Chapter 3

Regulates and controls the movement of traffic.

Tells drivers what to do and what not to do.

The colors are usually red, white, black, green on white or white on black

You must come to a complete stop for 3 full seconds.

You must stop behind the white stop line!

You must slow down and check oncoming traffic behind you.

*You may have to come to a complete stop!

Show you the maximum or fastest speed allowed on the roadway.

Expressways may post minimum

*Alerts you of changing conditions or use of road ahead.

Communicates that a train is coming.

You must stop regardless if lights are flashing.

Communicates what type of road the driver will face ahead.

Tells the driver if certain people or animals cross the road.

Signs tell you what to expect in the roadways.

Gives information about roadways

Tells mileage to certain destinations

Identifies roadside services and recreational areas.

Interstates that lead into city have 3 digits & begin with an odd number.

A three digit route that begins with an even number.

Signs that tell you where you are, what exits are coming, and how far the next exit is.

Tells you how far your destination is.

How far is Sacramento??

Are indicated by the colors blue with white lettering. It tells you about gas, camping,hospital & more!!

Are ones that you can understand without knowing another language.

The meaning is conveyed by colors shapes, symbols and numbers.

Divide traffic traveling in opposite directions.

Dashed= pass Solid=no pass

White line parallel to the roadway separate same direction traffic into lanes

Red=Stop Yellow=do not enter intersection

stop if you can

Green=Go when safe to do so.

Number you paper 1-10 and identify the sign.

#1

#2

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#9

#10

1 No Parking 7. Narrow bridge

2.Bicycle 8. Directional 3.Two way traffic arrow to the rt.

4. Construction (worker) 9. Advance 5.Hill turn to left

6. Slippery when wet 10.No rt. turn