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Driver’s Education

Driver’s Education. State Test Review. *Cell Phones. Driving and using a cellular phone is illegal However there are 3 times when you are permitted to use your cell phone while driving 1) Fire 2) Traffic Accident 3) Medical Emergency. *Parking on a Hill.

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Driver’s Education

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  1. Driver’s Education State Test Review

  2. *Cell Phones • Driving and using a cellular phone is illegal • However there are 3 times when you are permitted to use your cell phone while driving • 1) Fire • 2) Traffic Accident • 3) Medical Emergency

  3. *Parking on a Hill • Uphill parking with a curb turn your wheels away from the curb • Uphill parking without a curb turn your wheels away from the roadway • Downhill parking with a curb turn your wheels toward the curb • Downhill parking without a curb turn your wheels away from the roadway

  4. *Selling Your Automobile • Do not discard your license plates, keep them in your garage, or loan them to a friend. • License plates must be returned to the Motor Vehicle inspection facility

  5. *Remedial Training Classes • Under GDL Law a person is required to attend remedial training classes under the following conditions: • 1) Accumulation of 4 or more points on your license • 2) Conviction of a DUI • 3) Note: Probationary period lasts for 1 year

  6. *City Driving • A good habit to practice and use is to look 12 seconds ahead when driving in the city • Why do you think this is an effective method to use while driving in the city?

  7. *Blood Alcohol Content • In the state of New Jersey the legal limit is .08 • Three factors that will affect your BAC are: • 1) The amount you drink • 2) Your weight • 3) Time you take to drink

  8. *Alcohol • Remember: • A 12 oz. bottle of beer • A 5 oz. glass of wine • And 1 ½ ounces of 80 proof whiskey • Have the SAME amount of alcohol!

  9. *Driving safely with Trucks & Busses • Be aware of the following factors while driving with Trucks & Busses: • 1) Trucks and Busses have limited visibility • 2) They have longer stopping distances • 3) They have poor maneuverability

  10. *Truck & Busses (Continued) • When driving with large trucks or busses you should always: • 1) Give more roadway to a truck making a wide turn • 2) Leave more space when stopping behind a truck or bus • 3) Maintain a consistent speed when passing

  11. *School Busses • When the red lights are flashing you may not pass a school bus • However if the red lights are not on you may pass at a speed of no more than 10 m.p.h.

  12. *Changing your address • Note that by law you are required to report a change of address to the Division of Motor Vehicle Services within a time period of 1 week

  13. *Avoiding Traffic Signals • The only time a driver is allowed to drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic light is when directed to do so by a police officer. This violation is a 2 point penalty

  14. *Uncontrolled Intersections & Multi-way Stops • When coming to an intersection that does not have signs or signals it is good practice to be ready to stop. However, if it is a multi-way stop sign – yield to the person on you right. Remember you always want to be a DEFENSIVE driver

  15. *Blind Spots • All cars, trucks, and busses have blind spots • In addition a truck or bus may have more and or larger blind spots • Blind spots are also known as No-Zones

  16. *Yield Sign - Triangle

  17. *Probationary Driver License • Age 17 – Probationary License (minimum 1 year) • No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am • No using cell phones, hand-held video games or any other hand-held electronic devices. • Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult. • Must display decals on license plates • Passenger Restrictions – dependents & one additional unless accompanied by parent / guardian

  18. *Seatbelts • Keep you from being thrown from the car • Keep you from hitting the windshield or dashboard • Keep you from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car • REMEMBER BY LAW THE DRIVER AND ALL PASSENGERS MUST WEAR THEIR SEATBELT!!!!

  19. *New Jersey Vehicle Insurance • MANDATORY – Liability coverage • OPTIONAL – Fire damage, theft, and collision coverage

  20. *Driving with your Student Permit • You must have an adult driver in the front seat • You must have your student permit with you • You must have your registration and insurance ID card with you at all times • You must display decals on license plates

  21. *NJ Business, School or Residential Area Driving

  22. *Stop Sign – Eight Sided / No Parking - 50 Feet

  23. *Turn Signals (Blinkers) • Left turn signal is DOWN Right turn signal is UP You must signal at least 100 FEET in advance before turning • Use when turning, changing lanes, stopping, and slowing down

  24. *Special Driver Examination Permit • Must be at least 17 • Must pass knowledge, vision, & road test • Must have completed a minimum of six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements

  25. *Warning Sign - Diamond

  26. *Insurance Surcharges • Conviction of the following will result in Insurance Surcharges: • Operating Under the Influence of Drugs / Alcohol • Refusing to take a Breathalyzer Test

  27. *Drugs and Driving • Drugs may affect basic driving skills • The driver’s senses and judgement will become impaired • Some cold pills may have side effects • Make sure you always read the bottle for these side effects before driving

  28. *Drifting While driving, if you drift onto a dirt shoulder make sure you do the following: Slow down and slightly turn the steering wheel towards the roadway.

  29. *Brake Failure If your breaks suddenly give out the first thing you must do is shift to a lower gear and pump the breaks several times.

  30. *High Beams High beams should only be used while driving in rural areas and when there is no traffic in sight.

  31. *Approaching Curves Realize that your vehicle may tend to keep going straight when approaching a curve on the roadway.

  32. *GDL Program – Supervising Driver The following criteria must be met by the supervising driver. 1) Must 21 years old and seated in the front seat. 2) Must be a NJ licensed driver 3) Must be licensed for a minimum of 3 years.

  33. *Pedestrians Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk will result in the following penalty: $500, up to 25 days in jail, 6 months suspension, 2pts, and community service

  34. *School Busses You may pass a school bus in either direction at 10 mph provided the red lights and stop sign are not flashing

  35. *Skidding If you vehicle goes into a skid you should do the following: Take your foot off of the gas pedal and turn your wheels into the direction of the skid

  36. *Hydroplaning Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces can cause the tires to hydroplane and the motorist to lose control of the vehicle. To avoid hydroplaning slow down and drive on the highest point of the road.

  37. *Suspended Driving Privileges Reasons for postponement or suspension of driving privileges to any unlicensed person between 13 – 21 years old include: DUI Graffiti Setting false alarms

  38. *GDL Program Violations A $100 fine and or possible suspension of driving privileges will result in any violations of the GDL program

  39. *Driving with a Suspended License If you are involved in a motor vehicle accident that causes injury, you are subject to a fine, continued suspension, and potential jail sentence

  40. *Hand Signals Arm bent down = Stop Arm straight out = Left Turn Arm bent up at 90 degree angle = Right Turn

  41. *Double Fines Motorists are subject to double fines committed on a: Safe Corridor Construction / Work Zone

  42. *Road Test Vehicle The vehicle used for the road test may not have any obstructions or consoles between the driver and the examiner. Why?

  43. *Standard Accident Prevention Formula Be Alert Be Prepared Act In Time

  44. *NJ Right on Red Unless otherwise posted you can make a right on red in NJ. Make sure you come to a full stop and check traffic before you do so.

  45. *GDL Decal Procedure 1 reflective decal on the front AND rear license plate

  46. *Altering a License This may result in the following punishment: Suspension, fine and up to 6 months in prison

  47. *Highway Entering & Exiting Acceleration Lane – an extra lane at a highway entrance Deceleration Lane – an extra lane at a highway exit.

  48. *Tire Blowout If you have a tire blowout you must slow down gradually and remove your foot from the gas pedal. DO NOT PANIC!!!

  49. *Deep Puddle Immediately after driving through a large body of water – TEST YOUR BRAKES!

  50. *Child Safety Seats Child safety seats should be placed in the rear seat when possible.

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