Work zone signs in Texas
The Texas Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 24 in all, on pages 35–36.
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Crash-cushion barrels
Barrels that are engineered to act as an impact cushion reduce the seriousness of crashes. These barrels are usually installed in front of a solid obstacle and in areas of high crash frequency.
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SHOULDER WORK
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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ROAD CLOSED 1000 FT
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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DETOUR 1000 FT
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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END CONSTRUCTION
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones. (p.36: "There should be a sign indicating you are leaving the construction zone.")
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ONE LANE ROAD 1000 FT
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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NARROW LANES AHEAD
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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ROAD WORK 1 MILE
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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SLOW TRAFFIC AHEAD
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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Flagger ahead 500 FEET
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION AHEAD
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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FRESH OIL
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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DETOUR
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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DETOUR arrow
Construction and maintenance signs are used to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in or near work zones.
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Barricade, one rail
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone. At night channelizing devices are often equipped with flashing or steady burn lights.
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Vertical panel
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Traffic cone
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Tubular marker
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Drum
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Road closed barricade
Barricades, vertical panels, drums, cones, and tubes are the most commonly used devices to alert drivers of unusual or potentially dangerous conditions in highway and street work zones, and to guide drivers safely through the work zone.
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Pass to the right
The diagonal stripes on the barricade or vertical panel guide the driver towards the direction to where the traffic is to pass. Stripes sloping downward to the right means the driver should bear to the right.
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Pass to the left
The diagonal stripes on the barricade or vertical panel guide the driver towards the direction to where the traffic is to pass. Stripes sloping downward to the left means the driver should bear to the left.
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Flashing arrow panel
Large flashing or sequencing arrow panels may be used in work zones day and night to guide drivers into certain traffic lanes and to inform them part of the road ahead is closed.
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Automated flagger assistance device
An automated flagger assistance device (AFAD) is used to control road users through temporary traffic zones. An AFAD is designed to be remotely operated, allowing a flag person to be positioned out of the lane of traffic.
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