One of the more popular laws which you may have heard of is called Right of Way. Right of Way is not always a set written law that in a certain cituation you must do this. In most it is but its also common sense. Like at a 4 way stop you either let the car to your right go first or whoever got to the intersection. If your turning, yield to any cars or pedestrians that could come into your path. In general things that you must yield to would be Ambulance and emergency vehicles, blind persons, and any other pedestrians (O'neil 43). Right of Way is most often used in intersections but when your on the open straight road there are important laws too. The most important is probobly the speed limits. There are three kinds. Fixed, Advisory, and Day/Night Speed limits which are all posted on different type speed limit signs. Speed limits reflect the max speed at which you can drive under the best conditions. If you are in, for example, a rain storm you will want to decrease your speed to almost half the advisory speed limit. Weather, visibility, traction, and many other aspects affect the speed you should be going compared to the posted limit. If one of these factors is present your speed should be slowed dramatically (O'neil 44-45). Travel signs, which are abundently used on the highway systems, are signs that give regulatory information, warnings, or direction. They are a big part in the Highway Transportaion System (HTS) because they give you all the info you need without you having to take your eyes off the road. Regualatory signs tell you what you must do and what you must not do.In almost all cases you have to follow them.Warning signs alert you to changes in the use and/or condition of the road ahead. These just advise you what to do. Route markers include signs for interstates, highways, freeways, and turnoffs. Guide signs include destination/milage, roadside services, and recreational areas.
