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TRAFFIC SIGN VIDEO
Signs, Signals, and Roadway Markings
Traffic Signs
3 Types Regulatory Warning Guide
Different shapes and colors Help from distance Valuable information
Types of Signs: Regulatory
Regulatory Laws you must obey Help control traffic Most important:
Stop and yield (red and black)
All others are white squares/rectangles with red/black lettering
• Also direct traffic what direction it should move in• (one way, right turn
only ect)
• Control parking and passing regulations
Types of Signs: Warning
Warning Avoid a surprise situation Shape:
Diamond- most common Circle- ex. railroad warning Pentagon- ex. school
crossing Pennant- ex. no passing zone
Background: Yellow Warning of danger up
ahead. Tells driver to slow down
and proceed cautiously Symbols/Lettering: Black
Other warning sign Construction signs
Orange
Types of Signs: Guide
Guide Provides a variety of
information Mark routes,
intersections, service areas, and other points of interest or information
Local, state, US, and interstate route signs White
Information/ distance- Green
Highway service (fuel, food, lodging, and nearby hospital) Blue
Recreation area or cultural points of interest Brown
Partner Work
Take the list you made at the beginning of class of all the signs you could name.
Circle the ones we discussed and you had
Star the ones you had and we did not mention
List 5 more that you did not have and we discussed.
Share with partner, then class discussion
International Signs
International signs- Convey information
with symbols rather than words.
International drivers can travel to other countries and understand the signs without having to learn the language.
Review
What do the eight shapes and colors of traffic signs mean?
What action should you take at STOP, YIELD, and speed limit signs?
What are some situations where warning signs might be used?
What information do guide signs and international signs provide?
Pick 3 questions and answer them on a separate sheet on paper.
Traffic Lights
Traffic lights, arrows, flashing signals, and pedestrian signals are used to help traffic flow smoothly.
Green- Bottom or right of the traffic signal Proceed only if intersection is
clear Check left, front, and right
Yellow- center of traffic signal Make every effort to stop safely If you can not proceed with
caution Red- Top or left of traffic
signal Must come to full stop Stop behind line, crosswalk,
or before entering the intersection
Right and Left Turns on Red
Right-Turn-on-Red All states now allow
drivers to make a right-turn-on-red
Must come to a complete stop, just like a stop sign
Move to where you can see clearly
You must yield the right of way to any vehicle or pedestrian in, or approaching, the intersection
Left-Turn-on-Red Some states permit this
type of turn from a one-way street to another one-way street
Must also come to complete stop
Few allow left-turns on a red light from a left turn lane into a one-way street.
Check local laws
Flashing Signals and Arrows
Flashing signal Alerts drivers to
dangerous conditions or tells them to stop
Seen at intersections and other dangerous locations
Full stop at flashing red signal
Slow down at yellow flashing and proceed only when intersection is clear
Arrows Green arrow- proceed
in that shown direction Remember to yield to
pedestrians and other traffic
Yellow arrow- warning, a red arrow is about to appear
Red arrow- STOP you may not go in that direction
Signals Cont…..
Lane signals Signal, usually
overhead, that tells whether a lane can or cannot be used at a specific time
Pedestrian signals Signal used at heavy
traffic intersections that tells pedestrians whether they should walk or wait
Officer’s signal Always obey signals
given by officers even if they contradict the traffic signal
Review
Break into 4 groups
Each group will be given a different intersection on a poster board with a different traffic light and the direction their car is headed
Students will have to explain and show what they as the driver have to do as they approach the intersection
Groups will present to the class
Roadway Markings Video Yellow Lines Video
Solid line- cannot pass, divides traffic
Broken line- driver may pass only when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction
• Yellow lines- separate traffic in opposite directions
• Two solid yellow lines that divide traffic prohibit passing that involves crossing the solid yellow line.
Roadway Markings White Lines
Broken line- Separate lanes of traffic that are moving in the same direction
Solid line- Keeps drivers in their lane and restricts lane changing, and cannot cross
• White lines- Separate traffic in same direction• Also mark crosswalks and stop lines
• White arrows -tell you when and where to turn• When accompanied with the word “ONLY” the driver
must continue in the direction of the arrow
Other Roadway Markings
Rumble strips- Sections of rough
pavement intended to alert drivers of approaching roadway construction, tollbooth plaza, or other traffic conditions
Alert you through the noise in your tiers when moving over them
Railroad
School Crossing
No ParkingHandicapped Parking
Only
Review
What is the difference between a broken line on the road or a solid line and explain what is different if one is white or yellow?
Project
Create a poster with a partner of a neighborhood containing: 5 traffic lights 5 signs 5 different intersections 5 lines (yellow and white combined)