Traffic light red green and blue. How the traffic light appeared and why yellow, green and red were chosen for it. Arrows and arrow sections

Every inhabitant, even the most small town from childhood remembers the lessons on traffic rules concerning the rules of crossing the road. It is natural for humans to grow, and many gradually turn from pedestrians into drivers. To drive on the road correctly, you need to understand not only road signs and markings, but also traffic signals.

Traffic signals at an intersection

The most famous three-color traffic lights, consisting of the following set of colors:

• Red traffic light ... When steadily lit, passing a red traffic light is prohibited on the road on which the traffic light is installed. A flashing red light also prohibits movement, but also notifies of the imminent switching of signals ... This type of signal is most often used at a level crossing, and on normal roads this goal is achieved by simultaneously turning on the red and yellow signals.

• Yellow traffic light ... In a stable burning state, it prohibits movement in all cases, except for a situation when the driver crosses the road lane, but does not have time to brake his vehicle before marking. In this situation, it is necessary, if possible, to leave the intersection area. A yellow flashing traffic light allows movement, and also informs about an unregulated intersection and a pedestrian crossing.

• What does a green traffic light mean? ... In a stable burning state, it allows driving on the road lane. A green flashing traffic light also allows you to move, but also warns of the expiration of the burning time.

Also on many roads there are possible additions to the traffic light. V Lately it is common to set timers indicating the operating time of the enabling signal. Additionally, there may be arrows that are mounted at the level of the green lantern either on one side or on both sides.

What do traffic light signals mean?

Traffic rules for various traffic signals with arrows can be described as follows:

Traffic light with two arrows	Tram traffic light	Trackless vehicle
		Single lane traffic	Two-lane traffic	Three-lane traffic
Central green traffic light only	Only forward movement	Only forward movement	Only forward movement	Only forward movement
Central green traffic light + right arrow	Move forward + right	Move forward + right		Move forward for everyone, move right only for the far right lane
Center green signal + left arrow	Move forward + left	Move forward + left + turn		Move forward for everyone, move left or make a U-turn only for the leftmost lane
Center green signal + both arrows	Movement is allowed in all directions	Move forward + turns + turn		Move forward for all, turns for the outermost lanes according to the rules, turn only for the outermost left lane
Red traffic light + right arrow	Move only right	Move only right		Driving only to the right and only to the right lane. For the rest of the lanes, traffic is prohibited.
Red traffic light + left arrow	Move only to the left	Movement only to the left or a U-turn		Driving for the left lane only: turning or turning. The rest of the stripes are standing.
Red signal + both arrows	No forward movement, no turning	Forward movement is prohibited, turns and reversals are allowed	Forward movement is prohibited, turns in both directions and a U-turn from the extreme left lane are allowed	Forward movement is prohibited, turns in both directions are allowed only from the extreme lanes, a U-turn is allowed only from the extreme left lane
Only red signal	Road up	Road up	Road up	Road up

For a set of a standard traffic light and one arrow, the requirements are less stringent.

So, let's take a three-lane road as an example... If a green traffic light with an arrow to the right is on, then the rules specified in the table will apply for the central and right lane. At the same time, standard traffic rules apply for the left lane. The inhibit signal is subject to the same restrictions. In the daytime, such an addition to the traffic light is clearly visible, but not always it can be seen at night. For this reason, black arrow outlines are glued to the center signal to indicate the action for a particular lane. If there is no such schematic representation on the greenest lamp, the signal is valid for all road users, regardless of their location on the road. There are also traffic lights that show arrows instead of the usual round traffic signal. In this case, traffic regulation occurs only for those directions to which the arrows point.

At night, most traffic lights turn off and they enter yellow flashing light mode. In this case, the intersection is considered unregulated and must be passed in accordance with the relevant traffic rules.

Pedestrian and bike crossing signal

There are only 2 sections at traffic lights for the indicated road users. For pedestrians, a person is depicted, and for cyclists, their two-wheeled transport is drawn.... In the area of ​​pedestrian crossings, traffic lights are increasingly equipped with a timer indicating the waiting time and the time allotted for the crossing. Additionally, for the deaf, a speaker can be installed, announcing the permitted direction of the transition, as well as its beginning and end.

In some cases, in the presence of bicycle lanes, reduced analogs of road three-section traffic lights can be used, under which a white plate with a bicycle sign is fixed.

