LTO - Exam Reviewer Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings Questions and Answers 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What shape and color scheme is used for 'Warning' signs in the Philippines?
- Square with a blue background
- Circular with a red border
- Triangle shape with a yellow or orange background (Correct answer)
- Rectangular with a green background
Correct answer: Triangle shape with a yellow or orange background
Warning signs use an equilateral triangle with a yellow or orange background, alerting drivers to hazards ahead.
In the Philippine road sign system aligned with international standards, warning signs are triangular with a yellow or orange background. They alert drivers to upcoming hazards such as curves, slopes, intersections, school zones, and railroad crossings.
Question 2: A sign with opposing upward and downward arrows on the same panel means:
- Both directions are allowed for overtaking
- Two-way traffic ahead — single road used by traffic in both directions (Correct answer)
- No entry from either direction
- Highway ends — prepare to stop
Correct answer: Two-way traffic ahead — single road used by traffic in both directions
Opposing arrows on a sign indicate two-way traffic ahead, warning drivers coming from a one-way section that the road ahead carries traffic in both directions.
The two-way traffic sign is placed where a road transitions from one-way to two-way flow. It alerts drivers to stay in their designated lane and expect oncoming traffic. This is critical on narrow roads where accidental wrong-way driving can occur.
Question 3: What does a 'No U-turn' sign look like in the Philippines?
- A circular sign with a red border and a red diagonal slash over a U-shaped arrow (Correct answer)
- A square yellow sign with a U-shaped arrow
- A triangular sign with a U-arrow
- A blue circular sign with a white U-arrow
Correct answer: A circular sign with a red border and a red diagonal slash over a U-shaped arrow
The No U-turn sign is a circular regulatory sign with a red border and a red diagonal slash over a U-shaped arrow symbol.
Regulatory prohibitory signs in the Philippines follow the international format: circular shape, red border, white background, with the prohibited action depicted and crossed by a red diagonal slash. The No U-turn sign uses this format. Making a U-turn where this sign is posted is a traffic violation.
Question 4: What does a 'ROAD NARROWS' sign warn drivers to do?
- Increase speed before the road narrows
- Slow down and be prepared for reduced road width ahead (Correct answer)
- Stop and wait for oncoming traffic to clear
- Make a lane change to the left immediately
Correct answer: Slow down and be prepared for reduced road width ahead
The Road Narrows sign warns that the road ahead becomes narrower, requiring reduced speed and caution about oncoming traffic and road edges.
When a road narrows due to a bridge, construction, or terrain, the Road Narrows sign gives advance warning. Drivers should slow down, move to the center of their lane, and be prepared to stop or yield if oncoming traffic occupies the narrowed section.
Question 5: What does a 'SPEED HUMP AHEAD' road sign mean for the driver?
- Mandatory acceleration zone
- Reduce speed before reaching the hump to avoid vehicle damage (Correct answer)
- Road construction — all vehicles must stop
- Bridge with height restriction ahead
Correct answer: Reduce speed before reaching the hump to avoid vehicle damage
The Speed Hump Ahead sign warns drivers to reduce speed before the hump to protect the vehicle and its occupants.
Speed humps are traffic-calming devices installed in school zones, barangay roads, and residential areas. The advance warning sign allows drivers to slow down before reaching the hump. Crossing at speed can cause suspension damage, airbag deployment, and loss of vehicle control.
Question 6: Thermoplastic road markings are preferred over painted lines primarily because:
- They are cheaper to apply
- They are more durable and reflective, lasting longer under heavy traffic (Correct answer)
- They are only required on expressways
- They eliminate the need for road signs
Correct answer: They are more durable and reflective, lasting longer under heavy traffic
Thermoplastic markings are harder-wearing and incorporate glass beads for retroreflectivity, making them more visible at night and longer-lasting than standard paint.
Thermoplastic road markings are heated and bonded to the road surface. They incorporate glass beads that reflect headlight beams back to drivers at night (retroreflectivity). They withstand heavy traffic volumes much better than water-based paint, reducing maintenance frequency and costs over time.
LTO - Exam Reviewer Traffic Signs and Pavement Markings Questions and Answers 2
What shape and color scheme is used for 'Warning' signs in the Philippines?