Rules and Regulations for Safe Driving Chapter 4 Rules and Regulations for Safe Driving

Speed Control Exceeding the speed limit is a common cause of fatal and other types of accidents Speed affects everything while driving Keep with the flow of traffic and the speed limit

NJ Speed Limits 25 – business or resident districts 35 – suburban business a d residential areas 50 – all other roadways ( town highways) 55 – certain state highways and all interstates 65 – certain posted highways

NJ Speed Limit Although speed limits are set, it is suggested to drive slower in unsafe weather and road conditions Motorists need to be able to slow down and be able to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic

Where Should I Slow Down? On narrow or winding roads At intersections and railroad crossings On hills At sharp or blind curves Where pedestrians or driving hazards are present On wet or slippery roads

Passing Rules for passing depends on the type of road ***** ALWAYS STAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE CENTER LINES********** When is passing safe???? Answer: when there is no oncoming traffic

Passing Two solid centerlines = NO PASSING One solid, one broken = passing is permitted on the side with the broken line One broken line = passing permitted on both sides *** all passing must be completed before the centerlines are solid again

Is It Always Safe to Pass???? MOST passing should be made on the left When should/ can passing be on the right??? ANSWER : roads with more than one lane going in the same direction………….. Or , if the driver ahead is making a left turn ****** although NJ law PROHIBITS passing on the right shoulder of any roadway

DO NOT PASS ON …………….. On a hill or curve At a street crossing or intersection At a railroad crossing Narrow bridges Tunnels When a sign prohibits passing Center lines restrict passing When a vehicle has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

Can you drive too slow???? The answer is YES!!!!!!!!!! You want to keep with the normal flow of traffic Accidents can result from individuals from driving too slow or backing up in traffic

Always yield to ……… Police cars Fire engines Ambulances *** only when giving warning signs such as flashing lights and sirens

What About Pedestrians State law requires all motorists to yield to pedestrians in a cross walk **** you may not overtake and pass a vehicle that is stopped of a pedestrian

Controlled Intersections What is a controlled intersection?? ANSWER: an intersection where traffic is regulated by a traffic signal or regulatory sign A single white line across a road at an intersection means motorists must stop behind the line for a traffic sign or light

Controlled Intersection While driving through a controlled intersection always yield to the driver on the right if arriving simultaneously Always yield to the driver already at or in the intersection

Uncontrolled Intersection When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

Uncontrolled Intersections These are potentially dangerous Always reduce speed and be ready to stop As a general rule, the vehicle of the left should always yield to the vehicle on the right

Blind Intersections Buildings, parked cars, or bushes can obstruct motorists’ line of sight Slow down or stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding

Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes Highways, parkways and turnpikes are divided roadways and are generally multi laned Motorists enter these roadways on accelerated lanes, or extra lanes used for motorists to speed up with the flow of traffic Motorist must yield to traffic already on the roadway before moving from an accelerated lane to the proper highway lane

Leaving highways, parkways, and turnpikes Exit ramps or decelerating lanes are extra lanes on the right hand side of the roadway If you miss your exit keep going and get off the roadway at the next exit, DO NOT STOP OR BACKUP!!!!

Interchanges or Clover Leafs Roadways that are built for express traffic flow ( NJ turnpike) There are usually no traffic lights or direct intersections

Right Turn on Red Unless a “ NO TURN ON RED” sign is posted, NJ law permits motorists to turn on red after making a COMPLETE stop and checking for traffic at a red light Always use the proper turn signal 100 feet before your turn and cancel the signal once the turn is completed

Right Turns When making a right hand turn, drive to the intersection as closely to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb/ parked cars Do not swing outward and cross lines while making your turn

Left Turns ALWAYS turn left of the center of the intersection

Circle Intersections There are not yet set rules for driving into, around and out of a traffic circle in New Jersey Common sense and caution must be present at all times If a major highway flows into the circle, traffic from that highway usually has rge right of way

Circle Intersections Never enter a traffic circle without first checking all signs that determine who has the right of way If there is absolutely no signs, remember the driver on the left should yield the right of way to the vehicle approaching in the right

Stopping Regulations Signs, signals and traffic rules indicate when you should stop Never attempt to beat a traffic light while it is changing Accidents at traffic signals often happen shortly after the signal had changed Even when the light has changed to green, use caution and the two second rule

Stopping Regulations *** only continue to go when you see a yellow light if you are already in the intersection

When Should I Stop???? At an intersection with a stop sign At an intersection with a red or red flashing light When a traffic officer orders a motorists to stop When there is a yield sign and traffic doesn’t permit a safe merge When a school bus is stopped and red lights are flashing When coming from a driveway or building

When Should I Stop? For a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk or at an intersection Where single white lines tell you to stop.

Stopping at Railroad Crossing NJ Department of Transportation and railroad crossings mark public highways with one or more warning devices these can include pavement marking, signs, flashing lights, gates, bells and flag signals **** Motorists must stopped 15 feet from rail road crossing when there are flashing lights Never attempt to cross until the gates have been completely raised and lights have stopped flashing!!!

Railroads Some vehicles must ALWAYS stop at railroad crossing such as school buses and tractor trailers When driving behind one of these vehicles be prepared to stop even if there are no signals that a train is coming **** Always finish crossing railroad tracks Do not stop on tracks!!!! Most trains need more than a mile to come to a complete stop

Stopping for School Buses DO NOT pass or closely approach a school bus when red lights are flashing State law requires that motorists stop at least 25 feet away if traveling on a two lane road Slow down to 10 mph if traveling on a dual highway

Stop for Frozen Dessert Trucks When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction 1- yield the right-of-way to any person crossing the roadway 2- watch out for children 3- Stop, then drive past the truck at a speed no more than 15 mph

Pull Over and Stop for Emergency Vehicles A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass. Afterwards, the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle. A motorist should never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle in service or drive over a fire hose unless directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue or police official.

Move Over Law The Move Over Law requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance, or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating red, blue, amber or yellow light, must change lanes not adjacent to the authorized vehicle if it is safe to do so at that time.

Move Over Law If a lane change is impossible or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his or her vehicle lower than the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

Using Headlights Headlights must be used between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise. When visibility is less than 500 feet There are two sets of beams; bright and dim

Parking 10 feet of a fire hydrant 25 feet from a crosswalk 50 feet from a stop sign 20 feet from a driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station

Littering Fines up to $1000.00 may be imposed on motorists found throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle. If the vehicle is moving at the time the objects are thrown from the vehicle the motorist may lose his or her license.