Reversing traffic signals

These signals are used on roads with the same name, when traffic in some lanes can be carried out both in one direction and in the other direction. The direction of travel along one or another lane of the reverse road is determined by the degree of congestion for each side. The following types of signals are used:

• red cross in the shape of the letter "X" - prohibits movement on a specific lane of the reverse road;

• yellow arrow pointing to the right - instructs the driver to change to the lane located nearby on the right side;

• green arrow forwards - allows movement along the given lane.

These types of roads have not received large distribution in the Russian Federation, therefore, few drivers are familiar with such a traffic organization.

The meaning of traffic lights for rail transport

Traffic signals for trams

For trams, a white four-cell traffic light is used in the shape of a “T” symbol. Movement for them is allowed only when the lower signal is on, and the upper cells indicate possible directions of movement.

Railway traffic lights also often have a white lamp in their arsenal, which regulates traffic across the level crossing:

Traffic light signals at a railway crossing on a railway can also be both red and flash alternately. In this case, travel is strictly prohibited. Movement is only allowed when both lamps are off.

Penalty for non-observance of traffic signals

For violation of the instructions of the electronic traffic controller, the following penalties are prescribed:

• red traffic light penalty- not less than 1000 rubles, with a repeated passage on a red traffic light at least 5000 rubles or deprivation of a VU for a period of 4-6 months, article 12.12 of the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation;

• yellow traffic light penalty- for the first violation, 1000 rubles are threatened, in case of a repeated violation, the amount of the fine will be 5000 rubles or deprivation of a driver's license for a period of 4 to 6 months;

• non-observance of the stop line in front of the intersection- not less than 800 rubles.

• when leaving the lane of reverse traffic with the traffic light off- not less than 5,000 rubles, since because of the traffic light operating on the other side, traffic can be regarded as driving into the oncoming lane;

• in case of non-observance of the lane change on the reverse road- not less than 500 rubles under article 12.15 of the Administrative Code.

Compliance with traffic light regulations allows traffic to be regulated in such a way that road users are in a safer and more comfortable environment. Therefore, in order not to increase the likelihood of getting into an accident for yourself and others, you should be careful on the roads. This will help keep not only your budget intact, but also your life.

Video: What do the traffic lights and traffic signals and the rules of the intersection mean.

Classic three-section traffic light.

Any of us from childhood knows that a red traffic light prohibits movement, and now both drivers are obliged to stop at the stop line.

But not everyone knows how a modern "advanced" traffic light works, what signals it can have and how exactly they alternate.

At the exam in the traffic police, you will be asked:

What does the combination of red and yellow traffic lights mean?

The answer shouldn't leave you in doubt - a short-term combination of red and yellow signals informs drivers that the green signal will turn on soon.

Red and yellow went out, green turned on, and you can move in all directions (unless, of course, other instructions are given by signs or markings).

But take your time to start moving. How many troubles and tragedies the author of these lines saw when the neighbors on the road blindly guided themselves to the green signal. And this is not just advice, this is a requirement of the Rules.

Rules. Section 13. Clause 13.8. When the permitting signal of the traffic light is turned on, the driver is obliged to give way to vehicles completing the movement through the intersection, and pedestrians who have not finished crossing the carriageway of this direction.

That is, before starting the movement, you need to make sure whether those who have now lit up red have stopped. Someone may simply not have time to stop, but someone is in such a hurry that they are ready to slip through the intersection risking their lives (it would be fine only with their own, but also someone else's).

Well, finally, the drivers on the road to be crossed have stopped at their stop lines, and now you can start driving. We are still green.

Green burned out, burned out and blinked.

And again, at the exam in the traffic police, someone will definitely get this question:

What does the flashing green traffic light mean?

Again, the answer is obvious - flashing green light informs drivers that its time is running out and yellow light will turn on soon.

Is it possible to move to green flashing? Do not hesitate, you can. It expires, but has not expired yet!

Another thing is that the green blinking will not be long - it will blink only three times, and then go out.

Green will go out, but yellow will light up next. And here's what the Rules say about the lone yellow signal, in clause 6.2:

« Yellow signal prohibits movement and warns of the impending change of signals. "

And here it is important for the driver to understand!– If a lone yellow is on, then red will be next! That is, it will definitely be necessary to stop!

