1. SAFE DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS
CHAPTER 4
SAFE DRIVING RULES AND REGULATIONS

2. SPEED CONTROL (P58)
Speeding is a common cause of fatal and other types of accidents.
A good rule is to keep up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed.
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3. IT IS IMPORTANT TO SLOW DOWN:
Never drive faster than conditions safely allow, regardless of posted speed limit!
IT IS IMPORTANT TO SLOW DOWN:
On narrow or winding roads
Intersections and railroad crossings
Hills
Sharp curves
Where pedestrians are present
Wet or slippery roads o

4. NEW JERSEY SPEED LIMITS (P58)
25 MPH- Business and Residential, School Zone
55 MPH-Certain state highways, all interstates
65 MPH- Certain interstate highways (as posted)
**You pay double fines for exceeding the 65 MPH limit by 10 or more MPH. Also, double fines apply to most other moving violations committed in a 65 MPH zone.

5. DRIVING TOO SLOWLY (P59) Keep up with the flow of traffic.
Accidents can be caused by someone driving too slow.
Law prohibits blocking traffic through slow driving.

6. Safe Corridors (P59)
This law DOUBLES fines on certain state roads for a variety of driving offenses.
This includes speeding and aggressive driving.
Roads are chosen based on stats that show high rates of crashes (50% higher) than other roads in the state.

7. Safe Corridors
Route 1 between Lawrence and South Brunswick, and between South Brunswick and Edison
Route 9 from Lakewood to Sayreville
Route 22 between Branchburg and Newark
Route 40 between Hamilton and Egg Harbor
Route 46 from Netcong to West Paterson
Route 47 in Millville and Vineland
Route 73 between Voorhees and Maple Shade
Route 206 through Montgomery and Hillsborough.

8. Passing (P 60) -No passing in either direction.
-Passing allowed on the dashed line side.
- Passing allowed on either side.

9. Passing Only When Safe (P61)
Most passing should be on the left.
You may pass on the right if there is more than one lane going in the same direction.
(ie: move from left lane to right lane to go around someone)
You may pass on the right if the car ahead is making a left turn and there is room to go around them on the shoulder. DO NOT drive off the road to pass someone.

10. DO NOT PASS: (P61) On a hill or curve In an intersection
At railroad crossings
On a narrow bridge
When a sign prohibits it
In a tunnel or underpass

11. KEEP TO THE RIGHT (P61)
NJ law:
Keep right except when passing

12. YIELDING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY (P61)
Always yield to emergency vehicles when their lights or sirens are on.
Yield to pedestrians.
Mail trucks
Buses pulling into traffic.
Vehicles already in the intersection.

13. People in a Crosswalk (P62)
You must stop for a person in a crosswalk.
Watch for people when making a right on a red light.
Failure to stop carries a fine up to $500, 25 days in jail, license suspension up to 6 months and 2 points.

14. Controlled Intersections (P62-3)
A single white line on the road means the car must stop there for a traffic light or sign.
At a controlled intersection, yield to the driver on the right if you both arrive at the same time.

15. Controlled Intersections (P63)
When turning left, always yield to oncoming traffic.
Remember: It is illegal to drive on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign!

16. Uncontrolled Intersections (P63)
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.
When approaching the intersection, be prepared to yield or stop for traffic traveling from the right or left.
You must yield to traffic when entering from a private road or driveway.
Stop completely at all blind intersection.

17. CIRCLES (P63) There are no set rules for driving around a circle.
Use common sense and caution.
Check all signs and other cars before entering the circle.

19. Entering Highways (P64-5)
Obey speed limits on entrance ramp.
Speed up to the flow of traffic.
Try not to come to a stop in this lane.
Enter the right lane when it is safe.

20. Leaving a Highway (P65)
Start slowing down to enter the deceleration lane.
Obey the posted speed limit.
If the exit is on the left, look for signs directing traffic to that lane
If you miss your exit, go to the next one.
Never back up on an exit ramp.

