Chapter 2 Administrative traffic laws Lesson 1 2

Chapter 2: Administrative & traffic laws Lesson 1 & 2 Administrative Laws Right-of-Way Rules Responsible driving (red book) Notes and Study Guide

What Is An Administrative Law? • An administrative law is laws that govern the procedures for issuing drivers license and learners permits, and registering motor vehicles.

Following Administrative Laws Getting a drivers license: Function of the state government Must pass a series of tests, that include knowledge and in-vehicle test Must pay the necessary fees and then you may receive your license State can suspend or revoke license Suspend is for a specified period of time (usually 30 to 90 days, but must be less than 365 days) Revoke means that the state takes away for your license for a year or more After the specified time is complete, you may apply for a new license

Following Administrative Laws Continued… • Violations in the Point System: • Various traffic violations cost a number of points, depending on their seriousness • The points are put on the driver’s record • If a driver has been suspended, and continues to get points after thy start driving again, can have their license revoked • Some violations are so serious the driver can have their license revoked immediately • These include: driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol, leaving the scene of an accident where there has been an injury, and using a vehicle in the commission of a crime

Following Administrative Laws Continued… • Certificate of Title: • States issues Title when you buy a car • It proves you own the car (leave in a safe!) • Anyone selling a car must supply the title to the buyer • The certificate lists the name of the owner, the make style, VIN number, • Vehicle Registration: • When you purchase a vehicle you must register it with the state • You’ll receive a registration form and license plates • You must provide the name of your insurance company (policy number) • Registration must be renewed every year. • Keep your registration with your insurance card in the car with you at all times. in your vehicle

Following Administrative Laws • Insurance: • You must show that you can pay for damages you may cause if you are in a crash that results in death, injury, or property damage to others

What Is The Right-Of. Way? • As a driver you will have to yield the right-ofway, or letting others go first. • Never assume you have the right-or-way, It is always given to someone. • Right-of-Way laws protect drivers from collisions • Right-of-Way laws are the same in all states.

When Should You Yield the Right-of-Way? • You must yield to the following: • Any emergency vehicle. You must move to the far right of the road and stop if you are on a twoway, two-lane roadway or on a multiple-lane highway going in the same direction as the emergency vehicle. If you are going the opposite direction in multiple-lane road, you don’t have to stop, but you should move to the right. • People who are blind are carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, no matter where they cross. • You must yield to any pedestrians at crosswalks.

Yield the Right-of-Way Continued… • One of the most common violations in fatal collisions involving more than one car is a driver’s failure to yield the right-of-way. • Always be alert, because others will not always yield. • Make yourself visible, and identify an escape route in case something goes wrong. • When signaling a move left of right into a lane being used by other drivers, you must yield to any vehicle that is passing or appears to be so close that it presents a danger. • On a non-divided highway, all drivers must stop when meeting or overtaking a a school bus that is loading or unloading children. • Laws vary from state to state, so it is important to know the school bus laws for states in which you will be driving.