Traffic Signs
8 Different Shapes Each sign shape has a special meaning Stop Octagon- Triangle- Vertical Rectangle Pentagon- Round- Pennant- Diamond- Horizontal Rectangle- Stop Yield Regulatory School Railroad Crossing No Passing Warning Guide
8 Different Colors Each color has a different meaning: Red Yellow White Orange Black Green Blue Brown Stop, yield, prohibited Warning Regulatory Construction/Detour Guide Motorist Service Public Recreation/ Cultural interest
Regulatory Signs Tell you about laws you must obey Stop Yield Speed Limits
Stop Signs Used on a road that crosses a main highway or through street Always come to a Full Stop If there is only a Stop sign Stop before the intersection or before any crosswalk if there is one If your view is blocked move ahead slowly and prepare to stop again
4 Way Stop The driver who stops first should be allowed to go first When you stop at the same time The driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right When stopped across from each other the driver going straight has the right away, a driver turning left should wait
Yield Signs Always slow or stop You must give the right of way to traffic Yield signs are found where roadways cross or merge
Speed Limit Signs Used to manage traffic flow at a safe speed States establish their own speed limits They are set for “ideal” driving conditions
Basic Speed Law When traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are not ideal you must obey the basic speed law This law states you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions regardless of posted speed signs
Minimum Speed Set on some roadways to keep traffic moving safely You become a hazard to other traffic Hazard Lights
Advisory Speed Signs Set for special conditions such as sharp curves- posted below a warning sign They indicate the maximum speed suggested for ideal conditions
School Zones Sometimes special speed limits are set for different times of day
Night Speed Limits
Other Regulatory Signs Direct traffic to turn or go straight Direct one way traffic Control parking and passing Signs with red words on white or white words on red usually tell you what not to do Black lettered signs tell you what you can do Red slashes indicate what is prohibited
Warning Signs Can help you avoid surprise situations Most warning signs are Diamond shaped Have black symbols or lettering on yellow background Be prepared to slow or stop when you see a warning sign
School Signs Used in a portion of a street or highway near a school that is subject to special speed limits A school crossing sign posted near intersections or crossings used by children Always be extra alert in these zones children might dart out without looking
No Passing Sign A yellow pennant with black letters Appears at the start of a no-passing zone and provides advanced warning Used with a solid yellow line
Construction Signs Orange diamond or rectangular Alerts you to be ready to slow, stop and or drive around workers and equipment Follow directions from signs and workers New York State doubles fines and violations in construction zones
Railroad Crossings A round Yellow Sign with a black X and two R’s Warns you that a railroad crossing is near A white crossbuck is at the crossing You must treat the white crossbuck as a yield sign and flashing red lights as a stop sign
Guide Signs Mark routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest or information Green Signs provide information on mileage to destinations
Blue Signs Guide you to services near highways Fuel Food Lodging Hospitals
Brown Signs Direct you to recreation areas or cultural points of interest