Driver Responsibility Chapter 3 All Passengers must wear a seatbelt, as well as all drivers and occupants in a vehicle under the GDL Law. Lap Belt= Over Hips Function=stop upward movement, lateral movement, being thrown from the car Shoulder Strap= Across Chest Function=stop forward movement Head Rest= Back Of Head Function=stop hyperextension (Whiplash) *Use of all 3 increases your chances of survival by 3-4 times*

Seat Belts 50 MPH Everything inside vehicle continues forward at what speed? “50 MPH”

40 MPH Crash= Falling from a 5 Story Building

SEAT BELTS 40 MPH 30 MPH FORCE OF IMPACT 70 MPH=Add the speed of both cars At all costs always avoid a Head on Collision and hit something that “GIVES”

Don’t Be a Back Seat Bullet

Child Safety Restraint Law Infant: Up to 20 lbs. Back Seat Facing Backwards Strap it Down Toddler Seat: 20 lbs.-40. lbs age 1 year Back Seat Facing Forward Strap it Down

Child Restraint Law Children: 40 lbs-80lbs age 8 years –B–Back Seat –B–Booster Seat Children: Under 80 lbs and up to age 12 -Back Seat -Regular seat belt System Whenever Possible children should always be in the back seat!

Steering, Speed & Stopping C B A A=Accelerator B=Brake C=Clutch Hands belong on 3 & 9

Stopping Distance There is no absolute formula to judge stopping Factors in Stopping Individual reaction time Weather & road conditions Vehicle weight Brake & tire conditions Roadway conditions Speed

Reaction Distance How far the car travels before the brake is applied. Speed Reaction Braking Total Distance Distance 10 mph 11 ft 6 ft 17 ft 20 mph 22 ft 25 ft 47 ft 30 mph 33 ft 55 ft 88 ft 40 mph 44 ft 105 ft 149 ft 50 mph 55 ft 188 ft243 ft 60 mph 66 ft 300 ft 366 ft 70 mph 77 ft 455 ft 532 ft

Hand Signals & Directional Right TurnStop SignalLeft Signal Signals should be used when: Stopping, Turning, Slowing, Changing Lanes Turn Signals should be used ______ Feet before the Turn! 100

Parking On A Hill Facing downhill Turn wheels TOWARD the curb Facing uphill Turn wheels AWAY from the curb Uphill/Downhill with no curbs wheels TOWARD the edge of the road