Chapters 4, 9, & 10 EXAM #2 Monday, October 6th Rules of the Road Chapters 4, 9, & 10 EXAM #2 Monday, October 6th
Safety Belt ALL passengers must wear a seat belt. Fitting: Lap belt worn across the hip bones. It should never be across the stomach The snug shoulder strap, comfortable & not near the neck or face. Strap tucked under the arm or behind the back can cause serious injury or death.
Child Passenger Protection Act Requires an appropriate restraint system All Children 12> = back seat Children +40lbs = back seat with lap belt.
1 2 3 Where should all of these be located? Pic. #1: Where should this seat always be & how should it be place?
How fast should you drive if it’s not posted? When should you go slower than the minimum speed limit? What type of sign is a speed limit sign? What colors is it?
Construction Zones & Emergency Vehicles. What are motorists required to do in a construction zone? What are motorists required to do when approached by an emergency vehicle?
What type of intersection is this? Controlled
What type of intersection is this? Controlled
What type of intersection is this? Uncontrolled
What type of intersection is this? Uncontrolled
LANE LINES & PAVEMENT MARKINGS WHITE Lines: Traffic moving in same direction Solid: only pass if you have to Broken: crossing IS allowed - - - Double solid: Never cross
LANE LINES & PAVEMENT MARKINGS YELLOW CENTER LINES: Traffic moving in opposite direction Broken: Passing IS allowed Double Solid: Marks the center of roadway Cross ONLY for left turn
NO PASSING ZONE YELLOW NO PASSING LINES: Traffic moving in opposite directions Solid: on no passing side Broken: passing IS allowed.
NO Passing areas Hill or Curve Never within 100 feet of an intersection, railroad crossing, bridge, viaduct, or tunnel Construction zone School bus has stopped to load or unload
Which cars are allowed to pass? B A B A
1 3 2 When is it safe to pass?
Lane Usage Use right lane except when passing Use lane farthest to the right when turning right (vice versa for left) You must travel in the direction that the lane is marked.
Shared left turn Both sides of traffic use the same lane to turn left.
Double Turn Lane 1 2 Which lane has a choice?
CORRECT WRONG
Special Stops For a stopped school bus Unless on a roadway with 4 or more lanes & you are moving in the opposite direction If convicted of illegally passing a stopped school bus $150 fines, license or registration suspended for 3 months
CORRECT WRONG
Special Stops Alleys & Driveways Stop before crosswalk Then move out & stop again Yield to others
Special Stops Railroad Crossings Slow down Look both ways Proceed with caution If there are gates &/or lights wait until they have stopped School buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, paid passenger vehicles must all stop @ all railroad crossings.
Special Stops Alleys & Driveways Stop before crosswalk Then move out & stop again Yield to others
Special Stops Railroad Crossings Slow down Look both ways Proceed with caution If there are gates &/or lights wait until they have stopped School buses, vehicles carrying hazardous materials, paid passenger vehicles must all stop, look, & listen at all railroad crossings.
Railroad PAVEMENT MARKINGS WRONG? WHITE
RAILROAD PENALTIES 1st offense: $250 fine or 25 hours of community service 1 month suspension
raILROAD PENALTIES 2nd conviction: 3 month suspension of driving privileges $500 fine and 50 hours of community service
Parking Uphill Downhill Up, up, & away from the curb Roll into the curb to stop Downhill Down & into the curb Tires turned into the curb
NEW LAWS 2014 Driving w/ cell phone is prohibited unless w/ a hands-free device Cannabis Use of or impaired by = driving prohibited Must be transported in proper container, inaccessible to driver
NEW LAWS 2014 Driving course for adults 18-20 who have never passed a class. Speed limit 70mph for 4-lane highways in Illinois Proof of insurance can be shown electronically must be shown to renew vehicle registration