Primary school

By active language of the road we mean those actions that people perform in traffic to clearly show other road users what they are planning to do.

The active language of the road includes:

1. Signals that you give yourself
2. Signals that other people give (through their vehicle)
3. Signals from traffic controllers

1. Signals that you give yourself

• Ringing your bell: it is always required to warn other road users of danger.
• Sticking out your arm: it is required to stick out your arm when you want to change direction.

2. Signals that other people give (through their vehicle)

• Through their vehicle, people can give many signals. With these they make something clear to other road users. Think of turn signals, brake lights, reverse lights, the horn, etc.
• The police, fire department and ambulances have the right of way when they use their multi-tone horn and flashing light.

3. Signals from traffic controllers

Signals from a police officer or a crossing guard must always be followed.

Conclusion:

Actions that you or someone else performs, signals that you or someone else gives to make something clear to other road users, we call the active language of the road.