Collision: what it means
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What it means
There is a collision scene ahead and the road may be obstructed (blocked).
What you must do
Slow down immediately, look out for someone controlling the traffic and be ready to stop.
Where you see it
On any road.
Remember
Do not stop out of curiosity, and do not look at the wreckage. Watch your route.
At the scene there could be:
- pedestrians
- rescue teams, and police or traffic officers controlling the traffic
- wreckage, injured persons, animals or broken glass on the road surface
If there is enough help or professional help on the scene, do not stop out of curiosity.
Do not look at the collision scene or wreckage. Concentrate on the route you must follow, without driving over or into anything.
Test yourself
Question 1
Which of these signs warns that the road ahead may be obstructed and that there could be pedestrians?
A B C Show answer
Answer: Picture C
The Collision sign warns that the road ahead may be blocked and that people could be walking there.
Question 2
The Collision sign warns that which persons could be controlling the traffic at the scene?
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Answer: B: Rescue teams and police or traffic officers
Rescue teams and police or traffic officers could be controlling the traffic at the crash scene.
Question 3
Which ONE of the following is NOT something the Collision sign warns could be on the road surface?
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Answer: B: Speed humps
The sign warns of wreckage, injured people, animals or broken glass on the road, not speed humps.
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