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Turner behind-the-wheel your job as driver is to pick out information that will help you arrive safely at your destination there are hundreds of images along the roadway that help you your way  most common the form of traffic control signs signals and Lane markings raising these can give you advance notice of changes ahead such as merges  reductions in speed  or upcoming intersections knowing what they mean allows you to anticipate and react to changing traffic conditions so you can drive more safely video is based on the national standards that cover most traffic situations  however do handle unique circumstances my way agency May create its own signs signals and Lane markings this video will show the underlying rules and logic behind signs signals and Lane markings and why they are important to you signs provide a driver with a lot of useful information the shape and color allow the signs meaning to be recognized from a distance  for example both the shape and color of this sign tell you to stop as a rule the color red in stop or conveys a significant prohibition  black and white signs provide regulatory information their placement also that's where the regulation goes into effect for example this end school zone sign indicates when it is safe to return to the posted speed limit accelerating when you first this sign violates the law you must wait until you have passed the sign before you can accelerate violating any regulatory or prohibition sign can get you into serious trouble do yellow signs provide warnings they alert you to Curves speed limit changes Crossings  slippery roads and other conditions where a little morning goes a long way yellow diamond-shaped warning signs might also appear before prohibition or regulatory signs warn you of a change an orange sign tells you you're in a construction zone a symbol usually found on signs of other colors or shapes can sometime pull up on an orange sign this conveys the same information but with the additional warning to be extra cautious look for black and white dilatory signs to state the law but consider the orange signs a warning to be extra alert begin to slow down to the reduced speed limit before you enter Zone follow the directions of lane change arrows shoulder work ahead signs changeable message signs  NBA word for no shoulder and bump signs by slowing down in construction zones you not only lower your risk you also increase safety for Highway can what's your net making this workers dozens of whom are killed each year by Motor Vehicles passing through construction zone conditions can change rapidly in construction zones the sign say slow down slow down Green signs tell you the distance or directions to City's alternate routes or other destination in Nation  blue signs provide service-related information such as where to find food lodging and gas Brown signs tell you Recreation facilities such as a Park Campground fishing site or boat launch now let's look at some Regulatory and warning signs that are free play misunderstood or convey special meanings let's start with reduce speed and curve signs slowing down to the advisory speed before entering the Curve don't you navigate it safely and smoothly a 90-degree arrow means the upcoming turn as sharp and the speed for safely navigating the turn is posted curved Arrow indicate some more shallow turn you may still need to reduce your speed depending on weather conditions Chevron alignment signs guide you through curves where the roadway the obscured follow the series to stay on the road  several regulatory signs deserve special attention yield signs and entrance or set ramp signs tell you to adjust your speed and look for a safe merging opportunity  traffic on the highway and exiting vehicles have the right-of-way over in coming and merging traffic  unless absolutely necessary avoid stopping on the ramp when merging  restricted access lanes are marked with black and white regulatory signs containing a white diamond there's usually a white diamond painted on the roadway as well this sign indicates a restricted lane before specially designated Vehicles do not enter a restricted-access lane unless you qualify to be there if you need to make a turn across such a lane in City traffic enter at the last possible moment a half block or less from the turn HOV stands for high-occupancy vehicles only vehicle put the required number of occupants May travel in HOV lanes signs will indicate the minimum number of occupants as well as the times when the Restriction is in effect Novi Lanes may also have a diamond painted on the roadway  and pay particular attention to signs and signals for reversible lanes these lanes are used move traffic in one direction for a period of time then in the opposite direction during another point of time the signs tell you the correct direction of traffic and win the direction change however stay alert don't assume that the opposing drivers are paying attention now let's look at some unique situations that require special signs tunnel usually have specific traffic control signs such as minimum and maximum speeds prohibited cargo and the appropriate use of headlights or sunglasses the signs you see When approaching a toll plaza tell you how far away the plaza is what the safe approach speed is and which lanes are for cars and trucks and other useful information  in the United States there are nearly 100,000 railroad crossings that are not equipped with Gates or signals it's important be cautious When approaching any railroad crossing if a railroad crossing does not have flashing lights and barricades slow down and look both ways before sing the tracks each year hundreds of people are killed in collisions between motor vehicles and trains remember it's difficult to accurately judge the speed of an coming train and trains cannot slow down for you  for your own safety and the safety of others it's important that you observe understand and follow all cautionary and restricted signs When approaching a Tunnel toll plaza or railroad grade crossing these things are well marked because there is very little room for error  next we are going to look at non vehicular signs most of these signs refer to pedestrians and bicyclists Walk Don't Walk signal pedestrians when it's permissible to cross if you're turning into their path must yield the right-of-way to them in this situation stop before the vehicle stop line or crosswalk painted on the roadway be prepared to stop for any Austrian who enters a crosswalk and learn to expect and to stop for pedestrians not in crosswalks your caution could save a life a warning sign is often placed ahead of the crosswalk so you have adequate warning of the crossing Zone another warning sign is placed at the crosswalk at self the lines on the indicate the closest location of the crosswalk markings whether you are in a residential neighborhood or at a busy intersection be alert for inattentive pedestrians especially children who are less predictable in school zones signs tell you when to reduce your speed and when it's safe to increase it again wait until you pass the end school zone speed limit sign before resuming your speed finally animal crossing signs tell you to slow down and look out animals behave unpredictably for example deer freeze when they see