The stop sign is one of the most common signs in use today. Its shape is octagonal with red letters on a white background, but it can also be yellow and black letters to increase visibility. There are many different types of stop signs, depending on their location and what their purpose is. They may also have symbols or text attached to them, such as “revenue”, “no parking” or “school zone”.
In some places, you will see flashing lights, not just the text printed on the sign itself: when a nearby radar detects another driver, these flashes, so you know it’s time to apply the brakes! Some states even require all new school buses to be equipped with special sensors, whenever they pass an automatic stop sign!
Stop signs have existed for more than 100 years, and car or pedestrian sharing spaces can be found almost anywhere. Its purpose is simple-to remind people that they need to slow down and prepare for what happens next (crosswalks, intersections, lanes). This yellow octagonal shape, its black letters stand out on any background, so you won’t miss it when you drive through the highway or walk past your neighbors.
From residential streets to busy city intersections, you can see it everywhere: even if you have never cared too much before! Although most people know what these signs mean, many people don’t know how they existed or why they look like today! Let’s take a closer look at this ubiquitous symbol…
