder.

CONTINUITY LINE- when a driver see a

continuity lines on the left side means the
lane is ending or exiting and that the driver
must change lanes if the driver wants to
continue in the current direction. Continuity
lines on the right mean that the lane will
continue unaffected.
 TRANSITION LINES- are used to guide the
traffic safely past obstructions on roadways
such as islands, median strips, bridge piers or
indicate changes in the width of the traveled
portion of the roadway and an increase or
reduction in traffic lanes.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /TRAVERSE LINES

STOP LINES - vehicles are required to stop before

the white line.

GIVE WAY or HOLDING LINES are markings

consisting of a two adjacent broken white lines
across the carriageway at which drivers must give
way to all traffic in accordance with the standard
sign

PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION NON-SIGNALIZED

 PEDESTRIAN INTERSECTION SIGNALIZED

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /OTHER LINES

ROUNDABOUT HOLDING LINES - vehicle

within the rotunda have the right-of-way over
vehicles which are just about to enter

TURN LINE is used to guide vehicles through a

turning movement at intersections
PARKING BAY is used to park but take note of PWD
parking spaces

LOADING AND UNLOADING BAY LANE LINE is an

unbroken white line used to indicate the proper
location of loading and unloading zone of public utility
vehicles preferably with parking restriction.

DO NOT BLOCK INTERSECTION lines consist of

yellow box within the intersection and yellow
diagonal lines forming an "X" inside the box. The box
should be open or no vehicle should stay inside the
box to avoid obstruction to other vehicles.

-
 BUS AND PUJ LANE LINE is an unbroken yellow line
used to separate other vehicles from buses and PUJ's
and supplemented by raised pavement markers on
concrete pavements.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /OBJECT MARKINGS

OBJECTS WITHIN THE ROADWAY

MARKINGS ON CURBS

OBJECTS ADJACENT TO THE ROADWAY

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER

CAT’S EYES

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / PAVEMENT MARKINGS /OTHER MARKINGS

APPROACH MARKINGS TO ISLANDS

AND OBSTRUCTIONS

CHEVRON markings are often used to

guide traffic into the right turning lanes
separated by an island, such as a
corner island at a signalized
intersection
RUMBLE STRIPS are thermoplastic lane
marking designed to aid and provide
motorist with visual, audio and motion
warnings on the road . Rumble Strips are
highly visible horizontal lines on the road
that produce a humming sound and ample
bumpy ride to the motorists when ran
over.

Curb Markings for Parking and Loading I

Unloading Restrictions 81

RAILROAD CROSSING AHEAD

MOTORCYCLE LANES- lane al lated for

motorcycle riders and can be shared by
other vehicles. Riders are not allowed to
stay on other lanes unless instructed by
enforcers or the rider is turning into an
intersection and must signal his/her
intention within 100 meters.
BUS LANE - designated lanes for buses.
Bus drivers are not allowed to use
other lanes exept when instructed by
enforcers or when turning into an
intersection.

FOR BICYCLES ONLY - a solid white

line along either side of street. 

PAVEMENT ARROWS - used for lane

control and in white color.

SPEED LIMIT AT 60KPH - a speed

limit of pavement markings to
supplement the speed limit posted on
the road side.
Before operating a vehicle, make a round check of the following:
BLOW BAGA
 Battery
 Lights
 Oil
 Water
 Brake
 Air
 Gas
 Accessories
A simple do-it-yourself motor vehicle inspection to avoid road crash and breakdowns.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / REGULATORY SIGNS /PRIORITY

SIGNS

STOP SIGN - driver must stop at designated STOP

LINE.
No parking within 6 meters.

GIVE WAY SIGN - yield to the vehicles on right side of

intersection.