21. Curves (P67)
When driving in a curve, your car wants to continue going straight.
You must adjust your steering and speed to make the car go around the curve safely.
Slow down BEFORE entering the curve.

22. TURNING RIGHT (P68)
Unless a “No Turn On Red” sign is present, you may turn at a red light after coming to a stop and checking traffic.
When Turning:
Get into the right lane
Signal turn 100 feet in advance
Slow down to complete the turn
Don’t turn wide or cross lane markings

23. TURNING LEFT (P69) From a 2 way road onto a 2 way road:
Signal the turn
Keep close to the center line
Yield to oncoming traffic
Turn into the left bound lane
DO NOT cut corners or turn into the outside lane

24. STOPPING REGULATIONS (P71)
When do you have to stop?
Stop sign
Solid or flashing red light
When a cop tells you to
When there is a yield sign and traffic is coming
When a school bus has its flashing red lights on
When coming out of a driveway, alley or building
At an open bridge span
Any type of pedestrians
Single white lines that show you where to stop at stop signs or traffic signals

25. STOPPING AT RAILROAD CROSSINGS (P71)
Stop 15 ft. away when the lights are flashing.
Never cross the tracks until the signals turn off.
Remember some vehicles always stop at RR tracks.
Always finish crossing the tracks!!!

26. STOPPING FOR SCHOOL BUSES (P72)
You must stop 25 ft. away, from either direction, when a school bus has its red lights flashing.
Slow down to 10 mph. if traveling on a duel highway or if you are on the the other side of a safety island.
If a school bus is stopped in front of a school, picking up or dropping off kids, you may pass at 10 mph.
People who don't stop for buses!

28. STOPPING FOR THE FROZEN DESSERT TRUCK (P73)
You must stop when the red lights are flashing or the stop arm is out.
Watch for children crossing the street.
Stop and when it is safe you may pass.
Pass no faster than 15 mph.

29. PULLING OVER AND STOPPING FOR EMERGENCY VEHICLES (P73)
You must yield to all emergency vehicles sounding their sirens or flashing their lights.
Pull over to the extreme right and stop.
Keep at least 300 ft behind the emergency vehicle.

30. Move Over Law (P73) Change lanes
All motorists approaching an emergency vehicle (police, tow truck, fire truck, highway maintenance) must:
Change lanes
Reduce their speed lower than the posted speed limit

31. USING LIGHTS (P74)
Headlights must also be used 1/2 hour after sunset and 1/2 hour before sunrise.
They also must be used during rain, snow and ice storms, and when visibility is less than 500 ft.
Law requires you to turn on your headlights when your windshield wipers are on.

32. BRIGHT AND DIM (P74)
Bright (or high beam lights) are used for open country driving. These lights are brighter and shine wider in order to see more. They also are blinding to oncoming traffic.
Regular (or dim lights) are used for city driving and driving with other traffic on the road.
There should be no other cars in sight when using your high beams.

33. Other Types of Lights (P74-5)
Parking lights- Never drive with just these on. Used to alert others where vehicle is temporarily parked.
Tail lights-Red lights in back. Get brighter when you step on the brake.
Fog Lights- May only be used with low beam lights.

34. PARKING REGULATIONS (P76)
DO NOT PARK:
On or within 25 ft of a crosswalk
On a street marked for construction
In a handicapped spot
On a highway
In a bus stop zone
In front of a driveway
In an intersection
Within 10 ft. of a fire hydrant
Within 50 ft. of a stop sign or railroad crossing
Near a fire station entrance
On a bridge
Next to another car (double parking)
Where parking is prohibited

35. CELL PHONES (P76-7) Primary Offense- Can get stopped if seen on phone
Basic License- May use a hands free system
Emergency situations when phones can be used:
Fire
An Accident
Serious road hazard
Medical Emergency
Hazardous materials emergency

36. CELL PHONES (P76-7) Cell phone fines $100-$250
With your permit or GDL:
NO TYPE OF CELL PHONE USE
May not use phone if driving a school bus