Driver Ed

Traffic signals help provide for the orderly movement of traffic. Drivers must obey these signals except when a law enforcement officer is directing traffic. You must obey a law enforcement officer at all times even if he/she is telling you to do something which is ordinarily considered against the law.

Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection then proceed when you can do so safely. Vehicles on the intersecting road may not have to stop.

A steady yellow light warns drivers to use caution and to alert them a red light is coming up. You must STOP before entering the nearest crosswalk at the intersection if you can do so safely. If a stop cannot be made safely, then you may proceed cautiously through the intersec- tion before the light changes to red.

A flashing yellow light warns drivers to slow down and proceed with caution. Drivers may turn left on a green light. However, drivers must yield the right-of-way if other traffic is approaching from the opposite direction.

A flashing yellow arrow allows a driver to turn left but the driver must yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic. In addition, a yellow flashing arrow is meant to reduce confusion of what the following signals mean: 1. A circular green light (occasionally mistaken as a protected left turn); and 2. A circular red light and green arrow showing at the same time (some motorists stop).

A steady green light means the driver can proceed on a green light if it is safe to do so. You may drive straight ahead or turn unless prohibited by another sign or signal. Watch for cars and pedestrians in the intersection. Be aware of careless drivers who may race across the intersection to beat a red light.

A green arrow displayed at the same time as a red light means the driver can proceed carefully in the direction of the arrow after yielding the right-of-way to other vehicles and pedestrians.

You can turn left on a green light. However, you must yield the right-of-way if traffic is approach- ing from the opposite direction.

Traffic signs can help you to be a better driver. Traffic signs help because they: 1. Warn of hazards ahead that would be difficult to see 2. Guide drivers to their destination by identifying the route 3. Inform of local regulations and practices 4. Regulate the speed and movement of traffic

Color Description Red: Stop or prohibited Green: Indicated movements permitted, direction guidance Blue: Motorist services guidance Yellow: General warning Black: Regulation White: Regulation Orange: Construction and maintenance warning Orange (Retroreflective): Used on various types of signs Brown: Public recreation and scenic guidance

Shape Description Octagon: Exclusively for stop signs Horizontal Rectangle: Generally for guide signs Equilateral Triangle: Exclusively for yield signs Pennant: Advance warning of no pass zones Diamond: Exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roads or adjacent areas. Vertical Rectangle: Generally for regulatory signs. Pentagon: School advance and school crossing signs. Round: Railroad advance warning signs.

Warning signs alert drivers to conditions which are immediately ahead and tell them what to look for. There may be road hazards, changes in direction, or some other situation you should know about. Not only must warning signs be observed for safety reasons but to disregard them may be a traffic violation. When you encounter a warning sign: 1. Pay attention 2. Follow instructions 3. Reduce speed to at least the posted construction zone speed signsWarning signs alert drivers to conditions which are immediately ahead and tell them what to look for. There may be road hazards, changes in direction, or some other situation you should know about. Not only must warning signs be observed for safety reasons but to disregard them may be a traffic violation. When you encounter a warning sign: 1. Pay attention 2. Follow instructions 3. Reduce speed to at least the posted construction zone speed signs

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This yellow sign means

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describe the sign that tells you to watch for cross traffic ahead

traffic to left or right 2. 3.

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