Traffic signs and their types – Jordan road signs

Whether you are studying for your driver’s exam or saw an unusual sign that you do not remember, it is always a good idea to familiarize yourself with it. Recognizing traffic signs and knowing their meanings can help drivers make safe driving decisions faster and more easily.

Warning signs

Warning signs are used to alert and warn the driver and all road users of existing or potential dangers or situations on or near the road or street, so as not to be surprised by the danger and negatively affect his behavior.

Curve to right

Curve to left

Double curve first to right

Double curve first to left

Steep descent

Steep ascent

Carriageway narrows. (From both sides)

Carriageway narrows. (From the right)

Carriageway narrows. (From the left)

Narrow bridge

Road leads on to quay or riverbank

Uneven road

Hump

Dip

road work

Slippery road

Falling rocks. (from the right)

Falling rocks. (from the left)

Loose gravel

Pedestrian crossing ahead

Children

Cyclists entering or crossing

Animal crossing. (camels)

Animal crossing. (sheep)

Dangerous shoulders

Low flying aircraft

Strong cross-wind (from the right)

Strong cross-wind (From the left)

Traffic light signals

Two-way traffic

Divided road ahead

Divided road ends ahead

Tunnel

Railway level crossing with gates

Railway level crossing without gates

Additional signs at approaches to rail level-crossing

Rail level-crossing sign (single line)

Rail level-crossing sign (more than one line)

other dangers

Intersection

T-junction

Offset road junction left and right

Side road junction on right

Side road junction on left

Skewed side road junction on right

Skewed side road junction on left

Roundabout

Stop ahead

Give way ahead

Regulatory Signs (Priority)

Priority traffic signs indicate the order in which vehicles must pass through intersection points. Vehicles often clash with other vehicles and pedestrians because their intended travel paths intersect, and thus interfere with each other's paths.

Give way

Stop

Pedestrian crossing

Priority road

End of priority road

Priority for oncoming traffic

Priority over oncoming traffic

Ban signs

Preventing signs are used to instruct drivers to turn left or right, to exceed certain speed limits, to sound horns, to overtake other vehicles, or to prevent the passage of goods transport vehicles and others.

Closed to all vehicles in both directions

No entry

No entry for power-driven vehicles

No entry for motor cycles

No entry for cycles

No entry for mopeds

No entry for goods vehicles

No entry for buses and goods vehicles

No entry for any power driven vehicle drawing a trailer other than a semi-trailer or a single axle trailer

No entry for any power driven vehicle drawing a trailer

No entry for pedestrians

No entry for animal-drawn vehicles

No entry for handcarts

No entry power driven agricultural vehicles

No entry For vehicles having an overall width exceeding 3.5 m

No entry for vehicles having an overall height exceeding 3.5 m

No entry for vehicles exceeding 20 TONS laden weight

No entry For vehicles having a weight exceeding 8 TONS on one axle

No entry for vehicles or combination of vehicles exceeding 12 Meters in length

No left turns

No right turns

No U-turns

Use of audible warning devices is prohibited

Passing without stopping prohibited

Overtaking Prohibited

Overtaking by Goods Vehicles Prohibited

Speed limit 30

Speed limit 80

Speed limit

End of prohibition of overtaking

End of prohibition of overtaking by goods vehicles

End of prohibition or restriction

End of speed limit

Mandatory signs

Mandatory signs are used to inform drivers of the routes they are supposed to take.

To the Right

To the Left

Straight On

Turn Right

Turn Left

U-turn

Straight On or Turn Right

Straight On or Turn Left

Turn Right or Turn Left

U-turn left straight ahead

Pass to the Right Side

Pass to the Left Side

Pass to Either Side

Compulsory circular direction (Roundabout)

compulsoay cycle track

End of compulsoay cycle track

Compulsoay foot-paths

Compulsoay track for riders on horseback

Compulsoay minimum speed

End of compulsoay minimum speed

Stand and stop signs

Parking regulation signs

Parking is prohibited

Standing and parking is prohibited

Indicative signs

Signs are used to guide drivers by determining directions, distances, and important places such as utility facilities on the road. It also helps drivers take the shortest route to reach their destinations.