DRIVINGDRIVING

Responsibility FreedomResponsibility Freedom Danger TemptationDanger Temptation Fun PrivilegeFun Privilege Education is key when driving. Not Education is key when driving. Not

only for your safety, but for the only for your safety, but for the safety of the others as well.safety of the others as well.

KAYLEIGH’S LAWKAYLEIGH’S LAW

NEW GDL LAWSNEW GDL LAWS Graduated Drivers License (GDL)Graduated Drivers License (GDL) May 1May 1stst, 2010 Requirements for all , 2010 Requirements for all

teens 16-20 holding a permit or teens 16-20 holding a permit or provisional license changed.provisional license changed.

AGREE/DISAGREEAGREE/DISAGREE

RESTRICTIONSRESTRICTIONS

Restrictions for Learners Permit, and Restrictions for Learners Permit, and Provisional License.Provisional License.

May not be on road between 11:01 p.m. and May not be on road between 11:01 p.m. and 5 a.m.5 a.m.

May transport only one passenger in vehicle May transport only one passenger in vehicle besides his and her dependants.besides his and her dependants.

May not use cell phones (hand held or May not use cell phones (hand held or hands free), ipod, or other wireless hands free), ipod, or other wireless electronic devices.electronic devices.

Restrictions cont.Restrictions cont.

Must ensure all vehicle occupants are properly Must ensure all vehicle occupants are properly restrained by a seatbelt or in a child safety seat.restrained by a seatbelt or in a child safety seat.

Must display decal on front and rear license Must display decal on front and rear license plate.plate.

May not plea bargain any point carrying May not plea bargain any point carrying offenses.offenses.

Provisional License now called Probationary Provisional License now called Probationary LicenseLicense

THE DECALTHE DECAL

If you are under 21 and possess a GDL you If you are under 21 and possess a GDL you must have a red decal displayed on front and must have a red decal displayed on front and back license plate.back license plate.

Velcro patch, (remove when not in car)Velcro patch, (remove when not in car) Reflective so it can be seen at nightReflective so it can be seen at night $4 a pair at the DMV (Division of Motor $4 a pair at the DMV (Division of Motor

vehicle.)vehicle.) MVC-Motor Vehicle CommisionMVC-Motor Vehicle Commision

Special Learners PermitSpecial Learners Permit

Must be 16 years oldMust be 16 years old Pass knowledge test, eye test, be enrolled in a 6 hour Pass knowledge test, eye test, be enrolled in a 6 hour

behind wheel course, and pay fee. Minimum of 6 behind wheel course, and pay fee. Minimum of 6 months required.months required.

Permit holder must be accompanied in front seat by Permit holder must be accompanied in front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 and who an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 and who possesses a valid New Jersey license for at least 3 possesses a valid New Jersey license for at least 3 years.years.

Examination Permit available at age 17Examination Permit available at age 17, same , same restrictions apply. (No 6 hours)restrictions apply. (No 6 hours)

BASIC DRIVER LICENSEBASIC DRIVER LICENSE

Must be 18 and completed one year of Must be 18 and completed one year of unsupervised driving.unsupervised driving.

Must pay a feeMust pay a fee Must not have any points on license from Must not have any points on license from

probationary period.probationary period. Now driver is unrestricted while on the roads.Now driver is unrestricted while on the roads.

Safety and RulesSafety and Rules

Seat BeltSeat Belt Car SeatsCar Seats Must where seatbelt if under 18Must where seatbelt if under 18 Car ConditionCar Condition Reverse Lights-Brakes-Brake Lights-Reverse Lights-Brakes-Brake Lights-

Headlights-The Horn-Taillights-Turn Signals-Headlights-The Horn-Taillights-Turn Signals-WindshieldWindshield

Starting a Parked CarStarting a Parked Car

Circle Check-Entire Perimeter of VehicleCircle Check-Entire Perimeter of Vehicle Make sure windows are cleanMake sure windows are clean Adjust inside and outside mirrorsAdjust inside and outside mirrors Fasten Safety BeltFasten Safety Belt Make sure the car is in ParkMake sure the car is in Park Foot on BrakeFoot on Brake Make sure hands are at 9 and 3Make sure hands are at 9 and 3 Two hands on the wheel at all timesTwo hands on the wheel at all times

Driver Arm SignalsDriver Arm Signals

Left TurnLeft Turn – Arm directly out window – Arm directly out window pointing in a straight direction.pointing in a straight direction.