Now imagine that the yellow one turned on when there were 5-10 meters left to the stop line. At a speed of 60 km / h, you can only hold the car by applying emergency braking! And even then, you will have to stop at the intersection (having crossed the stop line and risking a blow from behind). Novice drivers often do this (they sharply brake to yellow), and if an aggressive "experienced driver" was driving behind, then a blow from behind is guaranteed for a beginner in this situation.

Meanwhile, the Rules prohibit sharp braking anywhere and everywhere (except for cases when it is necessary to prevent an accident):

Rules. Section 10. Clause 10.5. The driver is prohibited brake sharply if not required to prevent an accident.

That is, if the driver of the brown car now brakes sharply, he will violate the requirement of paragraph 10.5 of the Rules. And in the event of an accident, both will be to blame - the driver of the red car is to blame because he did not observe a safe distance, and the driver of the brown car is to blame because he unjustifiably brakes sharply.

The Rules reacted to this situation with understanding and allowed movement to the yellow traffic light (if it is no longer possible to stop smoothly before the stop line):

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.14. Drivers who, when the yellow signal is turned on, cannot stop without resorting to emergency braking, are allowed to continue onward.

And you may also be asked about this on the exam: “Are you allowed to continue driving if, when you turn on the yellow traffic light after the green one, you can stop in front of the intersection only by applying emergency braking?”.

And here the answer should be absolutely clear to you - permitted. It is simply allowed, in any direction you need.

The lone yellow will not burn for long - in just a couple of seconds it will change to red, and the cycle will start over. But already at the red signal, drivers should definitely stop at the stop line.

Turning on the green signal opens movement in all directions. But at the same time, the general principle of safety has not been canceled: - you can directly from all lanes; - to the right - from the right lane; - to the left and to the U-turn - from the left lane. 1. In all. 2. Just straight ahead or right. 1. In all. 2. Only

But now special instructions have been given by signs. And we remember that signs (or markings) that allow turning to the left also allow a U-turn. But the U-turn should always be done only from the leftmost lane! In what directions can the driver of the brown car continue to move? 1. Only straight ahead or left. 2. Straight, In what directions can the driver of the red car continue to move? 1. Only to the left. 2. To the left or in the opposite direction.

And that's not all about traffic signals. If the traffic is not intense, then it is irrational to keep drivers at the stop lines, and the traffic light can be transferred to the so-called yellow flashing light mode.

That is, red and green are not turned on at all, and only yellow is turned on all the time. Moreover, it does not just burn, but it blinks at a frequency of once a second. Here's how this signal is stated in the Rules:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.2. Yellow flashing signal allows traffic and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

In this situation, drivers must independently determine the order of travel, guided by general principle"Interference on the right."

In the collection of the traffic police there is a problem (shown below), solving which you are often mistaken. Some of you choose the third answer for some reason. Most likely, because they inattentively read the question. And the question says "With a yellow flashing traffic light"! And, therefore, this intersection has become unregulated. And, therefore, we must be guided by the signs of priority.

You intend to continue straight ahead. What is your response to a flashing yellow traffic light? 1. Make way only for the tram. 2. Make way only for the car. 3. Wait for the green traffic light to turn on and continue driving. Task comment On the main road, you are a passenger car, and it is an obstacle for you on the right - you have to give it way. And the tram is on a secondary road, it will be the last to pass the intersection.

Traffic lights with an additional section (or with two additional sections).

A classic three-section traffic light can be equipped with an additional section (right or left) or two additional sections (right and left).

Such "rationalization" makes it possible to significantly increase the traffic capacity of the intersection, it is only important that drivers correctly understand the signals of such traffic lights.

And, first of all, you need to understand that movement in the direction of the arrow is allowed only when the additional section is turned on.

For example, now movement to the right is open.

And only to the right and nowhere else!

Anyone who needs in other directions should stand and wait for the main green signal to turn on.

The main green signal turned on, and pay attention - black outline arrows are drawn on the main green signal.

At a three-section traffic light, this was not the case, but for a traffic light with an additional section, the presence of contour arrows on the main green is mandatory accessory!

Currently, movement is only permitted in the directions indicated by the outline arrows.

But now the movement is open in all directions.

