1. Sharing the road with others chapter 8
Presented By:
Carla Cagandahan
Kateryne Vega
And Brandon Buri
Sharing the road with others
chapter 8
People
Vehicles
Animals
Bikes, Motorcycles, Mopeds

2. PEOPLE 2009-157 fatalities 2010-141 fatalities 2011- 143 Fatalities
Sharing and Awareness
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3. the risks of being a pedestrian on the road
Record Highs
Why You Must Be Cautious
When a vehicle is going 20 miles per hour, the fatality rate is at 5%. When the vehicle is going 40 miles per hour, the fatality rate is 85%.
Consequences Of Hitting A Pedestrian
If a motorist is at fault for a pedestrian who is in critical condition after an MVA, the motorist is subject to a $ fine, up to 25 days in jail, and/or a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months

4. Pedestrian safety
When stopping at an intersection, never block the crosswalk. Pedestrians are vulnerable when they are walking around the vehicle.
Motorists should watch for signs indicating a school zone,play grounds, parks and bus stops. Children are unpredictable and can be severely hurt in a MVA.

5. Pedestrian safety Visually Challenged Persons
Remember to always be on the lookout for disabled/Mentally challenged people. Blind people will predominantly have a white or metallic cane or a guide dog and a motorist must stop when they see these signs and must stop.
How Blind People Cross the Street

6. VEHICLES

7. Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses
Truck Limitations
Visibility
Stopping Distance
Maneuverability
What you need to know when driving with trucks
Wide Turns
25% longer to stop in bad weather
No zones/BlindSpots

8. Truck Blind Spots
Truck Tips
You should always leave a space cushion behind a truck or bus when facing uphill, large vehicles tend to roll back when starting.
The truck may also have to back up or swing wide to negotiate a turn. For example, a truck driver may have to swing wide to the left to make a right turn

9. Helping to stop truck crashes
8% in other large truck’s lane are 3,906 fatal truck crashes
6% in other large truck’s lane are 73,000 non-fatal injury

10. Statistics of crash events in Nj and Ny
8% in other large truck’s lane are 3,906 fatal truck crashes
6% in other large truck’s lane are 73,000 non-fatal injury
Samsung helps trucks view blind spots
Statistics of crash events in Nj and Ny

11. ANIMALS

12. Animals Best Way to Avoid a Collision
Since animals are unexpected, you should watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement.
What To Do When There is an Animal on the Road

13. Defensive driving with animals
Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement
When in the vicinity of a horse or horse drawn vehicle,approach with care at 25 mph and observe the request with hand signals or otherwise.

14. Bikes, Motorcycles, Mopeds

15. Mopeds
To obtain a moped license you need to be at least 15 years old, have a Basic License, Moped License, and/or a motorcycle license. A moped driver may not go over 25 mph, and have the same driving responsibilities of other motorists.

16. Bikes, Skateboards, inline skates
Bicycles, Skateboards, and Inline Skates
New Jersey’s state law states that these riders have the same responsibility as the motorists on the road.
Since these individuals are small in size, it may be hard to see them. A motorist should always leave plenty of room when following or passing a skateboarder, bicyclist or inline skaters.

17. Trains
Railroad crossings can bring terrible situations. It is important to remember:
If your vehicle is stuck on tracks, immediately get away from the tracks when a train is incoming.
Trains move fast and cannot stop quickly.
If the tracks are clear you much cross quickly to avoid getting stuck.

18. Motorcycles
A Motorist's failure to detect and recognize motorcycles in traffic is the most common cause of motorcycle collisions
you should always:
Watch for motorcycles at intersections.
always leave plenty of room between an automobile and motorcycle.
Never follow a motorcycle too closely. Motorcycles can brake within a shorter distance than other types of vehicles.

19. Traffic and Motorcycle fatalities in the United States

20. Index and links.
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21. 10 MIn quiz checking understanding
What do you leave when behind a truck/larger vehicle uphill?
What are the limitations of sharing the road with larger vehicles/trucks?
3 things you need to know when driving with trucks?
What should a motorist do when passing or following a bicyclist, skateboarder, or inline skater?
What is the consequence of hitting a pedestrian on the road?
What is the best defense to avoid hitting an animal?
What speed should a motorist approach or pass a horse or horse-drawn?
What should a motorist do when they see a person with a white or metallic colored cane or with a guide dog?
What must not exceed 25 mph?
Do cyclists follow the same law as a motor vehicle?
Answer key:
Always leave a space cushion because they can tend to go roll back.
Visibility, maneuverability, and stopping distance
25% long to stop in bad weather, no zones(blind spots), and wide turns
Leave plenty of room for the cyclist, skateboarder, or inline skater
25 days in jail, 6 month driving suspension and $100-$500 fine.
Look on both sides of the road for animals
No more than 25 mph and observe the request with hand signals or other.
Be on the Lookout and stop to let them pass.
Mopeds are not allowed to exceed 25 mph.
Yes they have the same responsibilities and responsibilities any other motorist under NJ Law.