Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings Chapter 5
Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings (Ch 5 page 86) Yellow and white lines provide ________ or __________ for drivers Yellow lines ____________________________ _____________________________________. White line parallel to the roadway separate same-direction traffic into lanes. White lines ________________to the roadway indicate _________________________________________________________at intersections.
Yellow Lines Double solid yellow lines= No Passing _____________________________________ 1 solid yellow line and 1 broken yellow line- -If ________ yellow line is first one to your left you may cross it to pass a vehicle when it is safe to do so. If ________ yellow line is first one to your left you may not cross it.
Double solid yellow lines= No Passing (Crossing only if you are turning into a driveway) 1 solid yellow line and 1 broken yellow line- If broken yellow line is first one to your left you may cross it to pass a vehicle when it is safe to do so. If solid yellow line is first one to your left you may not cross it.
White Lines White lines that are parallel to the roadway Broken: you can move from lane to lane Single between lanes of traffic moving in same direction discourage passing at high-risk locations (but do not prohibit passing) Solid- indicate right side of roadway. Used to mark pedestrian cross walks and stop lines
Driveways
Arrows White arrows identify lanes from which you can drive straight ahead or turn right or left
Other Markings Shared left-turn lane
Stop Line
Pedestrian Crosswalk
HOV Lane High-occupancy vehicle lane: Use by vehicles carrying 2 or more occupants.
Reversible lane: At different times of the day may be use by traffic moving in opposite directions. Where have you seen reversible lanes?
Responding to Traffic Control Signals Ch 5 page 90
Traffic Control Signals (page 90) Traffic Control Signals- Red, yellow and Green Flashing red Treat it as a stop sign. Stop and proceed when safe Flashing yellow Slow down and proceed with caution Arrows: Red traffic not allowed Yellow light is about to change Green traffic moving in the direction of the arrow may proceed if it is clear
Pedestrian Signals
Pedestrian signals Lane-Use Lights Walk DON’T WALK Flashing DON’T WALK Red X Green arrow Yellow X Flashing yellow X