In what directions can the driver of the brown car continue to move? 1. Straight or left. 2. Only straight. And what should he do if he needs to go to the right? 1. We'll have to go to the next intersection. 2. You need to stand at the stop line and wait for the right arrow to turn on. Task comment Now the traffic light allows you to turn left and turn around. But this can only be done by those in the left lane. The driver of a brown car with such traffic signals can only go straight.

Traffic lights designed to regulate traffic in certain directions.

Creative thought does not stand still, and the traffic organizers did not restrain themselves by proposing to add additional sections to the traditional traffic light. If necessary, you can endow the classic three-section traffic light with additional functions without equipping it with additional sections.

You drive up to an intersection and you see three traffic lights instead of one (according to the number of lanes in your direction).

It should be assumed that the action of each traffic light applies only to the lane over which it hangs. And since the red signal is on everywhere, it means that traffic from all lanes is prohibited.

Students. But why, instead of the usual round signal, are red arrows burning?

Teacher. This is done so that drivers, approaching an intersection, can change lanes in advance to the lane they need.

And on the yellow signal, the same arrows will be lit, informing drivers in which directions they will be allowed to move from this lane when the green signal turns on.

Now traffic is allowed from all lanes.

BUT!

It is necessary to adhere to those instructions that are dictated by arrows on traffic signals.

In what directions can the driver of the brown car continue to move? 1. Only to the left. 2. To the left or in the opposite direction. In what directions can the driver of the blue car continue to move? 1. Straight or left. 2. Straight ahead, left or back. In what directions can the driver of the red car continue to move? 1. Only to the right. 2. The driver of a red car must stop at the stop line and wait for the green signal.

Traffic light with a flashing yellow signal.

The most dangerous intersections on a driver's path are an unregulated pedestrian crossing and an unregulated intersection. At these intersections, drivers must independently determine the order of passage, guided by the relevant requirements of the Rules.

Traffic safety can be significantly increased by installing the simplest traffic lights with one yellow flashing signal at such intersections. Continuous flashing of the yellow signal informs the driver in advance about approaching an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

There was no traffic light at this intersection. We hung it here with the help of the graphics editor Photoshop.

But if he was really here, this accident, most likely, did not happen.

And these two-way traffic lights with a flashing yellow signal are not even superfluous at an unregulated pedestrian crossing.

Reversible traffic lights.

Until recently, roads with reverse traffic were almost exotic (although they were always in the Rules).

And today you can often see such a warning.

And here it is - a section of the road with reverse traffic.

There are corresponding markings on the carriageway (double dashed lines with long strokes), and reversible traffic lights hang above the lanes allocated for reverse traffic.

Now, at all traffic lights, green arrows are on for us, and while they are on, these three lanes are given to move in our direction.

On this section of the road, only one lane is allocated for reverse traffic. And now a red cross is burning for us at the reverse traffic light. And, therefore, now the reverse lane is given to the drivers of the opposite direction.

In our country, right-hand traffic is accepted and, in principle, everyone understands that, when freeing the reverse lane, you need to rebuild to the right.

Nevertheless, the Rules also provided for a three-section reversing traffic light - a yellow arrow, firstly, informs about the upcoming signal change, and, secondly, shows drivers where to change lanes, freeing up the reversing lane.

Now it is time for the driver of the blue jeep to turn on the right direction indicators and immediately rearrange to the right. At the next reverse traffic light, the red cross will already be on.

Traffic lights to regulate traffic at level crossings.

To regulate the movement of transport through railway crossings, the Rules provided for as many as three types of traffic lights.

It can be either one red signal flashing once per second.

Or two alternately flashing red signals.

Or, together with two red signals, a lunar white signal can also be installed, which, if enabled, also blinks at a frequency of once a second.

Now let's see what the Rules say about this:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.9. A round white-moon flashing signal located at a railway crossing allows movement Vehicle through the crossing. When the flashing white-moon and red signals are off, movement is allowed if there is no train (locomotive, railcar) approaching the crossing within sight.

That is, if one red signal flashes or two red signals flash alternately, movement through the crossing is prohibited.

If the white-lunar signal is flashing, movement through the crossing is allowed.

If nothing is blinking, crossing the level crossing is also allowed. BUT! Not just allowed. First, the driver must make sure that there is no (within sight!) Of an approaching train. And if there is one, then movement through the crossing is prohibited.

In conclusion, we note that GOST allows the use of conventional transport traffic lights at a railway crossing.

Four-section traffic light with moon-white signals.

