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New Road Signs Lead to Confusion

Tuesday 15 April 2008

Well, they say a picture paints a thousand words, and we suspect that is very likely to be the case with the new road signs the Government has introduced, as drivers try to work out what they mean.


Decide for yourself if more means better. Correct answers at the bottom of the page

1. i. Road Narrow Both Sides
ii. Two Fat Ladies
iii. Garden of Distinction

2. i. No Diving In
ii. Waiting Time Limited to 1.5 hours
iii. No Playing Games

3. i. Park
ii. Beach
iii. Get Your Parasols Out

4. i. Train Station
ii. Train Station for 30,000+ Passengers
iii. Train Station for 50,000+ Passengers

5. i. Museum
ii. Motorway
iii. Museum of France

6. i. Floral Gardens
ii. Entrance to Protected Area
iii. Commemoration Memorial

7. i. No Entry During Restricted Hours
ii. Low Bridge Passed
iii. Leaving Limited Duration, One Side Only, Parking Area, Alternating Fortnightly, with Disk Control

8. i. Canoeing Permitted
ii. Man the Life Boats
iii. Water Embarcation Point

9. i. No Towing of Vehicles
ii. Risk of Collision From Slow Vehicle
iii. Vehicle In Tow

10. i. Shop
ii. Local Produce
iii. Pick Your Own

Answers: 1. iii. 2. ii. 3. ii. 4. ii. 5. iii. 6. ii. 7. iii. 8. iii. 9. ii. 10. ii.

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