Chapter 3

Identify the below signs

1. 2. 3.

What type of signs are these?

School Crossing

Merge Ahead

Stop Ahead

Warning Signs

Yellow Signs indicate what to drivers?

Seatbelt TriviaSeatbelt Trivia

Seat belts were added to cars as standard equipment in

what year?Some automakers installed lap belts

as standard equipment decades earlier, but the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration made them mandatory in all new cars on Jan. 1, 1968.

Seatbelt LawThe New Jersey Seat

Belt Law Requires All Front-Seat Occupants of Passenger Vehicles Operated in New Jersey to Wear a Seat Belt System.

The Driver is Responsible for Enforcing the Seat Belt Law for Passengers Under 18 Years Old.

PG: 38

Front-Seat Passengers Older than 18 are Responsible for Themselves.

Can Improve a Motorists Chance of Surviving by 60%

Motorist Chance of Surviving a Collision are 3 or 4 Times Greater if Wearing a both a Seat Belt & Shoulder Strap

Seatbelt Law(Continued)

How Do Seatbelts How Do Seatbelts Help?Help?

They Keep Passengers from being thrown from a Car in a Collision.

They Prevent Passengers from Hitting the Dashboard or Windshield During Severe Breaking or a Collision.

PG: 38

They Keep Passengers from Sliding on the Seat During Sudden Stops & Turns.

They Prevent the Driver from Sliding off the Seat & Losing Control of the Car.

Tips For Using Tips For Using SeatbeltsSeatbelts

Wear the Lap Belt Under the Abdomen & Low Across the Hips.

The Shoulder Belt Should Come Over the Collarbone Away from the Neck.

It Should Cross Over the Breastbone. In Most New Cars, the Shoulder Belt can be Adjusted to Improve Fit

• Know How to Adjust & Release Seat Belts• Buckle Seatbelts if Riding in the Back Seat. This Keeps Riders from Falling Forward• Never put more than one Person in One Seat Belt.

PG: 39

Department of Department of Highway Traffic Highway Traffic

SafetySafety“More than 2,000 unbuckled drivers and

front seat passengers died on New Jersey's roadways in the past 10 years.”

“700 unbuckled drivers and front seat passengers were thrown out of their vehicles during crashes and killed in the past 10 years.” 

CarseatsCarseatsAn Infant Car Seat will

Protect a Baby up to 20 Pounds & 26 Inches & Must be Placed in the Vehicle Facing the Rear

A Convertible Car Seat is a Large Seat that can be used for an Infant or a Toddler of up to 40 Pounds & 40 Inches in Height

It is Preferred that Whenever Possible, Child Car Seats be Placed in the Backseat

PG: 39 - 40

Car SeatsCar SeatsIf a Vehicle does not have a Backseat, Move

the Front Seat as far back as Possible from the Dashboard & make sure the Child is Buckled Properly in the Appropriate Restraint for His/Her Height & Weight.

NEVER: Place Rear-Facing Infant Safety Seats in the Front Seat of a Vehicle with a Front Passenger-Side Air Bag

PG: 40

Children up to age 8up to age 8 or a Weight of 80 Pounds must Ride in a Federally Approved Safety or Booster Seat in the Rear Seat of the Vehicle. If there is no rear Seat, the Child must Sit in the Front Seat Secured by a Safety or Booster Seat.

Children UnderUnder Age 8 & over 80 Pounds must be in a rear seat & use a Seat Belt. If there is not Rear Seat, the Child Must be Properly Belted in the Front Seat.

Failure to follow this law will result in a $54 fine and court costs

PG: 40

Child Restraint LawChild Restraint Law

Airbags are Designed to Supplement Safety Belts. They are Identified on the Steering Wheel & Dashboard

NHTSA Allowed Cut-Off SwitchesDriver & Passenger-Side AirbagsDriver-Side Air Bags OnlyPassenger-Side Air Bags Only

What is the What is the purpose of Air purpose of Air

Bags?Bags?

PG: 41

AIR BAGSAIR BAGSA motorist can identify if his/her vehicle

has an airbag by the words “air bag”, the letters “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) or the letters “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint) which would be located on the steering wheel and dashboard panel.

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RecapWho can state one fact about the Child Restraint

Law?

What should a person do if the car they are driving does not have a back seat?

List a tip for wearing a seat belt.

Where are air bags located?

Reminder of any homework

Car Condition

What should you check on your car before driving?

• Reverse lights: should light when driving in reverse.

Brakes: should be smooth and stop a car quickly when necessary. A motorist should be able to stop within 25ft at 20 mph

Break lights: help prevent accidents.

Headlights: help prevent accidents.

The Horn: warns other drivers.PG:42-43

Car Condition What should you check on

your car before driving?Steering: On straight, level roads, steering a

car on a straight course should be easy. There should be no vibration, or shimmy, and the car should always respond to turns without much play in the steering wheel.

Taillights: signal other drivers in the dark.

Tires: should never have bumps, cuts or bad tread, all of which could cause a blow out.

Turn Signals: if signals do not work properly, use hand signals.

The Windshield: should not have chips or cracks in it.

PG:42-43

Identify the following signs…

Answers for Warning SignsDivided Highway

Two Lane Traffic

Side Road

Starting A Parked CarBefore Getting Into a Car to Drive, Look

Behind & In Front of the Car to Check for Children Playing, Animals, Bottles or Anything Else that could be Injured or Broken.

Also:Windows are Clean & There is Nothing

Blocking Lines of Sight.

Adjust the Seat

Adjust Inside & Outside Mirrors

Starting A Parked Car

Fasten Safety Belts

Car Is In Park or Neutral Gear & The Parking Brake Is Set.

