1. Regulatory Signs
Must obey
Prohibited

2. Stopping Come to a complete STOP at a Stop sign.
Usually accompanied by a solid, thick, white line.
Always stop before entering a crosswalk.
If view of the intersection is blocked, move ahead slowly and be prepared to STOP again.
Always give the RIGHT of WAY to pedestrians.

3. “4-way Stop” Driver who STOPS first goes first
If a car stops to the right or left, the driver on the left YEILDS to the driver on the right.
If drivers stop across the intersection, the driver continuing straight has the RIGHT of WAY. A turning vehicle must wait.
Always check for other roadway users before entering an intersection.
Continue with caution.

4. YIELD
Slow or Stop
Proceed only when it is safe to do so, without affecting traffic flow
Others have the RIGHT of WAY

5. Speed Limits
Basic Speed Law: Speed limits that are set for normal conditions.
Minimum Speed Limit: The slowest you can drive in normal conditions. (Highways)
Advisory Speed Limit: The speed you should go given a special condition. Ex. Curves or Exit Ramps.

6. Illinois Speed Limits
Rural (highway) 55mph City/town (urban) 30mph School Zone 20mph (7am-4pm) Alley 15mph

7. Warning Signs Help avoid surprise situations
Road Conditions/ Dangers Ahead
Road Construction or Maintenance
Warns you to slow down

8. School Zone & School Crossing
School Zone signs are posted 1 block around schools.
School Crossings are posted in the actual crosswalk areas.

9. No Passing Zone Used with a solid, yellow line You may NOT pass any
vehicles that are in front
of you while in this area
of the road.

10. Construction Signs
Orange and red triangle will be posted on slow-moving vehicles.
Be ready to slow, stop,
or drive around workers.

11. Construction Signs (continued)
Other items such as cones, drums, barricades, warning lights and arrow boards are used to help guide traffic.

12. Railroad Signs Rural areas: 750ft Urban areas: 250ft
A large “X” painted on the ground or red flashing lights might accompany the signs.
A cross buck are found at the tracks.
White X and RR marked
on road

13. Guide Signs Distance and Destination = Green Motorist Services = Blue
Parks, recreation,
cultural/historical
points of interest = Brown