Signs Signals and Markings Regulatory Signs o Controls

Signs, Signals, and Markings

Regulatory Signs o Controls the movement of traffic o Give commands or sets limits o Regulatory Signs are red, white, black, green on white, or white on black o Most have square, or vertical/horizontal rectangular shapes YIELD

Warning Signs o Alerts you to changes in condition or use of the road ahead o All warning signs are yellow or orange with black symbols or letters o Most are diamond-shaped

(Construction Signs)

Guide Signs o Give information about roadways and routes - Mileage to a certain destination - Roadside services such as rest stops, service stations, and camp sites - Recreational areas and nearby points of interest

Route Markers

Pavement Markings Divide traffic going in OPPOSITE directions Divide traffic going in the SAME direction

Pavement Markings o Double Yellow Lines NO PASSING o Solid and Broken Yellow PASS ON BROKEN SIDE ONLY o Broken Yellow YOU MAY PASS ON EITHER SIDE o Broken White Lines YOU MAY PASS ONE EITHER SIDE o Solid White Line NO PASSING (between lanes or on the outer edges of the road)

Shoulder Line: DO NOT CROSS!

Pavement Markings o Arrows on the roadway identify lanes from which you can drive straight, or turn left or right o Shared Left-Turn Lane o Stop Line o Pedestrian Crosswalk o Road Exit Ramp o High-Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Lane o Disabled Driver Parking

Shared Left Turn Lane Used to EXIT the roadway… NOT enter the roadway.

Stop Line

Crosswalk

Exit Ramp

Traffic Control Signals o Keeps traffic moving in an orderly manner Flashing yellow slow down and proceed with caution Flashing red stop, check traffic, then proceed with caution

Left turn has Right of Way Left turn must yield to oncoming Left turn may go if traffic no traffic or pedestrians

Left turn has Right of Way Left turn should stop before intersection if safe to do so Left turn must wait for arrow to turn green

Traffic Officer’s Signals o A police officer can take the place of and overrule traffic control signals. o When an officer is present, follow his/her signals even if they go against those of an automatic traffic signal or stop sign.