Drive safely

Exceeding the speed limit is a common cause of fatal accidents

Speed affects most everything that could happen when driving.

Stay at a legal speed, and keep enough distance from surrounding traffic.

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25 mph = BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL & SCHOOL ZONE

35 mph = SUBURUBAN BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS POSTED WITH REGULATORY SIGNS

50 mph = all other roads 55 mph = certain state highways as posted 65 mph = certain interstate highways as posted

Setting Speed Limits

Fines are double in 65 mph zones for exceeding speed by 10 mph or more, and most other violations

Never drive faster than weather, road, or other conditions permit

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Narrow or winding roads Intersections or railroad crossings On hills At sharp curves Where pedestrians or driving hazards

are present On wet or slippery roads

Think of someone you know who is a chronic speeder

Write 1 paragraph to them persuading them to driver safer using information you have learned previously in this class.

If center lines are both solid, no passing is permitted

If one center line is broken, passing is only permitted on that side

If both center lines are broken, passing is permitted on both sides

MOST PASSING SHOULD BE MADE ON LEFT

PASS ON RIGHT ONLY ON ROADS WITH MORE THAN ONE LANE GOING IN SAME DIRECTION.

NJ LAW PROHIBITS PASSING IN RIGHT SHOULDER OF ROADWAY

ON HILLS OR CURVES AT STREET CROSSINGS OR

INTERSECTIONS AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS ON NARROW BRIDGES OR IN TUNNELS WHEN A SIGN PROHIBITS PASSING WHEN BEHIND A VEHICLE THAT HAS

STOPPED TO LET A PEDESTRIAN CROSS

NJ LAW PROHIBIT BLOCKING TRAFFIC THROUGH SLOW DRIVING

NJ LAW REQUIRES DRIVERS TO KEEP TO RIGHT EXCEPT WHEN PASSING

You must now stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk, or on a sidewalk by a crosswalk.

You may not continue to drive until they have crossed to the opposite sidewalk.

LAW GOVERNS WHO HAS RIGHT OF WAY

IT IS ILLEGAL TO PASS A CAR THAT IS ALLOWING PEDESTRIANS TO PASS

You must allow buses and mail vehicles to re-enter traffic

ALWAYS YIELD TO: PEDESTRIANS POLICE CARS FIRE ENGINES AMBULANCES

Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red

Do not block crosswalks

Be alert at all times!

1948 Pedestrian Video

Failing to stop for a pedestrian carries a $500 fine and up to 25 days in jail, a license suspension of up to 6 months, and 2 points on your license

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IS AN INTERSECTION WHERE A SIGN OR TRAFFIC SIGNAL REGULATES TRAFFIC

A SINGLE SOLID WHITE LINE GOING ACROSS THE ROAD AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS YOU MUST STOP BEHIND IT FOR A SIGN OR LIGHT.

ALWAYS STOP AT A STOP SIGN

ALWAYS YIELD TO THE DRIVER ON THE RIGHT IF ARRIVING AT A 4-WAY STOP SIGN

ALWAYS YIELD TO A CAR ALREADY IN AN INTERSECTION

WHEN APPROACHING AN INTERSECTION WITH A YIELD SIGN, SLOW DOWN AND YIELD TO ANY TRAFFIC IN THE ROADWAY EVEN IF YOU MUST FULLY STOP!!!

WHEN MAKING A LEFT TURN AT AN INTERSECTION, YIELD TO ALL PEDESTRIANS!

It is illegal to drive on private property (parking lot, gas station) to avoid a traffic signal!!

2 point ticket !!!

Is when 2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

Reduce speed and stop if traffic is coming from right or left.

Anyone entering from a driveway or private entrance must yield to cars in the road.

A vehicle on left should yield to a vehicle on the right!

These are roads that are multi-laned. Traffic on each side will only move in

one direction Motorists enter on an

ACCELERATION LANE used to speed up to flow of traffic

Yield to traffic already on roadway before moving out of acceleration lane.

Try to avoid coming to a complete stop!

Exit on a DECELERATION LANE used to slow down speed.

Usually are on the right If you miss your exit, do not brake or

backup, instead go to next exit Watch for signs incase exit is on left of

roadway and obey posted speed limits.

REMEMBER TO ADJUST SPEED AND STEERING BECAUSE YOUR CAR TENDS TO GO STRAIGHT WHEN IN A CURVE!

Best to slow down before entering a curve.

Do not drift into another lane!

Unless a NO TURN ON RED sign is posted, NJ law permits you to turn right on red after coming to a complete stop.

