Virginia Learner’s Permit What Do I Need to Know? Traffic Signs and Signals 100% is required on this test to move to the general knowledge test Review Section 2 of the Virginia Driver’s Manual Or visit http://www.dmvnow.com/webdoc/pdf/manual/manual.pdf

Traffic Controls Lesson 1 Understanding Traffic Signs and Signals Discuss the purpose of traffic controls

Traffic Signals Steady lights Red Yellow Green

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

Traffic Signals Flashing Lights Flashing Red Flashing Yellow -

Traffic Signals Flashing Lights Flashing Red STOP before entering the intersection Flashing Yellow - Dangerous intersection. Reduce speed. Proceed with caution.

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

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

Discuss with a partner What do the different sign colors mean? Red — Blue — Green — Yellow — What do the different sign colors mean?

Signs - Colors have Meaning 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

Traffic Signs Signs - Colors have Meaning Orange — White — Brown — Fluorescent Optic Yellow —

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

Testing Your Knowledge Red on a sign indicates: a. caution b. prohibitive c. construction zone

Testing Your Knowledge b. Prohibitive Correct! RED – means stop or prohibited Examples: Stop No Right Turn Do Not Enter

Signs - shapes Having Meaning Traffic Signs Signs - shapes Having Meaning Octagon —Stop signs Triangle —Yield signs Diamond — Warning Pentagon — School and School Crossings Pennant — Advance warning of No Passing Zones

Signs - shapes Having Meaning 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)

Testing Your Knowledge Because this sign is diamond shaped, we know it means a. school zone b. the law (regulatory) c. caution

Testing Your Knowledge c. caution Correct! A diamond shaped sign does indicate a general warning! Deer Crossing

Testing Your Knowledge A round sign indicates a. warning b. yield c. rail road crossing ahead

Testing Your Knowledge c. rail road crossing ahead Correct! A round sign is an advanced warning of a RR crossing The crossbuck should be treated as a yield sign at a RR crossing

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

Note the difference between these signs! 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

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

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

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

Testing Your Knowledge The orange cone indicates a. construction b. warning – intersection ahead c. services ahead

Testing Your Knowledge a. construction Correct! The color orange indicates construction or work zone These cones are used to channel traffic thru the work zone

Testing Your Knowledge This sign indicates a. no left turn b. left turn only c. sharp curve to the left

Testing Your Knowledge a. no left turn Correct! This is a NO LEFT TURN sign The shape (rectangle) and color (white) of this sign identify it as a regulatory sign. The RED slash indicates the action shown is prohibited.

Review the following signs with your partner Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? Review the following signs with your partner

Review the Virginia Driver’s Manual 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

Traffic Signs What does the sign mean? 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 LEFT LANE HOV-2 ONLY 6-8 AM MON-FRI Crossbuck/gate down - Stop and remain stopped until the gate goes up Lane reserved for high occupancy vehicles Construction work zone ahead

Testing Your Knowledge This sign indicates a. keep right b. divided highway begins c. divided highway ends

Testing Your Knowledge b. divided highway Correct! This is a warning sign indicating there is a divided highway ahead The driver should keep right

Testing Your Knowledge If you see this sign, you know a. it is a warning sign b. only vehicles with at east two occupants are allowed in this lane between 6:30 am and 9:30 am LEFT LANE HOV-2+ ONLY 6:30-9:30 AM MON-FRI

Testing Your Knowledge b. only vehicles with at east two occupants are allowed … Correct! This sign is a regulatory sign that indicates it is against the law to be in that lane between 6:30 – 9:30 AM, Monday through Friday if there are not at least 2 occupants in your vehicles LEFT LANE HOV-2+ ONLY 6:30-9:30 AM MON-FRI

Virginia Learner’s Permit Virginia Driver’s Manual -Sections 2, 3 & 4 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