The use of such traffic lights makes it possible to organize conflict-free movement of route vehicles at intersections. We are talking about trams, as well as buses and trolleybuses, if they move on a lane specially designated for them.

Now all four white-moon signals are on at the traffic lights and, therefore, the tram (bus, trolleybus) can move in all directions.

If the lower signal and the upper left signal are turned on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the left.

If the lower signal and the upper middle signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move straight.

If the lower signal and the upper right signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the right.

If the lower signal is off, then the tram (bus, trolleybus) has a "brick" on - entry to the intersection is prohibited.

Now the tram is allowed to go straight or to the left, and for us - straight or to the right.

Indeed, a conflict-free movement.

Now the tram is allowed straight or to the right, and we will stand at the stop line.

Again, no conflict.

But now the tram will stop, but we can go in all directions.

Again, no conflict.

Red means "stop", green means "go", yellow means "hurry up and turn on this damn green!" Why these colors? Why not cyan, magenta and brown, for example?

The answer to this question, as it turned out, was a little confusing, but there was still a certain meaning in it. The earliest traffic lights appeared for drivers, not motorists. They consisted of red and green barriers that were lowered in front of a gas lamp, which was quite dangerous in the event of a leak.

Red came from the train tracks

Red symbolizes danger in many cultures, which with scientific point vision is explained as follows: its light wave is the longest among all the visible colors of the spectrum. This means that you will be able to see such a signal from the greatest possible distance. Thus, red meant stop long before the advent of automobiles. Ever since it replaced mechanical "wings" that rise and fall to signal if the path is clear. So, with this sorted out, it is not that difficult.

Green primarily means "Attention!"

But the role of green signals has changed over time. Green has a shorter wavelength of light and immediately follows yellow in the visible spectrum. This means that it can be seen from a greater distance than any color other than red or yellow. In the days of the first railway traffic lights, green meant "Attention!", And permission to go was given to white people. But the driver needs much more time to stop the train than the driver of the car. And after several major accidents with train collisions occurred due to the fact that the driver confused the bright light of the star with the signal "The road is clear", only two colors remained in operation: red and green.

Yellow stands for Attention because it is almost as visible as red

With the advent of cars until the mid-90s, not all stop signals were red, some were yellow. It was decided to do so for the reason that at night in poorly lit areas it was difficult for drivers to notice the light that barely escaped from the red filter. For a long time, only yellow was used to indicate the need to stop. It began in Detroit in 1915, the city that installed the first electric amber-colored traffic light five years later.

But what happened to the original value of the yellow signal? With the advent of electricity and new opportunities, the need to use it as a stop signal instead of red has disappeared. Therefore, the color remained as a warning sign to prepare.

Why is it that red, yellow and green have come to be used all over the world as traffic light colors? Why didn't the choice fall on some other colors? In fact, there are two reasons that explain this choice.

Explanation number one is related to physics, the second reason is directly related to psychology and the ability of human perception of colors.

According to experts, red for many animals is the main signal of danger. For road users, red also signals a dangerous situation on the road - the ability to run over a pedestrian or get into an accident in case of disobeying this traffic signal. Red, falling into the field of vision, should excite the nerve centers of both drivers and pedestrians and become for them a symbol of nearby danger.

It is also worth mentioning that this very spectrum of colors - red, yellow and green - is always perfectly perceived by the human eye. It's connected with physical factors, in particular with wavelength.

A person should easily perceive the red and green signals, identifying them as permitting and prohibiting, this is how it happens.
By the way, even a color blind person who is not able to distinguish between red and green is able to identify them by different tones of gray.

It should also be mentioned that our eyes react differently to light of different wavelengths, reacting with different sensitivity - more or less. The choice of green as the resolution signal is also not accidental. Green is as close as possible to the level of the most perceived part of the spectrum. That is, a person is able to see the green color from the greatest distance.

This section contains only those paragraphs of the part of the traffic rules "Road signs and markings", in which people studying the "Rules" are often confused, do not understand, etc. That is, only that which requires clarification. The rest of the student is able to study independently.

