Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings Chapter 2 Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings

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

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

2.1 Traffic Signs

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

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

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

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

Guide Signs Blue, brown, and green County and State – vary Interstate – Red, white, and blue shields Even # = East/West Odd # = North/South 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 than words. 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 Help traffic move smoothly Red, yellow, green

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

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

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

Arrows Red, Green, and Yellow Mean the same as lights 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 Rush hour

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

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

2.3 Roadway Markings

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

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

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

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

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