Verkeersborden in de USA / Verenigde Staten |
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Sign colors have the following meanings in the USA:
RED = stop or prohibition
The STOP sign always means “come to a complete halt”, and applies to each vehicle that comes to the sign. You must stop before any crosswalk or stop line painted on the pavement. Come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians or other vehicles, and proceed carefully. Simply slowing down is not enough. If a 4-WAY or ALL WAY sign is added to a STOP sign, this means that all traffic approaching an intersection must stop. The first vehicle in the intersection or four way stop has the right of way. When you see a YIELD sign, slow down and be prepared to stop. Let traffic, pedestrians, or bicycles pass before you enter the intersection or join another roadway. You must come to a complete stop if traffic conditions require it. Regulatory Signs
The United States is now using an international system of traffic control signs that features pictures and symbols rather than written words. The red-and-white YIELD and DO NOT ENTER signs are examples, and you've probably seen signs that use a red circle with a diagonal slash. These prohibit access or movements. When you see one, think of the word "No." Warning Signs
Yellow warning signs alert you about hazards or changes in
conditions ahead. The road layout may be changing, you might be
approaching a school zone, or you may need to be aware of some
special situation ahead. Slow down and obey the sign.
Disregarding a warning sign is not only dangerous, you could be
violating a traffic law.
In this category you'll find route markers, distance-and-destination signs, and informational signs. Green signs give highway directions and guide you through highway interchanges. Blue signs list motorist services such as gas, food, and lodging. Brown signs direct you to public recreational areas, state and national parks, historical points of interest, and scenic sites. In Massachusetts, numbered state highway routes are posted on white rectangular signs with black letters and borders. Interstate highway signs are blue, red, and white shields. Construction and Maintenance Road Work Warnings
When people are repairing or constructing roadways, their work area will be protected from traffic by orange warning signs and other devices. These warnings help to guide pedestrians and vehicle traffic safely through a work zone and past any hazards. Many of these signs use the same symbols as yellow warning signs, but extra care should be taken when orange signs are posted. Traffic and road conditions around work zones often change quickly. These signs may also be mounted with warning flags or yellow flashing lights.
In addition to posting orange warning signs, road work crews
can also use a number of "channeling" devices to keep traffic
within lanes and away from hazards (examples below).
Sometimes, traffic flow near a work zone will be directed by
electric warning arrow signs. If a flag person or police officer is directing traffic around a work zone, you MUST obey the flagger's or officer's signals or directions.
A round warning sign will usually alert you to an upcoming railroad crossing. When you see this sign, slow down and prepare to stop. If you see or hear a train approaching, do NOT speed up and try to beat the train to the crossing.
The point where tracks cross the road will be marked with a white crossbuck sign. If more than one track crosses the road, the number of tracks will be posted below the crossbuck. Railroad crossings may also feature red flashing lights, a bell and a red-and-white striped gate that is lowered across the roadway when a train is passing. If the lights begin to flash, you MUST stop at least 15 feet before the light post or gate and remain stopped until the gate is raised and the lights stop flashing. Failure to stop is a violation that carries a heavy fine. Even if you don't see a train approaching, NEVER drive around a lowered gate or ignore the flashing lights. |
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