文档介绍：North Carolina Driver Education Resource Guide
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
Unit 4, Signs, Signals and Traffic Markings
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UNIT 4 SIGNS, SIGNALS & TRAFFIC MARKINGS
Unit 4, Signs, Signals and Traffic Markings
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General principle of traffic signs.
To make a message known quickly, accurately, with minimum reading skills require
Allows traffic to meet the goal of the HTS with safe, rapid, and efficient transportation.
Poor signs, signals, and traffic markings can lead to a break down in the system.
Recognizable by shape and color, message, and diagram.
Unit 4, Signs, Signals and Traffic Markings
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Types of Traffic Signs.
Regulatory
Warning
Guide.
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Types of Traffic Signs
Regulatory
These signs are regulations.
They are to be followed and not doing so could result in a citation or worse
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Types of Traffic Signs
Stop signs
Red octagons and e to plete stop
Only sign so shaped
Easily recognized at a distance
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Types of Traffic Signs
Yield signs
Yield signs are red and triangular.
This sign requires a driver to allow other drivers first use of the road.
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Types of Traffic Signs
Speed limit signs
Speed limit signs are white with black lettering.
They are also vertical rectangles.
They can also be orange.
A construction speed limit is a regulatory sign as well.
first be posted by the highway department. North