Bell Ringer

1. Describe difference between a shared left-turn lane and a left turn lane.

2. Describe what actions to take with pedestrian signals and traffic control officers'’ signals.

3. What do you do at a flashing yellow light and a flashing red light.

Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

Learning Objectives State the meaning of the eight shapes

and eight colors used for traffic signs. Describe the actions to take at STOP,

YIELD, and speed limit signs. List five situations where warning

signs might be used. Explain what to do at a green light,

yellow light, and a red light. Describe the action to take when you

approach a flashing red signal or a flashing yellow signal.

Describe what actions to take with pedestrian signals and traffic control officers'’ signals

Describe difference between a shared left-turn lane and a left turn lane.

The purpose of signs

Control flow of trafficProvide guidance for motoristsRegulate the roadwayProvide crucial information to motorists

Shape and color tells the motorist something about the sign

Traffics Signals

Red Light A motorist must stop

before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green.

Yellow LightA motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless his/her vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely

Green Light A motorist should proceed through

the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection and when turning left or right. Before making a left turn, yield to approaching vehicles.

Traffic Signals Continued

Green Arrow When shown alone or in

combination with the red signal, proceed only as shown by the arrow. (protected left/right turn)

Flashing Yellow Light Slow down and proceed with

care. Flashing Red Light

Stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians. Go only when safe.

More Traffic Signals

Unlit Signal Treat as four-way-stop

Pedestrian Crossing Orange hand- Do Not Walk White silhouette- cross with caution

Countdown- remaining time to cross

Three types of signs

Warning- Warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see.

Guidance: Guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route.

Regulatory: Regulate traffic speed and movement.

Warning signs- are for road conditions that need caution and for specific hazards that may be encountered during certain road operations. Diamond shaped and yellow

Warning SignsDiamond Shaped

Warning Signs - most are diamond shaped with yellow background and black lettering

Warn of danger ahead

Be prepared to slow or stop when you see a warning sign

School SignSchool Zone – is a

portion of a street or highway near a school that is subject to special speed limits

School Crossing – is a intersection or crossing used by school children

Railroad SignsRailroad Crossing Sign –

round yellow sign with a black X and 2 black R’s

250 ft before crossing in Urban area

750ft before crossing is rural area

Cross buck – the crossing will be marked with the cross buck and may have flashing red lights or a gate

Road Work Signs An orange sign in a diamond or

rectangle shaped signs that warn the motorist of lane closings, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement and detours.

Reduced speed limit signs that are posted alongside orange work zone signs.

Construction Signs An orange sign in a diamond

or rectangle shape

Be ready to stop, slow, or drive around workers and equipment

Follow directions from signs and workers direction traffic

New Jersey increases fines for violations in construction zones

Guide Signs Local, state, and interstate

routes are posted with route signs

Signs vary according to the type of roadway

Green signs provide information on destinations

Blue signs guide you to services near the highway

Brown signs indicate a point of interest such as recreational attractions or state parks .

Guidance Signs

Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists

Motorist service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.

U.S. Route Marker State Route Marker

County Route Marker

Route Signs

Route Signs continued

Interstate Route Marker

An east-west route is even-numbered. A north-south route is odd-numbered.

Route Signs continued

A three-figured route that starts with an odd number leads into a city.

A three figured route that starts with an even number goes around a city.

Regulatory Signs

Regulatory signs are generally rectangular, with the longer vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background.

Examples Stop Yield Do not enter

Regulatory Signs Right of way – means

that you accept the privilege of immediate use of the roadway

4 way stop (all way stop) First driver stopped

goes first Vehicles stopped at

the same time, vehicle on right goes first

Driver turning left should wait for driver going straight

Regulatory SignsYield Sign – red and white

triangle

Always slow or stop, and give the right of way to traffic when approaching

Can proceed without completely stopping, but always be prepared to stop

Proceed without affecting the flow of traffic

Regulatory SignsSpeed Limit Sign –

used to manage traffic flow at safe speeds

Speed limits are for ideal driving conditions

Minimum Speed Limits – Set on expressways to keep traffic moving safely

Advisory speed limits – set for special conditions like sharp curves and school zones

Regulatory Signs

Other SignsTurns and

LanesOne wayControl

parking and passing

Regulatory Signs Cont. Right Turn on Red

This is making a right turn when the traffic signal is red.

Treat light like stop a sign

If there is a no turn on red sign is posted. You can not make the turn

Roadway MarkingsGives you

warning or direction. These are lines, words, or arrows painted on the roadway.

Broken Yellow Line – separates two way traffic and my pass when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction

Roadway Markings

Solid Yellow Line – indicates that passing is not allowed

Turning left across a solid line is allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic

Roadway Markings

Broken White lines – separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction

Solid white lines keep drivers in their lanes and you should not cross them

Solid white lines are also used in crosswalks and stop lines

Roadway Markings White arrows in lanes

tell you when and where to turn

If you are in a lane with an arrow you must continue in the direction of the arrow

Roadway MarkingsRumble Strips –

are short sections of corrugated roadway

They alert you by noise when you drive over them

Also used before unexpected stops like a toll plaza

Rumble Strips

Transverse and longitudinal rumble strips are small indentations or narrow, raised strips on the highway or shoulder

Wake the motorist who may have dozed off or caution the motorist about the danger ahead

Study your signs!!!!

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