road signs

This evening on The Huddle, journalist Clare de Lore and current affairs commentator Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day- and more!

Education Minister Jan Tinetti has been referred to Parliament's powerful privileges committee, over failing to correct a statement around attendance stats. The last time a Minister was referred to the group of senior MPs was in 2008, when Winston Peters was investigated over controversial donations. Is this a big deal? Does this undermine Labour's credibility? 

The Children's Commissioner, Judge Frances Eivers, says police pursuits will unfairly target Māori and Pasifika, and that Māori and Pasifika are less likely to trust authority therefore more likely to flee. Are these fair comments?

National have done a U-turn on its opposition to bilingual road signs, after claiming last week they would be confusing. They support the signs "in principle", but want Waka Kotahi to be spending its limited resources on fixing potholes and upgrading roads. Will this back-tracking put voters off?

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This evening, Trish Sherson from Sherson-Willis PR and former Labour Chief of Staff and current director at Mike Munroe Communications, Mike Munroe, joined The Huddle to discuss the following topics-

Waka Kotahi are opening consultation on whether road signs should include Te Reo Maori. National's Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has claimed these changes will be 'confusing'. Do we approve of these changes?

Police have released a new framework for dealing with fleeing drivers, claiming it factors in the threat posed by the driver, their suspected offence - and the chance they'll commit more offending or harm. Will these help the police send a message to criminals?

Christchurch City Councillor Sam MacDonald says Labour should also give up on housing density rules, following National's U-turn on the bipartisan housing deal. Is the policy really that unpopular?

People are calling for tougher penalties for pitch invaders after a dozen spectators dashed onto Napier's McLean Park during Saturday's Warriors match- and were trespassed and released. Should we crack down on pitch invaders?

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Waka Kotahi is asking people to have their say on bilingual road signs.

It's opening consultation on whether signs should include Te Reo Maori.

National Party Transport spokesperson Simeon Brown has made his thoughts clear, claiming it'll be confusing.

Waka Kotahi Land Transport Director Kane Patena says they wouldn't pop up all at once.

"The approach that we're taking within Waka Kotahi is that as we renew and replace old signs, that we'll start to see the new signs- or bilingual signs- being incorporated."

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Canterbury University students are being asked to return up to $2000 worth of road signs.

They were stolen from the traffic management plant set up on Ilam Road during the university's O-Week.

Students can hand them into the University's Security office – no questions asked – until midday tomorrow.

Student Association president Pierce Crowley says they've already had a few handed in.

"No judgement from us, we just want them to return them, no consequences from our side. It's just sort of in good faith."

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A quick Google search defines sign as a notice that is publicly displayed giving information or instructions in a written or symbolic form. Let's have some fun this week! How do Four Beatles, One Zebra Crossing and London NW8 relate to street signs? What is the true story behind the Chicken Dinner Road sign in Idaho? Rectangles, triangles, circles, octagons- do these shapes mean the same throughout the world? Green, red, blue, white and black, yellow, orange- are they universal colors? What country has fluorescent pink signs? Think how shapeless and drab our world would be without signs- we're talking road signs. Hate to tell you this, but when you yell at the fresh oil and flying rock sign, it really doesn't care how spiffy your vehicle is. It is an equal opportunity contributor.

David looks at signs that lie - does putting "polite notice" on something necessarily make it polite?

