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Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings

Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings. Chapter 5. Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings (Ch 5 page 86). Yellow and white lines provide ________ or __________ for drivers Yellow lines ____________________________ _____________________________________.

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Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings

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  1. Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings Chapter 5

  2. Understanding the Purpose of Pavement Markings (Ch 5 page 86) • Yellow and white lines provide ________ or __________ for drivers • Yellow lines ____________________________ _____________________________________. • White line parallel to the roadway separate same-direction traffic into lanes. White lines ________________to the roadway indicate _________________________________________________________at intersections.

  3. Yellow Lines • Double solid yellow lines= No Passing _____________________________________ • 1 solid yellow line and 1 broken yellow line- -If ________ yellow line is first one to your left you may cross it to pass a vehicle when it is safe to do so. If ________ yellow line is first one to your left you may not cross it.

  4. Double solid yellow lines= No Passing (Crossing only if you are turning into a driveway) • 1 solid yellow line and 1 broken yellow line- If broken yellow line is first one to your left you may cross it to pass a vehicle when it is safe to do so. If solid yellow line is first one to your left you may not cross it.

  5. White Lines • White lines that are parallel to the roadway • Broken: you can move from lane to lane • Single between lanes of traffic moving in same direction discourage passing at high-risk locations (but do not prohibit passing) • Solid- indicate right side of roadway. • Used to mark pedestrian cross walks and stop lines

  6. Driveways

  7. Arrows • White arrows identify lanes from which you can drive straight ahead or turn right or left

  8. Other Markings • Shared left-turn lane

  9. Stop Line

  10. Pedestrian Crosswalk

  11. HOV Lane • High-occupancy vehicle lane: Use by vehicles carrying 2 or more occupants.

  12. Reversible lane: At different times of the day may be use by traffic moving in opposite directions. Where have you seen reversible lanes?

  13. Responding to Traffic Control Signals Ch 5 page 90

  14. Traffic Control Signals (page 90) • Traffic Control Signals- Red, yellow and Green • Flashing red • Treat it as a stop sign. Stop and proceed when safe • Flashing yellow • Slow down and proceed with caution • Arrows: • Red traffic not allowed • Yellow light is about to change • Green traffic moving in the direction of the arrow may proceed if it is clear

  15. Pedestrian Signals

  16. Pedestrian signals • Walk • DON’T WALK • Flashing DON’T WALK • Lane-Use Lights • Red X • Green arrow • Yellow X • Flashing yellow X

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