1. Driver Safety

3. Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Traffic signs, signals and road markings are set up to control the flow of traffic, make streets and highways safer for all.
Traffic Signals
Hung Vertically: red (top) yellow (center) green (bottom)
If there is a green arrow is always on the bottom.
When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left

4. Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Red Light
Motorist must stop BEFORE the intersection or crosswalk
Yellow Light
Should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless the vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely.
Green Light
Safely proceed through the intersection
Green Arrow
When shown alone of in combination with a red signal, proceed only in the direction shown by the arrow.

5. Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Lets Practice
Lane 1 Lane Lane 3

6. Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Flashing Yellow
Slow down and proceed with care
Flashing Red Light
Traffic signs, signals and road markings
Unlit Signal
Stop. It is considered a four way stop sign
Orange, Steady Raised-Palm Symbol
Pedestrians should not leave the sidewalk
White Steady Pedestrian Silhouette
Pedestrians facing the signal may cross the road in the direction of the signal. Turning motorists must yield to any pedestrians.

7. Traffic Signs Warning Guidance Regulatory
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
*signs are manufactured in different shapes and colors to convey a particular message*

8. Traffic Signs Warning Signs Road Work Signs
For road conditions that need caution for specific hazards that may be encountered during certain road operations
Road Work Signs
Alert motorists of temporary roadway conditions
Reduce speed limit signs are posted alongside orange work zone signs. In NJ all traffic fines are doubled in work zones
HOW TO REACT…

9. Traffic Signs Guidance Signs Regulatory Signs
Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists
Regulatory Signs
Generally rectangular with longer vertical dimension, and have black working and borders on a white background
STOP: octagonal sign with white wording and border on red background
YIELD: white inverted triangle with red wording and border with a white border band
DO NOT ENTER: white square with a red circle that has a white band horizontally across the center of the circle and the words “DO NOT ENTER” in white letters on the upper and lower parts of the circle

10. Make A Sign
You will be in partners making signs for the classroom and the school.
Examples: STOP, DO NOT ENTER, YIELD, ONE WAY, DO NOT PASS, WRONG WAY, NO TURNS, NO STANDING AT ANY TIME, EXIT
You and your partner will decide on which sign you are going to make (1 per pair) then you will recreate the sign. (personalize it if you want)
On the back of the sign you will write WHY (the school needs the sign) HOW (it will help) WHAT (the sign is) WHERE (you want the sign to go)
Signs will be turned in at the end of the period.