6 types of road markings that car drivers need to know by heart
(Baonghean.vn) - Besides the sign system, road markings are also a form of signaling; however, not all drivers remember, recognize and understand their meaning... Below are 6 common types of road markings that drivers need to understand clearly to avoid breaking the law and stay safe when participating in traffic.
1. Two parallel yellow lines
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This is the line dividing the lanes of two-way traffic on the highway, which is the section where the maximum speed is greater than 60 km/h. For roads in the city, the line is similar but white. The parallel solid line means that vehicles in both directions are not allowed to cross the line, overtake, or encroach on the lane.
2. Solid yellow single line
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It is a dividing line between two directions of traffic on roads with 2 or 3 lanes, without a median strip. Vehicles are not allowed to cross the line or encroach on the lane. For single solid yellow lines, used on road sections that do not ensure visibility for overtaking, there is a risk of head-on accidents.
3. Yellow dashed line
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Is a dividing line between two lanes running in opposite directions on roads with two or more lanes and no median strip in the middle; vehicles are allowed to cross and use the opposite lane on both sides.
4. White diamond line
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This is the line indicating an approaching crosswalk: According to standard 41 on road signs, this is line 7.6: indicating an approaching crosswalk.
Especially for places where pedestrian crossings are arranged in the middle of the road connecting two intersections to warn drivers to give way to pedestrians crossing the road.
5. Draw a line at the intersection
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This is a type of white grid line that is not included in the standard 41, so it has no legal effect. However, in reality, this type of line is only visual, helping traffic participants to distinguish more clearly, because it is accompanied by an arrow indicating the right turn lane.
If a vehicle enters this part of the road but goes straight, it will be penalized for "not obeying the commands of signs and road markings".
6. V-shaped fish bone
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According to standard 41/2016, this is a type of traffic channel line, which is used to divide the traffic flow into two directions, for example one direction up the overpass, one direction under the overpass. Vehicles are not allowed to enter this line area.