Let's start with the most important:
- Recall that the traffic light and the traffic controller cancel the action priority signs... That is, when a traffic light or traffic controller is working, you simply ignore the signs. When solving problems, it makes sense to cover them with your palm so as not to be confused.
- Signals of the traffic controller more important traffic light signals. So if the traffic signals contradict the traffic controller's movements, follow the traffic controller's instructions.
- Both the traffic light and the traffic controller act only on first crossing of carriageways.
- Drive into an intersection at a yellow light allowed only to prevent emergency braking... We are talking about old traffic lights, without scoreboards and a flashing green.
- If the car has occupied an intersection and did not manage to leave it before switching the traffic light cycle (for example, when turning left, waiting for oncoming traffic), then he must leave it even at a red traffic light. The same actions - to leave the intersection - the driver is obliged to perform when the traffic controller prohibits the signal.
- If the carriageway immediately after the intersection is occupied by a traffic jam (traffic jam), it is prohibited to occupy the intersection. You can turn to free streets or stay where you are.
- Traffic light has three states: switched on and works in normal mode, switched off and blinks only yellow, and spoiled... In the latter case, most often it does not burn at all, or not all sections are lit. Or, on the contrary, several or even all of them are on fire. In any case, a traffic light that is flashing yellow is considered to be off. And if a traffic light with a burning yellow signal is drawn in the traffic police exam ticket, this means only one thing: it is off.

Traffic lights

• Railway traffic light.

There are three types, with a white-lunar signal and without it, with two or one red signal.

White-lunar flashing signal permits movement, red flashing - prohibits.

A red traffic light at any position of the barrier, a lowered barrier at any traffic signal, as well as a traffic controller at any position of the barrier and a traffic signal prohibits movement through the crossing. That is, any of the prohibitions blocks traffic through the crossing.

• Traffic light of route transport moving along a dedicated lane.

Typically, such traffic lights are white-moon color installed for trams. But they can be used for any route transport that moves along a dedicated lane.

The principle of regulation is very simple: the upper signal indicates the direction, and the lower one permits movement. If the lower signal is off, the movement is prohibited. The burning lower one together with the upper middle one allows movement straight, the burning lower one together with the left one - to the left. Etc.
In the top row, several signals can be lit at once, allowing you to move in several directions.

• Reversible traffic light.

Such traffic lights set over the strip reverse movement.

1. Motion on the reverse lane allowed in the only case: when the green arrow is on.
2. The red cross is on - Movement Prohibition.
3. All signals are off, the traffic light does not work - Movement Prohibition.
4. The yellow arrow is on - it is necessary to change to the right non-reversing lane - Movement Prohibition.

• Traffic light traditional three-section.

Pupils, when solving test tickets, and, even worse, in real driving, sometimes forget that the permission signal of the traffic light does not always actually allow movement. Jumps out of my head location of the car on the road and limiting signs.
In the most general case, in two-lane two-way traffic, the car can move at a green traffic light in any direction - straight ahead, right, left and turn around.
If there are more lanes, then you can only turn right from the right lane, and turn left and turn around - from the left.

The presence of the prescriptive sign "go straight ahead only" allows you to move at a green traffic light only in the forward direction.

Likewise, one must not forget to take into account the effect of other prescriptive signs ...

... and special warning signs indicating the direction of travel in the lanes.

Traffic signals

Green signal allows movement

Flashing green permits movement and warns that the signal will soon change to yellow.

Yellow signal prohibits movement and warns that the signal will change to red or green.

Those who are unable to stop at an intersection without emergency braking driving through an intersection allowed.

Yellow flashing signal allows movement and warns that the traffic light is off and unregulated intersection.

Red signal prohibits motion.

Red at the same time as yellow prohibits movement and warns that the green signal will be on soon. In some places, there are still old traffic lights operating in this mode - after changing the red cycle when switching to yellow, the red signal does not go out, but continues to burn simultaneously with the yellow one, until the green one turns on.

Signals in the form of arrows are similar in effect to prescriptive signs - they allow movement only in the indicated direction.

Red and yellow signals with such arrows warn that movement will be allowed only in the directions indicated by the arrows.

• Traffic light with additional sections.

If the main section of the traffic light has arrows in the form of black outlines, this means that in addition to this main section, there is also an additional section, and it will certainly indicate other directions of movement than those that are drawn with a contour arrow on the main section.

Recently, traffic lights with a red ring have appeared, meaning that an additional section is present, and that travel in the direction indicated on it is prohibited.

If the signal is off on the additional section, then movement in this direction forbidden.

And only when the signal is turned on on the additional section, then movement in this direction allowed.

