Regulatory Signs
-stop
-yield
-do not enter
-wrong way
- do not pass
Railroad crossing
STOP SIGN
-most common, octagon, stop behind crosswalk, etc.
- a red stop sign with white letters or a yellow sign with black letters means stop
-the stop sign means come to a complete stop or yield to pedestrians or other vehicles.
4 WAY & STOP SIGN
- added to a stop sign tells the driver that all approaching traffic at the intersection must stop
- In terms of ROW, the "first come, first served" rule should apply
YIELD
-triangle
-this sign tells you the road you are on joins with another road ahead
- slow down or stop if necessary so you can yield to the right of way to vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles
DO NOT ENTER
- do not enter the roadway ahead
-the road or street ahead is for one-way traffic traveling in the opposite direction
- do not drive in that direction or else you will be driving into oncoming traffic
- Be prepared to turn right or left
WRONG WAY
-if you see this sign facing you, you are driving the wrong way on a one-way street and you are directly opposing the flow of traffic
- Pull over, stop and turn around immediately
DO NOT PASS
- do not pass other vehicles
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RED CIRCLE & SLASH THROUGH IT
SOMETHING IS PROHIBITED
-turning left at an intersection where this sign is posted is prohibited
making a U-turn at an intersection where this sign is prohibited
SPEED LIMIT
- this sign tells you the maximum speed limit you are permitted to travel. day and night
SPEED LIMIT SIGN IN SCHOOL ZONE
- In school zones, may have a yellow flashing light
- When light is flashing, may not exceed speed limit shown
- Flashing school zone signs may be posted on the side of the road or over the roadway
SLOW TRAFFIC KEEP RIGHT
- stay in the right-hand lane of you are driving slower than other vehicles
EMERGENCY STOPPING ONLY
- Sign tells you the shoulder of road should only be used for emergencies
- Includes mechanical breakdown, tire trouble, vehicle failure, or running out of fuel
FORM ONE LINE LEFT
- Tells drivers to merge left into one lane of traffic
DUAL LEFT TURN SIGN
- two lanes of traffic are permitted to turn left.
- drivers in the far left lane must turn left
- drivers in the second lane have a choice
CENTER LANE 2-WAY TURN SIGN
The CENTER LANE of this road is reserved for turning left in both directions
Gives same information as above
YOU WILL SEE THIS SIGN BEFORE YOU REACH TRAFFIC ISLANDS AND MEDIUMS
- drive and stay to the right of the medium
ROAD CLOSED
- look for detour or other route
- the road ahead is not open to through traffic
RESERVED FOR HANDICAP ONLY
-do not park, stop or allow a vehicle to stand idling in a parking space
-reserved for disabled individuals unless your vehicle has a disabled license plate
SAME AS ABOVE
WARNING SIGNS
- No passing zone
- Railroad
- Slow down when turning
WARNIGN SIGNS
- Warning signs alert you to conditions immediately ahead, such as road hazards and changes in direction
- They will let you know about angers you might not be able to see
- Occasianly used to give advanced warning of regulatory sign coming up
WARNING SIGNS
- Are yellow with black and red lettering or symbols
- Diamond, square or round
- School or school crowding will be pentagon shaped
- No passing zone- pennant
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNAL AHEAD
ONE WAY
Two versions:
- White background and black letter (vertical rectangle)
- Black background, with white arrow (long rectangle)
- One way street intersects with the road that you are on
- Can only turn in the direction shown by the arrow
WARNS DRIVERS THAT THEY ARE ABOUT TO GO UNDERNEATH AN UNDERPASS WITH A LOW CLEARANCE
- must be sure your load is no higher than 12 ft 6 inches
GRADUAL CURVE
- can be to the right or left
- road ahead makes a gradual curve in the direction of the arrow[right]
-slow down, keep right, and do not pass
WARNS THE HIGHEST SPEED FOR THE LEFT HAND CURVE AHEAD
- indicates the direction of the curve and the maximum speed safe to drive
- speed limit sign will be placed directly under curve sign
SHARP TURN AHEAD
- road ahead makes a sharp turn in the direction of the arrow[right]
- slow down, keep right, and do not pass
ROAD CURVES
can be to the right or left
- the road curves one way[right] and then the other way [left]
- slow down,keep right,and do not pass
SHARP TURNS
can be to right or left
- the road ahead makes a sharp turn to the right and then a sharp turn to the left
- slow down,keep right,and do not pass
SLOW DOWN FOR WINDING ROAD AHEAD
- drive slowly and carefully and do not pass other cars
SIDE ROAD TO THE RIGHT
ANOTHER ROAD ENTERS THE ROAD YOU ARE TRAVELING ON FROM THE RIGHT
- watch for side road traffic to the right
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watch for side road traffic to the right
same image as above but the right slant faces up
APPROACHING T-INTERSECTION
