Chevron Markings: These are typically white arrow-shaped markings
found at the right or left of highway off-ramp areas, separating the
mainline roadway.
Dashed Line/Channelizing Lane Drop Lines: These white dash lines
are typically the extension of highway lane lines at on-ramp or off-ramp
connections.
Lane Reduction Arrow Transition Markings: These white arrows
are intended to encourage the motorist to merge into the through lane
on a highway.
Yield Lines: These white triangular or shark tooth-type markings are
adjacent to a yield sign, indicating the point at which yield is intended.
They may be supplemented by advance white triangular markings.
Do Not Block Intersection Markings: These box-type markings may be
present to signify the edges of an intersection that are in close proximity
to a signalized intersection ahead. That is, the boxed intersection
could potentially be blocked by vehicles backed up from the signalized
intersection ahead, when the signal ahead is red.
Pavement Word or Route Signs: A word (in white lettering) or route
markings on the pavement are intended to guide, warn, or regulate traffic.
Speed Hump Markings: White triangular-shaped speed hump markings
are intended to identify the location of the speed hump. They may be
supplemented by a series of eight white advance warning transverse lines.
ALTERNATIVE PAVEMENT MARKINGS (UNIT 3)
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