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Roadway markings
• What do the LINES ON THE ROAD WAY indicate?
• Tell you which direction traffic is flowing
Passing
• 1. A motorist should know – the proper lane for normal driving and how to change
lanes (KEEP TO THE RIGHT except when passing)– Rules for passing: Depend on the road– Car should stay to the right of the roadways center line– Passing is only safe when there is no oncoming traffic– Passing Must be completed before center lines are
solid again
Passing
• Which side are you allowed to pass?• Defends on type of road….
• One lane roadway – Motorist must pass on left only.
– EXCEPTION– IF Motorist ahead is making a left hand turn and
there is room to pass
Passing
• Two or more lane roadway: where is passing allowed.– Can pass on either side as long as line is BROKEN
• When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.
Shared Turn Lanes
Vehicles moving in either direction can use these lanes to make left turns into another road or entrance
How is your movement controlled?• Traffic Signals
• Arrows
• Flashing Lights
• Pedestrian Signals
• Traffic Officers