Drivers Manual Chapter 4

8/2/2019 Drivers Manual Chapter 4

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CHAPTER FOUR

Traf c Signs and Signalsraf c signs control traf c ow, making streets and highways sa er or

drivers, bicyclists, and pedestrians. Tese signs, which are posted by the IndianaDepartment o ransportation and local governments, use colors, shapes, writtenmessages, and symbols to help drivers quickly understand the in ormation.Understanding these signs is necessary to obtain an Indiana drivers license.

Traf c Sign Colors Te background color o a traf c sign helps to identi y the type o in ormation

displayed on the sign. Tere are seven common colors used or signs.

Red Traf c Signs

Red traf c signs require drivers to take immediateactions to avoid threats to traf c sa ety. A Wrong Way

sign is an example o a traf c sign with a red background.

Yellow or Fluorescent Yel low -GreenTraf c Signs

Yellow or uorescent green traf c signs preparedrivers or speci c road conditions and hazards ahead,and alert drivers to nearby school zones.

A Slippery When Wet sign is one example o atraf c sign with a yellow background.A Pedestrian Crossing sign is an example o a

traf c sign with a uorescent green background.

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White Tra f c Signs

White traf c signs display traf c regulationsthat drivers must obey such as speed limits, as well ashelp ul in ormation such as state highway markers. ANo urn On Red sign is an example o a traf c sign with a white background.

Orange Traf c Signs

Orange traf c signs warn drivers o conditionsahead due to highway construction and maintenance

projects. A Flagger Ahead sign is an example o atraf c sign with an orange background.

Green Traf c Signs

Green traf c signs indicate directions, highway entrances and exits, and distance to upcoming destinations.

A sign showing distances is an example o a traf c sign with a green background.

Blue Traf c Signs

Blue traf c signs display traveler in ormation todrivers. A sign showing in ormation about amenities atan upcoming exit is an example o a traf c sign with ablue background.

Brow n Traf c Signs

Brown traf c signs indicate nearby parks andrecreational areas. A sign showing a nearby state park isan example o a traf c sign with a brown background.

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Traf c Sign ShapesTe shape o a traf c sign also indicates the type o in ormation displayed

on the sign. Tere are eight common shapes used or traf c signs.

Circu la r Tra f c Signs

Circular traf c signs alert drivers o upcomingrailroad crossings.

Thre e-Sided Traf c Signsraf c signs with three sides o equal length warn

drivers to slow down when approaching an intersectionand to be prepared to come to a complete stop.

Pennant-Shaped Traf c Signs

Pennant-shaped traf c signs are posted on thele t-hand side o two-way roads to warn driversnot to pass other vehicles on the le t.

Square Traf c Signs

Square traf c signs display regulations thatdrivers must obey. Signs that warn drivers toavoid certain actions will o ten have a symbolsurrounded by a red circle with a red diagonal bar.A No Le t urn sign is an example o a squaretraf c sign.

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Rectangular Traf c Signs

Rectangular traf c signs display traf c regulationsthat drivers must obey such as speed limits, as well ashelp ul in ormation such as state highway markers.Rectangular signs are o ten posted with pennant-shapedsigns to warn drivers not to pass other vehicles, or topass other vehicles with care. A Speed Limit sign isan example o a rectangular traf c sign.

Diamond-Shaped Traf c Signs

Diamond-shaped traf c signs warn drivers o upcoming road conditions and hazards. A DividedHighway Ends sign is an example o a diamond-shapedtraf c sign.

Five-Sided Traf c Signs

Five-sided traf c signs warn drivers that they areentering an area near a school in which children may be crossing the road.

Eight-Sided Traf c Signs

Eight-sided traf c signs warn drivers to stop and yield the appropriate right-o -way at an intersection.

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War ning SignsWarning signs prepare drivers or upcoming road conditions and hazards.

Te ollowing signs are some examples o Indianas warning traf c signs.

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Added Lane BicycleCrossing

Buggy Warning

CattleCrossing

CrossroadsAhead

Curve Ahead Deer Crossing

DETOUR1000 FT

Detour In1,000 Feet

DividedHighway

FarmMachinery

Fire Station Lane Ends

Lanes Shi ting Low Clearance Low Shoulder Merging raf c

Warni ng Signs (cont i nued)

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Narrow Bridge PedestrianCrossing

Playground Warning

BE

PREPARED

TO STOP

Prepare oStop

Sharp urnSlow Down

Side Road Slippery When Wet

SteepDowngrade

Stop Ahead Intersection

raf c Signal

wo-Way raf c

Winding Road Yield Ahead

Narrow Bridge

WATCH

FOR ICE ONBRIDGES

Watch For IceOn Bridges


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Highw ay Cons t ruc t ion and Main tenance S igns

Construction zones pose dangers both or drivers and or construction workers. Orange highway construction traf c signs warn drivers to be care ul when approaching construction zones.

Railroad Signs

Railroad traf c signs alert drivers o upcoming railroad crossings.

