Driver’s Education Ch 2 - Administrative & Traffic Laws

Administrative Laws The procedure for -  Issuing and removing people’s driver’s license  Registering a vehicle  Securing a title for the vehicle. Getting your driver’s license  Each state gives a permit/written test, driving/road test and vision test.

Taking Away the License States have the power to take license away from you - driving is a privilege not a right! Suspend  Take license away less than 365 days Revoke  Take license away for year or more Point System  Assigned for driving violations (speeding)

Certificate of Title When you buy a vehicle, the certificate of title proves that you legally own the vehicle. It lists the name of the owner, the make, style, vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number of the vehicle.

Vehicle Registration It shows who is responsible for operating the vehicle. Registration certificate and license plates Must be renewed every 1-2 years  MN every year

Car Insurance Another responsibility of owning a car Minnesota has a compulsory insurance law - each vehicle must be insured Minnesota requires liability insurance on vehicles

Right-of-Way Rules Right-of-Way  The right to proceed first  You will often have to yield to other drivers  Understanding the rules of the road and the right-of-way rules

Right-of-Way Rules Yield right-of-way to any emergency vehicle (ambulance, police, fire trucks) Yield right-of-way to people who are blind, carrying a white cane or using a guide dog - no matter where they cross the street Yield to all pedestrians, especially those using crosswalks

Yield the Right-of-Way At stop signs, yield to traffic on through streets To emergency vehicles At intersections not controlled by traffic signs/signals - yield to vehicles already in intersection Drivers on the left yield to drivers on the right Yield to vehicles going straight if you are turning

Yield the Right-of-Way At four-way stops, yield to vehicles that arrive first If arrive at four-way stop at same time, yield to vehicles on the right When turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic Yield when coming out of a driveway or side- road or alley At all yield signs, yield to all vehicles on cross street

Minimizing Risk Remember that others will not always obey pavement markings, traffic signs and traffic signals Make yourself as visible as possible Identify an escape route in case something goes wrong in driving situations

Speed Limits All states post speed limits on signs Speed limits are set to protect all drivers Traffic engineers set speed limits based on road conditions and surfaces, amount of traffic, hidden dangers, collisions, etc.

Speed Limits Speed limits state the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best weather and road conditions Visibility, time, and space determine the speed at which you can drive safely

The Basic Speed Law Always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper/safe for existing conditions.  These conditions include factors such as traffic, weather, road, vehicle, and personal well-being.

Fixed Speed Limit A maximum or minimum speed that a vehicle may be driven on a road. Drivers may never legally travel at speeds faster than the maximum posted speed A vehicle traveling below the minimum posted speed limit can also be dangerous - such as on freeways

Advisory Speed Limits These speed limits advise drivers to interrupt their normal driving speed for a limited time Sharp turns, hills, over bridges are examples of place where advisory speed limits signs may be posted Advisory limits are set based on ideal road conditions

Day and Night Speed Limits Some states have lower speed limits posted for nighttime driving It is harder to see potential obstacles at night Slower speed allow the driver more time to search for visual clues and identify dangerous objects or road conditions that increase risk

Facts About Speed The higher the speed:  The less time the driver has to spot dangerous situations and take action  The greater the time and distance it takes to change direction or stop a vehicle  The greater the chance the vehicle will skid or roll over on a turn  The greater chances of a collision, personal injuries, or property damages

Recognizing High Risk Behavior Driving while impaired Aggressive driving Reckless driving Inattention and distractions

Driving While Impaired Legally drunk if BAC is percent of deaths were in alcohol related crashes 1 out of 122 licensed drivers is arrested for driving under the influence

Implied Consent Laws Every state has one When receiving your license, drivers agree that if stopped for cause and charged with DWI, they will take a test to check for alcohol This means you must agree to take a blood alcohol concentration test if requested by a police officer BAC can be tested by breath, urine, or blood

Aggressive Driving This behavior threatens safety of others and is a moving violation  Speeding  Running red lights  Running stop signs  Tailgating  Frequent lane changes  Passing on shoulder

Road Rage Change your vehicle position Do not make eye contact Do not retaliate Stay calm Take another route Do not get out of your car

Reckless Driving Driving is considered reckless if _  Driver must consciously and intentionally drive in a dangerous manner  Driver knows or should know that his/her actions place others at increased risk  Conditions - including time, place, weather, traffic, vehicle and driver conditions - make the increased risk obvious and serious

Reckless Driving Willful and wanton are key legal terms in a reckless driving charge It implies that a person purposefully and willfully committed an act without regard for the rights and safety of others

Inattention and Distractions Failure to pay full attention was a factor in nearly 50% of all collisions Inattention is primary cause of ALL crashes involving year- old drivers

Inattention and Distractions Talking on cell phone Changing radio station Eating Drinking Falling asleep Talking to others in car Putting on makeup Looking in mirror Reading

Sample Permit Question You could be violating the speed law if going only 15 MPH. True or False

Sample Permit Question You could be violating the speed law if going only 15 MPH. True or False

Sample Permit Question When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different streets or highways at approximately the same time, which driver has the right of way? A. The driver on the left B. Neither driver C. The driver on the right D. Both drivers

Sample Permit Question When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different streets or highways at approximately the same time, which driver has the right of way? A. The driver on the left B. Neither driver C. The driver on the right D. Both drivers

Sample Permit Question The Basic Speed Law limits speed to: A. The maximum speed allowed by law B. The road, weather, and vehicle conditions C. The posted speed limit D. 65 MPH in the day time and 55 MPH at night

Sample Permit Question The Basic Speed Law limits speed to: A. The maximum speed allowed by law B. The road, weather, and vehicle conditions C. The posted speed limit D. 65 MPH in the day time and 55 MPH at night