LEFT TURNER MUST GIVE WAY

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / REGULATORY
SIGNS /DIRECTIONAL SIGNS

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / REGULATORY

SIGNS /PROHIBITIVE / RESTRICTION SIGNS

No entry for all types of vehicles

NO CARS
NO JEEPNEYS
NO BUSES

NO TRUCKS

NO BICYCLES

NO MOTORCYCLES
 NO TRICYCLES

NO VEHICLES WITH TRAILER

NO ANIMAL DRAWN VEHICLES

NO PEDESTRIAN CROSSING –

pedestrians are not allowed to cross the road

USING OVERPASS OR USE PED XING – pedestrian must use an overpass or pedestrian
crossing

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / REGULATORY SIGNS /SPEED SIGNS

Maximum speed restriction

End of speed restriction

Minimum speed restriction

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / REGULATORY SIGNS /PARKING AND
STOPPING SIGNS
Allowable parking and loading zone at a given time and place

No stopping anytime

No loading and unloading zone

No Parking on Fire Hydrant within 4 meters

No waiting
 BUS-PUJ STOP ZONE - parking is not allowed

BUS STOP ZONE - parking is not allowed

PUJ STOP ZONE - parking is not allowed

NO PARKING: TOW-AWAY ZONE- parked vehicle

will be towed
No stopping or parking anytime within the yellow
box

No parking anytime from Monday to Friday

RIGHT TURNER CROSS AT BROKEN LINES -

vehicles from the left lane may cross the broken
line to turn right within the BUS/PUJ zone.
GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / REGULATORY SIGNS /MISCELLANEOUS
SIGNS

No entry for vehicles with gross axle load of more

2 tons
 No entry for vehicles with gross vehicle mass of more
than 5 tons

No entry for vehicles with more than 10 meters in

length

No entry for vehicles with more 2 meters of width

No entry for vehicles with 3.5 meters in height

No blowing of horns

USE SEAT BELT sign is used pursuant to RA 8750, the

Seat Belt Law.

Be aware of pedestrian crossing

Bike lane ahead

 Be aware of children crossing

Be aware of Persons with Disabilities crossing

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /HORIZONTAL

SIGNS

SHARP TURN
REVERSE TURN (DOUBLE BEND)

REVERSE CURVE (DOUBLE CURVE)

REVERSE CURVE

WINDING ROAD

HAIRPIN BEND
 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /INTERSECTION SIGNS

Intersection ahead

T-Junction ahead

Y-Junction ahead

Roundabout ahead (Rotunda)

Sideroad junction ahead

 Approach to Intersection

Approach to intersection side road

Approach to intersection merging traffic

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /ADVANCE WARNING I
TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICE SIGNS

Traffic Lights Ahead - driver must not park or stop

within six (6) meters of this sign as it reduces visibility for
other drivers.

Stop sign ahead

Give way sign ahead

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /ROAD WIDTH SIGNS

Road narrows ahead

Narrow bridge ahead

2-way road ahead

End of 2-way road ahead

 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /ROAD OBSTACLE SIGNS

Opening bridge ahead

Uneven road ahead

Hump ahead

Downhill sign

Uphill sign
 Spill way sign

Flood-prone area

Landslide-prone area

Slippery when wet

Animal crossing ahead

Low-flying airplane zone

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /PEDESTRIAN

SIGNS
Be aware and slowdown on bike lane ahead

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Be aware and stop for children crossing ahead

Be aware and stop for Persons with Disabilities ahead

Advice to pedestrian to cross at designated areas

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /RAILWAY
LEVEL CROSSING SIGNS

Railroad crossing- vehicles must stop or give the right of way

Railway crossing advance warning

Alternative railway crossing position in an area that can be

easily seen

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /SUPPLEMENTARY SIGNS

Preferred maximum speed during normal, weather, traffic

conditions

Additional sign on road works ahead

Signs of PWD's, senior citizens, schools and playgrounds

For PUJ I buses

 WHEN WET - combined with the Slippery Road warning
sign

Distance to next hazard area

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / WARNING SIGNS /OTHER WARNING SIGNS

Maximum height of a vehicle must be X.X meters or less

Maximum height of a vehicle must be 4.8 meters or less

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE SIGNS /ADVANCE
DIRECTION SIGNS
 These signs indicate the direction(s) in which the
motorist is obliged to follow.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE
SIGNS /INTERSECTION DIRECTION SIGNS

