Road Markings

Chapter 4

Roadway markings

• What do the LINES ON THE ROAD WAY indicate?

• Tell you which direction traffic is flowing

WHITE LINES

WHITE LINES• indicate traffic traveling in

same direction.

Whites Lines

Mark Side of Road Between road and shoulder

YELLOW LINES • mark the center of a

two-way road used for two-way traffic(OPPOSITE DIRECTION)

BROKEN VS SOLID LINESBroken=Passing Allowed

Solid= No passing allowed

Both Center lines are SOLID

• NO PASSING ALLOWED

One center line is broken??Passing only on one side with broken line

Both Center Lines Broken

• Passing Allowed on both sides

What direction is traffic going?Is passing allowed?

What direction is traffic going?Is passing allowed?

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

Two solid yellow lines mean no passing.

Never drive to the left of these lines

• DO NOT PASS When there are double solid yellow lines.

You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow centerline 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.

• BROKEN YELLOW if it is on your side you may pass if movement

can be made safely

When should you not pass?

DO NOT PASS

DO NOT PASS

DO NOT PASS

Passing…is allowed

Shared Turn Lanes

Vehicles moving in either direction can use these lanes to make left turns into another road or entrance

High Occupancy Lane

Reversible Lane

TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS

How is your movement controlled?• Traffic Signals

• Arrows

• Flashing Lights

• Pedestrian Signals

• Traffic Officers

Traffic Signals

STOP (RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP

PERMITTED IN MOST STATES)

YellowSlow down and prepare to stop, do

not enter intersection

Green

• GO WHEN SAFE

FLASHING SIGNALS

• Flashing RED light

• You must stop and proceed only when safe to do so

Flashing Signals

• Flashing Yellow

– Slow down and proceed with caution

Traffic Officer• Can take the place and

overrule traffic control signals

• When officer present follow officer signals even if they go against automatic traffic signals