Section III Day 3

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DMV Manual pgs 6-9

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The day has finally arrived. You are officially a licensed driver. It is such a big event that the school paper has decided to interview you about your big day. They want you to submit a story describing your big day.(Should be at least 2 paragraphs).

BrainstormWhat are the different colors used for road

signs? There are 8

What are the different shapes used for road signs?There are 9

Draw shapes you came up with for signs

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Signs — Signs — ShapesShapes Have Meaning Have Meaning

OctagonOctagon —Stop signs

RectangleRectangle — Regulatory or Guide

•Vertical signs indicate the law

TriangleTriangle —Yield signs

DiamondDiamond — Warning

PentagonPentagon — School and School Crossings

PennantPennant — Advance warning of No Passing Zones (not in manual)

•Horizontal signs give directions or information.

Round - advance warning of railroad crossing

Crossbuck – railroad crossing (same as a yield sign)

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Signs — Signs — CCoolloorrss Have Meaning Have Meaning

RedRed — prohibitive or stop

GreenGreen — guide information, such as direction or guidance signs

BlueBlue — motorist services signs

YellowYellow —general warning

WhiteWhite — regulatory signs

OrangeOrange — construction and maintenance work

BrownBrown —recreational and cultural interest

Fluorescent Optic YellowFluorescent Optic Yellow —school zones, school crossings and pedestrian crossings

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Signs The shape and color of a

traffic sign communicates important information about the sign’s message.

Classwork Section 3Read pages 78-82Answer questions 1-4 on page 82

under Lesson Review 1

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Guide SignsGuide Signs

Information SignsInformation Signs Regulatory SignsRegulatory Signs

SignsSigns

Warning SignsWarning SignsGive advance warning of hazards to allow drivers time to safely minimize risks.

GUIDE drivers to their destination by identifying routes well in advance.

INFORM drivers of motorist services and recreational facilities.

REGULATE the speed and movement of traffic.

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The octagon (8 sided) shape always means STOP.

You must come to a complete stop at the sign, stop line, or curb.

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Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions and yield to right of way.

Stop if necessary!!

DMV p. 41

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Vertical signs generally have instructions or tell you the law.

(Regulatory signs)

Horizontal signs may give directions or information.

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These signs warn you of special conditions or hazards ahead.

Drive with caution and be ready to slow down.

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The pentagon(5 sided) marks school zones and warns you about an upcoming school crossing.

Signs may be displayed in Florescent optic yellow.

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These indicate that you are approaching a railroad crossing

Slow down, look and listen for trains.

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These signs warn you in advance of no passing zones ahead.

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You are Entering You are Entering aa Work Zone Work Zone

REMEMBER TO REMEMBER TO USE USE

• Common SenseCommon Sense

• CautionCaution

• ConcentrationConcentration

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Types of Work ZonesTypes of Work Zones

Stationary Work AreasStationary Work Areas Moving Work AreasMoving Work Areas

Construction Mowing/Plowing or Sanding

You can’t have safe roads without having road construction and maintenance!

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Areas of Work ZonesAreas of Work Zones

Work Work AreaArea

Termination Termination AreaArea

Signs are placed to indicate changing conditions

ahead.

Road markings show traffic detours and

provide directions for required maneuvers.

Allows you to become accustome

d to the new traffic

pattern before

entering the actual work area.

BuffeBuffer r

AreaArea

Maintenance or

construction work is

underway.

Signsindicate you are leaving the work zone and

can resume normal driving.

Advance Warning AreaAdvance Warning Area Transition Transition AreaArea

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Driver’s PerspectiveDriver’s Perspective

• obey all signs• adjust early to the changes • slow down to construction zone speed• obey all flag-persons

• pay close attention to road markings, barrels, or cones

• make smooth lane and speed adjustments

• Look well ahead while completing your lane and speed adjustments

1. Advance Warning Area

2. Transition Area

3. Buffer Zone

• maximize space between the cones, barrels, and concrete barriers that separate your vehicle and the workers and machinery in the work zone

4. Work Area

• maintain a reduced speed until clear of the construction area

5. Termination Area

Stay Alert when Driving Stay Alert when Driving Through the Work ZoneThrough the Work Zone

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Worker’s PerspectiveWorker’s Perspective

Motorists speeding in a work zone represent a dangerous threat to Motorists speeding in a work zone represent a dangerous threat to the road workers’ safety.the road workers’ safety.

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CARELESSNESSCARELESSNESS

• Each year in Virginia more than a dozen lives are lost in work zone crashes.

Drive smart:

DON’T BECOME A PART OF THE PROBLEMDON’T BECOME A PART OF THE PROBLEM

• Work zone crashes account for nearly 300 injuries and more than $2 million in property damage.

• stay alert at all times;

• use caution;

• be patient; and

• obey all construction signs and flag-persons.

Fines for speeding in a work zone canbe up to $500.

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Tips for Driving Through Work ZonesTips for Driving Through Work Zones

Orange signals work zones

Proceed with extreme caution

Obey all signs and flaggers

Drive at the posted speed

Watch out for workers

Watch out for slow moving vehicles and equipment

Stay in your lane

Report unsafe conditions

Classwork Day 3Take the chapter quiz (P. 95)at the end of

Chapter 5 in the driver ed book.Write the letter and the answer