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• Both knowledge and experience are important for driving. Which do you think makes you a safer driver. Defend your decision in 3-4 sentences.

Chapter 4 Chapter 4

Rules and Rules and Regulations Regulations

for Safe for Safe DrivingDriving

1. 1. What is a common cause of fatal What is a common cause of fatal accidents and other types of accidents?accidents and other types of accidents?

Exceeding the speed limit

2.2. New Jersey law sets top speed limits for New Jersey law sets top speed limits for any given road, street, highway, or freeway. any given road, street, highway, or freeway.

New Jersey speed limits (unlessNew Jersey speed limits (unless otherwise otherwise posted) are?posted) are?

• 25 mph- business or residential districts, school zones

• 35 mph- suburban business and residential areas

• 50 mph- all other roadways

• 55 mph- certain state highways (as posted) and all interstates.

• 65 mph- certain highways (as posted)

3. 3. Never drive faster than:Never drive faster than:

Weather, road or other conditions safely allow, regardless of the

posted speed limit.

4. 4. Judge your speed control Judge your speed control by:by:

EXISTING CONDITIONS Type of Road Weather Traffic

5.5. Motorist should slow down to be Motorist should slow down to be able to:able to:

• See clearly and stop quickly in traffic.

6. 6. It is important to slow It is important to slow down:down:

On narrow or winding roads

At intersections or railroad crossings

On hills

On sharp or blind curves

Where there are pedestrians or driving hazards

When the road is wet or slippery

7. 7. Passing is only safe when:Passing is only safe when:

There is no oncoming traffic.There is no oncoming traffic.

8. 8. Passing is prohibited:Passing is prohibited:

If the centerlines are both solid.

9. 9. Passing is allowed:Passing is allowed:

If the centerline is dashed on the drivers right side.

10. 10. All passes must be All passes must be completed:completed:

Before the centerline are solid again.

11. 11. You may pass on the right only You may pass on the right only on roads with more than one lane on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction if:going in the same direction if:

a.Vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines,

b.Or if the driver ahead is making a left turn.

12. 12. New Jersey law prohibits passing:New Jersey law prohibits passing:

On the right shoulder of the roadway.

13. 13. Do not pass:Do not pass:

•on a hill or a curve, or at any time you cannot see far enough ahead;

•at a street crossing or intersection;

•at a railroad crossing;

•on narrow bridges, or in underpasses, or tunnels;

•when a sign tells you not to pass or there is a solid yellow line on your side of the center line marking;

•when a vehicle in front of you has stopped to let a pedestrian cross.

14. 14. When the road surfaces and traffic are When the road surfaces and traffic are normal, New Jersey law prohibits you from:normal, New Jersey law prohibits you from:

Blocking traffic by slow driving.

15. 15. The laws of New Jersey require The laws of New Jersey require you to keep to the right,you to keep to the right,

Except when passing

16. 16. You must yield to:You must yield to:

police

ambulance

fire trucks

17. 17. State law requires that State law requires that motorists always yield to:motorists always yield to:

PEDESTRIANS

18. 18. An intersection is controlled if:An intersection is controlled if:

There are traffic lightsThere are traffic lights

or

signs in any directionsigns in any direction

19. 19. An intersection is An intersection is uncontrolled when:uncontrolled when:

2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

20. 20. At a blind intersection what can At a blind intersection what can obstruct motorists' line of sight?obstruct motorists' line of sight?

SLOW DOWN OR STOP COMPLETELY TO MAKE SURE THERE IS NO CROSS TRAFFIC BEFORE PROCEEDING.

21. 21. What is the name of the lane to help What is the name of the lane to help

drivers enter a highway?drivers enter a highway?

ACCELERATION LANEACCELERATION LANE

22. 22. You should keep what in mind when You should keep what in mind when entering a highway,parkway or turnpike.entering a highway,parkway or turnpike.

• Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane

• Try to avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane

• Yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane when safe

23. 23. What is the name of the lane near What is the name of the lane near the the

exit of a highway?exit of a highway?

Deceleration Lane

24. 24. You should keep what in mind when You should keep what in mind when leaving a highway,parkway or turnpike.leaving a highway,parkway or turnpike.

• Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane to exit

• Obey the posted advisory speed limit of the deceleration lane

• When the exit is on the left of the roadway, watch for signs directing motorist to the proper lane for turnoff

25) 25) A cloverleaf is often necessary to:A cloverleaf is often necessary to:

• To smooth traffic by get on and off roadways

26. 26. New Jersey law permits a New Jersey law permits a right turn on a red light:right turn on a red light:

After a full stop unless there is a

No Turn On Red Sign

27. 27. To make a right turn:To make a right turn:

Drive to the intersection as closely to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb or parked cars.

28. 28. When two vehicles converge When two vehicles converge at an intersection and both have at an intersection and both have

signaled to turn left:signaled to turn left:

• Extra caution must be applied.

• When it is safe, each driver should turn to the left of the center of the intersection.

29. 29. Signs, signals and traffic Signs, signals and traffic rules indicate when:rules indicate when:

• A motorist should stop!

30. 30. When must you STOP?When must you STOP?

at an intersection with a stop sign;

where there is a red light;*

where there is a flashing red light;

when a traffic officer orders you to stop;**

when there is a yield sign and traffic on the through road is too close; 

when a school bus is picking up or letting off children and/or the red lights are flashing;

when coming from an alley, private driveway, or building;

at a bridge span which is about to open for boat traffic;

for a blind pedestrian using a white or metallic colored walking cane, or a trained guide dog, or a guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog;

at a railroad crossing;

for a pedestrian in a crosswalk or at an intersection.

31. 31. Motorist must stop at least Motorist must stop at least how many feet from railroad how many feet from railroad

crossings when there are flashing crossings when there are flashing lights, bells or flag signals?lights, bells or flag signals?

• 15 FEET

32. 32. If you are approaching or If you are approaching or overtaking a school bus and it overtaking a school bus and it

shows a flashing red light, shows a flashing red light, signaling a stop, you must:signaling a stop, you must:

• Stop at least 25 feet away.

• This is required by law if you are on a two-lane road, or on a multi lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines, or on a privately-maintained road.

• Slow down to 10 miles per hour on a dual highway, if you are on the other side of a safety island or raised median.

33. 33. Pull over and stop for what Pull over and stop for what emergency vehicles?emergency vehicles?

• Police cars

• Fire Trucks

• Ambulances

• Private vehicles operated by volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to an emergency call using BLUE lights.

34. 34. It’s the law in New Jersey to It’s the law in New Jersey to turn your headlights on:turn your headlights on:

• Whenever windshield wipers are in use.

35. 35. What two sets of light beams What two sets of light beams does your car have?does your car have?

• Motorists may switch between:

• BRIGHT (High) and• DIM ( Low) beams

by using a switch or button located on or near the dashboard of the vehicle.

36. 36. DO NOT PARK:DO NOT PARK:

• on a crosswalk or sidewalk;

• between a safety zone for pedestrians and the adjacent curb, or 20 feet of the end of the safety zone;

• near properly marked street construction;

• on an interstate highway;

• in a bus stop zone;

• in front of a public or private driveway;

• within an intersection;

• within 10 feet of a fire hydrant;

• within 25 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys;

• within 50 feet of a railroad crossing;

• within 50 feet of a stop sign;

• within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station. Within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station entrance;

• on any bridge, elevated roadway or in any tunnel;

• next to another vehicle parked at the curb (double parking);

• an area where parking is prohibited by municipal ordinance

37. 37. Highway litter is a safety Highway litter is a safety hazard and unsightly. What is the hazard and unsightly. What is the

fine and possible penalty?fine and possible penalty? There is a fine of up to

$1,000 for throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle onto a roadway.

If the vehicle is  moving when dropping off litter, you may also lose your license.

Rubbish or any loose materials carried in vehicles must be covered to keep them from falling onto the roadway.

38. 38. Riders of bicycles, roller Riders of bicycles, roller blades, in-line skates and blades, in-line skates and

skateboards must:skateboards must:

• Obey the same traffic laws as drivers of motor vehicles, in addition to having the same rights and duties as drivers of motor vehicles

39. 39. Effective July 1, 2004, Effective July 1, 2004, motorist in New Jersey may NOT motorist in New Jersey may NOT

use a:use a:• Hand-Held wireless

telephone while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway.

40. 40. The fine for breaking this law The fine for breaking this law is:is:

• The fine for breaking this law is between $100 and $250

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