 Every sign’s shape and color have special meaning  Regulatory Signs: Signs that set limits, or give commands.  Example: stop sign, Yield, One Way, Do Not Enter  Colors:  Red: Stop, Yield, or Prohibited  Orange: Construction  Yellow: Warning  Black: Regulatory  Blue: Motorist Service  Green: Guide

 Yield Sign: Found where roadways cross or merge.  Slow down, check traffic in front and behind you  May not need to stop completely at yield sign.  Speed Limit: Show MAXIMUM speed allowed in designated areas.  Minimums are set on some roadways ▪ Highways  Advisory speed limits are set for special condition ▪ Sharpe Curves

 Warning Signs: Alert you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road ahead.  Most are Diamond in Shape.  Also include railroad crossing, and pedestrian/school zone.

 Guide Signs: Mark routes intersections, service areas, and others points of interest  Typically, black, blue, or green.  Route signs: Local, state, and interstate routes.  State and county routes may vary state to state  Other Guide signs: Mileage and destination signs

 ODD/EVEN  Odd numbers depict north and south routes.  Even Numbers depict east and west routes.  Three Figured numbers  BEGIN with ODD = goes INTO a city  BEGIN with EVEN = Go AROUND a City.

U.S Route Marker State Route Marker County Route Marker 2 Digit Interstate Route Marker 3 Digit Interstate Route Marker Destination Sign North and South Around City

 Traffic Signal: Lights, arrows, flashing signals, and pedestrian signals are used to help traffic flow smoothly.  Traffic Lights;  RED :MUST Come to a full stop  YELLOW: “Caution” Make every effort to stop safely  GREEN: Drivers may proceed when intersection is clear.

 At most intersections drivers are allowed to make a Right-Turn-on-Red; turning right after stopping when the signal is red.  Left-Turn-on-Red may occur when turning from a one way street onto another one way street.

 Flashing Signals: Alert drivers to dangerous conditions or tell drivers to stop.  Arrows: regulate the movement of traffic on a particular path through an intersection.  Red Arrows: STOP driver may not go this direction  Yellow Arrow: Arrow is about to turn red  Green: May proceed only in the direction the arrow is pointing when intersection is safe.

 Pedestrian Signals: ensure the safety of people who are walking  Pedestrians should always obey “Walk” and “Don’t Walk” Signals  Drivers and pedestrians should always follow the instructions of a traffic patrol officer.  Under any circumstance. Walk Signal Don’t Walk Signal

 Roadway Marking: are usually lines, words, or symbols painted on the roadway.  Give warning or direction  Yellow Lane markings: separate traffic in opposite directions on two way roads.  Single Line: single broken yellow line indicates that you may pass but only when no traffic is coming from opposite direction.

 Double Yellow Lines: divide traffic and prohibit passing.  Solid and broken Line together: indicates passing ONLY on the side which has the broken line.  White Lane Markings: separate lanes moving in the same direction.  Broken white line indicates passing is allowed  Solid line prohibits passing.

 Other Roadway Markings.  Stop line: where the driver should come to a complete stop before entering an intersection  Cross Walk: Where pedestrians will cross road, be aware for children and and other pedestrians. ▪ Solid white lines with diagonal crossings.  Shared left turn lane: assist drivers turning left into businesses in the middle of a block. Both sides of road may use this lane.  HOV Lane: carpool lane. 2+ or 3+ passengers only! ▪ Designated with a white diamond. ▪

Speed Bumps Stop Line Shared left Turn HOV LaneCross WalkRumble Strips Handicap Parking

 Rumble Strips: Short sections or groved or corrugated roadway  Cause car to vibrate and make a loud noise  Indicate to reduce speed, or danger of going off the road.  Speed Bumps: Put in areas to force drivers to reduce speed  Go over speed bumps no faster than 5 mhp