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Chapter 2 Administrative and Traffic Laws
Notes and Study Guide
Administrative Laws
Right-of-Way Rules
Speed Limits
Risks
What Is An Administrative Law?
Administrative laws govern the procedures for issuing driver’s licenses,learner’s permits, and registering & titling motor vehicles.
Administrative Laws help you to:
Get a driver’s license by: Taking & passing the knowledge, vision and road
tests Paying the fees at each step of the process. The State has the authority to suspend or revoke
your permit or driver’s license. A suspension is for a specific period of time, usually
30 to 90 days and must be less than 365 days. Revoked means the state takes away your permit or
driver’s license for a year or more. After the specified time is complete, you may apply
for a new license, after meeting all the criteria.
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 they start driving again, they can have their license revoked
Some violations are so serious the driver can have their license revoked immediately on the spot
These very serious violations 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 a crime
Administrative Laws Continued
Certificate of Title: State issues title when
you buy a car Title proves you own
the car Anyone selling a car
must supply the title to the buyer or loan agency
The title lists the name of the owner, the make, style, VIN, and the engine number of the car
Title is NEVER to be kept in the car!
Vehicle Registration:
When you purchase a car you must register it with the state
You’ll receive a registration form and license plates simultaneously
You must provide the name of your insurance company in order to get a registration
It must be renewed every year or every two years
Registration must be kept in your car
Administrative Laws continued:
Insurance:You must show you
are financially able to pay for damages you may cause if you are in a crash which may result in death, injury, or property damage to yourself or others.
In NJ you must purchase liability!
What Is The Right-Of-Way?
• As a driver you will have to yield the right-of-way, or let others go before you go. Give them immediate use of the roadway.
• Never assume you have the right-of-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? Any emergency vehicle, with lights and/or sirens on.
People who are blind and are carrying a white cane or using a guide dog, no matter where they cross.
Yield to any pedestrians at crosswalks.
On a non-divided highway, all drivers must stop when a school bus is loading or unloading children.
When signaling a move left or right into a lane being used by other drivers.
Yield to any vehicle that is passing or appears to be so close that it presents a danger.
TYPES of speed limits
Posted speed limits - you can not safely drive faster or slower, than the shown speed.
A fixed speed limit is the maximum and minimum speed you can drive. You can never legally drive faster then the shown speed. If you drive faster than the limit, you can be issued a ticket.
You can also be ticketed for driving too slow. Slow drivers can cause traffic tie-ups and congestion.
OTHER TYPES OF SPEED LIMITS
Advisory speed limit warns you to adjust your speed on roads that are not straight or flat. Sharp curve warning sign combined with a square yellow speed limit sign advises you of the maximum speed for that curve. It is highly recommended to obey.
Some states have day and night speed limits. They may lower the speed limit at night because it is more dangerous to drive at night.
Basic Speed Law:Basic Speed Law:
All states have a basic speed law in their traffic laws. No matter what the posted speed limit is, the law states to always drive at a speed reasonable and proper for existing conditions.
All states have a basic speed law in their traffic laws. No matter what the posted speed limit is, the law states to always drive at a speed reasonable and proper for existing conditions.
High Risk Behavior Examples:
High Risk Behavior Examples:
Inattention & distractions - are the leading cause of crashes - such as eating, drinking, tuning on the radio, talking to others in vehicle, texting or talking on the cell phone
Aggressive driving - such as speeding, running red lights or stop signs, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, unsafe passing
Reckless driving - endangering other drivers by improper driving acts, such as driving under the influence, sleeping while driving, failure to yield right-of-way
Inattention & distractions - are the leading cause of crashes - such as eating, drinking, tuning on the radio, talking to others in vehicle, texting or talking on the cell phone
Aggressive driving - such as speeding, running red lights or stop signs, tailgating, unsafe lane changes, unsafe passing
Reckless driving - endangering other drivers by improper driving acts, such as driving under the influence, sleeping while driving, failure to yield right-of-way
Maintain a Responsible AttitudeShow responsibility and respect to
self and other while drivingBe courteous to other roadway
users, even if you are angryConcentrate on driving safelyMaintain a calm demeanorKnow the consequences of your
actions!
ROAD RAGE A phenomenon that
affects all drivers - not just men
It’s an emotional crisis which happens behind the wheel
It can be prevented! 27% of all accidents
are a result of it. There are ways to
prevent/handle road rage …….
Expect people to make mistakes
Know mistakes can be unintentional
Delay driving Have patience Breathe deeply and
count to 10 Turn on music Never challenge or
make eye contact with someone already raging
Report aggressive driving by calling *77.
Some ways to tame your own ROAD RAGE Remember driving is not a competitive sport. Stay alert and check side and rearview mirrors Take a deep breath and safely get out of the way Allow plenty of time and recognize anger will not
get you there faster or clear up traffic It is not your job to change other people’s bad
habits You can only control your own attitude to avoid conflict.
Places to go if you are a victim of ROAD RAGEPull off the nearest
exit that is well lit and in public area
Do not get out of the vehicle
Call 911If you do get out
your vehicle yell FIRE
Go to a hospital or police station
Ways to avoid being a TARGET of Road Rage Do not make obscene
gestures, even if someone makes them at you
Use your horn only when necessary - do not be obnoxious
Do not switch lanes without signaling
Do not take up more than one parking spot
Turn down your radio so you do not distract others in nearby cars
Never tailgate
Unless you are disabled, do not park in a space reserved for the disabled
Make sure your door does not hit the car parked next to you
If you are driving slowly pull over and allow traffic to pass
Avoid stopping in the road to talk to a pedestrian
or other driver