Driver Education Ch 4 Safe Driving Rules Regulations

Driver Education Ch. 4: Safe Driving Rules & Regulations Mrs. Smojver

Speed Control § Speed is one of the most common contributing factors of fatal & other types of accidents School zones, business or residential districts https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=Kbd H-J 6 Uo. YI&feature=related#watch-mainarea

New Jersey Speed Limits § Safe Corridors – Safe Corridors law doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving Ever notice one of these signs in Marlton? ?

Passing

Pass Only When Safe: § Passing should be done on the left § Passing is only allowed on the right if there are more than 1 lane going in the same direction § Passing on the right is allowed when the motorist ahead is making a left turn § NEVER pass on the right shoulder…this is against the law! http: //www. cnsnews. com/mrctvblog/eric-scheiner/watch-womansurvives-dramatic-highway-accident

A motorist should not pass… § On a hill or curve § § § At a street crossing At a railroad crossing On narrow bridges/underpasses, tunnels When a sign or center line prohibits When a vehicle that stopped to let a pedestrian cross

Yielding the Right of Way § Emergency Vehicles – when police cars, fire engines and ambulances are giving warning signs § Buses – When re-entering the flow of traffic § Postal Vehicles – When vehicle is seeking to reenter the flow of traffic

Yielding the Right Of Way § Motorized or Mobility-assistance devices – When in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road § Other Vehicles that are already in the intersection

Pedestrians in a Crosswalk § A motorist must stop for pedestrians in crosswalks § Fine up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, license suspension up to 6 months, and 2 points § Be aware at right on red § Be alert at all times https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=6 b. B VJAFr. N 0 U

Intersections § Controlled § Uncontrolled – A traffic intersection that is regulated by signals, signs, or police officer – No traffic sign or regulatory device at an intersection https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=H 2 J FL 1 Sk 21 Y&NR=1

Controlled Intersection Green Goes First: Who goes first? ? First to arrive, first to drive

Controlled Intersection Pink Goes First: Who goes first? Arrive at the same time, left yields to right Always come to a COMPLETE STOP before proceeding through a stop sign.

Uncontrolled Intersection § Motorist must reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the left or right. § Treat intersection as if there is a YIELD sign § Where might we find uncontrolled intersections? https: //www. youtube. com/watch? v=YY 8 dg. My. S 3 H 0

Traffic Circles § Be on the lookout for signs that will instruct motorist who has the right of way § Generally the traffic already in the circle has the right of way https: //www. youtube. co m/watch? v=6 OGvj 7 GZSI o

Entering & Exiting Highways § § § Enter through an acceleration lane Exit through a deceleration lane These are both extra lanes added onto highways for the purpose of entering/exiting

Acceleration Lane § Use the lane to speed up to the speed of traffic already on the highway § Use your turn signal to indicate entrance § Do not come to a complete stop in the acceleration lane § Yield to traffic & find a gap in traffic in right lane to enter when safe

Acceleration Lane

Deceleration Lane § Use your turn signal to indicate exit § Avoid stopping in the deceleration/exit lane § If you miss your exit, continue on to the next exit – NEVER reverse down the highway or deceleration/exit lane https: //www. youtub e. com/watch? v=LEf o. QBBl. UGU

Deceleration/Exit Lane

Special Highway Conditions § Weave Lane: Both and exit & entrance lane for a highway § Curves: – Adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve – Vehicle tend to keep going straight § Construction Areas: – Always be alert for construction areas – Adjust speed and position

Turning Regulations § Right Turn on Red – In NJ, unless a “No Turn on Red” sign is posted, a turn on red is permitted after the motorist comes to a complete stop and checks for traffic What lane will the yellow car turn right into? 2 1 Stay in lane closest to curb, do not cross over.

Left Turns § Use Turn Signal § Approach turn as close as possible to center of road § Keep steering wheel straight § Yield to oncoming traffic; wait for a gap § Turn left into the lane to the right of the center line

Left Turns

Stopping § Must Stop At: – Stop Sign – Red Light – flashing or illuminated – Yellow light after a green, unless past the point of no return – Traffic Officer – Leaving an alley, driveway, or building – At a yield sign, if there is not a safe merge

Rail Road Crossings § Must stop at least 15 feet from railroad crossings when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals

School Buses § Must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights § Stop at least 25 ft. away – in front & behind! § If a bus is stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children, motorists may pass from either direction at a speed of 10 mph

Frozen Dessert Truck § Yield right-of-way to any person crossing to or from the truck § Be alert for children § Stop, then drive past no faster than 15 mph

Emergency Vehicles § NJ Law: all motorist must yield to emergency vehicles when they sound sirens and/or flashing red and/or blue lights § Steer to extreme right of roadway & stop while waiting for the vehicle to pass § Keep at least 300 feet behind signaling vehicle

Move Over Law § Move Over Law: violations = fine not less than $100 and not more than $500 http: //www. nj. gov/oag/hts/move-overlaw/

Headlights § Must be used ½ hour after sunset and ½ hour before sunrise § With less than 500 ft. of visibility § When using wipers § In fog, mist, & smoke § Bright & Dim: bright beam (highbeam) is used for open country driving with no traffic in sight

No Park Zone § § § Crosswalk Intersection 10 ft. fire hydrant 25 ft. crosswalk 50 ft. railroad 50 ft. stop sign § 20 ft. driveway entrance to fire station § 75 ft. on street opposing fire station entrance

Cell Phones § Can ONLY be used in emergency situations: – Fire, traffic incident, road hazard, medical emergency, hazardous material