Lesson 2.1Traffic Signs

Today’s Objectives: To be able to identify traffic signs function by

color. To Be able to identify Traffic sign function by

shape.

Think about the colors that you see on traffic and road signs and try to determine what types or classification of signs are associated with specific colors?

Traffic Signs

What are the classifications of traffic signs?

RegulatoryRegulatory: tell drivers what to do. They control traffic and tell you about laws that you must obey.

WarningWarning: help you to avoid surprise situations and tell you that danger is ahead.

GuideGuide: Help to find routes, intersections, service areas, and other points of interest or information. Tell you how to get places

Regulatory Signs:

Stop SignStop Sign: REDRED, OCTAGON, WITH WHITE WHITE LETTERSLETTERS

come to a come to a FULL STOP and yield the and yield the right of wayright of way

Stop at the white stop line (if present) or Stop at the white stop line (if present) or even with the location of the sign.even with the location of the sign.

WHAT DO THE COLORS MEAN?

WHAT DO THE COLORS MEAN?

WHAT DO THE SHAPES MEAN?

WHAT DO THE SHAPES MEAN?

EXAMPLES OF REGULATORY SIGNS:

What shape and colors are regulatory signs?

Rectangles, black, white, & red.

Speed Control Signs:

Warning Signs:

Help you to avoid surprise situation. Most are diamond shaped with a yellow

background and black writing. What should you be prepared to do when

you see a warning sign? Slow down or Stop!!!

EXAMPLES OF WARNING SIGNS:

Warning Signs:

There are other warning signs. School Zone. School Crossing. No Passing. Construction. Railroad Signs. Route Signs.

Guide Signs:

Public Recreation & Public Recreation & Cultural InterestCultural Interest