Signage overload

It is a sad truth that following on from our successful driving test, the longer we drive the more inclined we are to ignore all but the most basic of road signs. Even a “Stop” in large capitals painted on the road is often ignored; at the very best it will be treated as a give way sign.

Many believe that we are suffering from “signage overload” as there are an increasing number of instructions, many of which are unofficial, appearing on our roads. This often means that because of all the signs at eye level, we often ignore, or are unaware of the relevance of road markings, even when we see them.

We cannot stress enough the value of continuing to re-read the Highway Code, which can also be accessed online at Bill Plant School of Motoring. Road signs are there for a purposed and for our and others safety, simply put, the more paint that is on the road surface, the greater the potential danger.

Published by admin on April 15th, 2008 in Road Safety, Highway Code, UK Driving News