THE NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL

Chapter 10

Essential Driver Information

Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings

During heavy traffic or in an emergency, a police officer may direct trafficA police officer can overrule traffic signalsLaw enforcement orders/directions must always

be obeyed

Example: a person may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal when directed to do so by a police officer.

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Traffic Signals

When traffic signals are hung horizontally, red is always on the left

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Right on Red

If not prohibited by a “no turn on red” sign, NJ law permits you to turn on red after making a full stop and checking traffic and pedestrians.

Flashing Lights Flashing Yellow- slow down and proceed with care

Flashing Red- stop. Stop, proceed with caution.

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Traffic Signs

Signs are divided into 3 basic categories:

1. Warning: warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see

2. Guidance: guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route

3. Regulatory: regulate traffic speed and movement

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Warning Signs Yellow and diamond-

shaped with a black symbol or word message

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Warning Signs (cont.)

Example: Roadwork Signs Diamond shaped sign

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Guidance Signs

Identify destination and routes for motorists

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Regulatory Signs

Generally rectangular, with longer vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background

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Examples: Yield sign- Triangular shaped sign

School Area- Pentagon shaped sign

Road MarkingsRoad Markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals

Yellow center lines: separate traffic flow going in opposite directions

White lines: separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane show edges of roads

Dashed lines: passing is permitted when safe

Solid line: do not pass

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Crossing center lines on a two-way roadway for passing is legal when?

The broken line is one your side of the highway.