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2. Cautionary Traffic Signs

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Among other traffic signs in India, cautionary signs warn drivers

about potential threats or safety hazards ahead on the road.
Drivers should take necessary steps or slow down their vehicles
according to cautionary signs given on the road.

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If you wonder how many traffic signs are there in India under the
cautionary category, the answer is 40. For best understanding, the
description of each sign is mentioned under their graphical symbol,
although these symbols are self-explanatory.

The different cautionary traffic signs are mentioned below:

Traffic Signs Meaning

Right Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a right

hand curve.

Left Hand Curve Cautions the driver about a left

hand curve.

Right Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp right

turn.

Left Hair Pin Bend Cautions about a sharp left turn.

Right Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

zigzag turn to the right.

Left Reverse Bend Caution the driver that there is a

zigzag turn to the left.

Steep Ascent Indicates that there is a steep

rising upwards nearby

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Steep Descent Indicates that there is a steep

descending downwards nearby

Narrow Road Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

road ahead merges into a
narrow road.

Road Wideness Ahead Indicates to the driver that the

road ahead widens.

Narrow Bridge Indicates the driver about a

narrow bridge on the road
ahead.

Slippery Road Cautions the driver that gravel

or loose earth keeps falling on
the road.

Cycle Crossing Indicates that the road is meant

for riding a bicycle.

Pedestrian Crossing This sign indicates that

pedestrians should cross the
road.

School Ahead Cautions the driver about a

school nearby.

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Men At Work Indicates that labourers are

working on the road ahead.

Cattle Indicates the possibility of cattle

on the road nearby.

Falling Rocks Cautions the drivers that the

road ahead is prone to falling
rocks.

Ferry Indicates the presence of ferry

service.

3. Informatory Traffic Signs

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Informatory signs are important traffic signs that help drivers with
information about facility areas even without knowledge of the map.
It tells about a hospital, petrol pump, public toilet, etc., in the
nearest vicinity.

Listed below are the important informatory traffic signs to follow in India.

Traffic Signs Meaning

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Public Telephone Indicates that a telephone is

present nearby.

Petrol Pump Indicates that a petrol pump is

present nearby.

Hospital Indicates that a hospital is

present nearby.

First Aid Post Indicates the presence of a first

aid facility nearby.

Eating Place Indicates the presence of an

eating place nearby like
restaurants, cafes, etc.

Light Refreshment Indicates the presence of a light

refreshment facility nearby.

Resting Place Indicates the presence of a

resting place nearby.

No Thorough Road Indicates the unavailability of

exit on the road.

No Thorough Side Road Indicates the unavailability of a

thorough side road on the main
road.

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Park This Side Shows where to park the

vehicle.

Parking Lot Scooter and Indicates the parking lot for

Motorcycle scooters and motorcycles.

Parking Lot Cycle Indicates the parking lot for

bicycles

Parking Lot Cars Indicates the parking lot for cars.

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