
APPROACH TO INTERSECTION MERGING TRAFFIC SIGN MEANING DRIVER
The stop sign calls on the driver to make a mandatory stop and proceed when safe. When a flashing yellow light is observed, the driver should be cautious both prior to and while passing through the intersection. A flashing yellow light has the same meaning as a yield sign. A yield sign calls on the driver to do the following: Slow down, defer to oncoming or intersecting traffic, stop when necessary, proceed when safe, and remain aware of oncoming vehicles. These signs alert the driver to any upcoming hazards or road conditions that do not reflect an Immediatee condition. Yield signs are red and white with red letters. The average lifespan of a traffic sign is seven years. They are made out of rust resistant heavy duty steel or aluminum with reflective sheeting for maximum visibility during the day and maximum reflectivity at night when light shines on them. Department of Transportation specifications. Traffic signs must meet both individual state and U.S. Always be alert to what is happening on the road. Every driver needs to be extra careful when the weather is bad or when changing lanes, turning on a red light, passing, approaching intersections or merging into traffic. The shape of a road sign can tell you as much about the sign's message as its color. There is a host of information available on the roadways, directing the flow of traffic and the interaction of the driving environment.