- the road you are on will end
- you may only turn right or left
- when approaching, watch right and left for cross traffic
when approaching "T-INTERSECTION" may see sign like this
-slow down for dangerous curve, and be prepared to yield ROW
yellow sign with black stripes and rectangle in the middle with bar and arrow pointing to the right
Y-INTERSECTION
-slow down for y-intersection
-y-intersection or side road traffic to the right
CROSSROAD AHEAD
-crossing traffic ahead
-slow down, and watch right and left for other traffic
CROSSROAD AHEAD
yellow diamond sign with term-46one bar standing and the other slanting to it pointing to the right
-warns drivers that two roads cross
DIAMOND YELLOW,HIGHWAY INTERSECTION 100 FT SIGN
PREPARE FOR REDUCTION OF LANES AHEAD
-warns drivers to prepare for reduction in the number of traffic lanes ahead
-on this sign you are being told that the far right lane will end shortly
TRAFFIC MERGING FROM THE RIGHT
- warns you that other traffic may be merging into your road from the right
- be ready to yield to other traffic entering your lane
APPROACHING A DIVING MEDIan
-advises you are approaching a section of highway where the opposing flows of traffic are separated by a median island
- keep to the right and watch for the median
DIVISION IN THE ROAD AHEAD
- you may pass on either side of the divided roadway ahead
ENTERING A TWO-WAY STREET
- you should drive in the right-hand lane and expect oncoming traffic in the left hand lane
you are approaching point where the two roads coming together and an additional lane begins. you are not required to merge. watch for traffic
BRIDGE AHEAD
- you are about to cross a bridge ahead that is not as wide as the road
- slow down and use caution
ROAD NARROWS AHEAD
- the pavement ahead narrows
- reduce speed and watch for oncoming traffic
SOLID OBJECT CLOSE TO THE ROAD
- you would not want to sideswipe this object
- for instance, it might mark side rials of a narrow bridge, a tree close to the road, os some other obstruction
TRUCK CROSSING
- slow your speed and watch for trucks entering or crossing the road or highway
THERE IS A HILL ADEAD
- approach with caution, and prepare to reduce your speed for a downgrade
- it may be necessary to use a lower gear to slow your car
CAUTION OF SIGNIFICANT DROP
- drop from the pavement edge to the shoulder
-car slightly tilted to the right
- if you must leave the pavement, slow down and steer firmly
WARND DRIVERS THAT AN AREA IS SLIPPERY WHEN WET
- car with skid marks behind it
- to avoid skidding, slow down and do not suddenly turn, speed up or stop
- warns of hazardous conditions on bridge caused by ice.
- if icy conditions exist, slow down and avoid applying brakes
- this sign will be displayed continuously during winter time periods.
WARNS DRIVERS TO SLOW DOWN FOR A LOW PLACE IN THE ROAD AHEAD
SLOW DOWN FOR A SHARP RISE IN ROAD
LOOSE GRAVEL
- The surface of the road is covered with loose gravel. - go slow enough to keep complete control of your vehicle
- do not apply brakes suddenly or make sharp turns
SOFT SHOULDER
- be careful not to run off the pavement
- can easily lose control of your car on the soft pavement
- when the pavement ahead is ending
- both of these signs tell you to expect a change in the road surface ahead
- the hard surface pavement changes to an earth road or low type surface
PAVEMENT END SIGN AND
NEAR PEDESTRIANS
- a area of large number of pedestrians cross the street
- slow down and watch for pedestrians on foot
GUIDE SIGNS
- these signs help direct you on roadways
- they tell you what road you're on and how to get to where you want to go
- also provide information about parks, historical sites, or available roadside services
- are usually squared or rectangular and color-co
TEXAS ROUTE MARKER
- the number indicate what route it is, while the arrows give the direction
ON VIDEO w arrow pointing up:
- green sing tells drives that Texas highway 158 runs right and left ahead
ON VIDEO w no arrow:
- tells drivers the highways conti
CAN BE SOLID GREEN SIGN WITH ARROWS POINTING UP
YOU ARE ON A SHORT STATE HIGHWAY IN A CITY OR URBAN AREA
RAILROAD WARNING SIGN
- this sign tells you that you are within a few hundred feet of a railroad crossing
- when you see this sign slow down and be prepared to stop
RAILROAD CROSS BUCK SIGN
- warns you that you are about to cross a railroad track
- are posted at every railroad crossing
- if more than one track is to be crossed, it will show the number of tracks
- when approaching a railroad track, always slow, look,
COULD ALSO BE WITH 3 TRACK SIGN, RED FLASHING LIGHTS AND GATES THAT ARE LOWERED
CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENENCE SIGNS
- these signs alert divers of road repairs or construction, detours and road closings, and dangerous conditions near work areas
- most construction signs are diamond shaped, but barricades, drums, cones, flashing panels and flag persons are used as well
