Lesson 1

1. Traffic Controls Lesson 1 Understanding Traffic Signs and Signals 1

2. Traffic Signals • Steady lights • Red –stop and remain stopped as long as the signal is red • Yellow - a steady yellow light or arrow indicates that the light is about to change • Clear the intersection • Green – go IF the way is clear 2

3. Traffic Signals Flashing Lights Flashing Red STOP before entering the intersection Flashing Yellow - Caution dangerous intersection 3

4. Traffic Signals Arrows You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow You may NOT proceed in the direction of the red arrow 4

5. Traffic Signs Right Turn on Red • At some intersections you may turn right while the traffic light is red • BEFORE turning STOP • Check for traffic and pedestrians • Left, Straight, Right, THEN Left AGAIN • You may NOT turn right on red if one of these signs is present 5

6. Traffic Signs Left Turn on Red • Left turn on red is permitted from one one-way street to another one-way street • You must: • Stop • and • Yield to other traffic and pedestrians • You may NOT turn left on red if there is a sign prohibiting it 6

7. Traffic Signs Signs - Colors have Meaning Red— prohibitive or stop Blue— motorist services Green— guide information, such as direction or guidance signs Yellow—general warning 7

8. Traffic Signs Signs - Colors have Meaning Orange— construction and maintenance work White— regulatory signs Brown—recreational and cultural interest Fluorescent Optic Yellow—school zones, school crossings and pedestrian crossings 8

9. Traffic Signs Signs - shapes Having Meaning Octagon —Stop signs Triangle — Diamond — Warning Pentagon — School and School Crossings Pennant— Advance warning of No Passing Zones Label & Define (DMVM p.6): 9

10. Traffic Signs Signs - shapes Having Meaning Rectangle — Regulatory or Guide Vertical indicates Regulatory Horizontal indicates directions or information Round - advance warning of Railroad Crossing Crossbuck – Railroad Crossing (same as a yield sign) 10

11. Traffic Signs Warning Signs Give advance warning of hazards to allow drivers time to safely minimize risks Yellow General Warning Orange Construction/Work Zone 11

12. Traffic Signs Note the difference between these signs! A school crossing sign is 5 sided (pentagon) A pedestrian crossing sign is a diamond shaped sign Winding road Slippery when wet – slow down when road surface is wet 12

13. Traffic Signs Guide Signs Green GUIDE drivers to their destination by identifying routes well in advance 13

14. Traffic Signs Information Signs INFORM drivers of motorist services and recreational facilities Services - Blue Recreation/Historical Landmarks- Brown 14

15. Traffic Signs Regulatory Signs REGULATE the speed and movement/direction of traffic Red – Stop or Prohibitive White - Regulations 15

16. Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? Review the Virginia Driver’s Manual Divided highway begins Right curve- side road Divided highway ends Right and left curves Slippery when wet SHARP right and left curves Winding Road Low clearance 16

17. LEFT LANE HOV-2 ONLY 6-8 AM MON-FRI Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? No passing zone ahead Slow moving vehicle travels 25 mph or less Crossbuck/gate down - Stop and remain stopped until the gate goes up Lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles Construction work zone ahead 17

18. Virginia Learner’s Permit General Knowledge Test • 80% needed to pass (20 out of 25 correct) • Virginia Driver’s Manual -Sections 2, 3 & 4 • Topics • Pavement Markings • Safe Driving • Speed Limits • Right of Way • Changing Lanes/Passing • Turning • Signals • Maintaining Space • Sharing the Road • Parking • Use of Lights • Dangerous Driving Behaviors • Aggressive Driving • Distracted • Alcohol/Drugs & Driving • Drowsy • Safety Belts, Air Bags & Child Safety Seats 18

19. Reflection How did you do? Continue to study! DMVM p. 5-10

20. Pavement Markings Lesson 2 Understanding Pavement Markings 20

21. Pavement Markings Yellow Line = Two-way Traffic White Line = One-way Traffic Solid Line = No Passing Broken Line = Pass With Caution Is this a one-way or two-way road? Would passing be allowed? 21

22. Pavement Markings Traffic Flow Yellow Line Traffic Flow Two way traffic pass with caution Two way traffic no passing 22

23. Pavement Markings White Lines Traffic Flow One-way traffic Broken - pass with caution Traffic Flow Stop line Left turn only - arrow No passing - solid line 23

24. Pavement Markings Multi-Lane ONE WAY – pass with caution TWO WAY – no passing over solid lines 24

25. Pavement Markings Triangles painted on the pavement show that you must yield 25

26. Pavement Markings Arrows Indicate the Flow of Traffic • This lane may continue straight or turn left This lane must turn left 26

27. Pavement Markings • Shared Left Turn Lane • Traffic from both directions uses this lane to turn left • Do not travel more than 150 feet in this lane 27

28. Pavement Markings • Diamond Shaped Pavement Marking • HOV • Bus Lanes • Bicycle Lanes 28

29. Testing Your Knowledge 1. When approaching this pavement marking a. stop b. yield c. proceed with caution 29

30. Testing Your Knowledge 2. If you are driving in this lane, you must turn left turn right 30

31. Testing Your Knowledge 3. This roadway is a. one way – no passing b. one way – passing allowed c. two way – passing allowed 31