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Driver Education Chapter 3. Driver Safety Rules of the Road Safe driving is the responsibility of all individuals who operate a vehicle on NewJersey roads. Motorists are responsible for the safety of all passengers in the car. New Jersey Seat Belt Law pg 37.
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Driver EducationChapter 3 Driver Safety Rules of the Road Safe driving is the responsibility of all individuals who operate a vehicle on NewJersey roads. Motorists are responsible for the safety of all passengers in the car.
New Jersey Seat Belt Law pg 37 • All front seat occupants must wear a seatbelt • Driver is responsible for all passengers under 18 years old • Front seat passengers 18 years old and over are responsible for themselves
Seat Belt Law Continued… • State law requires the driver, front seat passenger and children under 18 years old to wear a seatbelt. • Not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense. • 3 exemptions to not wear a seat belt, what are they?
Seat Belts • 3 exemptions to seat belt law 1- Vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966 2 - Medical Reason (verified in writing by a Dr.) 3 – Physical Reason (verified in writing by a Dr.)
Seat Belts Save Lives • Wearing a seat belt improves your chances of surviving an accident by 60% • Chances of surviving a collision are 3-4x better when wearing seat belt and shoulder strap • Only takes 3 seconds to do • How do seat belts help?
Seat Belts Help How? • Keep occupants from being ejected • Slow the body down with the vehicle. If a vehicle hits something it will stop but the person keeps going at the same speed the vehicle was moving. Hitting dashboard at 30mph = falling from 3-story building • Keep you from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. Keep you in position to control the vehicle.
Car Seats pg.39 • Traffic accidents are a leading killer of children • Infant Car Seat • Protects baby up to 20lbs and 26inches • Must face the rear, never face forward! Why? • Convertible Car Seat • Used for infant or toddler up to 40lbs and 40inches • Seat can be adjusted to reclining position and positioned facing the back. • When baby weighs at least 17lbs and can sit up without help the seat can be placed in upright position and face forward
Child Restraint Law Children up to age 8 or weigh 80lbs must be in a booster seat in the rear seat of the car Children under age 8 and over 80lbs must be seated in the back seat of car with seat belt Failure to comply with law $54 fine and court cost
Air Bags Federal standards required all manufacturers equip all new cars and trucks with air bags by 1999. Between 1986-2000 front air bags saved the lives of 5,303 front seat riders.
Air Bags continued… • Air bags inflate at speeds up to 200mph. • They protect front seat passengers in front end collisions. • Combined with a seat belt increases chances of survival. • Always have children 12 years old and younger ride in the back seat. Air bags can seriously hurt children. • SRS = Supplemental Restraint System
Car Condition pg. 43Things to check before driving! • Backup Lights • Brakes (ABS) • Brake Lights • Headlights • Horn • Steering • Tail Lights • Tires • Signals • Windshield
Window Tinting State law prohibits add on tinting on windshields and front side windows
Snow and Ice and Blind Spots pg. 44-45 • State law requires a motorist to remove snow or ice from the vehicle before driving. • Very important to check mirrors and adjust seat before driving your car to eliminate blind spots. • Blind Spot – areas where the driver cannot see behind the vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors.
Starting Checklist • All windows should be clean • Make sure seat is adjusted properly • Arms length away from steering wheel and can reach all controls and pedals easily • Mirrors should be adjusted • Seatbelts fastened • Vehicle should be in park or neutral and parking break should be set • Doors locked
Idling Your Vehicle • What does Idling mean? • Idling of your vehicle should be restricted to 3 minutes or less. • Fine $250-$1000 • Why do you think we have this law?
Driving Techniques pg. 46-47 • Correct hand position on the steering wheel is 9 and 3. • Hand over hand steering is used for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit, and skid recovery. • Stopping distance depends on: • Motorist reaction time • Weather and road conditions • Vehicle weight • Brake conditions • Conditions and types of tires • Roadway conditions • Speed • The faster a vehicle is going the longer it will take stop.
Proper Braking pg. 48 • 2 different braking systems • Conventional drum and disc brake system • Anti Lock Braking system (ABS) • Common mistake of new drivers is slamming on the brake pedal. • Steady gentle pressure • ABS brakes do not pump the brakes • Always use RIGHT foot for both the brake and gas pedal • Manual transmission (left foot)
Driving Signals pg. 49 • Use proper signal when… • Turning • Changing lanes • Stopping • Slowing down • 100 Feet in advance • NJ law requires all motorists to know correct hand signals for stopping and turning. • Never Rely On Another Drivers Signals!!!
Driving In Reverse • Make sure there is no one around. • Use Mirrors and turn around to check. • In reverse, turning the steering wheel to the right will direct the vehicle to the right. Front end opposite direction. • Drivers right hand placed over the back of the passenger seat. Left hand on top of steering wheel (Straight Line Only) • Reverse slowly 2-4mph • 2 hands on wheel when reversing not in a straight line (parallel parking).
Turning • Allow enough time to get into proper lane before turning. • 100 feet in advance to get into lane and signal • Use mirrors to make sure it is safe. • Check for less visible vehicles • Signal first • Slow down • Keep a steady speed and follow pavement markings • Stay in same lane until turn is complete • Turn signal off when turn completed
Parking • Parking when facing downhill • Hand brake set, turn vehicle wheels toward the curb • Parking when facing uphill • Hand brake set, turn the wheel away from the curb
Angle Parking and Parallel Parking • Angle parking most often used in shopping centers • Signal when turning • Careful backing out of the spot • Parallel parking is most common parking on city street. • Signal first • 6” or less from the curb • Practice in empty Parking lot