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slow,down, the road surface ahead is in poor condition
ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD
ROAD WORK AHEAD
MEN WORKING SIGN AND SYMBOL OF MAN WORKING
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FLAGMAN DIRECTING TRAFFIC AHEAD
BARRICADE SIGN
TRAFFIC DRUM AND CONES
follow a temporary route to the left
DETOUR SIGN WITH ARROW TO LEFT
LANE SHIFT
CAN BE ONE OR TWO ARROWS
ARROWN INDICATE NUMBER OF LANES
-advises you that you are approaching a dividing medium
-keep to the right and watch for the medium
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school zone, slow down and watch for children, prepare to stop
mounted in front of an obstruction which is close to the edge of the road, such as culverts or center piers on divided highway
mounted immediately in front of an obstruction or at short changes in road alignment
a T-intersection and must turn left or right. be prepared to yield the right-of-way at the intersection if necessary
the road you are traveling on intersects a highway ahead. slow down,look to the right and to the left for other traffic and be prepared to stop
highway intersection ahead
use to indicate the alignment of the road as an aid to night driving
the pavement has been grooved to lessen the possibility of slippery pavement in wet weather. Motorcyclists should use caution
slow down and watch for individuals who may be disabled or who may be crossing the road in a wheelchair
this sign will have yellow light flashing[top and bottom] when the freeway ramp ahead is metered the ramp meter red or green directs motorists when to enter a freeway
the road ahead curves sharply. slow down keep right and do not pass
the lane ends ahead. if you are driving in the right lane you should merge into the left
be prepared for a stop sign ahead
high occupancy vehicle[hov] preferential lane. buses and vehicles used for carpool may use this lane only between the hours 6 am to 9 am, Monday through Friday
Do not cross Yellow lines. if you can see a vehicle ahead limited that passing is hazardous and you may not pass
indicates the speed at which the exit ramp from a highway may be traveled safely
trucks are prohibited from using or entering the roadway where this sign is displayed
red light photo enforced
drivers should not change lanes or turn across the double white lines
vehicles facing the signal with the green arrow may proceed safely into the intersection. while turning left,you are protected from oncoming vehicles at an intersection.
this sign marks a place where you may cross over to the other side of the divided highway
the use of a wireless communication device is prohibited in a school zone
on roadways with more than one lane with vehicles traveling in the same direction slower traffic should travel in a lane other than the farthest left lane. the furthest lane is for passing only
a green signal will indicate when you may turn left
vehicles driving in the right lane must turn right at the next intersection unless the sign indicates a different turning point
advisory speed sign. this sign gives the highest speed at which you can safely travel around a turn ahead
the only place where you may lawfully throw your trash on the highway is in a littler barrel.
interstate route marker sign tells you what road you are on.
these signs are usually mounted above the road. the arrows indicate the one or lanes to be used to follow the particular route
mileposts provide a means of identifying the location of crashes,breakdowns or other emergencies.
the lane that has this sign above it exits ahead
indicates an officially designated highway that branches ff the regularly numbered highway and goes through the business portion of the city.
travel information. this sign tells you which way to go and how far you must travel to get to cities, airports and etc...
solid and broken lines
a solid yellow line on your side of the road marks a ''no passing zone''.
broken or dashed lines permit you to pass or change lanes if safe
white stop lines
white stop lines are painted across the pavement lanes at traffic signs or signals. when their is a line present you are required to stop behind the stop line
sold lines
sold white lines are used for pavement edge line,shoulder marking, channelizing,transitions and lane use control. crossing a solid white line should be avoided if possible. the solid yellow line on the left edge of the road is a guide for drivers to indic
octagon shape
exclusively for stop signs
horizontal rectangle
generally for quite signs
equilateral triangle
exclusively for yield signs
pennant
advance warning of no passing zone
Hazard sign, diamond shaped, no words
watch for hazard in or near the roadway
vertical rectangle
generally for regulatory signs
pentagon
school advance and school crossing signs
round (USUALLY YELLOW)
railroad advanced warning signs
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