On Argentine routes, some of the most important traffic signs are classified into three main groups: warning, regulatory, and informational.
Warning Signs: these signs warn about risks or changes in the road so that the driver takes precautions. For example, a dangerous curve informs about a sharp curve, requiring a reduction in speed. Or a fork in the road or intersection warns about a possible exit or crossing of roads. There are also signs indicating inclines or hills, animals on the road, landslide areas, and lane reductions.
Regulatory Signs: these indicate the obligations that the driver must fulfill, such as respecting the speed limit, not overtaking in dangerous areas, not turning left or right in certain situations, the mandatory use of seat belts, among others.
It is important to be careful with road conditions, as if the road is wet from rain, snow, or ice, curves tend to be much more dangerous than under normal conditions. More than 50% of deaths from traffic accidents in Argentina occur on roads, highways, and expressways, so it is necessary for drivers to respect traffic signs and drive carefully to reduce this rate and travel more safely.
An important traffic sign is the P4, which shows a broken black arrow to the right within a red triangle and warns about a sharp curve greater than 90 degrees. This sign is useful to prevent possible accidents, as it indicates the proximity of a sharp turn in the road, so it is recommended to significantly reduce speed when seeing this sign on the road or a highway.
Informational signs provide relevant data about the environment and nearby services on the road, such as gas stations, urban areas, distances to destinations, rest areas, hospitals, or first aid, among others. These signs help maintain safety on the roads and guide drivers during their journeys through the country.
