1. TRANSPORTATION TUESDAY
DO YOU KNOW WHAT THOSE WHITE LINES ARE FOR?
PASSENGER :
NO SIR, THE BRITISH LEFT THEM HERE.
TAXI DRIVER :
WHITE LINES ARE HELPFUL SIGNS
Transportation Tuesday

2. WHERE DO YOU SEE THESE DIFFERENT KINDS OF LINES?
you see these when approaching a bend, or a hill, on a bridge, near a junction, etc.
you see these all the time
Lane line
Lines are short with wide spaces. Breaks up highways into lanes for passing, etc.
Centre line -
Lines are longer and a bit closer together. If you cross these then you’re facing the oncoming traffic
Hazard warning line -
Lines are much longer and closer together
Transportation Tuesday

3. WHAT DO THESE LINES MEAN?
often seen near a sharp bend - stops you from crossing into a blind spot
often seen on hills / bridges / tunnels - stops you from changing lines in a dangerous location
Solid centre line
You cannot cross the solid line if it is on your side - but traffic in the other direction can cross it
Two solid lines -
If you cross these lines, you’re moving into danger
Transportation Tuesday

4. When lines change WHY IS THIS USEFUL? - if they get longer
- if they are closer together
- if they become a solid
THEN YOU ARE APPROACHING A HAZARD AND THAT MEANS THE TRAFFIC WILL SLOW OR STOP - such as ...
- A JUNCTION - AN EXIT - TRAFFIC LIGHTS - A SCHOOL
Transportation Tuesday

5. YOU CAN’T READ MINDS - BUT YOU CAN READ THE ROAD
WHITE LINES ARE
HELPFUL SIGNS
Transportation Tuesday