Traffic Signals, Signs andTraffic Signals, Signs andPavement MarkingsPavement Markings

are used for traffic control to provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic

Remember:Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer; police officer overrides signal

*If a traffic signal isn’t working properly you should stop as if it was a four way stop sign

Traffic SignalsTraffic Signals

• Red Lights: Motorists must stop vehicle prior to reaching intersection, and may not proceed unless making a Right Turn* or the signal changes

• Yellow Lights: Warn motorists that the light is about to turn Red;

“Rule” – If you can safely stop before reaching intersection you must stop, otherwise proceed through intersection

• Green Lights: You may go if the way is clear (Pedestrians)

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• Flashing Red Lights: means the same as a red light; you must stop completely and check traffic and pedestrians go when the way is clear.

• Flashing Yellow Lights: slow down, be prepared to stop and proceed with caution

• Green Arrow: you may go in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear, you must yield the pedestrians in the intersection

– (Oncoming traffic will have RED light)

Pavement MarkingsPavement MarkingsBroken yellow center linesmean that passing on the leftis allowed in either directionwhen the way ahead is clear.

Broken yellow line w/ a solid yellow line passing is allowed from the side of the broken line, but not from the side of the solid line.

Both sides of the centerlane are marked by a solidyellow line and brokenyellow linedrivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. may not travel further than 150 feet

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Double solid yellow linesSeparate traffic traveling in two different directions.Passing is not allowed ineither direction. You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.

Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic

going in the same direction. *change lanes with caution*

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White edge line White edge line -Separates traffic from -Separates traffic from

side of side of the road the road

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White line at an intersectionWhite line at an intersection-Stop 5 feet from the line-Stop 5 feet from the line

Turning RegulationsTurning Regulations (Review w/ lane markings)

Left turn only Lane

This lane is permitted to turn Left or continue straight

Yellow solid (Oppositeflowing traffic)

White solid line at intersectionindicates where you must stopyour vehicle

Categories of SignsCategories 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.

No Right TurnNo U-Turn Keep Right

Left Turn Only (In Left Lane)

Left Turn or Straight (In Right Lane)

REGULATORY SIGNSDesignate what is permitted on the roads

Divided Highway Signal Ahead Slippery When Wet

Merge Ahead

Pedestrian Crossing Ahead

Lane Reduction

Railroad Crossing Ahead

Warning Signs

Flagman Ahead

Construction / Work Ares Signs (orange) ALL FINES ARE DOUBLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Uneven Pavement (Construction Zone)

• Only sign in the shape of a pennant

Mile Marker

Hospital

Gas Station

Guidance Signs

Information Signs