headlights so be extra cautious when you see an animal crossing sign especially at dawn or dusk when wild animals are more play to be present when driving be sure to use both the signs shape and color to obtain important Traffic Safety information some of the most important information you see on the road the form of traffic signals traffic signals control the flow of traffic at intersections throughout the United States you may turn right at a red traffic signal after you have come to a complete stop unless prohibited by a sign or signal as you turn right on red watch out for pedestrians and cross traffic the left you must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians if a traffic signal turns yellow while you're approaching an intersection stop before entering the intersection if can do so safely without causing a rear end collision if you are already in the intersection when the signal turns yellow continue through the intersection but it's not to accelerate to get through an intersection before the signal turns from yellow to Red other traffic may not see you in time to avoid a collision but what about change signal lights a flashing yellow light means that you need to slow down and proceed through the intersection with caution keep in mind that cross traffic may not stop no they are supposed to always treat a flashing red light as a stop sign stop at the intersection and wait until there is an adequate break in traffic before entering the intersection if the light is flashing red in all directions treated as an all-way stop sign  if two or more drivers arrive simultaneous add an all-way stop sign you must yield the right-of-way to the driver to your right if possible establish eye contact with the other driver to communicate your intentions if the intersection has no signs or the traffic control signal is not working treated as an all-way stop  some traffic signals tell you when you may see you then a specific direction for example if there is a red arrow or red light on the signal controlling your lame you must stop even though traffic traveling same direction in the next Lane may have a green signal a green arrow on the signal tells you that you have a protected turn and that opposing traffic has been signaled to not cross your path if the green left turn arrow goes off and no red light or red arrow appears you may still turn left but you must now yield to Apple I'm traffic look for a safe opening to make your turn be sure that the light is still green when you move into the intersection but if the light turns yellow while you're in the intersection you're allowed to finish making your turn finally if a police officer or crossing guard is present they are Direction's overrule the traffic signal these General guidelines about traffic signals are always subject to local laws check the local ordinances or any variations in traffic laws go to stay alert for Signal lights they can make the difference between being involved in a crash and avoiding one Lane markings or painted messages are the way streets communicate there are two general rules about markings the tell you where you may and may not drive the first rule is that white lines are on the right side of each traffic lane and yellow lines are on the left the second rule is that solid or unbroken lines show you where you may not pass or change lanes  Dash door broken lines indicate where you were permitted to pass sore change lanes for example on a two-lane road the solid white line to the right marks the edge of the roadway the yellow line on the left separate you from oncoming traffic but double solid yellow lines on your left means that it is not legal for either you or oncoming traffic to pass if there is a dash solid line together and the dash blind is on your side of the road you may pass traffic ahead of you if you can do so safely however opposing traffic is not allowed to what's the solid line a single dashed yellow line on the left means that both you and the opposing traffic may pass if you decide to pass be sure that have enough room to pass safely - 10 solid lines are also used to indicate a shared left turn lane these Lanes allow you to make turns from either direction without holding up traffic behind you enter these Lanes as close to your intended turn as possible never use a shared left turn lane as I threw Lang on Multi roads with medians broken white lines usually separate the lanes going in the same direction a single solid white line is intended to discourage but prohibit you from changing lanes however in some states crossing a single solid white line is it illegal these very short dashed white line indicate a merge lane you may need to make a lane change to continue straight ahead short white lines like these guide you through large complex intersections in addition to Lane markings you'll also often see reflectors these are especially helpful at night or anytime when it is hard to see the edges of the road whether dashed or solid yellow or white Lane markings can help you position your vehicle for maximum safety in addition to the color and shape of traffic signs information peers can also be useful route signs Mark Federal interstates and other roadways State highways and county or Municipal roadways if you understand how roots are numbered and marked you can always be in the right lane at the right time  the interstate system uses a Shield symbol that is who won the bottom with a red band across the top like this the primary route number is either a single or double digit number north-south routes have East-West routes have even numbers Spurs and Loops extend from a primary Interstate of Spurs a short route that connects with a primary route at only one end it has a 3 digit number that begins with an odd number  a loop is a route that meets the primary route at go fans it's three digit route number begins with an even number bloops usually bypass cities or congested areas who has roots that are not part of the interstate system have signs like this  the numbering system however is similar odd for north-south routes and even for East-West routes  state county and Municipal roadways use numbering system similar to Federal Roots however the shape end lower of Route signs among states counties and municipalities  on limited-access highways and some other roadways exit signs or play before the exit these signs give you plenty of warning so you know what's ahead route signs are play just after the entrance to a roadway they help you orientate yourself and provide confirmation that you are on the right Road  milepost markers can you your position on the route they are located every mile along many major routes these markers tell you the distance from the beginning of the route starting at the South or West State Line or from The Junction at where the route begins use these mile markers if you need to call for help  some states motorists with special cellular phone numbers to call whenever you drive understanding the sign signals and Lane markings that you see will help make your trip safer and easier  they can also help reduce your risk by giving you useful information well in advance of special situations  and remember to stay alert pay attention watch out for other roadway users and always wear your safety belt

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