Course: Traffic

(IDC)

Module 21. Traffic Phase

Lesson Plan

Topic : Traffic Direction and Control

Lesson Plan : 1

Target Audience : PNCO (Field Training Officers)

Venue : NPD Conference Room

Training Day Number : 1 day

Time Allotted : One (1) hour

Instruction Method : Lecture Discussion

Demonstration

Training Aids : Laptop/Computer, PowerPoint Projector,

Projector Screen

Trainee Requirements : Notebook and Ballpen

Issue Items : Lecture Manuscript

Instructor Qualification : General Instructor

Specialized Instruction
Master Instructor

Training References : PNP Standard Training Package for FTP (Traffic

Phase), UPS Traffic Training Manual for Direction,
YouTube, and Google Search.

Lesson Goal : The lesson aims to provide the FTOs with the basic
knowledge of traffic direction and control as their
reference during the Traffic Phase of their Police
Trainees.

Learning Objectives : At the end of this lesson, participants will be able to:

L.O. 1. Define what is Traffic Control and Direction;

L.O. 2. Enumerate the appropriate traffic-handling

gears and its importance to be utilized by a Traffic
Officer;
 L.O. 3. Identify the different whistle techniques and the
proper utilize of verbal cues in traffic control and direction;

L.O. 4. Determine the 4 Cs of traffic direction style; and

L.O.5. Demonstrate different traffic hand signal and gestures

through a role playing.

Presentation Outline:
Topics Time Methodology
I. Introduction of the subject matter 5 mins Lecture
II. Motivation 5 mins Lecture
III. Lesson Proper Lecture;
1. Define Traffic Direction and Control Discussion;
2. traffic-handling gears and its importance 40mins Explanation and
3. Different whistle techniques, hand signal and Demonstration
gestures and use of verbal cues with examples
4. 4 C’s of traffic direction style
IV. Practical Exercise 5 mins Demonstration
V. Summary 5 mins
TOTAL 1 hour

Lesson Plan 1

Lesson Topic – Traffic Direction and Control

I. Introduction (5 minutes)
1. Prayer before the start of the class.

2. Introduce Instructor to the participants

o Name: PMSg Richard B Canlas
o Present Unit Assignment/Designation/work experience:
District Investigation and Detective Management Division,
NPD/Criminal and Administrative Investigator/13 years
o Educational Background:
Master of Science in Criminal Justice System with specialization in
Criminology and a Registered Criminologist
o Mandatory and Specialized Trainings:
Public Safety Junior Leadership Course, Criminal Investigation
Course, Hostage Negotiation Course, Traffic Accident Investigation
Course, Police Detective Activity Training, PNP-SCOUT, AGOS,
Search and Rescue and others.

3. The purpose of this lesson is intended to teach the participants the basic
knowledge regarding traffic direction and control, appropriate traffic-handling
gears, hand signals and gestures, traffic verbal cues and the 4 Cs of traffic
direction styles.
II. Motivation: Video presentation about a Traffic Police Officer named PSSg Ramil H
Tiangco of Malabon CPS manning traffic flow in Malabon City (5 minutes)

Instructor’s Note: Ask the participant regarding their insights of what characteristics did PSSg
Tiangco possessed as Traffic Police Officer. Thereafter, tell them if he possessed some of the
4Cs of traffic directional styles.

III. Lesson Proper: Definition of Terms (40 minutes)

1. Traffic Direction and Control

Instructor’s Note: Ask the participants about their ideas regarding the subject matter.

Definitions:

Traffic Direction and Control

It is the control of the movements of road users according to proportionate time

through traffic signals or hand gestures.

Instructor’s Note: Ask the participants about their experience to follow an instruction or
direction of a traffic officer/constable as a driver of a motor vehicle or as a pedestrian.

Instructor’s Note: Ask participants regarding their observation on how a traffic officer execute
his/her tasks.

2. Appropriate Traffic-Handling gears and its importance

When directing and controlling traffic, the police officer should be equipped with
appropriate traffic-direction gears which includes a reflective traffic vest and reflective
gloves, a whistle and a flashlight.

Importance

Reflective traffic vest are worn to help alert people that another human is
present in their field of vision.

Reflective gloves (high-visibility gloves) are also made with reflective materials,
which makes them even more visible in low-light conditions.

