Chapter 5 Signs Signals and Markings Regulatory Signs

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Chapter 5 – Signs, Signals and Markings

Chapter 5 – Signs, Signals and Markings

Regulatory Signs A sign that regulates or controls the movement of traffic. n Tells

Regulatory Signs A sign that regulates or controls the movement of traffic. n Tells driver what you must and must not do while driving. n Signs are: red, white, black, green on white, or white on black n Signs generally have square and rectangular shapes. n

Shapes of Regulatory Signs n Square or rectangular signs tell a driver what to

Shapes of Regulatory Signs n Square or rectangular signs tell a driver what to do or not to do n Octagon is only for stop signs n Triangle pointing down always indicates a yield sign

Warning Signs n Alerts driver to changes in the condition or use of the

Warning Signs n Alerts driver to changes in the condition or use of the road ahead. n Signs are either yellow or orange with black symbols, majority of these signs are diamond shaped.

Significance of the Shape and Color of Warning Signs n Diamond shape, yellow with

Significance of the Shape and Color of Warning Signs n Diamond shape, yellow with black letters – warns of possible hazards ahead n Pentagon shape, yellow with black letters – warns that there is a school crossing or school zone ahead n Pennant shape yellow with black letter – marks the beginning of a no passing zone

n Round, yellow with black letters – gives advance warning of a railroad crossing

n Round, yellow with black letters – gives advance warning of a railroad crossing n Orange, with black letters – warns of construction or repair activity

Guide Signs n Gives information about roadways and routes n The mileage to certain

Guide Signs n Gives information about roadways and routes n The mileage to certain destinations n Roadside services such as rest stops, service stations and campsites n Recreational areas and nearby points of interest.

International Signs n A sign that can be understood without knowing another language n

International Signs n A sign that can be understood without knowing another language n The meanings are understood by colors, shapes, symbols and numbers

Pavement Markings n Roadway lane markings provide advance warning not only to you as

Pavement Markings n Roadway lane markings provide advance warning not only to you as the driver, but other they indicate to you what other drivers can and cannot do as well.

Yellow Lines n Traffic is going in opposite directions n A single solid yellow

Yellow Lines n Traffic is going in opposite directions n A single solid yellow line marks the left edge of the roadway

White Lines • White lines that are parallel to the roadway indicate traffic is

White Lines • White lines that are parallel to the roadway indicate traffic is moving in the same direction n Single white lines are to discourage passing @ high risk locations, but do not prohibit passing

Other Roadway Markings n White arrows – direct drivers into lanes from which they

Other Roadway Markings n White arrows – direct drivers into lanes from which they can drive straight ahead, turn left or turn right n White arrows pointing alternately right and left – shared left–turn lanes indicating that vehicles moving in either direction can use the lane to make a turn into an entrance or another road

n Reversible lanes – at different times of day may be used by traffic

n Reversible lanes – at different times of day may be used by traffic moving in opposite directions n High occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes – set aside for use by vehicles with more than one person in the car

Traffic Control Signals n Keeps traffic moving in an orderly manner Red – stop;

Traffic Control Signals n Keeps traffic moving in an orderly manner Red – stop; Yellow – DO NOT ENTER THE INTERSECTION; Green - go n Flashing red light – stop and proceed only when it is safe to do so n Flashing yellow – slow down and proceed with caution n

Lane-Use Lights Red X – drivers are prohibited to drive in this lane n

Lane-Use Lights Red X – drivers are prohibited to drive in this lane n Green arrow – drivers are permitted to drive in this lane n Yellow X – driver should get out of this lane, it will soon be a red X; flashing yellow – the lane can be used, with caution, for left turn movements only n

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