Right TurnRight Turn – Arm directly out the window – Arm directly out the window with the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle with the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle pointing upward.pointing upward.

Slow or Stop Slow or Stop – Arm directly out the window – Arm directly out the window with the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle with the elbow bent at a 90 degree angle pointing downward.pointing downward.

Driving in ReverseDriving in Reverse

Check path behind youCheck path behind you High accident occurrence for new driversHigh accident occurrence for new drivers Right hand and arm in on back of passenger Right hand and arm in on back of passenger

seat seat Left hand on top of the steering wheelLeft hand on top of the steering wheel Remember front of car will swing the opposite Remember front of car will swing the opposite

direction of a turn.direction of a turn. Go slow and do not fully trust your mirrorsGo slow and do not fully trust your mirrors

ParkingParking

DownhillDownhill – Park with the wheels facing the – Park with the wheels facing the curbcurb

UphillUphill – Park with wheels facing the street – Park with wheels facing the street If there is no curb turn the wheels toward the If there is no curb turn the wheels toward the

edge of the road if you are an incline or edge of the road if you are an incline or decline.decline.

Angle ParkingAngle Parking Parallel ParkingParallel Parking

Rules and RegulationsRules and Regulations

SPEED LIMITSSPEED LIMITS 25mph – Business, Residential, School Zone25mph – Business, Residential, School Zone 35mph – Suburban, Business, Residential35mph – Suburban, Business, Residential 50mph – All other Roadways50mph – All other Roadways 55mph - Certain State Highways55mph - Certain State Highways 65mph – Certain Highways (Fines Double 65mph – Certain Highways (Fines Double

10mph or over. 10mph or over.

PASSINGPASSING

No Passing-No Passing- Double yellow line, single solid Double yellow line, single solid line.line.

PassingPassing – when yellow line is dashed on your – when yellow line is dashed on your side or single dashed line in center of the road.side or single dashed line in center of the road.

No passing on shoulder ever.No passing on shoulder ever. Stay right-pass leftStay right-pass left Deceleration lane – off rampDeceleration lane – off ramp Acceleration lane – on rampAcceleration lane – on ramp

Turning RegulationsTurning Regulations

Right turn on Red in NJ unless sign is posted.Right turn on Red in NJ unless sign is posted. Must come to a complete stopMust come to a complete stop Yield to oncoming traffic and pedestriansYield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians How far in advance must you signal.How far in advance must you signal. Do not make wide turns and cross over lane Do not make wide turns and cross over lane

markingsmarkings When turning on to a two lane high way do not When turning on to a two lane high way do not

swing wide (p.37)swing wide (p.37)

Stopping RegulationsStopping Regulations

Stop SignStop Sign Blinking Red LightBlinking Red Light Red LightRed Light Buses (stop 25 feet away)Buses (stop 25 feet away) PedestriansPedestrians Come to as complete stopCome to as complete stop Never “Roll” through a stopNever “Roll” through a stop

RAIL ROAD CROSSINGRAIL ROAD CROSSING

Must stop 15 feet from railroad crossing when Must stop 15 feet from railroad crossing when there is a flashing lightthere is a flashing light

Some vehicles are required to sop at railroad Some vehicles are required to sop at railroad crossings- school buses and tractor-trailers.crossings- school buses and tractor-trailers.

Most Trains need more then a mile to stop if Most Trains need more then a mile to stop if they are traveling 60mph or above. they are traveling 60mph or above.

SCHOOL BUSESSCHOOL BUSES

Must stop 25 feet away from school busesMust stop 25 feet away from school buses This rule even applies for multi-lane highways.This rule even applies for multi-lane highways. Slow down to 10mph if separated by median.Slow down to 10mph if separated by median. Slow down to 15mph with caution for an ice cream Slow down to 15mph with caution for an ice cream

truck.truck. Always yield to emergency vehiclesAlways yield to emergency vehicles Keep 300 feet behindKeep 300 feet behind Do not park within 200 feet of an emergency vehicleDo not park within 200 feet of an emergency vehicle

HEADLIGHTSHEADLIGHTS

Wipers on Lights onWipers on Lights on Half hour before sunset, half-hour after sunriseHalf hour before sunset, half-hour after sunrise Use headlights whenever visibility is less then Use headlights whenever visibility is less then

500 feet500 feet High beams vs low beamsHigh beams vs low beams FogFog Flashers-Emergency,visibilityFlashers-Emergency,visibility

PARKINGPARKING

Always look at all signs near parking areaAlways look at all signs near parking area Cannot be more than 6 inches form the curbCannot be more than 6 inches form the curb Page 42 parking regulationsPage 42 parking regulations Can be fined up to $1,000 dollars for littering Can be fined up to $1,000 dollars for littering

out a car window.out a car window. License can be suspended if vehicle is moving License can be suspended if vehicle is moving

when object is thrown out.when object is thrown out.

