предупрежда́ющие зна́ки |
warning signs (triangular with orange red border, yellow background and black figures); warn of possibly dangerous conditions or conditions simply to be aware of |
запреща́ющие зна́ки |
prohibiting signs (round; most use the same colors as warning signs); describe what you CANNOT do |
предпи́сывающие зна́ки |
limiting signs (blue backgrounds and white figures); describe the only way in which something may be done informational signs (square |
указа́тельные зна́ки |
with blue background); describe what may be done, or what facilities are available |
You may see some of these signs as you're driving through Russia. Ask another motorist or a passerby (played by your instructor) what any of these signs mean. Use the model given here:
А. Что означа́ет э́тот знак?
Р. Он означа́ет, что...
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