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Enhancing Road Safety with Advanced Warning Flashers

The Advanced Warning Flasher (AWF) provides crucial information to drivers at high-speed locations, aiding in making safer driving decisions. Learn about installation guidelines and benefits to prevent accidents and improve traffic flow.

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Enhancing Road Safety with Advanced Warning Flashers

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  1. Traffic Signals 101 Topic 10 Advanced Warning Flasher

  2. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher (AWF)

  3. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher

  4. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher

  5. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher • The Advanced Warning Flasher (AWF) is a device which, at certain high speed locations, has been found to provide additional information to the motorist describing the operation of the traffic signal • Advance Warning Flasher can assist the driver in making safer and more efficient driving decisions

  6. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher • The additional information includes a sign/flasher combination to get the driver’s attention and a specific notice that the driver must prepare to stop

  7. Advanced Warning • Advanced Warning Flasher Consideration • Isolated or unexpected signalized intersection • Limited sight distance • Dilemma Zone • Accidents • Heavy Truck Volume • Engineering Judgment

  8. Advanced Warning • Guidelines for Installation (MUTCD 4O) • Advanced Warning Flasher • Advanced Warning Flasher Sign Placement • Leading Flash • Detector Placement

  9. Advanced Warning • Guidelines for Installation (MUTCD 4O) • Advanced Warning Flasher • Advanced Warning Flasher Sign Placement • Leading Flash • Detector Placement

  10. Advanced Warning

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