CELL PHONESCELL PHONES

No hand held wireless telephonesNo hand held wireless telephones May use hands free communicationMay use hands free communication Hand-held can only be used in case of Hand-held can only be used in case of

emergencyemergency Fines for breaking this law are between $100 - Fines for breaking this law are between $100 -

$250.$250.

Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving

Be AlertBe Alert – Never think the other driver will – Never think the other driver will not make a driving mistake.not make a driving mistake.

Be PreparedBe Prepared – Learn what to do in any case – Learn what to do in any case that requires a quick driving decision.that requires a quick driving decision.

Act in TimeAct in Time – Try not to panic. Know what to – Try not to panic. Know what to do if something happens quickly.do if something happens quickly.

You are not the only one that dictates what You are not the only one that dictates what happens on the road.happens on the road.

Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving

Do not tailgate give enough space to react if Do not tailgate give enough space to react if something were to happen.something were to happen.

Following distanceFollowing distance – Stay one car length or – Stay one car length or twenty feet from motorist for every ten miles twenty feet from motorist for every ten miles an hour you are driving.an hour you are driving.

Braking distanceBraking distance - The distance your car - The distance your car travels until it stops after you apply your travels until it stops after you apply your brake.brake.

Total Stopping DistanceTotal Stopping Distance

Defensive DrivingDefensive Driving

TWO SECOND RULETWO SECOND RULE Choose a fixed object in front of the car ahead Choose a fixed object in front of the car ahead

of you.of you. At least two seconds should elapse between At least two seconds should elapse between

the two cars passing the objectthe two cars passing the object Bad weatherBad weather - distance time should be - distance time should be

increased to four seconds.increased to four seconds. Page 49Page 49

Changing LanesChanging Lanes

Never straddle a laneNever straddle a lane Always signal (shut off blinker)Always signal (shut off blinker) Only changeOnly change Should not speed while changing lanesShould not speed while changing lanes Check traffic ahead and behind youCheck traffic ahead and behind you Only pass when pavement markings Only pass when pavement markings

permit itpermit it

Road ConditionsRoad Conditions

Wet roads – Drive slow, know that quick turns Wet roads – Drive slow, know that quick turns and changes in speed may cause skiddingand changes in speed may cause skidding

Roads are more slippery during the first few Roads are more slippery during the first few minutes of a rain fall.minutes of a rain fall.

Pump brakes after driving through a big Pump brakes after driving through a big puddle to test them and to help dry them off.puddle to test them and to help dry them off.

Hydroplaning- Risk increases as speed Hydroplaning- Risk increases as speed increases. (Check tires)increases. (Check tires)

Snow and IceSnow and Ice

WINTER DRIVING – Very DangerousWINTER DRIVING – Very Dangerous Longer periods of darknessLonger periods of darkness Rain, sleet, freezing rain, and snowRain, sleet, freezing rain, and snow Let car warm upLet car warm up Scrape wind shield clear snow off carScrape wind shield clear snow off car Windshield wiper fluidWindshield wiper fluid ABS BRAKESABS BRAKES

Snow and IceSnow and Ice

Snow TiresSnow Tires In NJ drivers can use studded snow tires In NJ drivers can use studded snow tires

between November 15 and April 1.between November 15 and April 1. Start slow and steady on snowStart slow and steady on snow Rock car back and fourth to get out of being Rock car back and fourth to get out of being

stuck in snowstuck in snow Always be aware of road conditionsAlways be aware of road conditions

How to Lose Driving PrivelegesHow to Lose Driving Priveleges

Failure to appear in court to pay finesFailure to appear in court to pay fines Failure to pay surchargesFailure to pay surcharges Driving while suspendedDriving while suspended Failure to provide proof of insuranceFailure to provide proof of insurance Physical or mental disqualificationsPhysical or mental disqualifications Drug or Alcohol useDrug or Alcohol use Repeated traffic violationsRepeated traffic violations

Loss of Driving PrivilegesLoss of Driving Privileges

Reckless Driving Reckless Driving Vehicle abandonment on a public Vehicle abandonment on a public

highwayhighway At Fault in a fatal accidentAt Fault in a fatal accident MVC’s Chief administrator may require a MVC’s Chief administrator may require a

re-examination for any driver considered re-examination for any driver considered a problem drivera problem driver

Driving Under the InfluenceDriving Under the Influence

Motorists under 21 with .01 BAC Will be Motorists under 21 with .01 BAC Will be penalized.penalized.

