Section III Day 3
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).
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Brainstorm
 What 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
Signs — Shapes Have Meaning
Octagon —Stop signs
Round - advance warning of
railroad crossing
Triangle —Yield signs
Crossbuck – railroad crossing
Diamond — Warning
(same as a yield sign)
Pentagon — School and School Crossings
Pennant — Advance warning of No Passing Zones (not in
manual)
Rectangle — Regulatory or Guide
•Vertical signs indicate the law
•Horizontal signs give directions or information.
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Signs — Colors Have Meaning
Red — prohibitive or stop
Write this slide
Blue — motorist services signs
Green — guide information, such as direction or guidance signs
Yellow —general warning
Orange — construction and maintenance work
White — regulatory signs
Brown —recreational and cultural interest
Fluorescent 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.
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Classwork Section 3
Read pages 78-82
Answer questions 1-4 on page 82 under
Lesson Review 1
Signs
Warning Signs
Give advance warning of hazards to allow drivers
time to safely minimize risks.
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Guide Signs
GUIDE drivers to their destination by identifying
routes well in advance.
Information Signs
Regulatory Signs
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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DMV p. 41
 Slow down to a speed reasonable for the conditions
and yield to right of way.
 Stop if necessary!!
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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 a Work Zone
REMEMBER TO USE
• Common Sense
• Caution
• Concentration
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Types of Work Zones
Stationary Work Areas
Construction
Moving Work Areas
Mowing/Plowing or Sanding
You can’t have safe roads without having road
construction and maintenance!
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Areas of Work Zones
Advance Warning Area
Transition Area
Buffer
Area
Signs are placed to
indicate changing
conditions ahead.
Termination
Area
Work Area
Road markings show
traffic detours and
provide directions for
required maneuvers.
Allows you
to become
accustomed
to the new
traffic
pattern
before
entering the
actual work
area.
Maintenance
or
construction
work is
underway.
Signs
indicate you
are leaving
the work zone
and
can resume
normal
driving.
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Driver’s Perspective
Stay Alert when Driving
Through the Work Zone
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1. Advance Warning Area
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obey all signs
adjust early to the changes
slow down to construction zone speed
obey all flag-persons
2. Transition Area
• pay close attention to road markings, barrels, or cones
• make smooth lane and speed adjustments
3. Buffer Zone
• Look well ahead while completing your lane
and speed adjustments
4. Work Area
• maximize space between the cones, barrels, and
concrete barriers that separate your vehicle and the
workers and machinery in the work zone
5. Termination Area
• maintain a reduced speed until clear of the construction
area
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Worker’s Perspective
Motorists speeding in a work zone represent a dangerous threat to the road
workers’ safety.
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CARELESSNESS
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DON’T BECOME A PART OF THE PROBLEM
• Each year in Virginia more than a dozen
lives are lost in work zone crashes.
• Work zone crashes account for
nearly 300 injuries and more than $2
million in property damage.
Fines for speeding in a work zone can
be up to $500.
Drive smart:
• stay alert at all times;
• use caution;
• be patient; and
• obey all construction signs
and flag-persons.
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Tips for Driving Through Work Zones
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Orange signals work zones
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Stay in your lane
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
Report unsafe conditions
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Classwork Day 3
 Take the chapter quiz (P. 95)at the end of Chapter 5 in
the driver ed book.
 Write the letter and the answer