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Recognise signs that control, command, prohibit or reserve road space, and understand what action each one requires.
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Regulatory signs control priority, command an action, prohibit an action or reserve road space. Failure to obey them is an offence. Compare each sign’s shape, colour and symbol in the road-sign guide.
Zambian Highway Code · Road signs section, printed page 66The red octagonal STOP sign requires a complete stop at every junction where it appears. Continue only after checking that the road is clear.
Zambian Highway Code · Rule 218; sign R1, printed page 76GIVE WAY has an inverted triangular shape. Slow down and be ready to stop so traffic on the major road can pass. If you are unsure, give way.
Zambian Highway Code · Rule 217; sign R2, printed page 76A red-bordered circular sign showing 60 means a maximum of 60 km/h. Road, traffic or weather conditions can require a lower speed.
Zambian Highway Code · Rule 140; sign R201, printed page 76A red circle with a white horizontal bar means vehicles must not enter from that direction. Stopping first does not give permission to continue past it.
Zambian Highway Code · Sign R3, printed page 76The blue keep-left sign directs you to pass to the left of the sign or obstruction. Proceed left only directs your route to the left at that point. Neither sign gives permission to overtake on the left.
Zambian Highway Code · Rule 189; signs R103 and R105, printed page 76NO OVERTAKING prohibits overtaking; NO PARKING prohibits parking. A supplementary plate may explain the times, distance or vehicle types covered. Read the whole instruction before acting.
Zambian Highway Code · Rule 171; sign guidance, printed page 68; signs R214 and R216 and supplementary plates, printed page 77Topic check
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