7 months to 1 year driving privilege 7 months to 1 year driving privilege suspentionsuspention

$300 - $500 fine$300 - $500 fine 12 to 48 hours in the IDRC12 to 48 hours in the IDRC Up to 30 days in prisonUp to 30 days in prison $75 per day IDRC Fee$75 per day IDRC Fee $100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee$100 Drunk Driving Fund Fee

ConsequencesConsequences

$100 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and $100 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement fund fee.Enforcement fund fee.

$1,000 annual surcharge for three years$1,000 annual surcharge for three years $75 safe Neighborhood Services Fund Fee$75 safe Neighborhood Services Fund Fee New Jersey state law says you must submit to New Jersey state law says you must submit to

a breath test if stopped on a road way a breath test if stopped on a road way following a drinking and driving offense.following a drinking and driving offense.

Hospital may draw blood if accused will not Hospital may draw blood if accused will not cooperate.cooperate.

ConsequencesConsequences

Motorist who refuse to take a breath test in Motorist who refuse to take a breath test in New Jersey are subject to a MVC insurance New Jersey are subject to a MVC insurance surcharge of $1000 dollars a year for three surcharge of $1000 dollars a year for three years.years.

Refusal to take breath test is the same as Refusal to take breath test is the same as Driving with a BAC of .10 or higherDriving with a BAC of .10 or higher

IMPLIED CONSENT LAWIMPLIED CONSENT LAW

ConsequencesConsequences

21 or older and BAC test is between .08 21 or older and BAC test is between .08 and .10and .10

3 month driving suspension $75 IDRC3 month driving suspension $75 IDRC $250 -$400 fine $100 DD FEE$250 -$400 fine $100 DD FEE 12 – 48 hours IDRC $100 Educ 12 – 48 hours IDRC $100 Educ

Up to 30 days in prisonUp to 30 days in prison $1000 surcharge for up to three years$1000 surcharge for up to three years $75 safe neighborhood services fund fee$75 safe neighborhood services fund fee

IDRCIDRC

All motorists charged with an alcohol related All motorists charged with an alcohol related traffic offense must be detained at an IDRCtraffic offense must be detained at an IDRC

11stst and 3 and 3rdrd time offenders will be detained at time offenders will be detained at the county IDRC.the county IDRC.

22ndnd time offenders will be detained at 1 of 3 time offenders will be detained at 1 of 3 regional sites.regional sites.

Offenders attend a safety education program Offenders attend a safety education program and are evaluated for alcohol and drug and are evaluated for alcohol and drug treatment. (Non-compliance can equal jail)treatment. (Non-compliance can equal jail)

POINTSPOINTS

Points are added to a license for moving violations.Points are added to a license for moving violations. More serious the offense the more points that are More serious the offense the more points that are

added.added. 3 points will be subtracted from record for every 12 3 points will be subtracted from record for every 12

consecutive months without an offense. (can never consecutive months without an offense. (can never go below 0)go below 0)

Motorists receiving 12 to 14 points within a 24 month Motorists receiving 12 to 14 points within a 24 month period will receive a notice of scheduled suspensionperiod will receive a notice of scheduled suspension

POINTSPOINTS

3 points can be removed if driver completes a 3 points can be removed if driver completes a driver improvement course.driver improvement course.

Can take voluntary defensive driving classesCan take voluntary defensive driving classes $100 to attend$100 to attend Driver is on probation for a year after license Driver is on probation for a year after license

suspensionsuspension Drivers with 6 points after three years are Drivers with 6 points after three years are

subject to a $100 surcharge plus $25 dollars subject to a $100 surcharge plus $25 dollars each additional point.each additional point.

Drunk DrivingDrunk Driving

Alcohol impairs reaction time, coordination, Alcohol impairs reaction time, coordination, and balance.and balance.

