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+ Pedestrians Pedestrians are the second largest group of motor vehicle injuries and deaths A motorist cannot block a crosswalk (marked or unmarked)  pedestrians have the right of way A motorist must remain stopped until the pedestrian is completely across the road, or reaches the safety island. Motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians will receive a $200 fine Page 132

+ Pedestrians Pedestrians should always walk or jog facing oncoming traffic They should wear brightly colored clothes, and not listen to head phones Motorists should always yield to pedestrians You should never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk You should stop 30 feet before a crosswalk on a multi-lane road Page 133

+ One of every four NJ residents are 55 years of over Mature drivers have a decrease in vision, hearing, reaction time, and flexibility Page 134

+ A mature driver should follow these rules: Choose a time when driving is best suited to your ability Stay alert Choose a well-lit roadway at night Keep info. about public transportation Share driving time with another person Keep your license current Enroll in defensive driving Visit and ophthalmologist, or optometrist See if medication can affect your driving ability Never take medication and alcohol Do not drink and drive Accept judgment of family

+ Visually Challenged Persons Motorists must give the right of way to: Blind persons who use metallic or white canes Blind persons accompanied by a guide dog An instructor training a guide dog A motorist must stop if they see a blind person with a metallic or white cane or a guide dog. Page 134

+ Vehicles The laws for cars and motorcycles are the same Never follow a motorcycle to closely Slippery roads and uneven surfaces are potential hazards to motorcycles Be aware of motorcycles- they are harder to see Page 135

+ Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses Always use caution when driving alongside a truck Motorists must be aware of larger vehicle limitations. Trucks have different visibility, required stopping distances, and maneuverability Truck also have many blind spots h =PP- NIUL6LzY&feature=&p=C0611B F23E5364D3&index=0&playnext =1

+ The No Zone Principle Avoid the area around trucks Do not move so closely to a truck that the truck’s ability to maneuver is restricted If a motorist of a large truck cannot see another vehicle in the rearview or side mirror then the vehicle is a No- Zone or Blind Spot  ju3Z3P-wqb0&feature=related ju3Z3P-wqb0&feature=related Page 136

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+ Yielding to School and Commercial Buses State law requires all non-emergency vehicles to yield the right-of-way to buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up bus passengers Motorists are not required to yield the right-of-way to buses changing lanes Bus operators are required to drive in a safe and responsible manner The yield law was enacted to improve safety on the state’s roadways Violations of this law carry a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200, up to 15 days in jail or both a fine and a jail term Page 138

+ Motorized bicycles, or mopeds, are low-speed, two-wheeled vehicles with pedals, intended for limited use on public roadways Moped drivers may not exceed 25 mph, must follow all traffic signs and signals and drive on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic A motorist should always be alert for mopeds, which are smaller than motorcycles and harder to see. Moped drivers have the same rights and responsibilities as those driving other motor vehicles. Page 138

+ A motorized scooter is a miniature motor vehicle It is illegal for these vehicles to be driven on any public road or sidewalk Motorized scooters must be insured as well as registered in the municipality or county where the owner resides No one under the age of 12 (the age determined by a municipality or county) is permitted to operate a motorized scooter. What are examples of a motorized scooter : Pocket bikes Super pocket bikes Scooters Mini-scooters Sport scooters Mini-choppers Other vehicles with motors not manufactured in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and which have no permanent Federal Safety Certification stickers affixed to the vehicle by the original manufacturer. Page 139

+ The following are NOT motorized scooters: Electric personal mobility-assisting devices Motorized bicycles or low-speed vehicles Motorized wheelchairs Mobility scooters or similar mobility assisting devices used by persons with physical disabilities persons whose ambulatory mobility has been impaired by age or illness Page 140

+ Animals often dart onto roads or streets Trying to avoid them often causes collisions By swerving, the vehicle may hit something else or be hit by another vehicle from behind The best defense against such accidents is to watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement. Page 142