Traffic Control Devices, Traffic Laws, Signs,

Signals and Markings

Know the Road Signs

• Confusion can be dangerous!

Signs, Signals, and Markings

Sign ShapesStop Sign

Octagon

Yield Sign

Triangle

No Passing

Pennant

Regulatory/Prohibitive

Rectangle

Circle

RR Crossing Warning

Diamond

Warning

House

School Zone/Crossing

Sign ColorsRed/White

Prohibitive,Forbidden

Black/White

Regulatory

Yellow/Black

GeneralWarning

Fluorescent Yellow-Green

Non-Motorist User Warning

Brown/White

RecreationScenic

Blue/White

GuideService

Green/White

GuideDirections

Orange/Black

Construction Maintenance

Prohibitive & Regulatory Signs

Supplemental Signs May Accompany Warning Signs

• A merge sign warns drivers on the freeway and those merging onto the freeway. Both should adjust speed and position to maintain safe flow.•Most commonly seen is a curve

sign with a recommended speed for the curve

Temporary Control (Construction)

In Kentucky fines are doubled in construction zones

Service &

RecreationSigns

Non-motorized User2003 Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices Before

2003

Traffic Signals

Signal Combinations

Flashing lights

Know when you can

go!

Traffic Signals

Pavement Markings(1)Two lane rural

Shared Left Turn onlyONE Way

TWO Way

Multi-lane

Multi-lane

Understand how they work!

Left Turn Only

Passing

No Passing

Pavement Markings 2

Stop Bars

Yellow

ExtensionWhite

Extension Lane Use

Arrows

Traffic Regulations

Right of Way rules are designed to determine who should go first when two road users want to occupy the same space at the same time.

The basic idea is - YOU SHOULD ALWAYS YIELD THE RIGHT OF WAY TO AVOID A COLLISION.

Where to Stop

Stop Sign

Stop Bar

Crosswalk

Unmarked Intersection

Entering Roadway From Private Property

Drivers entering a roadway from private property must stop before entering roadway

The 4 Way Stop

1. The vehicle that stops first should go first.

2.If two or more vehicle stop simultaneously the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

Do Not Block Intersection

Drivers must not enter an intersection, or crosswalk, until they can cross and clear the intersection, or crosswalk safely.

Yield to Vehicle in Intersection

Drivers must yield to road users already in the intersection

Yield to Pedestrians in Intersection

Drivers must yield to pedestrians.

Special care must be given to visually or physically impaired. Children, and the elderly.

Left Turn and Right of Way

Drivers turning left must yield to:

• on coming traffic

•traffic turning right

•cross traffic

Railroad Crossings

Drivers must stop when facing a railroad crossing with the lights flashing, cross gates are down, or when a train is approaching.

School BusDrivers must stop in both directions when a school bus is stop with its red lights flashing and cross arm extended.

If median or physical divider is present a stop is not required.

Yield Sign

Drivers facing a yield sign must let traffic on the crossroad go first.

Emergency VehiclesDrivers must yield to the right for emergency vehicles with sirens or emergency lights activated.

Do not stop in the middle of an intersection.

Do not cross left of center unless specifically directed by officer.

U-TurnsProhibited within 500 feet of hillcrest.

Prohibited within 500 feet of curve.

Prohibited in Central Business District (Louisville).

Prohibited by sign.

Prohibited when the turn would interfere with traffic in either direction, or turn can not be made in a continuous move.

Speed LimitsThe posted speed of a road is the maximum speed allowed under optimum conditions.

The basic speed law requires that a driver operate at a speed that is reasonable and prudent for the existing conditions.

Visibility, traction, and traffic conditions often require operating at less than the posted speed

Other Legal Requirements

• Vehicles Proceeding in the Opposite Direction Yield at Least Half of Roadway

• Is Passing on the Right Permitted?• Limitations on Overtaking on the Left• Operation of Vehicles on Approach of

Funeral or Other Processions• Use of Ear Plugs While Driving

If Stopped by Police• Stop in a safe location• Stay Calm• Remain in the car/ keep hands visible• Produce documents requested• Be courteous; do not insult/ touch officer• Do not argue, become emotional, make excuses• Never offer the officer anything not requested

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