Conclusion and Recommendation

The main objective of the study is to assess the driver’s comprehension or understanding
on the selected traffic signs. A total of 15 traffic signs – 5 regulatory, 5 warning and 5
informatory were evaluated. The comprehension was assessed in terms of well drivers correctly
identified or explain the use of the selected traffic signages. Overall the comprehension of 15
signs of the 100 respondents in Batangas City is equal to 89%. This shows that most of the
drivers at Batangas City comprehend the signs that they observed. Public utility vehicle drivers
have a better comprehension of traffic signs compared to private drivers. Based on the analyses it
is safe to say that most of the bus drivers is well aware and able to comprehend almost all the
traffic signages. According to one of the bus drivers we interviewed, the company that handled
them strictly required the drivers to attend seminars yearly held by LTFRB. In conclusion, even
though most of the drivers comprehend the 15 basic signs they still need to apply it when there
are in the road. After passing the licensure examination at LTO there is no guarantee that the
drivers who passed will strictly apply the basic traffic signages comprehension on their daily
driving experience.
The study results that efforts are needed to educate more the drivers on the proper
meaning and response to traffic signs. The group recommend a driver’s handbook that can teach
the meaning of traffic signages. The government organization that is responsible on drivers’
licensing should support the enhancement of knowledge of the drivers in traffic signages. Other
educational program may include outreach materials such as brochures, videos or campaign for
the driver’s awareness of the importance of obeying traffic signages. These recommendations
should be implemented pursued through the collaboration of the traffic-safety officials, law-
enforcement agencies, and transportation professionals.