Traffic Lights Road Signs Road Markings
Do Now… True or False A stop sign is shaped like a triangle. A broken yellow line means that you can pass when safe to do so. If you see a railroad advance warning sign, the best thing to do is to get across the railroad tracks as fast as possible. A blue sign with white lettering indicates a recreational area, a state or national park, or a historic site. A broken white line means that you can move into the lane next to you when safe.
Traffic Lights Smooth the flow of traffic Red Light = STOP (Full Stop) Yellow Light = CAUTION Green Light = GO Vertical or Horizontal Traffic Lights
Traffic Lights Making a Right or Left turn at a Red Light Green Arrow Must come to a complete stop and proceed when safe
Traffic Lights Flashing Lights: Flashing Red Light: Come to a full stop; 1 st car has Right of Way Example: Hillcrest/Mountain Ave. Flashing Yellow Light: Use caution and proceed slowly through intersection
Traffic Lights Pedestrian Signal: Pedestrian symbol = walk Blinking Palm = stop if you can; continue if already crossing Stationary Palm = Stop – DO NOT cross
Road Signs Three Types of Road Signs include: Regulatory Warning Guidance
Regulatory Signs Regulate/control movement of traffic Laws you must obey COLORS: Red, White, Black, White on black, Red circle with slash through it.
Warning Signs Alert you to changes in road conditions Construction, detours, deer crossing, etc. COLORS: Yellow, Orange, both with black symbols and lettering
Guidance Signs Gives information, helps guide you on road. What road you are on, nearest rest stop, mileage to different cities. COLORS: Blue, Green, Brown
Road Markings Yellow Lines Separate traffic going in opposite directions. one solid two solid (cannot pass) 1 solid and 1 broken (can pass on broken side when safe)
Road Markings White Lines: Separate traffic going in same direction with more than one lane (highways) Can be solid or broken
Road Markings Road Arrows Give direction Turn/can’t turn White Edge Lines Mark side of road Stop Lines Crosswalks
Road Markings Special Road Markings: “STOP” “SCHOOL ZONE” “Railroad Crossing” “Fire Zone” Handicap Spot
Road Signs Project Due December 22 nd for ALL Classes No s will be accepted! -10 points for each day late