Bell Ringer

1. Describe difference between a shared left-turn lane and a left turn lane. Describe what actions to take with pedestrian signals and traffic control officers'’ signals. What do you do at a flashing yellow light and a flashing red light. Bell Ringer

2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

3. Learning Objectives • State the meaning of the eight shapes and eight colors used for traffic signs. • Describe the actions to take at STOP, YIELD, and speed limit signs. • List five situations where warning signs might be used. • Explain what to do at a green light, yellow light, and a red light. • Describe the action to take when you approach a flashing red signal or a flashing yellow signal.

4. Describe what actions to take with pedestrian signals and traffic control officers'’ signals • Describe difference between a shared left-turn lane and a left turn lane.

5. The purpose of signs • Control flow of traffic • Provide guidance for motorists • Regulate the roadway • Provide crucial information to motorists • Shape and color tells the motorist something about the sign

6. Traffics Signals • Red Light • A motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green.

7. Yellow Light • A motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless his/her vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely

8. Green Light • A motorist should proceed through the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection and when turning left or right. Before making a left turn, yield to approaching vehicles.

9. Traffic Signals Continued • Green Arrow • When shown alone or in combination with the red signal, proceed only as shown by the arrow. (protected left/right turn) • Flashing Yellow Light • Slow down and proceed with care. • Flashing Red Light • Stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians. Go only when safe.

10. More Traffic Signals • Unlit Signal • Treat as four-way-stop • Pedestrian Crossing • Orange hand- Do Not Walk • White silhouette- cross with caution • Countdown- remaining time to cross

11. Three types of 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. • Warning signs- are for road conditions that need caution and for specific hazards that may be encountered during certain road operations. Diamond shaped and yellow

12. Warning Signs • Diamond Shaped Warning Signs - most are diamond shaped with yellow background and black lettering • Warn of danger ahead • Be prepared to slow or stop when you see a warning sign

13. School Sign • School Zone – is a portion of a street or highway near a school that is subject to special speed limits • School Crossing – is a intersection or crossing used by school children

14. Railroad Signs • Railroad Crossing Sign – round yellow sign with a black X and 2 black R’s • 250 ft before crossing in Urban area • 750ft before crossing is rural area • Cross buck – the crossing will be marked with the cross buck and may have flashing red lights or a gate

15. Road Work Signs • An orange sign in a diamond or rectangle shaped signs that warn the motorist of lane closings, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement and detours. • Reduced speed limit signs that are posted alongside orange work zone signs.

16. Construction Signs • An orange sign in a diamond or rectangle shape • Be ready to stop, slow, or drive around workers and equipment • Follow directions from signs and workers direction traffic • New Jersey increases fines for violations in construction zones

17. Guide Signs • Local, state, and interstate routes are posted with route signs • Signs vary according to the type of roadway • Green signs provide information on destinations • Blue signs guide you to services near the highway • Brown signs indicate a point of interest such as recreational attractions or state parks .

18. Guidance Signs • Guidance signs identify destinations and routes for motorists • Motorist service signs have white letters or symbols on a blue background and provide information about motorist services.

19. Route Signs U.S. Route Marker State Route Marker County Route Marker

20. Route Signs continued Interstate Route Marker An east-west route is even-numbered. A north-south route is odd-numbered.

21. Route Signs continued A three-figured route that starts with an odd number leads into a city. A three figured route that starts with an even number goes around a city.

22. Regulatory Signs • Regulatory signs are generally rectangular, with the longer vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background. Examples • Stop • Yield • Do not enter

23. Regulatory Signs • Right of way – means that you accept the privilege of immediate use of the roadway • 4 way stop (all way stop) • First driver stopped goes first • Vehicles stopped at the same time, vehicle on right goes first • Driver turning left should wait for driver going straight

24. Regulatory Signs • Yield Sign – red and white triangle • Always slow or stop, and give the right of way to traffic when approaching • Can proceed without completely stopping, but always be prepared to stop • Proceed without affecting the flow of traffic

25. Regulatory Signs • Speed Limit Sign – used to manage traffic flow at safe speeds • Speed limits are for ideal driving conditions • Minimum Speed Limits – Set on expressways to keep traffic moving safely • Advisory speed limits – set for special conditions like sharp curves and school zones

26. Regulatory Signs • Other Signs • Turns and Lanes • One way • Control parking and passing

27. Regulatory Signs Cont. Right Turn on Red • This is making a right turn when the traffic signal is red. • Treat light like stop a sign • If there is a no turn on red sign is posted. You can not make the turn

28. Roadway Markings • Gives you warning or direction. These are lines, words, or arrows painted on the roadway. • Broken Yellow Line – separates two way traffic and my pass when no traffic is coming from the opposite direction

29. Roadway Markings • Solid Yellow Line – indicates that passing is not allowed • Turning left across a solid line is allowed after yielding to oncoming traffic

30. Roadway Markings • Broken White lines – separate lanes of traffic moving in the same direction • Solid white lines keep drivers in their lanes and you should not cross them • Solid white lines are also used in crosswalks and stop lines

31. Roadway Markings • White arrows in lanes tell you when and where to turn • If you are in a lane with an arrow you must continue in the direction of the arrow

32. Roadway Markings • Rumble Strips – are short sections of corrugated roadway • They alert you by noise when you drive over them • Also used before unexpected stops like a toll plaza

33. Rumble Strips • Transverse and longitudinal rumble strips are small indentations or narrow, raised strips on the highway or shoulder • Wake the motorist who may have dozed off or caution the motorist about the danger ahead

34. Study your signs!!!! • Pages 208, 209, & 210