The effective use of roadway signs is as critical as the roadway design itself to the functioning of a roadway.  Roadway signs provide guidance to the driver informing them of regulations, warnings and positive guidance.  Information is provided to the driver related to the use of a roadway that increase the safety and efficiency of the roadway.  

 

Information pertaining to design of signs is included and guidance of installation of ground mount signs is discussed as it relates to sign panel sizes, mounting height, lateral offset, orientation, posts/mountings and maintenance.  Installation of overhead signs is covered as it relates to mounting.

Define sign categories and rules for their usage

 

Understanding the shapes, colors, dimensions and symbols on signs

 

Understanding the proper placement of signs

 

Comprehension of general regulatory signs and their usage

 

Comprehension of general warning signs and their usage

 

Comprehension of specialty guide signs, preferential/managed lane signs and service signs, recreational signs, emergency management signs and their usage