Vision, and the ability to judge distance is Vision, and the ability to judge distance is affected making it difficult to react and drive affected making it difficult to react and drive safely.safely.

Breath test for BACBreath test for BAC Only safe way is not to drink and driveOnly safe way is not to drink and drive 21 or older is .08, Under 21 cannot be .0121 or older is .08, Under 21 cannot be .01

Drunk DrivingDrunk Driving

It is not what you drink but how many you It is not what you drink but how many you have.have.

A “DRINKA “DRINK”” 11/2 ounces of 86 proof liquor11/2 ounces of 86 proof liquor 12 ounce can/bottle of beer12 ounce can/bottle of beer 5 ounce glass of wine5 ounce glass of wine Most motorist arrested for DUI or DWI have Most motorist arrested for DUI or DWI have

been consuming BEER.been consuming BEER.

Drunk DrivingDrunk Driving

Food slows the absorption of food into the Food slows the absorption of food into the blood stream but only time will lower BAC.blood stream but only time will lower BAC.

It is illegal to drive under the influence of It is illegal to drive under the influence of illegal drugsillegal drugs

Over the counter and prescription medications Over the counter and prescription medications can be very dangerous.can be very dangerous.

Never mix alcohol with drugsNever mix alcohol with drugs

Drinking and Driving SignsDrinking and Driving Signs

Speeding - Speeding - Intoxicated drivers think it is ok to Intoxicated drivers think it is ok to drive at high speedsdrive at high speeds

Weaving – Weaving – Not driving straightNot driving straight Slow Driving – Slow Driving – Over CautiousOver Cautious Jerking Motion – Jerking Motion – May have short mental May have short mental

lapse and have trouble keeping a consistent lapse and have trouble keeping a consistent speedspeed

Quick Stops – Quick Stops – Sudden stops instead of Sudden stops instead of gradual ones.gradual ones.

Other Road UsersOther Road Users

PedestriansPedestrians Hazard AreasHazard Areas School ZonesSchool Zones Bus StopsBus Stops PlaygroundsPlaygrounds ParksParks Watch for movement around parked carsWatch for movement around parked cars

Other Road UsersOther Road Users

Blind Pedestrians have the right of wayBlind Pedestrians have the right of way People on Bikes, skateboards or roller bladesPeople on Bikes, skateboards or roller blades Have same responsibilities as moving MVHave same responsibilities as moving MV Stay aware when sharing road with these road Stay aware when sharing road with these road

usersusers MotorcyclesMotorcycles MopedsMopeds AnimalsAnimals

Road RageRoad Rage

Understand the rules of the roadUnderstand the rules of the road Relax when drivingRelax when driving Don’t take it personalDon’t take it personal Remember you do not know who is in the car Remember you do not know who is in the car

you are having altercation with.you are having altercation with. Better to just relax and enjoy the roadBetter to just relax and enjoy the road Don’t be in hurry all the timeDon’t be in hurry all the time

Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, BusesTrucks, Tractor-Trailers, Buses

Respect a trucks stopping distance and Respect a trucks stopping distance and visibilityvisibility

Rear no Zone-Rear no Zone- Do not tailgate, area behind a Do not tailgate, area behind a truck is a no zone blind spot.truck is a no zone blind spot.

Increase following distanceIncrease following distance When stopped on an incline leave space When stopped on an incline leave space

because truck my roll back slightly when because truck my roll back slightly when taking off.taking off.

Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, BusesTrucks, Tractor-Trailers, Buses

Front no Zone-Front no Zone- Maintain constant speed when Maintain constant speed when passing until whole truck can be seen in the passing until whole truck can be seen in the review mirror.review mirror.

Always signal when passing truckAlways signal when passing truck Never pass on the rightNever pass on the right Side no Zones-Side no Zones- Do not linger on the sides of Do not linger on the sides of

trucks when passing, they cannot see you if trucks when passing, they cannot see you if they have to react quickly.they have to react quickly.

Trucks, Tractor-Trailers and BusesTrucks, Tractor-Trailers and Buses

Head-on no Zone- Head-on no Zone- Bear right when a large Bear right when a large vehicle is approaching in an opposite lane, this vehicle is approaching in an opposite lane, this will reduce wind resistance.will reduce wind resistance.

Do not panicDo not panic Always assume driver cannot see youAlways assume driver cannot see you