Signs, Signals, and Markings
Regulatory Signs Controls the movement of traffic Give commands or sets limits Regulatory Signs are red, white, black, green on white, or white on black Most have square, or vertical/horizontal rectangular shapes YIELD
Warning Signs Alerts you to changes in condition or use of the road ahead All warning signs are yellow or orange with black symbols or letters Most are diamond-shaped
Guide Signs Give information about roadways and routes - Mileage to a certain destination - Roadside services such as rest stops, service stations, and camp sites - Recreational areas and nearby points of interest
Route Markers Interstate routes that lead INTO cities have 3 digits and begin with an ODD digit (195, 395) Interstate routes that go AROUND a city have 3 digits, but begin with an EVEN digit (295, 648)
Pavement Markings Double Yellow Lines Solid and Broken Yellow Solid White Line (between lanes or on the outer edges of the road) Broken White Line
Pavement Markings Arrows on the roadway identify lanes from which you can drive straight, or turn left or right Shared Left-Turn Lane Stop Line Pedestrian Crosswalk Road Exit Ramp High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane Disabled Driver Parking
Traffic Control Signals Keeps traffic moving in an orderly manner Flashing yellow? Flashing red? Red, Yellow, Green Arrows?
Traffic Officer’s Signals A police officer can take the place of and overrule traffic control signals. When an officer is present, follow his/her signals even if they go against those of an automatic traffic signal or stop sign.