Whistle audible whistle signals grab drivers’ attention when they might be
looking elsewhere than at you and also augment your command of the traffic situation,
making your traffic direction performance more professional.

Flashlight for attention and visibility purposes

 3. Whistle techniques, hand signals and gestures and verbal cues

Instructor’s Note: The instructor will demonstrate whistle techniques, hand signals and
gestures.

Traffic Police Officer may use whistles to direct and control traffic

a. One (1) long whistle blast means “STOP”

b. Two (2) short whistle blast means “GO”
c. Three (3) short whistle blast (repeated as needed) means “Attention”

Different hand gestures for traffic direction and control

a. Stop Traffic

1. Stand where you can be seen, which is normally in the middle of the
intersection.
2. Stand straight with weight of your body kept balanced and show motorists
that you mean business.
3. With your right hand, point your index finger and look straight to the driver
you
intend to “STOP”.
4. With your left hand, make one (1) full whistle blast to call the attention of the
driver.
5. Raise your right hand with your palm facing the driver you intend to “STOP”.
6. Never lower your arms and never remove your attention to the driver, until
vehicle has come to a complete stop.
7. Repeat the process for traffic in the opposite lane.

b. Start Traffic “GO”

1. Stand where you can be seen, normally in the middle of the intersection.
2. Stand straight with weight of your body kept balanced, and show motorists
that you mean business.
3. With your right hand, point your index finger and look straight to the driver
you intend to “GO”.
4. With your left hand, make two (2) short whistle blasts to call the attention of
the driver.
5. Raise your hand with your palm facing the driver you intend to “GO” and
swing your hand up and over your chin. Bend arm only at elbow and make
three (3) repetitions.
6. Repeat the process for traffic in the opposite lane.

c. Make right/left turn

1. Stand where you can be seen, normally in the middle of the intersection.
2. Stand straight with weight of your body kept balanced, and show motorists
that you mean business.
 3. With your right hand, point your index finger and look straight to the driver
you intend to “GO”.
4. Point your right arm in the direction you want the driver to “GO”.
5. With your left hand, make two (2) short whistle blasts to call the attention of
the driver.
6. Raise your right hand with your palm facing the driver you intend to “GO” and
swing your hand up and over your chin, bend arm only at elbow and make
three (3) repetitions.
7. Repeat the process for traffic in the opposite lane.

Instructor’s Note: The instructor ask the participants to stand and directed to perform the
whistle techniques and hand signals and gestures.

d. Use of Verbal Cues

Traffic Police Officers rarely use their voices to direct and control traffic. But
when drivers or pedestrians do not respond to hand gestures or whistle
techniques, the officer may choose to politely approach them and verbally
explain what they must do.

Instructor’s Note: The instructor will states some examples of polite approach and its
importance. “Tawid na po kayo”, “Sandali lang po huwag muna po tumawid”, “Abante na
po”, “Hinto po muna sandal” etc.

4. Four (4) C’s of Traffic Direction Style

The Four C’s are qualities of traffic direction that you should employ

1. Confident - In order to be confident in your duties and authority to direct traffic,

realize that by applying proper techniques you are making the situation better
for all the drivers, even if an individual driver seems frustrated.
2. Commanding – Display your confidence in a “command presence” demeanor
that communicates that you are both in charge of the situation and know what
you are doing.
3. Clear – Performing gestures and signals accurately and in an obvious, easy to
see and interpret.
4. Courteous – Being likable, respectful and connecting with drivers and
pedestrians is just as important while directing traffic.

Instructor’s Note: The instructor will explain the importance of 4 C’s as Traffic Officer in
connection to PSSg Tiangco of Malabon CPS and tell a personal experience in line with the
topic
IV. Practical Exercise: Role Playing

Instructor’s Note: The instructor ask the participants to perform proper execution of whistle
and hand gesture technics. In two groups, randomly select a participant to demonstrate the
whistle techniques and the 4 traffic hand gestures
 Proper executions of whistle and hand gesture techniques 50%
Demonstrating the 4Cs of Traffic Direction Styles 25%
Cooperation of other members of the group 25%
Total 100%
Rubrics:

Instructor’s Note: The instructor ask the participants to summarize the topic

V. Summary/Feedback (5minutes)

1. What is Traffic Control and Direction?

2. What are the different traffic-handling gears and their importance?
3. State the different whistle techniques, hand signals and gestures and example of
verbal cues?
4. What are 4 C’s of traffic direction style?