Keep Good Posture While Driving.

Adjust Eyeglasses

More Than 95% of All Information Necessary for Safe Driving is Visual Information.

PG: 44 - 45

Blind SpotsBlind SpotsBlind SpotsBlind Spotshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KwzUE6PHk4U

PG: 45

SteeringSteering

SteeringSteering• For Normal Driving Keep Both Hands On the Upper Half of the Wheel.• Hands Should be Kept at 9 & 3 o’clock.• For Safety, Keep Both Hands On the Wheel At All Times, Except When Shifting Gears or Giving Hand Signals. PG: 46

Speed Speed Control Control

Start Slowing, Gradually Increasing Speed

Until Safety Within the Legal Speed Limit

& Flow of Traffic.

Press the Gas Pedal Slowly. This Gives the

Drivers & Pedestrians A Chance to React

Accordingly.

Speed ControlSpeed Control

Stopping Distances

What are some things to consider?

•Individual Reaction Time

•Weather & Road Conditions

•Vehicle Weight

PG: 47 - 48

Stopping Distances (continued)

•Brake Conditions

•Condition & Type of Tires

•Roadway Conditions

•Speed

Going 50 mph On Dry Surfaces You Need A Total Of 243 Feet

Of Stopping DistancePG: 47 - 48

Proper Braking

The Two Types of Braking Systems are the Conventional Drum & Disc System & An Anti-Lock System (ABS).

• New Drivers Often Violently Push the Brake Pedal, Even if there is No Emergency. This Will Jerk the Vehicle to a Stop & Wear Out the Brakes & Tires Prematurely. PG: 48

• Use the Right Foot for Both Accelerating & Braking. If the Vehicle is Manual, Use the Left Foot for the Clutch.

Driver SignalsWhen should you use your signal?When should you use your signal?

1. Changing the Directions or Lanes,

2. Stopping or Slowing Down.

How many feet before a turn should you How many feet before a turn should you signal?signal?

1. At Least 100 Feet Before Turning. The Horn Is Another Signal A Driver’s Arm Must Be Well Out Of The

Window When Giving The Following Signals:

PG: 49

Identify the following signs…Identify the following signs…

Cattle Crossing

Winding Road

Advisory Ramp Speed

Driving In ReverseDriving In ReverseBefore Driving In Reverse, Be Sure The Path Is Clear

By Checking All Mirrors & Turning To Check.

In Reverse, Steering The Wheel To The Right Moves The Car To The Right; Steering To The Left Moves The Car To The Left.

The Drivers Head & Body Should Be Turned Back & To The Right To Get The Clearest View Possible.

PG: 49 - 50

Driving In ReverseDriving In Reverse Placing The Right Hand & Arm Over The Back Of The Front

Passenger Seat & Grasping The Top Of The Steering Wheel With The Left Hand Will Help Accomplish This.

It Is Important To Remember That When Driving In reverse, The Front Of The Car Will Swing In The Opposite Direction Of A Turn.

Do Not Depend On Mirrors Alone As A Guide To Driving In Reverse

Always Drive In Reverse Slowly. PG: 49 - 50

1. Starting from far Right Side of the Road, Drive Forward Slowly While Turning the Steering Wheel to the Left, Stopping Inches from Road

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2.Reverse Slowly While Turning the Steering Wheel to the Right

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3 Point Turn/ K Turn3 Point Turn/ K Turn

3. Drive Forward Slowly While Turning the Steering Wheel to the Left, Straightening the Steering Wheel when Facing Proper Direction

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3 point Turn/ K Turn3 point Turn/ K Turn

ParkingParkingAlways Set The Hand

Brake & Put The Car In Park, Or, With Manual Transmission, In Reverse Or A Low Gear.

Parking On A Street With Parking On A Street With A Curb:A Curb:

Parking On A Decline:

Turn The Wheel is Toward The Curb & Shift Into Park Or Reverse With A Manual Transmission If The Brakes Fail. PG: 51

ParkingParkingParking On An Incline

Turn The Wheels Away From The Curb Or Shift Into A Low Gear With A Manual Transmission To Ensure The Car Does Not Roll Into Traffic.

If There Are No Curbs

Turn The Wheels Toward The Edge Of The Road When Parking On An Incline Or Decline.

PG: 51 - 52

Angle ParkingAngle Parking

To Enter An Angle Parking Spot, First Watch For Traffic Ahead & Behind.

Then Signal To Slow Down, Make Sure That The Rear Of The Car Is Clear Of Any Parked Car, & Steer Sharply Into The Parking Space, & Straighten The Wheels.

To Back Out Of An Angle Parking Spot, Back Slowly Until The Left Front Wheel Passes The Rear Bumper Of The Car Parked On The Left.

PG: 52

Pull Along Side, Or Parallel, Two To Four Feet From Parked Car In Front.

When The Front Of The Car Has Cleared The Rear Bumper Of The Parked Car, Stop, Check The Angle, Then Turn The Steering Wheel All The Way To The Right While Backing Up Slowly.

Be Sure To Clear The Back Bumper Of The Parked Car, Make Sure Not To Hit The Car Behind.

Straighten Steering Wheel Forward To Center.

SEE HANDOUT

Highlight All Bullets PG: 52 -53

Parallel ParkingParallel Parking

Parallel ParkingParallel ParkingWHAT NOT TO DOWHAT NOT TO DO

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INSTEADINSTEAD

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Parallel Parking

…it’s not as easy as it looks.

ALWAYS PAY ATTENTION!!!!!YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT WILL

HAPPEN ON THE ROAD!