1. Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Laws, Signs, Signals and Markings

2. Know the Road Signs Confusion can be dangerous! Signs, Signals, and Markings

3. Sign Shapes Stop Sign Octagon Yield Sign Triangle No Passing Pennant Regulatory/Prohibitive Rectangle Circle RR Crossing Warning Diamond Warning House School Zone/Crossing

4. Sign Colors Red/White Prohibitive, Forbidden Black/White Regulatory Yellow/Black General Warning Fluorescent Yellow-Green Non-Motorist User Warning Brown/White Recreation Scenic Blue/White Guide Service Green/White Guide Directions Orange/Black Construction Maintenance

5. Prohibitive & Regulatory Signs

7. Supplemental Signs May Accompany Warning Signs A merge sign warns drivers on the freeway and those merging onto the freeway. Both should adjust speed and position to maintain safe flow. Most commonly seen is a curve sign with a recommended speed for the curve

8. Temporary Control (Construction) In Kentucky fines are doubled in construction zones

9. Service & Recreation Signs

10. Non-motorized User 2003 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Before 2003

12. Traffic Signals Signal Combinations Flashing lights Know when you can go!

13. Traffic Signals

14. Pavement Markings(1) Two lane rural Shared Left Turn only ONE Way TWO Way Multi-lane Understand how they work! Left Turn Only Passing No Passing

15. Pavement Markings 2 Stop Bars Yellow Extension White Extension Lane Use Arrows

16. Traffic Regulations Right of Way rules are designed to determine who should go first when two road users want to occupy the same space at the same time. The basic idea is - YOU SHOULD ALWAYS YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO AVOID A COLLISION.

17. Where to Stop Stop Sign Stop Bar Crosswalk Unmarked Intersection

18. Entering Roadway From Private Property Drivers entering a roadway from private property must stop before entering roadway

19. The 4 Way Stop 1. The vehicle that stops first should go first. 2.If two or more vehicle stop simultaneously the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

20. Do Not Block Intersection Drivers must not enter an intersection, or crosswalk, until they can cross and clear the intersection, or crosswalk safely.

21. Yield to Vehicle in Intersection Drivers must yield to road users already in the intersection

22. Yield to Pedestrians in Intersection Drivers must yield to pedestrians. Special care must be given to visually or physically impaired. Children, and the elderly.

23. Left Turn and Right of Way Drivers turning left must yield to: on coming traffic traffic turning right cross traffic

24. Railroad Crossings Drivers must stop when facing a railroad crossing with the lights flashing, cross gates are down, or when a train is approaching.

25. School Bus Drivers must stop in both directions when a school bus is stop with its red lights flashing and cross arm extended. If median or physical divider is present a stop is not required.

26. Yield Sign Drivers facing a yield sign must let traffic on the crossroad go first.

27. Emergency Vehicles Drivers must yield to the right for emergency vehicles with sirens or emergency lights activated. Do not stop in the middle of an intersection. Do not cross left of center unless specifically directed by officer.

28. U-Turns Prohibited within 500 feet of hillcrest. Prohibited within 500 feet of curve. Prohibited in Central Business District (Louisville). Prohibited by sign. Prohibited when the turn would interfere with traffic in either direction, or turn can not be made in a continuous move.

29. Speed Limits The posted speed of a road is the maximum speed allowed under optimum conditions. The basic speed law requires that a driver operate at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions. Visibility, traction, and traffic conditions often require operating at less than the posted speed

30. Other Legal Requirements Vehicles Proceeding in the Opposite Direction Yield at Least Half of Roadway Is Passing on the Right Permitted? Limitations on Overtaking on the Left Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Funeral or Other Processions Use of Ear Plugs While Driving

31. If Stopped by Police Stop in a safe location Stay Calm Remain in the car/ keep hands visible Produce documents requested Be courteous; do not insult/ touch officer Do not argue, become emotional, make excuses Never offer the officer anything not requested

32. Lane Ends