Section 1 (Day 2) Virginia Driver Responsibilities: Licensing Responsibilities

Bell Ringer 2 Write a half page red to red. Date and label your BR! Explain what being a responsible driver means to you. What characteristics would a responsible driver demonstrate? Explain in detail and give examples.

er: 1.Bring paper/pen/pencil/highlighter and notebook. 2.Electronics are for instructional use with permission 3.Attendance is MANDATORY!! (NO SLEEPING in class) 4.All notes can be found on the SHS kinesiology website: This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. …no certificate, no license!! Reminder:

This is what you are trying to get at the end of class.. SHS R.C.P.S 36 x 12/17/2012 Your Name Here “Green Card”

Signals, Signs, and Markers

Day 2 Objectives Related SOL: DE.5 The student will demonstrate appropriate adjustments when approaching controlled and uncontrolled intersections, curves, work zones, railroad crossings, and hills with line-of-sight or path-of- travel limitations. Key concepts/skills include roadway signs, signals, and markings; right-of-way rules; slope/grade of terrain; vehicle position and speed control.

Signals Traffic signals help provide for the orderly movement of traffic

Steady Traffic Signals Steady Red Light (and arrow) – STOP! A complete stop. Remain stopped as long as the light is red unless turns are allowed on red. Steady Yellow Light (and arrow) - Caution! The light is about to change. Steady Green Light (and arrow)- GO! Protected turning lane. Move in the direction of the signal.

Flashing Traffic Signals Flashing Red Light – Come to a complete stop. Remain stopped until the way is clear. Flashing Yellow Light - Slow down and proceed with caution

Right Turn on Red Light Come to a complete stop. Check traffic and pedestrians. Make a right turn into the closest lane. Signs may be placed prohibiting turns on steady red.

Left Turn on Red Light Only from a one-way street to another one-way street. Come to a complete stop. Check traffic and pedestrians. Make a left turn into the closest lane. Signs may be placed prohibiting left turns.

A Downward Green Arrow - means that a driver is permitted to drive in the lane A Steady Yellow Arrow - means that a driver should prepare to vacate that lane of traffic because a lane control change is being made A Steady Red X - means that a driver shall not drive in the lane X X Lane Use Signals

Lane Use Control Signals A lane control signal is used to permit or prohibit the use of a specific lane and that the signal is placed over the lane of traffic.

Signs

The shape and color of a traffic sign communicates important information about the sign’s message.

Colors Have Meaning Red= Stop or prohibited Blue=Motorist services guidance Black=Regulation(on white background) Orange=Construction or maintenance Fluorescent Optic Yellow Fluorescent Optic Yellow —school zones

Green= Direction or guidance Yellow= General warning White= Regulation-Regulatory signs signs Brown=Public recreation and scenic guidance Colors Have Meaning

Octagon Rectangle Triangle Diamond Pentagon Pennant Rectangle Circle Shapes Have Meaning Crossbuck

Octagon:RED The octagon (8 sided) shape always means STOP. You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, or curb.

Triangle : Yield Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions and yield to right of way. Stop if necessary!!

Rectangle: Regulatory or Guide Vertical signs generally have instructions or tell you the law. (Regulatory signs) Horizontal signs may give directions or information.

Diamond:Warning These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead. Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.

Pentagon: School Zone or School Crossing The pentagon(5 sided) marks school zones and warns you about upcoming school crossing. Signs may be displayed in Florescent optic yellow.

Round : Railroad These indicate that you are approaching a railroad crossing Slow down, look and listen for trains.

Pennant:No Passing These signs warn you in advance of no passing zones ahead.

Traffic Signs

A- low clearance. Do not proceed if your vehicle is taller than the height indicated.

B -sharp right turn in the road ahead.

C- the road ahead curves right, then left.

D- keep to the side indicated by the arrow. Keep Right

E- the road ahead curves right. Slow down to the safe speed indicated.

F- you are about to enter a one way street the wrong way

G- bicycles cross or ride beside traffic.

H- unusual and/or dangerous conditions ahead.

I- steep grade ahead

J- you must bear either right or left ahead

K- traffic flows only in the direction of the arrow

L- no U-turn.

M- slow down, stop, if necessary, and yield right-of-way.

N- the speed limit indicated is the maximum legal speed on the road where posted.

O- when pavement is wet, reduce your speed.

P- a four-way intersection is ahead.

Q- wait for the signal to turn green before you turn

R- deer crossing.

S- lanes are reserved for vehicles with specific number of occupants in vehicle.

T- you must come to a complete stop.

U- no left turn.

V- traffic turning left on the green light must yield to oncoming traffic.

W- the maximum safe speed for an expressway exit.

X- parking space reserved for people with disabled parking privileges.

Y- a road joins from the right

Z- pedestrian crossing.

AA- the road ahead turns sharply right then sharply left.

BB- lane reduction -- the right lane ends soon

CC- merge.

DD- no right turn

Pavement Warnings

Solid YellowSolid Yellow center lines indicate two-way traffic with no passing allowed. ALWAYS KEEP TO THE RIGHT of the line. Yellow Lines

Passing on the left is permitted in either direction. Pass only when the way ahead is clear because you will be entering a lane with oncoming traffic. Yellow Lines Yellow Broken Yellow Center Line

Yellow Yellow Broken Yellow Line alongside a Solid Yellow Line Passing is permitted on the side with the broken line. Passing is NOT permitted on the side with the solid line. Yellow Lines

Yellow Double Solid Yellow Lines Passing is NOT permitted in either direction. Crossing the lines is permitted when making a left turn. Yellow Lines

Yellow Lines also MARK the left edge on divided highways. MARK the left edge on one- way roads. Yellow Lines

White Lines White lines separate lanes of traffic going in the same direction. Broken White Lines Drivers may cross with caution.

Designate turn lanes and prevent lane changes near intersections. Arrows indicate which turns may be made from the lane. - A curved arrow and the word ONLY indicate you must turn in the direction of the arrow; and - both a curved and straight arrow indicate you may either turn or go straight. Stop lines, crosswalks and parking spaces also are marked by white lines. Solid white lines mark the right edge of pavement. Solid White Lines

Shared Left Turn Lane The only time a vehicle should enter the center lane is at a point where the vehicle will have time to slow down or stop in order to make a safe left turn maneuver. The center lane should never be used for passing or as a through traffic lane Only allowed to drive in lane 150 feet. Shared Left Turn Lane

Crosswalks Are painted across a road to indicate pedestrian crossing areas At intersection where stop lines are missing, you must stop before the crosswalk stop lines cross walks

High Occupancy Vehicle Lane HOV Designated on highways Diamond shaped marking in the center of the lane. During heavy traffic periods, HOV lanes are reserved for busses, vanpools, carpools, and other high occupancy vehicles.

Evasion of Traffic Control Devices It shall be unlawful for the driver of any motor vehicle to drive off the roadway and onto or across any public or private property in order to evade any stop sign, yield sign, traffic light, or other traffic control device.

Class Work Complete the signs, signals, and markings worksheet. Due at the end of class. Section 1 (Day 2)

Quiz 2 – next class period