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Road Markings

Road Markings. Chapter 4. Roadway markings. What do the LINES ON THE ROAD WAY indicate? Tell you which direction traffic is flowing. WHITE LINES. WHITE LINES. indicate traffic traveling in same direction. Whites Lines. Mark Side of Road. Between road and shoulder. YELLOW LINES.

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Road Markings

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  1. Road Markings Chapter 4

  2. Roadway markings • What do the LINES ON THE ROAD WAY indicate? • Tell you which direction traffic is flowing

  3. WHITE LINES WHITE LINES • indicate traffic traveling in same direction.

  4. Whites Lines Mark Side of Road Between road and shoulder

  5. YELLOW LINES • mark the center of a two-way road used for two-way traffic(OPPOSITE DIRECTION)

  6. BROKEN VS SOLID LINES Broken=Passing Allowed Solid= No passing allowed

  7. Both Center lines are SOLID • NO PASSING ALLOWED

  8. One center line is broken?? Passing only on one side with broken line

  9. Both Center Lines Broken • Passing Allowed on both sides

  10. What direction is traffic going?Is passing allowed?

  11. What direction is traffic going?Is passing allowed?

  12. Passing • 1. A motorist should know • the proper lane for normal driving and how to change lanes (KEEP TO THE RIGHT except when passing) • Rules for passing: Depend on the road • Car should stay to the right of the roadways center line • Passing is only safe when there is no oncoming traffic • Passing Must be completed before center lines are solid again

  13. Passing • Which side are you allowed to pass? • Defends on type of road…. • One lane roadway • Motorist must pass on left only. • EXCEPTION • IF Motorist ahead is making a left hand turn and there is room to pass

  14. Passing • Two or more lane roadway: where is passing allowed. • Can pass on either side as long as line is BROKEN

  15. Two solid yellow lines mean no passing. Never drive to the left of these lines

  16. DO NOT PASS When there are double solid yellow lines.

  17. You may pass on a two-way road if the yellow centerline is broken.

  18. When a solid and a broken yellow line are together, you must not pass if you are driving next to the solid line.

  19. BROKEN YELLOW if it is on your side you may pass if movement can be made safely

  20. When should you not pass?

  21. DO NOT PASS

  22. DO NOT PASS

  23. DO NOT PASS

  24. Passing…is allowed

  25. Shared Turn Lanes Vehicles moving in either direction can use these lanes to make left turns into another road or entrance

  26. High Occupancy Lane

  27. Reversible Lane

  28. Traffic Control Signals

  29. How is your movement controlled? • Traffic Signals • Arrows • Flashing Lights • Pedestrian Signals • Traffic Officers

  30. Traffic Signals

  31. STOP (RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER STOP PERMITTED IN MOST STATES)

  32. YellowSlow down and prepare to stop, do not enter intersection

  33. Green • GO WHEN SAFE

  34. FLASHING SIGNALS • Flashing RED light • You must stop and proceed only when safe to do so

  35. Flashing Signals • Flashing Yellow • Slow down and proceed with caution

  36. Traffic Officer • Can take the place and overrule traffic control signals • When officer present follow officer signals even if they go against automatic traffic signals

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