Regulatory Signs

•Must obey

•Prohibited

Stopping

• Come to a complete STOP at a Stop sign.• Usually accompanied by a solid, thick,

white line.• Always stop before entering a crosswalk.• If view of the intersection is blocked, move

ahead slowly and be prepared to STOP again.

• Always give the RIGHT of WAY to pedestrians.

“4-way Stop”• Driver who STOPS first goes first• If a car stops to the right or left, the driver

on the left YEILDS to the driver on the right.

• If drivers stop across the intersection, the driver continuing straight has the RIGHT of WAY. A turning vehicle must wait.

• Always check for other roadway users before entering an intersection.

• Continue with caution.

YIELD

• Slow or Stop

• Proceed only when it is safe to do so, without affecting traffic flow

• Others have the RIGHT of WAY

Speed Limits• Basic Speed Law: Speed

limits that are set for normal conditions.

• Minimum Speed Limit: The slowest you can drive in normal conditions. (Highways)

• Advisory Speed Limit: The speed you should go given a special condition. Ex. Curves or Exit Ramps.

Illinois Speed Limits

Rural (highway) 55mph

City/town (urban) 30mph

School Zone 20mph (7am-4pm)

Alley 15mph

Warning Signs• Help avoid surprise

situations

• Road Conditions/ Dangers Ahead

• Road Construction or Maintenance

• Warns you to slow down

School Zone & School Crossing

• School Zone signs are posted 1 block around schools.

• School Crossings are posted in the actual crosswalk areas.

No Passing Zone•Used with a solid, yellow line

•You may NOT pass any

vehicles that are in front

of you while in this area

of the road.

Construction Signs• Orange and red triangle will be posted on

slow-moving vehicles.

• Be ready to slow, stop,

or drive around workers.

Construction Signs (continued)

• Other items such as cones, drums, barricades, warning lights and arrow boards are used to help guide traffic.

Railroad Signs• Rural areas: 750ft

• Urban areas: 250ft

• A large “X” painted on the ground or red flashing lights might accompany the signs.

• A cross buck are found at the tracks.

• White X and RR marked

on road

Guide Signs

Distance and

Destination = Green

Motorist Services = Blue

Parks, recreation,

cultural/historical

points of interest = Brown