Chapter 6-11 Continued

You need to inspect your car every ____years.

2

What is the penalty for insurance fraud?

Jail Time

$15,000 fine

Possible loss of license

When you buy a used car you must:

Title it

Register it

Insure it

A speed limit sign is an example of a ______ sign.

regulatory

A construction sign is the color ________.

orange

Buying a Car

If you buy a new or used car, you must

Title it

Register it

Insure it

Before you get on the road

Vehicle Inspection

If car is more than 5 model years old= pass state emissions test every 2 years

Must pass first MVC inspection within 5 years of registration of car

Insurance

Motor Vehicle Insurance is mandatory in NJ

Type and cost vary

Must have in vehicle at all times

If driving an uninsured vehicle= fines, community service, license suspension

Insurance

Insurance Fraud

Providing false information to an insurance company

Jail Time + up to $15,000 for each violation

Possible loss of license

Chapter 10Motorcycle Riders Information

Getting a Motorcycle License

Must have a valid motorcycle license or a motorcycle endorsement on an existing NJ basic or commercial license

Qualify for the motorcycle knowledge and driver’s test

GDL license holders do not qualify

How To Add a Motorcycle Endorsement to Your Driver’s License

Step One Take Basic Ridercourse Test

Register with approved motorcycle training provider Take motorcycle training course

Step Two Get Course Completion Documents 100% participation, must pass course Will receive a stamped waiver form and completion card

Step Three Pass the 6 point ID verification Apply for motorcycle permit At least 17 years old Pass vision test Pay Fee

Practice Riding and Road Test

The MVC recommends that all applicants practice all riding skills. However, emphasis is placed on the following skills:

1. Turning & Stopping:

Examiner will evaluate an applicant’s ability to stay within the path of the turn without putting a foot down

Examiner will evaluate stopping safely in a painted stop box without putting a foot down or skidding the vehicle

Skills

2. Cone Weave (U-Turn): Tests an applicant’s ability to control the motorcycle

at low speed while weaving through cones and making a U-Turn in a designated area.

The examiner will evaluate an applicant’s ability to stay within the path of travel without touching lines or cones and without putting a foot down.

Cones are 12 feet apart with a two-foot offset.

Skills

3. Braking: Tests an applicant’s ability to safely brake quickly. An applicant will be evaluated on stopping distance in relation to speed of travel.

4. Obstacle Swerve: Tests an applicant’s ability to swerve the motorcycle quickly to avoid an obstacle.

An applicant will be evaluated on the ability to stay within the path of travel and turn quickly without touching a boundary line.

An approved U.S. Department of Transportation helmet.

Helmets are 37% effective at preventing deaths

67% effective in preventing brain damage

Motorcycle Check

Tires. Keep tires in good condition. Check the tire pressure using a gauge. A tire may be underinflated without a noticeable change in appearance. Motorcycles do not handle properly if the air pressure is too low or too high. Check the owner’s manual for the right amount of air.

Tire Tread. Worn or uneven tread can make the motorcycle hard to handle, particularly on wet pavement.

Rims/Spokes. Check for bent, loose or damaged rims and spokes.

Damage. Check for cuts or objects stuck to the tread. Also, check the sidewalls for cracks. A blowout on a motorcycle can be extremely dangerous.

Controls

Cables- Check for kinks or broken strands. If a cable breaks while riding, the

motorcycle could become difficult to control and a crash could result.

Lights

Turn Signal

Tail and Brake Light.

Horn

Chain- Make sure the drive chain is properly adjusted and lubricated. Check the

motorcycle owner’s manual for information regarding chain adjustment.

Mirrors- Clean and adjust both mirrors before riding. It is difficult and dangerous to adjust a mirror while riding. Swing both mirrors far enough outward to show about half the lane behind and as much as possible of the lane to the side.

Gas and Oil- Check gas and oil levels before riding. Running out of gas is

inconvenient. It can also be dangerous as it makes leaving the road difficult. Lack

of oil can seize an engine, causing the rear wheel to lock and loss of control.

Basic Parking

Maneuvers

Angle Parking• 5-6 feet away from parked cars

•Signal towards desired spot

• Continue driving forward until you can see the center of the parking space you wish to enter

• See center of space, turn the wheel sharply, about half a turn, and proceed slowly into the space

• When parked, straighten wheels out.

K-Turn(3 point turnabout)

• Signal right/Pull over• Signal left/Check traffic• Turn left/Off brake• Stop before curb•Pre-Cut the wheel•Signal right/Check traffic• In reverse• Signal left/2 cuts to the left• In drive•Check traffic/Turn

Parallel Parking

Definition: parking the vehicle parallel to the curb

Check your blind spots Select a space with ample

room Flash brake lights and

signal right turn Use caution Back slowly as you turn

right Aim towards the right rear

of the car

Perpendicular Parking

Definition: Parking vehicle at a right angle to the curb

Position vehicle as left as possible

Signal a right turn before parking

Use caution Check all blind spots,

continue braking Front bumper passes the

rear tail light Straighten wheels once

you’ve entered

Leaving a Perpendicular Space

Look to the rear and sides

Back slowly with foot on the brakes

Use caution Back into the

nearest lane and turn right

Shift to forward gear and drive off

What is the signs’ shape and meaning?

OctagonStop

TriangleYield

Vertical RectangleRegulatory

RoundRailroad Crossing

Horizontal RectangleGuide

PennantNo Passing

DiamondWarning

PentagonSchool Zone

What does the signs’ color mean?

Stop, yield, or

prohibited

Warning

Regulatory Motorist service

Guide

RedOrange

Yellow

Black

GreenBlue

Construction or detour

Regulatory Signs

Signs that set limits or give commands

These signs:

Control traffic

Tell you about a law

Included are:

Stop signs

Yield signs

Speed limit signs

Others: direct traffic, control parkingand passing

Warning Signs

Alerts you to hazards or changes in the condition of the road ahead

Be prepared to slow down or stop

Warning Signs Continued

Pedestrian or School-Zone Signs

School-Zone sign with only two figures is posted within a block of a school

School-crossing sign has lines that represent a sidewalk is posted near intersections or crossings

Railroad Advance Warning Sign

Slow down and be prepared to stop; check for trains and flashing red lights or crossing gates

Construction Signs

Be ready to slow, stop or drive around workers and equipment; follow directions from any worker

Slow-Moving-Vehicle Signs

Warns drivers when vehicle is traveling slower than other traffic

Guide Signs

Guide Signs

Mark routes, intersections, service areas and other points of interest

Route Signs: county, state, U.S. and interstate

Others: information on destinations and miles ahead, highway services and recreation areas

International Signs

Convey information by symbols instead of words

Drivers can travel from country to country and understand the meaning of these signs