ASPECTS OF PERCEPTION OF TRAFFIC SIGNS

WAARNEMINGSASPECTEN VAN VERKEERSTEKENS

From experimental and field tests it is shown that not more than two traffic signs should be placed on the same spot. It was not studied how far this also applies to traffic signs placed within a short distance of each other. It is likely, however, that the intervening distance plays an important role in the perception of traffic signs in a row. The perception of traffic signs with symbols is greater than of signs with letters. Physical enforcement of traffic behaviour is needed where traffic signs do not help. Alternatives to traffic signs are rumble strips and carriageway marking. Uniformity of traffic signalization is of great importance. /TRRL/

• Corporate Authors:

  Verkeersbureau Amsterdam

  7 Rusland
  Amsterdam,   Netherlands 
• Authors:
  • Mattie, P C
• Publication Date: 1975-10

Language

• Dutch

Media Info

• Features: Figures; References;
• Pagination: 28 p.

Subject/Index Terms

• TRT Terms: Decision making; Drivers; Layout; Legibility; Lettering; Location; Perception; Road markings; Rumble strips; Standardization; Symbols; Traffic law enforcement; Traffic regulations; Traffic signs
• Old TRIS Terms: Driver perception; Traffic marking; Uniform traffic laws
• ITRD Terms: 562: Carriageway marking; 2248: Decision process; 2885: Layout; 540: Legibility; 541: Lettering; 9061: Location; 2229: Perception; 2849: Rumble strip; 553: Traffic sign
• Subject Areas: Highways; Law; Operations and Traffic Management; Safety and Human Factors; I73: Traffic Control;

Filing Info

• Accession Number: 00142084
• Record Type: Publication
• Source Agency: Institute for Road Safety Research, SWOV
• Files: ITRD, TRIS
• Created Date: Dec 15 1976 12:00AM