1. Traffic Signals, Signs and Pavement Markings  are used for traffic control to provide a smooth, orderly flow of traffic Remember: Obey all signs and signals unless directed by a police officer; police officer overrides signal *If a traffic signal isn’t working properly you should stop as if it was a four way stop sign

2. Traffic Signals Red Lights: Motorists must stop vehicle prior to reaching intersection, and may not proceed unless making a Right Turn* or the signal changes Yellow Lights: Warn motorists that the light is about to turn Red; “Rule” – If you can safely stop before reaching intersection you must stop, otherwise proceed through intersection Green Lights: You may go if the way is clear (Pedestrians)

3. Traffic Signals cont. Flashing Red Lights: means the same as a red light; you must stop completely and check traffic and pedestrians go when the way is clear. Flashing Yellow Lights: slow down, be prepared to stop and proceed with caution Green Arrow: you may go in the direction of the arrow if the way is clear, you must yield the pedestrians in the intersection –(Oncoming traffic will have RED light)

4. Pavement Markings Broken yellow center lines mean that passing on the left is allowed in either direction when the way ahead is clear. Broken yellow line w/ a solid yellow line passing is allowed from the side of the broken line, but not from the side of the solid line. Both sides of the center lane are marked by a solid yellow line and broken yellow line drivers traveling in either direction may use the lane for making left turns. may not travel further than 150 feet

5. Pavement Markings cont. Double solid yellow lines  Separate traffic traveling in two different directions.  Passing is not allowed in either direction.  You may not cross the lines unless you are making a left turn.  Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. *change lanes with caution*

6. Pavement Markings cont. White edge line -Separates traffic from side of the road

7. Pavement Markings cont. White line at an intersection -Stop 5 feet from the line

8. Turning Regulations Turning Regulations (Review w/ lane markings) Left turn only Lane This lane is permitted to turn Left or continue straight Yellow solid (Opposite flowing traffic) White solid line at intersection indicates where you must stop your vehicle

9. Categories of Signs Warning: Warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see Guidance: Guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route Regulatory: Regulate traffic speed and movement.

10. No Right TurnNo U-Turn Keep Right Left Turn Only (In Left Lane) Left Turn or Straight (In Right Lane) REGULATORY SIGNS Designate what is permitted on the roads

11. Divided HighwaySignal AheadSlippery When Wet Merge Ahead Pedestrian Crossing Ahead Lane Reduction Railroad Crossing Ahead Warning Signs

12. Flagman Ahead Construction / Work Ares Signs (orange) ALL FINES ARE DOUBLED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Uneven Pavement (Construction Zone)

13. Only sign in the shape of a pennant

14. Mile Marker Hospital Gas Station Guidance Signs Information Signs