1. Traffic Signs

2. 8 Different Shapes Each sign shape has a special meaning Stop Octagon-
Triangle-
Vertical Rectangle
Pentagon-
Round-
Pennant-
Diamond-
Horizontal Rectangle-
Stop
Yield
Regulatory
School
Railroad Crossing
No Passing
Warning
Guide

3. 8 Different Colors Each color has a different meaning: Red
Yellow
White
Orange
Black
Green
Blue
Brown
Stop, yield, prohibited
Warning
Regulatory
Construction/Detour
Guide
Motorist Service
Public Recreation/ Cultural interest

4. Regulatory Signs Tell you about laws you must obey Stop Yield
Speed Limits

5. Stop Signs
Used on a road that crosses a main highway or through street
Always come to a Full Stop
If there is only a Stop sign
Stop before the intersection or before any crosswalk if there is one
If your view is blocked move ahead slowly and prepare to stop again

6. 4 Way Stop The driver who stops first should be allowed to go first
When you stop at the same time
The driver on the left should yield to the driver on the right
When stopped across from each other the driver going straight has the right away, a driver turning left should wait

8. Yield Signs Always slow or stop
You must give the right of way to traffic
Yield signs are found where roadways cross or merge

9. Speed Limit Signs Used to manage traffic flow at a safe speed
States establish their own speed limits
They are set for “ideal” driving conditions

10. Basic Speed Law
When traffic, roadway, or weather conditions are not ideal you must obey the basic speed law
This law states you may not drive faster than is safe and prudent for existing conditions regardless of posted speed signs

11. Minimum Speed Set on some roadways to keep traffic moving safely
You become a hazard to other traffic
Hazard Lights

12. Advisory Speed Signs
Set for special conditions such as sharp curves- posted below a warning sign
They indicate the maximum speed suggested for ideal conditions

13. School Zones
Sometimes special speed limits are set for different times of day

14. Night Speed Limits

15. Other Regulatory Signs
Direct traffic to turn or go straight
Direct one way traffic
Control parking and passing
Signs with red words on white or white words on red usually tell you what not to do
Black lettered signs tell you what you can do
Red slashes indicate what is prohibited

16. Warning Signs Can help you avoid surprise situations
Most warning signs are
Diamond shaped
Have black symbols or lettering on yellow background
Be prepared to slow or stop when you see a warning sign

17. School Signs
Used in a portion of a street or highway near a school that is subject to special speed limits
A school crossing sign posted near intersections or crossings used by children
Always be extra alert in these zones children might dart out without looking

18. No Passing Sign A yellow pennant with black letters
Appears at the start of a no-passing zone and provides advanced warning
Used with a solid yellow line

19. Construction Signs Orange diamond or rectangular
Alerts you to be ready to slow, stop and or drive around workers and equipment
Follow directions from signs and workers
New York State doubles fines and violations in construction zones

20. Railroad Crossings
A round Yellow Sign with a black X and two R’s Warns you that a railroad crossing is near
A white crossbuck is at the crossing
You must treat the white crossbuck as a yield sign and flashing red lights as a stop sign

21. Guide Signs
Mark routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest or information
Green Signs provide information on mileage to destinations

22. Blue Signs Guide you to services near highways Fuel Food Lodging
Hospitals

23. Brown Signs
Direct you to recreation areas or cultural points of interest