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2 TRACKS

RailroadCrossing

RailroadCrossing

RailroadCrossing

RailroadCrossing

FLAGGERAHEAD

DETOUR

Flagger Ahead Work Crew Ahead

Right LaneClosed

Detour Ahead Flagger AheadDetour

Road Work Ahead

Fines Double In Work Zones

School Zone Signs

Yellow, ve-sided traf c signs warn drivers that they are entering an areanear a school in which children may be crossing the road.

Slow Moving Vehicle Emblem

A slow moving vehicle emblem has an orange uorescent center and redre ective borders, and indicates a slow-moving vehicle which cannot exceed 25miles per hour.

Speed Advisory Signs

Speed advisory traf c signs may accompany some warning signs.

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SCHOOLBUS STOP

AHEAD

PedestrianCrossing

PedestrianCrossing

45M.P.H.

RAMP

35M.P.H.

EXIT

Speed Advisory On Ramp

Speed Advisory At Exit

Speed LimitAhead

15

MPH

Speed Advisory At Roundabout

PedestrianCrossing

School BusStop Ahead

Slow MovingVehicle


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Traf c Regula t ion S ignsraf c regulation signs regulate traf c speed and movement and display

rules which drivers must obey. Te ollowing signs are some examples o Indianastraf c regulation signs.

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Multiple urns

LEFT TURN

YIELDON GREEN

Le t urn Yield

On Green

MINIMUM

SPEED

40Minimum Speed

No Le t urn No Right urnNo Parking

NOPARKING

ANYTIME

No Parking

Any ime

2 HRPARKING8:30 AM

TO 5:30 PM

Limited

Parking

Keep Right

LEFT LANE

MUSTTURN LEFT

Le t Lane Must

urn Le t

LEFTON

ARROWONLY

Le t On Arrow

Only

LEFTTURN

SIGNAL

Le t urn Signal

DO NOT

BLOCKINTERSECTION

Do Not Block Intersection

Do Not Enter Do Not Pass

EMERGENCY

STOPPING

ONLY

Emergency Stopping

Traf c Regulat ion Signs (cont inued)

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No U- urn One Way No rucks No urn On Red

RIGHT LANE

MUSTTURN RIGHT

Right Lane Must urn Right

SPEEDZONE

AHEADSpeed Zone

AheadRight Lane Only

SLOWERTRAFFIC

KEEPRIGHT

Slower raf cKeep Right

Reduced SpeedAhead

RESERVEDPARKING

ReservedParking

ONEWAY

One Way Restricted Lane

Stop urn Le t Or Go Trough

Stop Here OnRed

ow-Away Zone

HERE

ON

urn Right OrGo Trough

Yield wo-Way Le t urn

Wrong Way


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Supplemental Plaques

Supplemental plaques are sometimes added to the bottom o stop signs toindicate which directions in the intersection must stop.

Traf c Guidanc e Signsraf c guidance signs provide drivers with in ormation about the type o

road they are traveling, upcoming highway entrances and exits, and distancesto various destinations. Te ollowing signs are some examples o Indianastraf c guidance signs.

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4-WAY4-Way

ALL WAY

All Way

PostedDistances

INTERSTATE

4070

1 MILE

Highway ExitsAirport Bus Station

INDIANA

39State Road

40US Highway

70Interstate Mileage

Indicator

Driver Serv ic es and Recr eat ion Signs

Driver services and recreation signs provide drivers with in ormation aboutnearby amenities, parks, and recreational areas.

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Bike railAccommodationsAvailable

Amenities Avail-able

Food ServicesAvailable

Boat Ramp

Camping Site

HandicapParking

Historical Marker

Fuel ServicesAvailable

HandicapParking

State Park elephone Avail-able

Rest Area Road / WeatherIn ormation

Hospital Playground


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I you are approaching a stop sign, you must stop at the solid white stopline. I there is no stop line, you should stop parallel to the stop sign or be oreentering the intersection.

Approac hing a Yield Sign

A yield sign indicates that a driver must slow down when approachingan intersection and be prepared to come to a complete stop i a vehicle orpedestrian with the right-o -way is approaching rom another direction. I

you are approaching a yield sign, a vehicle approaching rom another direction with the right-o -way should not have to brake to avoid a collision with you.

Approach ing an In te r sec t ion w i th No S igna l

I you are approaching an intersection with a non-operating signal, youshould stop be ore entering the intersection. A ter stopping, you should yieldthe right-o -way to cross-traf c and then proceed with caution.

Be ore entering a street rom an alley or driveway, you should stop and yield the right-o -way to other vehicles.

Pedestr ian SignalsPedestrian signals alert pedestrians when they may sa ely cross a street or

intersection.Pedestrian signals display the word WALK or a symbol o a person walking

when pedestrians may sa ely cross a street or intersection. At some intersections,there is a button near the base o the pedestrian signal or stop sign that may bepushed to activate the walk signal.

Pedestrian signals display the words DON WALK or a symbol o araised hand when it is not sa e or pedestrians to cross a street or intersection. Te words or symbol ash to alert pedestrians that the time in which to sa ely cross the street or intersection is ending.

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Dont Walk Dont Walk Walk Walk

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