Safe Driving: Speed Control & Rules of the Road

1. CHAPTER 4 RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR SAFE DRIVING

2. Drive safely

3. Speed Control • 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. • Mayhem

4. NJ SPEED LIMITS • 25 mph = BUSINESS, RESIDENTIAL & SCHOOL ZONE • 35 mph = SUBURUBAN BUSINESS AND RESIDENTIAL AREAS POSTED WITH REGULATORY SIGNS • 50 mph = all other roads • 55mph = certain state highways as posted • 65mph = certain interstate highways as posted • Setting Speed Limits

5. Speed Control Cont. • 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 • Real Research…..

6. Slow down on: • 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

7. Activity • 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.

8. PASSING 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

9. PASS ONLY WHEN SAFE • 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

10. DO NOT PASS…… • 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

11. DRIVING TOO SLOWLY / KEEP TO THE RIGHT • NJ LAW PROHIBIT BLOCKING TRAFFIC THROUGH SLOW DRIVING • NJ LAW REQUIRES DRIVERS TO KEEP TO RIGHT EXCEPT WHEN PASSING

12. Pedestrians (Yielding vs. Stopping) • 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.

13. YIELDING THE RIGHT OF WAY/PEDESTRIANS • 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

14. Pedestrians • 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 • ************************

15. CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS • 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

16. CONTROLED INTERSECTIONS, (CONT.) • 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 !!!

17. UNCONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS • 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!

18. ENTERING Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes • 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!

19. LEAVING Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes • 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.

20. Acceleration DecelerationLane Lane

21. CURVES • 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!

22. TURNING REGULATIONS – Right turn on red • 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

23. RIGHT AND LEFT TURNS RIGHT TURNS • 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 LEFT TURNS

24. LEFT TURN FROM TWO-WAY ROAD INTO A 4 LANE HIGHWAY (page 37) • 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

25. Circle Intersections • 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

26. STOPPING REGULATIONSWhen a motorist must stop… • 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

27. Stopping at Railroad Crossings • 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

28. STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES • 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: • If the bus is on the opposite side of a raised median or island highway • If the bus is stopped directly in front of a school. When you pass, travel at 10 mph

29. Stopping for other vehicles • 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.

30. Move Over Law • 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

31. Move Over Law (Short version) • 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

32. Move Over Law Pt. 3 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.

33. USING LIGHTS • 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

34. Bright and Dim Lights • 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.

35. PARKING REGULATIONS • 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

36. Do not park………. • 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 *

37. Do not park……(continued) • 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

38. Littering • 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

39. K Turn Simplified 1. Turn wheel to Left, Drive Forward. Brake. 2. Turn wheel to Right, Drive in Reverse. Brake. 3. Turn wheel to Left, Drive Forward

40. Cell Phones • Illegal to use, unless you have a hands free device • May only be used to report criminal act, safety reasons, or Fire Traffic Accidents Road Hazards Medical Emergency Hazardous Material Emergency YouTube - PSA Texting while Driving U.K. Ad [HD] Fine = $100-$250 Texting and Driving Part 2

41. Driving Distractions: • 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.

42. Other Driving Distractions • 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