The importance and volume of road signs may go unnoticed by many drivers.
Because drivers see signs so frequently and often see the same ones daily, it is easy to forget how dependent drivers are on the information they contain.
While they may be simple, make safe and effective driving possible.
Speed limit signage hold drivers accountable to driving safely.
Turn signals protect the flow of traffic so that a driver can arrive at their intended destination in reasonable time.
If signals and signs were not in place, mayhem might ensue in many driving situations.
A lack of signage can quickly turn a normal driving situation into a dangerous driving situation.
If they are not present to give a driver the information they need to react properly, they could be putting themselves at an unknown risk, or they could be putting another person at risk of serious injury.
Road signs are also important for the safety of pedestrians who interact with drivers.
Pedestrians are particularly vulnerable to injury if a car is not aware of their presence or does not know the proper interaction because of a lack of proper signage.
A construction zone should always be appropriately marked for the safety of both drivers and pedestrian workers who may be put in harm's way by an out of control car.
Proper signs are essential for safe driving.
Drivers need to know how to anticipate dangerous road conditions that are ahead, changes in speed limits, or any other impending hazards so that they can keep themselves and others around them as safe as possible.
When important signs are not posted on a road, the chances of an accident greatly increase.