chapter 10 essential driver information. traffic signs, signals, and road markings during heavy...
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THE NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL
Chapter 10
Essential Driver Information
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Traffic Signs, Signals, and Road Markings
During heavy traffic or in an emergency, a police officer may direct trafficA police officer can overrule traffic signalsLaw enforcement orders/directions must always
be obeyed
Example: a person may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal when directed to do so by a police officer.
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Traffic Signals
When traffic signals are hung horizontally, red is always on the left
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Right on Red
If not prohibited by a “no turn on red” sign, NJ law permits you to turn on red after making a full stop and checking traffic and pedestrians.
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Flashing Lights Flashing Yellow- slow down and proceed with care
Flashing Red- stop. Stop, proceed with caution.
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Traffic Signs
Signs are divided into 3 basic categories:
1. Warning: warn motorists of hazards ahead that are difficult to see
2. Guidance: guide motorists to a destination by clearly identifying the route
3. Regulatory: regulate traffic speed and movement
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Warning Signs Yellow and diamond-
shaped with a black symbol or word message
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Warning Signs (cont.)
Example: Roadwork Signs Diamond shaped sign
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Guidance Signs
Identify destination and routes for motorists
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Regulatory Signs
Generally rectangular, with longer vertical dimension, and have black wording and borders on a white background
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Examples: Yield sign- Triangular shaped sign
School Area- Pentagon shaped sign
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Road MarkingsRoad Markings have the same force of law as signs or traffic signals
Yellow center lines: separate traffic flow going in opposite directions
White lines: separate traffic going the same way when there is more than one lane show edges of roads
Dashed lines: passing is permitted when safe
Solid line: do not pass
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Crossing center lines on a two-way roadway for passing is legal when?
The broken line is one your side of the highway.