Visible in less than 1 kilometer before an intersection

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE
SIGNS /REASSURANCE DIRECTION SIGNS

Approximate distance of a particular exit

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE

SIGNS /FINGERBOARD DIRECTION SIGNS

Provides direction to towns, tourist spots, geographic interests at less important

intersections
GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE
SIGNS / STREET NAME SIGNS

Informs the road users the names of roads and streets

they are passing or entering.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE SIGNS /TOWN
NAMES & GEOGRAPHICAL FEATURE SIGNS

Signs that convey the general information of

interest, such as geographical locations

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE

SIGNS /SERVICE SIGNS

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE

SIGNS /TOURIST INFORMATION & TOURIST DESTINATION SIGNS
 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE SIGNS /ROUTE
MARKERS

Identification route number of arterial and national

highway and direction of the route.

In the Philippines, distance is measured from Zero

Kilometer Post in each Province which should be
somewhere near the Provincial Building. In
Luzon, distance is measured between each
Provincial Zero KM Post and the Zero Kilometer
Post is in Luneta Park, Manila.
GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / GUIDE I INFORMATIVE SIGNS /ASIAN
HIGHWAY ROUTE MARKERS

Our country-assigned number is AH26. This is to identify the general direction of arterial
roads of the Asian Highways that have significance as "through" routes.

Advance directional signs with route marker shield

 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /EXPRESSWAY
APPROACH SIGNS

Installed in advance or at the nearest intersection or

interchange leading to the expressway.

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /EXPRESSWAY
INFORMATION SIGNS

PROHIBITED ON EXPRESSWAY prohibits traveling on an

expressway.

LANE DIRECTION used to guide the motorists into

correct lanes leading to an intersection or an
interchange.

TOLL CHARGES inform motorists the amount of toll

charges required to pay at the toll plaza.
 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /ADVANCE EXIT
SIGNS

Placed in advance of an exit toll

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /EXPRESSWAY
EXIT DIRECTION SIGNS

Exit signs posted overhead before the exit ramp of

the interchange

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / SIGNS ON
EXPRESSWAYS /EXPRESSWAY SERVICE SIGNS

Distance and direction to rest areas

Distance and direction to various expressway

services
 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /EXPRESSWAY
TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION AND REGULATORY SIGNS

Expressway Traffic Instruction and Regulatory Signs

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / SIGNS ON EXPRESSWAYS /START AND END
OF EXPRESSWAY SIGNS

These special signs are normally seen exclusively for

expressways

Special signs that can be seen 200 meters from the toll
exit

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS / TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION
SIGNS /SUPPLEMENTARY SIGNS
 GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC
SIGNS / TRAFFIC INSTRUCTION
SIGNS /MOVEMENT INSTRUCTION SIGNS

Driver must slow down

Stop on a designated stop line

Vehicle may turn left or right if the intersection is clear

SLOW VEHICLES USE RIGHT LANE; MABAGAL NA

SASAKYAN MAMALAGI SA KANAN

Vehicles with more than 4.8 meters in height must

detour
 Detour directional signs

Driver must give way to pedestrians

Turn right on green light only

TRAKAT BUS MAMALAGI SA KANAN MALIBAN

KUNG LULUSOT means to stay on right lane unless
passing other vehicles

Approaching dead end

 Road is closed to all vehicle

Drivers to form one lane only

Directional sign for trucks and buses

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS /HAZARD MARKERS

ONE-WAY HAZARD MARKERS indicate to the

approaching driver the direction to be followed at
the end of the road.

TWO-WAY HAZARD MARKERS

warns the driver ahead that the road ahead is about to

change direction.
Sign used on a wide column of an overpass structure, median island

WIDTH MARKERS

narrowing vehicle width clearance

OBSTRUCTION MARKERS

road closure ahead

GETTING READY TO DRIVE / ROAD TRAFFIC

SIGNS /ROAD WORK SIGNS