Question 771 in the bank

How does a multitude of traffic signs before an intersection affect the driver’s response?

A multi-lane road with a guardrail on the right, distant vehicles, green signs along the roadside, power pylons and fields.
  1. Correct answer: The driver is forced to slow down in order to identify the signs and obey their demands.
  2. A multitude of traffic signs always confuses the driver.
  3. A multitude of traffic signs will cause the driver to think faster in the intersection.
  4. A multitude of traffic signs should not affect the driver’s conduct when approaching an intersection.

Why this is the answer

The correct answer in the official bank: The driver is forced to slow down in order to identify the signs and obey their demands.

Every sign takes time to spot, read and understand. When many signs stand before an intersection, the driver has to slow down to have enough time to identify them all and act on what they require. A multitude of signs clearly affects driving, but it does not always cause confusion, and it certainly does not make anyone think faster.

Topic: Safety. The bank marks it for these classes: Light truck (C1), Heavy truck (C), Bus (D), Motorcycle (A), Tractor (1), Private car (B).