Ch. 1 · Common Conduct

Guide signs not only indicate directions and distances but also have the function of prohibiting or designating specific traffic methods.

[True / False · Medium]

Answer: ✕ False

Explanation

According to the Rules of the Road, guide signs are designated as indicating place names, directions, distances, etc., to facilitate travel. Prohibiting or designating specific traffic methods is the role of regulatory signs. Remember that guide signs are solely for providing information.

Driving school curriculumStage 1 – Topic 2: Following traffic signals

Hikari

Guide signs give directions and also tell you what you can't do, right?

Yui

That's false, actually. Guide signs only give you information like place names and distances—regulatory signs handle the prohibiting and designating stuff.

Hikari

So guide signs don't make any rules at all?

Yui

Exactly! They're just there to help you find your way, nothing more.

Source: Ch. 1 Common Conduct · Section (第２節信号) · Rules of the Road, Ch.1 §2 / 2(5) Guide signs show place names, directions, and distances to help with travel. Types and meanings are listed in Appendix 3(1).

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