Official Theory Test questions - Highway Code Section 9: Signals and signs part 1 Question: 1 You are approaching a red traffic light. What will the signal show next? A, Red and amber B, Green alone C, Amber alone D, Green and amber The correct answer is: A, Red and amber The sequence of lights at traffic light controlled junctions is red, red and amber together, green, amber and then red. Question: 2 You MUST obey signs giving orders. These signs are mostly in A, green rectangles B, red triangles C, blue rectangles D, red circles The correct answer is: D, red circles Traffic signs giving orders are circular. Blue circles tell you what you must do and red circles tell you what you must not do. Question: 3 These flashing red lights mean STOP. In which THREE of the following places could you find them? A, Pelican crossings B, Lifting bridges C, Zebra crossings D, Level crossings E, Motorway exits F, Fire stations The correct answers are: B, Lifting bridges D, Level crossings F, Fire stations You may see this type of light signal at level crossings, an airfield, a bridge, a fire station or other emergency service base. Question: 4 You are in the right-hand lane on a motorway. You see these overhead signs. This means A, move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph B, there are roadworks 50 metres (55 yards) ahead C, use the hard shoulder until you have passed the hazard D, leave the motorway at the next exit The correct answer is: A, move to the left and reduce your speed to 50 mph A red X above your lane means that the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal, a white diagonally pointing arrow means traffic should move over to the lane on the left and a green downward pointing arrow means that lane is available Question: 5 What does this sign mean? A, Through traffic to use left lane B, Right-hand lane T-junction only C, Right-hand lane closed ahead D, 11 tonne weight limit The correct answer is: C, Right-hand lane closed ahead A white bar showing across a vertical white line on the matrix signs on the central reservation of a motorway show a lane closure ahead. Question: 6 You are travelling along a motorway. You see this sign. You should A, leave the motorway at the next exit B, turn left immediately C, change lane D, move onto the hard shoulder The correct answer is: A, leave the motorway at the next exit A red X above your lane means that the lane is closed to traffic facing the signal, a white diagonally pointing arrow means traffic should move over to the lane on the left and a green downward pointing arrow means that lane is available. Question: 7 What does this sign mean? A, End of motorway B, End of restriction C, Lane ends ahead D, Free recovery ends The correct answer is: B, End of restriction On motorways signals are located on the central reservation, at the back of the hard shoulder or on gantries over the road. They display any temporary conditions on the motorway, all compulsory speed limits must be obeyed. Question: 8 How should you give an arm signal to turn left? A, Sign A B, Sign B C, Sign C D, Sign D The correct answer is: Sign C Hold your right arm straight out at a right angle to your body with the palm facing forwards and using a circular motion turn your arm in an anti clockwise direction. Question: 9 The driver of this car is giving an arm signal. What are they about to do? A, Turn to the right B, Turn to the left C, Go straight ahead D, Let pedestrians cross The correct answer is: B, Turn to the left When a driver gives the arm signal for turning left his right arm will be outstretched with the palm facing forward moving in a circular anti-clockwise direction. Question: 10 Which arm signal tells you that the car you are following is going to pull up? A, Signal A B, Signal B C, Signal C D, Signal D The correct answer is: Signal B When a motorcyclist or car driver outstretches his right arm with the palm facing downwards and moves it up and down this means he is intending to slow down or stop. Question: 11 You are approaching a zebra crossing where pedestrians are waiting. Which arm signal might you give? A, Sign A B, Sign B C, Sign C D, Sign D The correct answer is: Sign A When a motorcyclist or car driver outstretches his right arm with the palm facing downwards and moves it up and down this means he is intending to slow down or stop. Question: 12 What does this signal from a police officer mean to oncoming traffic? A, Go ahead B, Stop C, Turn left D, Turn right The correct answer is: B, Stop If when approaching a police officer directing traffic he holds up his right arm with the palm facing forwards this means that you must stop and wait at the stop or give way line. Question: 13 What is the meaning of this sign? A, Local speed limit applies B, No waiting on the carriageway C, National speed limit applies D, No entry to vehicular traffic The correct answer is: C, National speed limit applies A white circular sign with a thick black diagonal band means that the national speed limit applies. Question: 14 What shape is a STOP sign at a junction? A, Shape A B, Shape B C, Shape C D, Shape D The correct answer is: D, Shape D It is easy to recognise a STOP sign, even if it is covered in snow, as it is the only octagonal shaped sign. Question: 15 At this junction there is a stop sign with a solid white line on the road surface. Why is there a stop sign here? A, Speed on the major road is de-restricted B, It is a busy junction C, Visibility along the major road is restricted D, There are hazard warning lines in the centre of the road The correct answer is: C, Visibility along the major road is restricted A STOP sign and markings are usually used at junctions where visibility is restricted along the major road. Question: 16 Which shape is used for a ‘give way’ sign? A, Shape A B, Shape B C, Shape C D, Shape D The correct answer is: D, Shape D Triangular signs give warnings. The Give Way sign is unique in that it is an upside down triangle. Question: 17 What does this sign mean? A, No parking B, No road markings C, No through road D, No entry The correct answer is: D, No entry A round red sign with a wide horizontal broad white band means no entry to vehicular traffic. Question: 18 What does this sign mean? A, Motorcycles only B, No cars C, Cars only D, No motorcycles The correct answer is: D, No motorcycles This sign means no motorcycles allowed. Question: 19 Which sign means no motor vehicles are allowed? A, Sign A B, Sign B C, Sign C D, Sign D The correct answer is: Sign B This sign means no motor vehicles allowed. Question: 20 What does this sign mean? A, You have priority B, No motor vehicles C, Two-way traffic D, No overtaking The correct answer is: D, No overtaking A red circle containing a red car and a black car side by side means no overtaking. Question: 21 Which type of vehicle does this sign apply to? A, Wide vehicles B, Long vehicles C, High vehicles D, Heavy vehicles The correct answer is: C, High vehicles Vehicles over the height shown are not allowed on that road. Question: 22 What does this traffic sign mean? A, No overtaking allowed B, Give priority to oncoming traffic C, Two way traffic D, One-way traffic only The correct answer is: B, Give priority to oncoming traffic A red circle containing a large black arrow pointing downwards and a small red arrow pointing upwards means that priority must be given to oncoming traffic. Question: 23 What does this sign mean? A, Bend to the right B, Road on the right closed C, No traffic from the right D, No right turn The correct answer is: D, No right turn Where changes of direction are prohibited a red bar across the face of the sign is used in addition to the red circle. Question: 24 What does this sign mean? A, You can park on the days and times shown B, No parking on the days and times shown C, No parking at all from Monday to Friday D, End of the urban clearway restrictions The correct answer is: B, No parking on the days and times shown A red circle with a blue background and a diagonal red bar across the face of the sign means no parking. Yellow plates are used to give precise details of the times of any restrictions. Question: 25 Which sign means ‘no stopping’? A, Sign A B, Sign B C, Sign C D, Sign D The correct answer is: Sign B A red circle with a blue background and a red X across the face of the sign means no stopping on the main carriageway at any time, not even to set down or pick up passengers. Question: 26 This traffic sign means there is A, a compulsory maximum speed limit B, an advisory maximum speed limit C, a compulsory minimum speed limit D, an advised separation distance The correct answer is: A, a compulsory maximum speed limit A red circle or a red ring gives a prohibitory instruction. This means that you are not allowed to do something.