Observations were first made at lane closures on interstate highways where yellow warning signs were erected routinely in conjunction with contract work. Later data provided direct comparison between new yellow and new orange signs. One sign scheme was used throughout the study. Driver obedience improved when new signs of either color were used; this finding implies that signs should always be maintained in good condition. Orange signs were slightly more effective than yellow signs in reducing traffic conflicts and merges near the traffic cones. The results of the study tend to support the adoption of orange as the standard color for signing construction and maintenance sites. However, the differences between the two colors were rather small. Driver preference polls supported the orange signs more strongly. A degree of driver insensitivity toward signing was shown. In general, variables such as short sight distances, high volumes, poor condition of signs, and driver insensitivity produced unsafe situations at lane closures. (Author)
Traffic Controls for Maintenance on High Speed Highways
1972
40 pages
Report
No indication
English
Pipeline Transportation , Vehicular traffic control , Warning systems , Highways , Pavements , Safety , Maintenance , Traffic surveys , Human behavior , Motor vehicle operators , Colors(Materials) , Traffic safety , Interstate highway system , Warning signs , Lane closures , High speed highways , Orange warning signs
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