Appendix Smojver Traffic Signs Signals Roadway Markings n

Appendix Smojver

Traffic Signs, Signals, & Roadway Markings n Set up to control the flow of traffic, making streets and highways safer for motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians n Traffic Signals When hung vertically, the order is red, yellow/amber, green. n If there is a green arrow, it is always on the bottom. n If hung horizontally, the red light is always on the n

Yellow Light A motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless the vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot stop safely. n Flashing Yellow Light: Slow down and proceed with care n

Traffic Signs n Warning n n Guidance n n warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route Regulatory n regulate traffic speed and movement

Warning Signs n Warning signs are usually yellow and diamond shaped with a black symbol or message.

Roadwork Signs Orange & Diamond n Warning Sign (exception to usual color) n

Guidance Signs n Guidance signs are usually green and rectangular

Regulatory Signs n Regulatory signs are usually rectangular, long vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background

Regulatory Sign Exceptions n Stop Sign n n Yield n n Red octagon Red/white upside down triangle Do Not Enter n White square, red circle

8 Basic Shapes of Signs n n n n Round Octagon Pennant Triangle Diamond Vertical Rectangle Horizontal Rectangle Pentagon n n n n Railroad Stop No Passing Yield Warning Regulatory Guidance School

Other Signs n Motor Services Blue n Information on vehicle and road services n n Public Rec/Cultural Interest Brown n Points of interest/Historic sights/Cultural Interest n

Rumble Strips n Small indentations or narrow, raised strips on the highway or shoulder There to alert motorists n Steering wheel vibrates and makes noise n