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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)