UNIT 2 PACKET
NAME: ___________________________________
HOUR: ___________
DATE: _________
Drive Right Chapter 2 Traffic Signs/Rules of the Road Chapter 7&8
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NO: ______
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
DESCRIPTION ∙ PURPOSE ∙ TYPE ∙ EXAMPLE
SHAPE
SIGNALS
ROADWAY MARKINGS
REGULATORY
WARNING
GUIDE
INTERNATIONAL
CHAPTER 2—FACT SHEET
ROADWAY SIGNS, SIGNALS AND ROADWAY MARKINGS
CATEGORY
FACT #1
FACT #2
FACT #3
REGULATORY
WARNINGS
GUIDE
COLOR
SHAPE
SIGNALS
ROADWAY
MARKINGS
How do International signs convey information (pg. 26)?
What color markings could be painted on curbs to indicate warnings or No-Parking?
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THINK * PAIR * SHARE
In a group of 2 to 3 people, write down 8-10 signs that you would see while driving. Can
you remember what color and type (warning/guide/regulatory) they are?
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What do you think is the purpose of having signs?
There are several different shapes and colors of signs; each one has a special meaning and they
all fall into one of 3 different categories. Page 21 shows the different shapes and colors.
TYPES/CATAGORIES OF SIGNS
REGULATORY = Controls traffic
WARNING = Alerts you to what’s coming
GUIDE = Gives direction
REGULATORY SIGNS – Control Traffic
Stop Sign:
1. A red, ________-shaped sign.
2. Always come to a full stop at the _________ stop line, before entering the
_____________, or before entering the ______________ if there is no crosswalk.
3. Yield right of way to pedestrians or other vehicles.
a. _______ - allow others to use the intersection _______ you.
4. ___________ VIEW – after stopping, move ahead slowly and prepare to stop again if
_____________.
4 Way Stops:
1. Stop 1st = Go 1st
2. Stop at same time = driver on RIGHT goes first (“right of way”).
3. Stopped across at same time = driver going straight goes 1st.
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“People turning left have ___________________”
Yield Sign:
1. ________________-shaped sign.
2. Always be prepared to stop and ____________ the right of way.
3. Found where roadways cross or merge.
4. ________________ only when it is safe to do so.
Speed Limit Signs – Regulate how fast you are allowed to travel under “_______________”.
Do you think you can get a ticket for driving the speed limit? __________
Do you think you can get a ticket for driving slower than the speed limit? ______
Describe “ideal driving conditions”
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Discuss your answers with a partner then list 3 things that might affect the speed at which you drive.
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BASIC SPEED LAW
You may not _________ _________ than is safe for existing conditions, _______________ of
posted limits.
OTHER REGULATORY SIGNS:
**A ___________ and a ____________slash mean that an action is ________ allowed.
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WARNING SIGNS
Alert you to what is coming
1. Most are _________________-shaped
2. Have black symbols or lettering.
What do you think these signs warn drivers about?
_____________
_____________ ____________ _____________
SCHOOL SIGNS
There is an important difference between the 2 school signs below, with a partner, identify the differences then see if you
can figure out what each sign means. Write your best guess below.
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School Zone:
1. Posted within ____ block of a school.
2. Lets you know that there will be special posted speed limit signs.
School Crossing:
1. Is posted near intersections or crossing used by children.
List 3-5 potential hazards you might need to Identify when driving through a School Zone.
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No Passing Zone:
1. Is a yellow, __________________ sign.
2. Used with a solid yellow line on the roadway. If the solid yellow line is on your side DO
NOT pass!!!
3. If you are going to pass, you must safely complete your pass _________ reaching the
no passing sign.
Construction Signs:
1. ______________sign in a __________ or rectangular shape.
2. Orange triangular shaped sign on a construction vehicle warns that it is
______________.
3. You are required by law to ________ the right-of-way to any authorized vehicle
involved in highway _______________ or maintenance that has a yellow
rotating light or flashing lights.
Railroad Signs:
1. ____________, _________ sign with a black “X” and two “R’s” warns of a railroad
ahead.
2. Posted 250 feet before a railroad crossing.
3. The railroad crossing is marked with a ____________ _________.
GUIDE SIGNS
SIGNSSIGNS
Route Signs: (ex on page 25-26)
1. Vary according to the ________ of roadway.
2. Vary from ______ ___ ________.
3. May be combined with information about _________ streets.
Interstate route signs are red, white, and blue ____________.