While burning red main signal and green additional section- the most disenfranchised position, the driver is obliged make way for everyone... That is, cars moving from any direction. This must be remembered firmly!

Let us call this combination of demon signals RIGHT ny RIGHT th.

Tram in a situation with primary red and additional green also gives way.
Let us remind you that the tram gives way only in three cases:
- Under the sign "give way"
- When leaving the tram depot,
- And when the main red and green arrows are on.

It also happens that each lane is controlled by a separate traffic light. Then there are as many traffic lights as there are lanes on the roadway.

At some intersections, it is allowed to turn right at a red traffic light. In this case, such an arrow is installed on them, often with a corresponding inscription.

There are traffic lights that "Red" in the main section always burns, only additional "arrows" are turned on and off (usually, turning to the right). There are also such traffic lights, which always have "green" on in the main section, and flow control is also carried out only by arrows. You just need to know. And it shouldn't be confusing.

Abroad, there are very wonderful traffic lights, this one, for example, is installed in Salzburg, Austria. Comments are superfluous.

Adjuster

Confusion arises with the traffic controller most of all, and not only among students, but also experienced drivers, and sometimes even among the traffic controllers themselves.
Meanwhile, there is nothing complicated here - illustrations will help us figure it out, as usual, and we will add funny counting rhymes to them.
Wand only in the right hand, and nothing else. Even if the traffic controller is left-handed.

The traffic controller has only three positions.

Hand up - prohibits movement everyone, including trams and pedestrians. You can go in the only case - in order to leave the intersection.

The other two positions allow movement, we will discuss them below. We only note that position (2) - hands to the side or at the seams - represent the same position of the traffic controller.

For a tram and a car, with the same gestures from the traffic controller, it is allowed to move along different paths.

With a tram, everything is extremely simple, if you use the mnemonic rule sleeve to sleeve... That is, a tram enters one arm and leaves the other. Hands down at the seams are equated to hands set apart. That's all there is to know about the tram.

Now - the car.
It's time for the first countdown. Remember: Chest, back for the driver is a wall.
That is, driving directly "on the chest" and "in the back" is prohibited. This applies to all provisions of the regulator, except for the first. In the first, as you remember, you can't go at all.

Now the second figure is position of the traffic controller with arms to the sides or at the seams.

In this position, when the traffic controller stands sideways to you (it does not matter, left or right) - you can go forward and to the right.

From the side of the chest and back, you cannot go to the traffic controller.
Pedestrians can cross the road directly. The car, turning to the right, passes pedestrians(this is logical: after all, he crosses their path along the sidewalk).
A tram traveling "from sleeve to sleeve" can only go straight.

Completely the picture looks like this. You cannot go from the back and chest, from any side - you can, straight and to the right.

The first rhyme helped.

The second figure. The position of the traffic controller with right hand stretched forward.
There is another counting rhyme for this position:
If they poke a rod into the mouth - -
right turn only.
If the rod is aimed to the right -
You have no right to go.
If the rod looks to the left -
Ride like a queen!

Here, "the rod is poked into the mouth." This means you can turn right. Only.

By the way, this is the only exception to the first rhyme, which prohibits riding from the chest and back. There are no other exceptions.

"The rod looks to the left." You can go "like a queen" - wherever you like: straight ahead, right, left and turn around.

Note, however, that the first counting-rhyme works here - "the back for the driver is a wall". It is forbidden to go around the traffic controller from behind, driving behind him. And he himself will be scared - who is there going to him from the back?

Now let's unite all the drivers at the intersection.

It turns out (top clockwise):
- "They aim to the right with the wand" - you can't go.
- "The back is a wall for the driver" - you cannot go
- "The wand looks to the left" - all directions of the queen.
- "They poke a wand into the mouth - this is a right turn."

Everything is extremely simple.

However, when deciding tickets and - especially - driving, one must not forget about location car on the roadway and road signs.

This car is located in the right lane. And, despite the fact that the traffic controller allows you to drive in any direction, like a queen, the driver is not allowed to turn left and turn out of his right lane. He is only allowed to go straight and to the right. And in order to turn left, the driver had to change to the left lane in advance.

This car can only go straight and to the left. He cannot make a right turn, since he is in the left lane, and you can only turn right from the extreme right. And reversal is prohibited by sign 3.19

The materials are presented on the basis of the program developed by the teachers