Traffic Lights Road Signs Road Markings Do Now: (Handout) Label Signs Activity

Traffic Lights regulate the flow of traffic Now draw a traffic light and label it. Red Light = STOP (Full Stop) Yellow Light = CAUTION Green Light = GO

Other traffic signals you have seen. Traffic Lights Making a Right or Left turn at a Red Light  Green Arrow Must come to a complete stop and proceed when safe. Other traffic signals you have seen.

Traffic Lights Flashing Lights: Flashing Red Light: Come to a full stop; 1st car has “Right of Way” Example: Hillcrest/Mountain Ave. Flashing Yellow Light: Use caution and proceed slowly through intersection

Traffic Lights Pedestrian Signal: Pedestrian symbol = walk Blinking Palm = stop if you can; continue if already crossing Stationary Palm = Stop – DO NOT cross

Road Signs Three Types of Road Signs include: Regulatory Warning Guidance

Regulatory Signs Regulate/control movement of traffic Laws you must obey COLORS: Red, White, Black, White on black, Red circle with slash through it.

Warning Signs Alert you to changes in road conditions Construction, detours, deer crossing, etc. COLORS: Yellow, Orange, both with black symbols and lettering

Guidance Signs Gives information, helps guide you on road. What road you are on, nearest rest stop, mileage to different cities. COLORS: Blue, Green, Brown

Road Markings Yellow Lines Separate traffic going in opposite directions. one solid two solid (cannot pass) 1 solid and 1 broken (can pass on broken side when safe)

Road Markings White Lines: Separate traffic going in same direction with more than one lane (highways) Can be solid or broken What are some other road markings we have seen???

Road Arrows White Edge Lines Road Markings Road Arrows White Edge Lines Stop Lines Crosswalks

Road Markings Special Road Markings: “STOP” “SCHOOL ZONE” “Railroad Crossing” “Fire Zone” Bike Lane Handicap Spot