Other Guide Signs:
1. There are a variety of guide signs, all _____________ information to drivers.
a. ______ provide information on mileage to destinations.
b. ______ guide you to services.
c. _____ provide information on upcoming points of interest.
How can you minimize risk caused by other drivers’ unfamiliarity with road signs?
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**In the box below draw and color a picture of the guide signs (1 green, 1 blue, and 1 brown)
you have seen while driving or traveling, include the written information given on each.
Check your gmail for review questions!! Your responses are due
by midnight tonight! If you do not have gmail you must grab the
review questions on your way out and turn in at the beginning
of the next class period.
2.2 Traffic Signals
Traffic Lights: (ex on page 27)
1. Green: Proceed if intersection is clear __________ you _____________ to pedestrians!!
2. Yellow: Make every _______________ effort to stop.
3. Red: Stop
Right Turn on Red:
1. All states allow drivers to make a right-turn-on-red unless _______________
posted.
2. When allowed, _________, give the right-of-way to pedestrians or vehicles in the
intersection, then ___________________ make your turn.
turn._______________.
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Flashing Signals:
1. Make a full ________ and ____________ when the intersection is
_________________.
2. At an intersection treat it _____________ the same as a ________ sign.
3. Alerts drivers to potentially dangerous conditions or tells them to.
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Arrows: (ex. on page 29)
1. Traffic flows in the direction of the __________.
2. __________ to pedestrians and other traffic before driving.
3. When a yellow is showing it means a _______________ is about to appear.
Pedestrian Signals:
As a driver if you approach an intersection and see the ________ _______
signal flashing _________ that your green light will soon change.
Officers Signal/Direction
1. Is the only one to follow __________________ of the traffic signal!!
** List 3-5 scenarios where you might be required to follow a police officer’s directions even regardless of the signs or
signals.__________________________________________________________________
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2.3 Roadway Markings
A roadway marking warns drivers of potential hazards or gives direction.
Yellow Line markings: (ex. on page 31in text, pg 66-67 in Rules of Road)
1. ______________ yellow line separates two-way traffic and means passing is permitted
when NO _______________ is coming from the opposite direction.
2. __________ yellow on your side means ____ ______________.
3. Turning left across a solid yellow line is permitted after ________________ to
oncoming traffic.
4. Shared Left Turn Lane: Used to help drivers make __________ mid-block left turns to and
from businesses on busy streets.
White Line Markings:
1. Broken white lines separate lanes of traffic that move in the ___________ direction.
2. ____________ white lines are used to mark pedestrian crosswalks and stop lines.
Rumble Strips:
1. Corrugated roadway that make noise when you drive over them.
2. Warn you of hazards.
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Raised Roadway Markers:
1. Used to define safe paths of _____________.
2. RED roadway markers mean you are driving the ________________ direction!!!
Other Roadway Markings:
1. The beginnings of expressway exit ramps are marked with white paint as it is unsafe and
illegal to make a last minute decision to cross this area.
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2. Curbs painted
red, yellow, or white are designated as________________________.
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Chapter 2 Vocabulary:
Term
Ideal Conditions
School Zone
Right of Way
No Passing Zone
Right-Turn-On-Red
Flashing Signals
Roadway Markings
Shared Left Turn Lane
Rumble Strips
Raised Roadway
Markers
Definition
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Picture: draw a picture
that describes the term
SIGN PROJECT
In a group of 3-4 create an advertising slogan and poster promoting your sign and its’ importance to
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motorist everywhere, include relevant examples/arguments as support. Use the checklist and rubric below to be sure
you have included all of the requirements.
Poster:
1. The sign clearly pictured and identified.
2. Slogan clearly pictured and identified.
3. Type of sign clearly identified.
a. Type/purpose
b. Color/shape
c. Where generally found
Presentation:
1. Provide a verbal explanation of your sign attempting to convince your classmates of the importance of the
sign to motorists everywhere by providing relevant examples/arguments.
2. Present the poster of the sign, pointing out the name, type/purpose, color, shape, and where found.
3. Be sure all group members participate in creating and presenting the sign.
RUBRIC
1. All information for sign is included through words or picture.
a. Name of sign ____ (2)
b. Purpose of the sign ____(2)
c. Color of the sign ____(2)
d. Shape of the sign ____(2)
e. Where generally found ____(2)
f. Slogan is clearly printed ____(5)
2. Presenters speak clearly
3. Presenters use clear examples/arguments
4. Poster is in color and neat
5. Poster is used in presentation
Total
Total
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_____(35)