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Traffic Controls Lesson 1 Understanding Traffic Signs and Signals

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1 Traffic Controls Lesson 1 Understanding Traffic Signs and Signals
Discuss the purpose of traffic controls 1 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 2

3 Traffic Signals Flashing Lights Flashing Red
STOP before entering the intersection Flashing Yellow - Caution dangerous intersection 3 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 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 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 6

7 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 7 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 8

9 Signs - shapes Having Meaning Label & Define (DMVM p.6):
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 9

10 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) 10 10

11 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 11

12 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 12 12

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

14 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 14 14

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

16 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 16

17 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 17 17

18 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 18 18

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

20 Pavement Markings Lesson 2 Understanding Pavement Markings 20 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 21

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

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

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

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

26 Arrows Indicate the Flow of Traffic
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 27

28 Diamond Shaped Pavement Marking
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 29

30 Testing Your Knowledge
2. If you are driving in this lane, you must turn left turn right 30 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 31

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