Road Sign Bingo- Bell Ringer Signs, Signals and Roadway Markings Please take notes in your notebook or in google docs

3 Types of Traffic Signs Regulatory Signs Signs that set speed limits or give commands. These signs must be obeyed. 2 most important regulatory signs are: The Stop Sign The Yield Sign They both have unique shapes. All other regulatory signs are either white squares or rectangles with red or black lettering.

Regulatory Signs Cont’d Yield Signs Means allow others go first -are found where roadways cross or merge -slow down and check traffic in front of you and behind you when approaching a yield sign -always be prepared to stop

Regulatory Signs Cont’d Speed Limit Signs -shows the maximum and sometimes the minimum speed allowed on the roadway -Speed limits are used to manage traffic flow at safe speeds -Speed limits are set for ideal driving conditions; you may have to reduce your speed if weather conditions are not ideal.

2nd Type of Traffic Sign Warning Signs- -Alerts you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road ahead -Most are diamond shape -Be prepared to stop when you see a warning sign

3rd Type of Traffic Sign Guide Signs -Mark routes, intersections, service areas and other points of interest or information U.S. Route Marker Interstate Route Marker State Route Marker Even numbered interstate route marker =east -west route Odd numbered interstate route marker = north south County Route Marker

Guide Signs Cont’d Mileage and Destinations Signs Highway services Point of Interest or Recreational Areas

Traffic Signals List all the traffic signals you know

Traffic Signals Arrows Flashing signals Help traffic flow smoothly https://www.delsearegional.us/academic/classes/highschool/PE/Health10/StudentParents/Drive%20Right%20Textbook/Drive%20Right%20Chapter%202.pdf

Roadway Markings Starter Question What is the difference between these roadway markings?

Roadway Markings Give a warning or direction They are lines, words, or symbols painted on the roadways The colors of the markings have certain meanings

Single Lines A single yellow broken line separates two-way traffic. You can pass, but only when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction A solid yellow line indicates that passing is not allowed

Double Lines Two solid-yellow lines that divide traffic prohibit passing. A solid and broken lines may be marked on the road. Passing is allowed only if you are traveling on the side with the broken line.

White Lane Markings Broken white lines separate traffic moving in the same direction. You may cross these lanes when changing lanes. Solid white lines identify where changing lanes is hazardous. Solid white lines also mark the edge of the roadway. White arrows in lanes tell you when and where to turn.

Signs, Signals, & Road Markings Video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sq73JOhEU5s

Apply What You Have Learned Answer on the index card #23 and #24

Lets Plan a Short Trip- Great America On your index card answer the following questions? You may use your cell phone. This assignment is worth 6pts. You can either work alone or with a partner. What is the address to Great America? 2 pts How long will it take to travel from Chicago Military Academy to Great American? 2pts Which Interstate(s) will you take? 1 pt Do you need toll money? 1 pt

Sign Project- You will create a Traffic Sign Presentation using google slides Step 1- look on pages 56-68(IL Rules of the Road). Check off 30 signs w/o the words. Step 2- Open google slides name the presentation Traffic Signs Step 3- Start by searching the images in google. For example, locate the stop sign without words Step 4- Once you locate the image- right click and copy in your first slide. Don’t close the page where you copied your image. YOU MUST locate the URL near the bottom left corner. Copy the url under your image. This is called citing your image. You should change the font size to 9. See sample on next slide. Step 5- Next to your image, you must indicate the type of sign and what it means.

This is a stop sign. It is a regulatory sign. You must make a complete stop at the stop line. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symbol

Traffic Sign Project cont’d This project is worth 100 points. You can earn 3 points for each slide: You will select 30 signs; (without words) 1 point for a picture of the sign; 1 point for the explanation of each sign 1 point for the image URL SEE ME to make sure you have selected the proper signs.

Apply You are in vehicle 2. The light is red. The light above vehicle 1 has a green arrow indicating that a right turn is permitted. You want to turn right. Model your thinking process:

You are not in the turn lane Can’t move over without causing a risk situation You wait for the red light to turn green and then proceed to the next intersection or go around the block

Analyzing Data Motor vehicles injure nearly 80,000 pedestrians each year. The chart on the next slide shows how the number of pedestrian injuries varies according to the time of day. Study the chart before answering the questions. Open a new google doc and title it Analyzing Data: Pedestrian Injuries Answer the questions in complete sentences and share the doc with me. This assignment is worth 6 points.

Questions for graph What length of time does each bar on the graph represent? What time period has the greatest number of pedestrian injuries? What time period have the fewest injuries? Suggest a reason for the increase in the number of injuries from 6:00 am to 9:00 am.

4. On weekends, there are an average of 3,000 pedestrian injuries between 12 midnight and 3 am. How does this rate of injury compare with the data given here? What risks factors do you think contribute to this difference? 5. As a driver, what actions can you take to help protect pedestrians?

Meanings Of Pavement Markings Lines Watch the video Meanings Of Pavement Markings Lines https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TW0Eq2Q-9Ac

Steering Hand over Hand Steering: This method is best to use when you need to make tight right turns or to make quick steering actions to correct a skid. This give you the maximum movement of the steering wheel in a short period of time. video on steering- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyeivehE3KA

Create a handmade steering wheel Write the numbers on the paper plate as if it is clock Position your hands on the 9 and 3 Practice Steering

Read Chapter 10 Rules of the Road and answer the questions at the end of the chapter You will take a quiz on chapter 10 and week 2 powerpoint notes if time permits before we leave today.