Signs Everywhere Signs Signs often seen in Alabama

Signs, Everywhere Signs

Signs often seen in Alabama…

Mile/KM markers/new system

Mile/KM markers/new system Distance now measured in feet between Shunnarah Signs!

Traffic Controls Chapter 5 Understanding the Traffic Signs and Signals of Alabama 5

Traffic Signals Steady lights § Red –stop and remain stopped as long as the signal is red § Yellow - a steady yellow light or arrow indicates that the light is about to change § Clear the intersection § Green – go IF the way is clear 6

Traffic Signals Flashing Lights Flashing Red STOP before entering the intersection Flashing Yellow - Caution dangerous intersection 7

Traffic Signals Arrows You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow You may NOT proceed in the direction of the red arrow 8

Traffic Signs Right Turn on Red At some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is red § BEFORE turning STOP § Check for traffic and pedestrians § Left, Straight, Right, THEN Left AGAIN You may NOT turn right on red if one of these signs is present. 9

Traffic Signs Left Turn on Red Left turn on red is permitted from one-way street to another one-way street ONLY! You must: • Stop and • Yield to other traffic and pedestrians You may NOT turn left on red if there is a sign prohibiting it. 10

Traffic Signs - Colors have Meaning Red — prohibitive or stop Blue — motorist services Green — guide information, such as direction or guidance signs Yellow —general warning 11

Traffic Signs Colors have Meaning Orange — construction and maintenance work White — regulatory signs Brown —recreational and cultural interest Fluorescent Optic Yellow —school zones, school crossings and pedestrian crossings 12

Traffic Signs - shapes Having Meaning Octagon — “Stop” Triangle — “Yield” Diamond — Warning “BUMP” Pentagon — “School Zone” Pennant — Adv warning. “No Passing Zones” 13

Traffic Signs - shapes Having Meaning Rectangle — Regulatory or Guide Vertical indicates Regulatory Horizontal indicates directions or information Round - advance warning of Railroad Crossing Crossbuck – Railroad Crossing (same as a yield sign) 14

Traffic Signs Warning Signs These signs give advance warning of hazards to allow drivers time to safely minimize risks. Yellow General Warning Orange Construction/ Work Zone 15

Traffic Signs Note the difference between these signs! A school crossing sign is 5 sided (pentagon) A pedestrian crossing sign is a diamond shaped sign Winding road Slippery when wet – slow down when road surface is wet 16

Traffic Signs Guide Signs… …are Green GUIDE drivers to their destination by identifying routes well in advance 17

Traffic Signs Information Signs INFORM drivers of motorist services and recreational facilities Services - Blue Recreation/Historical Landmarks- Brown 18

Traffic Signs Regulatory Signs REGULATE the speed and movement/direction of traffic Red – Stop or Prohibitive White Regulations 19

Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? Review the Alabama Driver’s Manual Divided highway begins Right curve- side road Divided highway ends Right and left curves Slippery when wet SHARP right and left curves Winding Road Low clearance 20

Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? No passing zone ahead LEFT LANE HOV-2 ONLY 6 -8 AM Lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles Slow moving vehicle travels 25 mph or less Crossbuck/gate down Stop and remain stopped until the gate goes up MON-FRI Construction work zone ahead 21

Pavement Markings Understanding Pavement Markings 22

Pavement Markings Yellow Line = Two-way Traffic White Line = One-way Traffic Solid Line = No Passing Broken Line = Pass With Caution Is this a one-way or two-way road? Would passing be allowed? 23

Pavement Markings Yellow Line Two way traffic pass with caution. How Fast? Traffic Flow Two way traffic no passing. Why? 24

Pavement Markings White Lines One-way traffic Broken - pass with caution Traffic Flow Stop line Left turn only - arrow No passing - solid line 25

Pavement Markings Multi-Lane ONE WAY – pass with caution TWO WAY – no passing over solid lines 26

Pavement Markings Arrows Indicate the Flow of Traffic This lane may continue straight or turn left This lane must turn left 27

Testing Your Knowledge 1. When approaching this pavement marking, a. stop b. yield c. proceed with caution 28

Testing Your Knowledge 2. If you are driving in the middle lane, you must a. turn left b. turn right 29

Testing Your Knowledge 3. This roadway is a. one way – no passing b. one way – passing allowed c. two way – passing allowed 30