1. Signs Signals and Pavement Markings

2. Traffic-Control Devices
Located at intersections
More fatalities occur at intersections than at any other locations
Used to control traffic by indicating who has been granted the right-of-way
Signal Color heads are always in the same position
May be arranged Horizontal or Vertical
Illumination Sequence:
Green – Yellow – Red – Green

3. Traffic-Control Devices
Vertical – red light is always on top. Yellow in the center. The green light is the third line
When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left

4. Traffic-Control Devices
Red Light – A motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes
Yellow Light – A motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless his vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely
Green Light – A motorist should proceed through the intersection
Green Arrow – When shown alone or in combination with the red signal, proceed only as shown by the arrow
Flashing Yellow Light – Slow down and proceed with care
Flashing Red Light – Stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians
Unlit Signal – Stop if a signal does not have any of its bulbs working and no is directing traffic. It is considered a four-way stop sign

5. Walk and Do Not Walk
Orange, Steady Raised-Palm Symbol – Pedestrians must not leave the sidewalk or enter the roadway when facing the light.
White, Steady Pedestrian Silhouette/Countdown Pedestrian Sign with Steady Pedestrian Silhouette – Pedestrians facing the signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. New Jersey law requires turning motorists to yield to pedestrians crossing on the signal and to pedestrians in the crosswalk

6. Regulatory Sign Regulates or controls the movement of traffic
Inform you of laws that apply at a given time or place
Colors – Red, white, black, green on white, or white on black

7. Warning Sign
Alerts you to changes in the condition or use of the roadway ahead
Tell you about road construction and maintenance; school zones and crossings; railroad crossings; curves; intersections; changes in road with; and pedestrian, animal, and vehicle crossings.
Colors – Yellow, fluorescent yellow-green, or orange with black letters
Use numbers and symbols and most are diamond shaped
INCREASE ALERTNESS!

8. Guide Signs Four Types Route Markers Destination and Mileage Signs
Roadside Service Signs
Recreational-Area Signs

9. Route Markers Identify which route you are driving on
Various symbols and colors are used
North and South are odd numbered
East and West are even numbered
Interstate Routes that lead into cities have three digits and begin with an odd digit If a three-digit route begins with an even digit, the route goes around a city and connects to interstate highways at both ends
Interstate
U.S. Route Marker
State Route Marker
County Route Marker

10. Destination and Mileage Signs
Tell you where you are, which lane to take to get to your destination, what exits are coming up, and how far away the exits are.
Color – Green with white lettering

11. Roadside Service Signs
Gas, Food, or to make a phone call
Color – Blue signs with white lettering
Recreational-Area Signs
Guide you to state and national parks, historic sites, and other places of interest
Color – Brown signs with white lettering

12. Pavement Markings Yellow Lines
Used to separate traffic traveling in opposite directions
Separate the left edge of multiple-lane, divided highways
Single, broken yellow lane line (May pass if safe)
Broken yellow lane line on your side next to a solid yellow lane line (May pass if safe)
Solid yellow lane line on your side next to broken yellow lane line (Dangerous and Illegal to pass)
Double yellow lane line (Dangerous and Illegal to pass)

13. Pavement Markings

14. Pavement Markings Shared Left-turn Lane
Lane marked by parallel solid and broken yellow lines with white arrows that point alternately Left and Right
Used to make left turns from both directions
Reversible Lane
Double-dashed (broken) yellow lines
Used to improve traffic flow in one direction in the morning and the opposite direction in the evening

15. Pavement Markings White Lines
Lines parallel to the roadway mark the lanes for traffic moving in the same direction
Broken – Move from lane to lane
Solid – Discourage passing
Indicate the right side of the roadway

16. Pavement Markings Other Markings Include: Lines Arrows Symbols
Lettering

17. Pavement Markings
Special Warning Signs – A fluorescent and reflective orange triangular sign indicates slow-moving vehicles
Rumble Strips – Transverse and longitudinal rumble strips are small indentations or narrow, raised strips on the highway or shoulder that are put there to alert the motorist there is a decision point ahead.
Speed Humps/Speed Bumps – A low ridge that runs across a street and that is designed to slow down cars
Roundabouts – A one-way circular intersection in which traffic flows around a center island