Driver Safety

1. Driver Safety

3. Traffic signs, signals and road markings • Traffic signs, signals and road markings are set up to control the flow of traffic, make streets and highways safer for all. • Traffic Signals • Hung Vertically: red (top) yellow (center) green (bottom) • If there is a green arrow is always on the bottom. • When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left

4. Traffic signs, signals and road markings • Red Light • Motorist must stop BEFORE the intersection or crosswalk • Yellow Light • Should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless the vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely. • Green Light • Safely proceed through the intersection • Green Arrow • When shown alone of in combination with a red signal, proceed only in the direction shown by the arrow.

5. Traffic signs, signals and road markings Lets Practice Lane 1 Lane 2 Lane 3

6. Traffic signs, signals and road markings • Flashing Yellow • Slow down and proceed with care • Flashing Red Light • Traffic signs, signals and road markings • Unlit Signal • Stop. It is considered a four way stop sign • Orange, Steady Raised-Palm Symbol • Pedestrians should not leave the sidewalk • White Steady Pedestrian Silhouette • Pedestrians facing the signal may cross the road in the direction of the signal. Turning motorists must yield to any pedestrians.

7. Traffic Signs • Warning • Warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see • Guidance • Guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route • Regulatory • Regulate traffic speed and movement *signs are manufactured in different shapes and colors to convey a particular message*

8. Traffic Signs • Warning Signs • For road conditions that need caution for specific hazards that may be encountered during certain road operations • Road Work Signs • Alert motorists of temporary roadway conditions • Reduce speed limit signs are posted alongside orange work zone signs. In NJ all traffic fines are doubled in work zones • HOW TO REACT…

9. Traffic Signs • Guidance Signs • Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists • Regulatory Signs • Generally rectangular with longer vertical dimension, and have black working and borders on a white background • STOP: octagonal sign with white wording and border on red background • YIELD: white inverted triangle with red wording and border with a white border band • DO NOT ENTER: white square with a red circle that has a white band horizontally across the center of the circle and the words “DO NOT ENTER” in white letters on the upper and lower parts of the circle

10. Make A Sign • You will be in partners making signs for the classroom and the school. • Examples: STOP, DO NOT ENTER, YIELD, ONE WAY, DO NOT PASS, WRONG WAY, NO TURNS, NO STANDING AT ANY TIME, EXIT • You and your partner will decide on which sign you are going to make (1 per pair) then you will recreate the sign. (personalize it if you want) • On the back of the sign you will write WHY (the school needs the sign) HOW (it will help) WHAT (the sign is) WHERE (you want the sign to go) • Signs will be turned in at the end of the period.