Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Which of the following is an indication sign?

[Multiple choice · Medium]

A.No Parking
B.Maximum Speed
C.Safety Zone✓
D.Overtaking Prohibited

Answer: C: Safety Zone

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, the safety zone sign is an indication sign that designates a specific location established for road traffic. No Parking, Maximum Speed, and Overtaking Prohibited are regulatory signs.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari

I thought 'No Parking' would be an indication sign since it's about parking spots?

Yui

Easy mistake! 'No Parking' is a regulatory sign because it prohibits something. 'Safety Zone' is the indication sign—it just marks a specific spot for pedestrians.

Hikari

So if it bans or orders, it's regulatory; if it just shows a location, it's indication?

Yui

Nailed it! Blue and informative versus red and bossy—that's the vibe.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(3) Indication signs indicate that a particular traffic behavior is permitted, or that a location has a specific traffic designation. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1).

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