Yield to all oncoming traffic, and pedestrians before turning

Signal at least 100 feet in advance

GET INTO RIGHT HAND LANE SIGNAL A RIGHT TURN SLOW DOWN TO TURN DO NOT MAKE A WIDE TURN DO NOT CROSS LANE MARKINGS

SIGNAL A LEFT TURN KEEP CLOSE TO CENTER LINE BEFORE

TURN YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TURN INTO LEFT-BOUND LANE DO NOT CUT CORNER DO NOT CROSS LANE MARKINGS

SIGNAL A LEFT TURN KEEP CLOSE TO CENTER LINE BEFORE

TURNING YIELD TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC TURN INTO NEAREST LEFT BOUND

LANE (the lane closest to the midline of road)

DO NOT CUT CORNER GET INTO RIGHT LANE WHEN SAFE

No set rules, so use common sense and caution

Look for traffic control signs, such as stop and yield signs that govern who has the right of way

Never enter a traffic circle without checking for all signs and other vehicles

At an intersection with a stop sign At an intersection with a red light or

flashing red light When a traffic officer tells you to stop When there is a yield sign but you

cannot merge safely When a school bus is picking up or

letting off children When leaving an alley or private

entrance At a bridge span that is opening for

boats For a blind pedestrian For any pedestrian in a crosswalk

Must stop 15 feet from railroad crossing when there are flashing lights or signals

Some vehicles must ALWAYS stop at railroad crossings, such as school buses and tractor trailers

NEVER PASS A SCHOOL BUS WITH ITS FLASHING LIGHTS ON

You must stop 25 feet away from a bus with its flashing lights on if on a two lane road, or multi lane highway without a physical divider

2 times you may pass a school bus with its lights on:

1. If the bus is on the opposite side of a raised median or island highway

2. If the bus is stopped directly in front of a school.

When you pass, travel at 10 mph

For frozen desert truck with flashing red lights – stop, yield to pedestrians, then proceed with caution

When flashing blue or red emergency lights are behind you, stop and pull to the right most side of the road to allow them to pass

Stay 300 feet behind these vehicles after they pass.

New Jersey’s “Move Over” law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light or, any configuration of lights containing one of these colors, must change lanes, safety and traffic conditions

If you see flashing lights (police, ambulance, tow truck) – Move over to a lane as far away as you can.

Slow Down The New Jersey Move Over Law –

YouTube MOVE OVER LAW Full - YouTube

If a lane change is impossible, prohibited by law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop, if necessary.

Fine = $100-$500.

Headlights must be on ½ hour after sunset, and until ½ hour before sunrise

Must also be on during: Rain Snow Ice storms Fog Visibility less than 500 feet

Bright (high) = used for open country driving, no traffic in sight. If you see a car approaching, shut them off.

Dim (low)= city driving and driving on roads when there is traffic.

Check for traffic when leaving a parking spot

Check for bikes, mopeds, pedestrians, and any other objects you could hit.

Always park within 6 inches of a curb

• On a crosswalk• Between a safety zone for pedestrians or within 20 feet of

it• Near street construction• In a handicapped spot• On an interstate highway• In a bus stop zone• In front of a public driveway• Within an intersection• Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant *• Within 25 feet of a crosswalk *• Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing *• Within 50 feet of a stop sign *

Within 20 feet of driveway entrance of a fire station, or 75 feet on street opposite fire station entrance

On any bridge, tunnel or elevated roadway Next to another vehicle parked at a curb In any are where it says parking is prohibited

It is illegal to litter There are fines of up to $1,000 for

littering. If the vehicle is moving when you litter,

your license could be suspended

1. Turn wheel to Left, Drive Forward. Brake.

2. Turn wheel to Right, Drive in Reverse. Brake.

3. Turn wheel to Left, Drive Forward

Illegal to use, unless you have a hands free device May only be used to report criminal act, safety reasons,

or FireTraffic AccidentsRoad HazardsMedical EmergencyHazardous Material Emergency

YouTube - PSA Texting while Driving U.K. Ad [HD]

Fine = $100-$250

Texting and Driving Part 2

List 3 Driving Distractions common to teens and how it distracts them as drivers.

List a way to prevent each distraction. Write down what you think the penalties should be

for someone caught doing this.EX DISTRACTION – Texting How it distracts- Takes attention away from

road. How to prevent it- Turn Phone off, or don’t

answer texts while driving.

Lighting a cigarette Fastening a seat belt Children Reaching across the car Taking off a coat Reading Cell phones Eating Shaving Putting on makeup Mayhem Toddler