Traffic islands: practice and explanations

The traffic island separates and drives vehicle flows. It can be raised or spotted by signage; it is not a lane to go nor a rest space.

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Traffic islands

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The traffic island separates and drives vehicle flows. It can be raised or spotted by signage; it is not a lane to go nor a rest space.

The Distinction to Remember

The traffic island separates and drives vehicle flows. It can be raised or spotted by signage; it is not a lane to go nor a rest space.

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True or false?

A traffic island helps channel vehicles in different directions.

Italian text

L'isola di traffico serve a facilitare l'incanalamento dei veicoli verso varie direzioni

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: TRUE

The traffic island channels and separates vehicle flows. It can be raised or highlighted by white lines and zebras; it is not intended for transit, overtaking or stopping. Don't confuse it with a lane, dock, lifeline or longitudinal traffic divide.

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True or false?

A traffic island separates the carriageway from the shoulder.

Italian text

L'isola di traffico serve a separare la carreggiata dalla banchina

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: FALSE

The traffic island channels and separates vehicle flows. It can be raised or highlighted by white lines and zebras; it is not intended for transit, overtaking or stopping. Don't confuse it with a lane, dock, lifeline or longitudinal traffic divide.