Chapter 2 Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings

Vocabulary Advisory speed limits Advisory speed limits Flashing signal Flashing signal Guide sign Guide sign HOV Lane HOV Lane International sign International sign Pedestrian signal Pedestrian signal

Vocabulary cont. Regulatory sign Regulatory sign Right turn on red Right turn on red Roadway markings Roadway markings Rumble strips Rumble strips Shared left turn lane Shared left turn lane Traffic signal Traffic signal Warning sign Warning sign

2.1 Traffic Signs

Introduction You will see hundreds of signs You will see hundreds of signs You need to understand and react, or prepare to react immediately You need to understand and react, or prepare to react immediately

Shapes and Colors Regulatory – control traffic Regulatory – control traffic Warning – hazards and road conditions Warning – hazards and road conditions Guide – give directions Guide – give directions

Regulatory Sign Stop sign – full stop Stop sign – full stop Yield sign Yield sign Speed limit sign Speed limit sign

Warning Signs Diamond Shaped Diamond Shaped –Yellow School Signs School Signs –Yellow – shaped like a school house No Passing No Passing –Yellow triangle or white rectangle Construction Construction –Orange diamond Railroad Railroad –Yellow round or white cross-bucks

Guide Signs Blue, brown, and green Blue, brown, and green County and State – vary County and State – vary Interstate – Red, white, and blue shields Interstate – Red, white, and blue shields –E/W = Even –N/S = Odd –3 figure starts with an odd = Goes into the city –3 figure starts with an even = Goes around a city

International Signs Convey information by symbols rather then words. Convey information by symbols rather then words. These signs make it easier for non- native speaking people to communicate and follow the laws of the roadway in unfamiliar surroundings. These signs make it easier for non- native speaking people to communicate and follow the laws of the roadway in unfamiliar surroundings.

2.2 Traffic Signals

Introduction Traffic Signal – lights, arrows, flashing signals, lane signals, pedestrian signals Traffic Signal – lights, arrows, flashing signals, lane signals, pedestrian signals Help traffic move smoothly Help traffic move smoothly Red, yellow, green Red, yellow, green

Traffic Lights Red – Stop Red – Stop –Full stop Yellow – Prepare to stop Yellow – Prepare to stop –Point of no return Green – Go Green – Go –Stale vs. Fresh –Check L/Front/R Computerized traffic signal Computerized traffic signal

Turn on Red Right turn on red – After coming to a COMPLETE STOP AND YIELDING TO PEDESTRIANS AND TRAFFIC Right turn on red – After coming to a COMPLETE STOP AND YIELDING TO PEDESTRIANS AND TRAFFIC Left turn on red – one way streets Left turn on red – one way streets

Flashing Signal Flashing signal – dangerous situation Flashing signal – dangerous situation Red vs. Yellow Red vs. Yellow –Stop –Caution

Arrows Red, Green, and Yellow Red, Green, and Yellow Mean the same as lights Mean the same as lights If light is green, you can only go in direction of arrow If light is green, you can only go in direction of arrow

Lane Signals Traffic flows in one direction during a certain time, and in another direction at another time Traffic flows in one direction during a certain time, and in another direction at another time Rush hour Rush hour

Pedestrian Signals At crosswalks At crosswalks Walk/Don’t Walk Walk/Don’t Walk Fresh vs. Stale green lights Fresh vs. Stale green lights

Officer Signals Obey even if they conflict with traffic signals Obey even if they conflict with traffic signals Hand held up = Stop Hand held up = Stop Waving hand = Go Waving hand = Go

2.3 Roadway Markings

Introduction Roadway markings give you warning or direction Roadway markings give you warning or direction Painted yellow or white Painted yellow or white

Yellow Lane Markings Broken Yellow = Lanes moving in opposite directions Broken Yellow = Lanes moving in opposite directions Solid Yellow = Lanes moving in opposite direction/No Passing Solid Yellow = Lanes moving in opposite direction/No Passing Shared left turn lanes Shared left turn lanes

White Lane Markings Broken White Lines = lanes moving in the same direction Broken White Lines = lanes moving in the same direction Solid White Lines = lanes moving in the same direction/Do not change lanes Solid White Lines = lanes moving in the same direction/Do not change lanes Arrows Arrows Stop lines Stop lines Edge lines Edge lines Crosswalks Crosswalks

Rumble Strips and Roadway Markers Rumble strips are short strips of raised roadway Rumble strips are short strips of raised roadway Attention getting Attention getting

Other Roadway Markings Exit ramps Exit ramps Railroad crossings Railroad crossings School Zones School Zones Curbs Curbs No Parking No Parking Handicap Parking Handicap Parking