Bell Ringer 2
Write a half a page red to red on the below statement. Save these to be turn in on test day. Worth 10%.
Imagine that you could buy some land to use as you wish. How and where would you use this land? Use specific details to explain your answer.
Reminder
1.1. Bring paper/pen/pencil and notebookBring paper/pen/pencil and notebook
2.2. Electronics are for instructional use with permission Electronics are for instructional use with permission
3.3. Don’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COMDon’t forget to do daily quizzes on QUIA.COM
4.4. No Excuses why you don’t take Quizzes 1-6 No Excuses why you don’t take Quizzes 1-6
before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade)before test day!! (Quizzes are worth 30% of grade)5.5. Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class)
6.6. All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:All notes can be found on Harrisonburg’s staff website:
http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/http://staff.harrisonburg.k12.va.us/~tbutler/
7.7. If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and If you are NOT taking notes in class, please be quiet and ask to use the restroom at the end of class.ask to use the restroom at the end of class.
This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..This is what you are trying to get at the end of class..
Harrisonburg High School
H.C.P.S
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03/06/2012
Your Name Here
“Green Card”
Day 2 Objectives
• The students will learn the different characteristics of The students will learn the different characteristics of signs posted on roadways in Virginia.signs posted on roadways in Virginia.
• The students will learn the different characteristics of The students will learn the different characteristics of signal lights on roadways in Virginia.signal lights on roadways in Virginia.
• The students will learn the different characteristics of The students will learn the different characteristics of roadway markings on roadways in Virginia.roadway markings on roadways in Virginia.
Related SOL: DE.Related SOL: DE.55
Steady Traffic Signals Steady Red Light (and arrow) – STOP!
A complete stop. Remain stopped as long as the light is red unless turns are allowed on red.
Steady Yellow Light (and arrow) - Caution! The light is about to change.
Steady Green Light (and arrow)- GO! Protected turning lane. Move in the direction of the signal.
Flashing Traffic Signals
Flashing Red Light – Come to a complete stop. Remain stopped until the way is clear.
Flashing Yellow Light - Slow down and proceed with caution
Right Turn on Red Light
Come to a complete stop.
Check traffic and pedestrians.
Make a right turn into the closest lane.
Signs may be placed prohibiting turns on steady red.
Left Turn on Red Light
Only from a one-way street to another one-way street.
Come to a complete stop.
Check traffic and pedestrians.
Make a left turn into the closest lane.
Signs may be placed prohibiting left turns.
Lane Use Control Signals
A Downward Green Arrow - means that a driver is permitted to drive in the lane
A Steady Yellow Arrow - means that a driver should prepare to vacate that lane
A Steady Red X - means that a driver shall not drive in the lane
Signs
The shape and color of a traffic sign communicates important information about the sign’s message.
Colors Have Meaning
Red= Stop or prohibited
Blue=Motorist services guidance
Black=Regulation(on white background)
Orange=Construction or maintenance
Fluorescent Optic YellowFluorescent Optic Yellow —school zones
Green= Direction or guidance
Yellow= General warningYellow= General warning
White= Regulation-RegulatoryWhite= Regulation-Regulatory
signssigns
Brown=Public recreation
and scenic guidance
Colors Have Meaning
Octagon:RED The octagon (8 sided) shape
always means STOP. You must come to a
complete stop at the sign, stop line, or curb.
Triangle : Yield Slow down to a speed reasonable
for the conditions and yield to right of way.
Stop if necessary!!
Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide
Vertical signs generally have instructions or tell you the law.
(Regulatory signs)
Horizontal signs may give directions or information.
Diamond:Warning These signs warn you of special
conditions or hazards ahead. Drive with caution and be ready to
slow down.
Pentagon: School Zone or School Crossing The pentagon(5 sided) marks
school zones and warns you about upcoming school crossing.
Signs may be displayed in Florescent optic yellow.
Round : Railroad These indicate that you are
approaching a railroad crossing Slow down, look and listen for
trains.
Traffic Signs
You DO NOT have to write the following 30 slides of traffic signs as they are in your drivers ed manual.
Please study ALL signs in the manual as they may appear on your quizzes and tests.
•Solid YellowSolid Yellow center lines indicate two-way traffic with no passing allowed. ALWAYS KEEP TO THE RIGHT of the line.
Traffic Flow
Traffic Flow Yellow Lines
Traffic Flow
Traffic Flow
• Passing on the left is permitted in either direction.
• Pass only when the way ahead is clear because you will be entering a lane with oncoming traffic.
Yellow Lines
Broken YellowYellow Center Line
Traffic Flow
Traffic Flow
Broken YellowYellow Line alongside a Solid YellowYellow Line
• Passing is permitted on the side with the broken line.
• Passing is NOT permitted on the side with the solid line.
Yellow Lines
Double Solid YellowYellow Lines
• Passing is NOT permitted in either direction.
• Crossing the lines is permitted when making a left turn.
Yellow Lines
Yellow Lines alsoYellow Lines also
MARK the left edge on divided highways.
MARK the left edge on one-way roads.
Yellow Lines
White Lines
White lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction.
Traffic Flow
Traffic Flow
Broken White LinesBroken White Lines• Drivers may cross with caution.
• Designate turn lanes and prevent lane changes near intersections.
- A curved arrow and the word ONLY indicate you must turn in the direction of the arrow; and
- both a curved and straight arrow indicate you may either turn or go straight.
White Arrows
Shared Left Turn Lane
Shared Left Turn Lane Traffic from both
directions uses this lane to turn left
Do not travel more than 150 feet in this lane
Traffic from both directions uses this lane to turn left
Do not travel more than 150 feet in this lane
Crosswalks & Stop Lines Are painted across a
road to indicate pedestrian crossing areas
At intersection where stop lines are missing, you must stop before the crosswalk
High Occupancy Vehicle Lane
During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for busses, vanpools, carpools, and other high occupancy vehicles.
Evasion of Traffic Control Devices It shall be unlawful for the driver of
any motor vehicle to drive off the roadway and onto or across any public or private property in order to evade any stop sign, yield sign, traffic light, or other traffic control device.
Class Work
Using your driver’s education book, read page 78-82. Then, answer questions 1-4 on page 82 in your notebook.
Save these to be turned in with your test.
Section 1 (Day 2)