This section of the Florida Drivers Handbook includes photos of Florida road signs, traffic signals, and pavement markings and explains each of them. Show Florida Drivers Handbook — Traffic SignalsCh. 4 Traffic Control Signals Traffic signals are placed at intersections to keep traffic moving and to avoid a crash. Drivers, pedestrians, and bicycle riders must obey these signals, except when an officer is directing traffic. Stop on the stop line if your car is nearest the signal. Some signals change only when a car is at the stop line. If traffic signals are out of order, treat the light as if it was a four-way stop sign. Red Yellow Green Red Arrow Yellow Arrow Green Arrow Flashing Signals A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign. It is used at dangerous intersections. A flashing yellow light means you may move forward with caution. It is used at, or just before, dangerous intersections, or to alert you to a warning sign such as a school crossing or sharp curve. Lane Signals Lane signals are used:
You must never drive in a lane under a red X. A yellow X means that your lane signal is going to change to red. Prepare to leave the lane safely. You may drive in lanes beneath the green arrow, but you must also obey all other signs and signals. Florida Drivers Handbook — Traffic SignalsCh. 4 Traffic Signs – Standard Shapes and Colors There are eight shapes and eight colors of traffic signs. Each shape and each color has an exact meaning, so you must acquaint yourself with all of them.
The shape of a road sign can tell you as much about the sign's message as its color. Octagon: Exclusively for stop signs. Horizontal Rectangle: Generally for guide signs. Triangle: Exclusively for yield signs. Pennant: Advance warning of no passing zones. Diamond: Exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas. Vertical Rectangle: Generally for regulatory signs. Pentagon: School advance and school crossing signs. Round: Railroad advance warning signs. Cross-buck: Railroad crossing. Octagon: Stop Stop Signs are always octagonal (8 sided). A stop sign means that you must bring your vehicle to a complete halt at the marked stop line. If there is no marked stop line, stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection. If there is no crosswalk, stop at a point nearest the intersecting roadway where you have a clear view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection. A 4-Way Stop sign means that there are four stop signs at this intersection. Traffic from all four directions must stop. The first vehicle to reach the intersection should move forward first. If two vehicles reach the intersection at the same time, the driver on the left yields to the driver on the right. Triangle: Yield Slow down and give vehicles crossing your path the right-of-way. If the way is clear, you may move forward slowly without stopping. Yield signs are usually placed where auxiliary roads lead into major roads. Pennant: No Passing You are entering a no passing zone. This sign is placed on the left side of the road, facing the driver. Diamond: Warning Narrow bridge. These signs warn you of special conditions or dangers ahead. Words or symbols on the sign will show why you need to use caution. See pages 58-60 for typical warning signs. Pentagon: School Sign This five-sided sign means you are near a school. Watch for children. School Crossing As you approach this sign, slow down, watch for children crossing the road. Stop if necessary. Obey signals from any crossing guards. Children Crossing Slow to posted speed. Watch for children! Back to Florida Drivers Handbook Table of Contents What color are stop and yield signs?For example, “Stop,” “Yield,” and “Do Not Enter” signs are all red, with the most crucial information on the road communicated through the use of either entirely red signs or white signs with red text. Red signs indicate the most important advisory information on the road. (via RoadTrafficSigns.com).
What color and shape is a yield sign?If we are both truly talking about real 'yield' signs, every one of them is a triangular shape, point down, and are red, with a white inside, and the word 'yield' is also in red.
What color are regulatory signs in Florida?Traffic Sign Colors. What color is stop/yield or prohibited?Familiarity with symbols on traffic signs is important for every road user in order to maintain the safety and efficiency of our transportation facilities. The color of roadway signs is an important indicator of the information they contain. The use of red on signs is limited to stop, yield, and prohibition signs.
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