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A System of Roads and Drivers

A System of Roads and Drivers. NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing Presentation 1 of 4. Becoming a Roadway User. In the 1880s and 1890s the use of the bicycle spurred interest in creating roads In 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile

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A System of Roads and Drivers

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  1. A System of Roads and Drivers NV Driver Education Curriculum Unit 1: Driver Responsibility and Licensing Presentation 1 of 4

  2. Becoming a Roadway User • In the 1880s and 1890s the use of the bicycle spurred interest in creating roads • In 1908 Henry Ford introduced the Model T automobile • Began constructionof paved roads • Need for driverlicenses/certification Early roads of Nevada

  3. Creation of the Driver’s License 1928 New Jersey License • In 1903, Massachusetts and Missouri were the first to establish driver licensing laws (mostly an application process for chauffeurs) • Exams came much later: MA(1920) MO(1952) In MO the gas stations sold drivers licenses – “…no test. For 25 cents, they gave you a stub – you had this until the ‘real’ license came in the mail.” 1906 Chauffeurs

  4. Creation of the Driver’s License Exam • In 1908, Rhode Island was the first state to require an examination of driver competency • South Dakota was the last state to impose driver licenses (1954) and the last state to require examinations (1959) 1983 Oregon Exam 1928 Chicago 1941 Colorado

  5. Early Roads:Toll Roads & Turnpikes • From 1790 to 1850, private toll roads were the nation’s primary land transportation • Toll roads are privately owned roads • Charged a fee to use road • Turnpike is anexpressway with toll gates 1917 Long Island Motor Parkway

  6. Early Roads in Nevada • Between 1859 and 1880, 117 toll roads were created in NV (used by horse and wagons) • The Federal Aid Road Act of 1916 helped establish state routes: Lincoln Hwy (I-80) Victory Hwy(US 40) Los Angeles Hwy (I-15) and US 93 Tonopah, NV 1915 Fallon, NV 1930 Las Vegas, NV 1944 Ely, NV 1950

  7. Creation of a National System • In 1956, President Eisenhower signed the Federal Aid Highway Act • began today’s national system of roadways • Became known as the National System of Interstate and Defense Highways • To transport military and weapons U.S. 40 in 1953 Design of the Interstate System evolved from freeways such as the PA Turnpike (above) and the CA Freeway (right) both opened in 1940s

  8. Today’s Roadway • The U.S. has over 46,000 miles of interstate highways • Longest, I-90, an east-west route stretching 3000 miles through 13 states • Interstates have made the U.S. rich in social and economic growth • Studied by Russian and Chinese (looking to grow)

  9. The Highway Transportation System (HTS) • The highway transportation system (HTS) has three parts: • Roadway users • Vehicles • Roads • The purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo in a safe and efficient manner

  10. Roadway Users • Safe operation of the HTS depends on the attitude and behavior of its users • People use the HTS by • Walking • Driving • Riding

  11. Vehicles • Drivers must share the road with others • Mopeds and motorcycles • Cars and trucks • Tractor trailers • Buses and trains • Bicycles • Pedestrians

  12. Roadways • Skillful drivers must be alert to driving situations • Roadway conditions vary • Urban and rural • Paved and unpaved • Light and unlit • Straight, curves, and hills • Adverse weather conditions

  13. Regulating the HTS • Federal, state, and local governments agencies work together to regulate the HTS • In 1966, two laws were established that allowed the federal government to set standards and guidelines for vehicles and highways • The National Highway Safety Act • The National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act

  14. National Highway Safety Act All states must have andregulate: • Vehicle registration • Driver licensing • Traffic courts • Highway construction (design) and maintenance

  15. National Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act • Requires auto makers to install certain safety features in all vehicles • Head rests • Shatter-resistant windshields • Safety belts • Aimed at reducinginjuries and deaths

  16. Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) • In 1921, NV began issuing motor vehicle licenses • In 1949, NV established a Highway Patrol • In 1957, NV DMV was established to administer motor vehicle laws and driver licensing duties

  17. Nevada Motor Vehicle Laws Many of Nevada motor vehicle laws can be found in Nevada Revised Statues Chapter 484 • Open Container (illegal within vehicle) • Blood Alcohol Limit 0.08, if under 21 yrs 0.02 • Right on red (allowed) • Seat Belt (required) under 6yrs/60lbs restraint • U-Turns (allowed) unless prohibited by sign • Pedestrians (vehicles must yield) • School Police can issue traffic citations

  18. Facts to Know Final Thoughts Thanks to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and the passage of legislation The annual death rate in 1925 was 18 per 100 million vehicle miles traveled. In 2008, it was only 1.7 per 100 million.

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