Confusing Signs Guide
"Wait, which one is it?"
Comparison of similar signs and markings that often cause panic during exams!
Round 1: Stopping
No Parking
Parking (leaving the car) is prohibited.
However, passenger loading/unloading or cargo loading within 5 mins (Stopping) is Safe.
No Stopping or Parking
Both Parking AND Stopping are prohibited.
Regardless of reason, stopping even for a moment is Out.
Round 2: Pedestrians
Crosswalk
Place for crossing the road.
Cars can pass, but must Stop if pedestrians are present.
Pedestrians Only
Road for pedestrians only.
Basically, cars cannot enter.
Round 3: Winding Roads
Slippery Road
Shows tire skid marks.
Warns of bad road surface conditions (rain/snow).
Winding Road
The arrow itself is curved.
Warns of the road shape (continuous curves).
Round 4: Narrowing
Road Narrows
The width of the road itself narrows.
(Bottleneck shape)
Lane Reduction
The number of lanes decreases.
(e.g., 3 lanes become 2 lanes)
Bonus: Blue Arrow Brothers
Mandatory Direction
Blue circle with arrow.
"Must proceed in arrow direction only."
Directional Lane
Square sign with lane arrows.
"Use this lane to turn right."
One Way
Blue square with large white arrow.
One way traffic. Do not enter wrong way.
Left Turn Permitted
White background with blue left arrow.
You may turn left even on Red/Yellow lights (with caution).
Final Round: Striped Zones
Safety Zone
Cars enter prohibited. Pedestrians OK.
Must slow down if pedestrians are present nearby.
No Entry Zone
Cars absolutely prohibited.
"Danger Zone" often found before blind curves.
No Stopping Zone
Passing is OK, but Stopping inside is prohibited.
Found in front of fire/police stations.
No Entry = "Don't even enter"
No Stopping = "Pass OK, Stop NG"
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