Model Town

MODEL TOWN

The Model Town Board serves as a simplified representation of a road network used to illustrate the types of roads commonly found in major towns of Kenya and East Africa. This unit outlines the various features of the Model Town Board.

Key Features

The Model Town Board includes the following features:

1. One Way Traffic Road
2. Two Way Traffic Road
3. Roundabout
4. Parking Zones
5. Yellow Kerb
6. Pedestrian Crossing
7. Stop Sign
8. Give Way Sign
9. Exit from Main Road
10. Exit from Controlled Parking Zone
11. Road Markings (Arrows, Reflectors, Delta Marks, etc.)

A. One Way Traffic Road (Dual Carriageway)

• A road where all traffic vehicles move in one direction.
• Marked with white continuous or broken lines dividing lanes into equal parts.
• White continuous line: No changing lanes or overtaking.
• White dotted or broken line: Overtaking allowed if the road is clear.
• Yellow kerb protects the green field on the left side, indicating no overlapping, parking, waiting, or stopping.
• Central reserve separates one-way traffic road.
• An exit from the main road or U-turn is found between the central reserves.
• Double yellow lines separate a three-lane road, where vehicles move in one direction.

B. Two Way Traffic Road/Single Carriageway

• Vehicles move in opposite directions.
• Marked with a single continuous or broken yellow line at the center.
• Yellow continuous line: Stick to your side, no overtaking.
• Yellow broken line: Overtaking allowed if the road is clear.
• Pedestrian crossings marked for slowing down and stopping for pedestrians.

C. Roundabout

• A meeting point of traffic where multiple roads converge.
• Facilitates the movement of vehicles in different directions without obstruction.
• Rules include no stopping, changing lanes, parking, overtaking, or waiting.
• Consists of a traffic island, innermost lane, and outer lanes.
• Vehicles must keep left and move in a clockwise direction.

D. Parking Zones

• Angle/Ample/Controlled Parking Zone: For small cars, park from the farthest end, forward gear to park, and reverse to exit.
• Flush/Parallel/Uncontrolled Parking Zone: All types of vehicles except tractors and trailers can park. Park by reverse and exit by forward driving.

E. Stop Sign

• An eight-sided red sign with white letters.
• Positioned at junctions when joining a two-way traffic road.
• Vehicles must stop, check both directions (right, left, right), and proceed if the road is clear.

F. Give Way/Yield Sign

• A red triangular sign with a white border.
• Vehicles must slow down or stop if necessary, then proceed if safe.

Rules of the Model Town Board

• Use the shortest and most correct route without using the parking.
• Use the longest and most correct route without using the parking.
• Only use the parking zone as a last option if there is no other route.

Directions on a Four-Lane Road When Approaching a Roundabout

• Lane 1 has two options: Go straight (0°) or turn left (90°).
• Lane 2 has one option: Go straight (0°).
• Lane 3 has two options: Go straight or turn right (90°).
• Lane 4 has four options: Turn right (90°), come back (180°), turn left (270°), or go straight (360°) after going around the roundabout clockwise.

Directions on a Three-Lane Road When Approaching the Roundabout (System: 2, 1, 5)

• Lane 1 has two options: Go straight (0°) or turn left (90°).
• Lane 2 has one option: Go straight (0°).
• Lane 3 has five options: Go straight (0°), turn right, turn right and enter lane 4 (90°), come back and enter lane 3 (180°), turn left, enter lane 3 and shift to lane 4 on the broken line (270°).