2. C HAPTER 3 Driver Safety & Rules of the Road

3. 1. T HE N EW J ERSEY SEAT BELT LAW REQUIRES : All front-seat occupants of passenger vehicles operated in New Jersey to wear a seat belt system.

4. T RAFFIC ACCIDENTS ARE A LEADING KILLER OF … “CHILDREN”

5. E XAMPLES OF PASSIVE SAFETY ITEMS ARE : Seat belts Air bags Child Car Seat Seat belts Air bags Child Car Seat

6. 2. T HE DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR : Enforcing the seat belt law for passengers under 18 years old.

7. 3. F RONT - SEAT PASSENGERS 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER ARE RESPONSIBLE : For themselves But what can you do?

8. 4. A DDITIONALLY, DRIVERS WITH G RADUATED D RIVER L ICENSE (GDL) PERMITS MUST : Require ALL passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle to use seat belts.

9. S EATBELTS CAN HELP BY : Keeping passengers from being thrown from a car in a collision. Preventing passengers from hitting the dashboard or windshield during severe breaking or a collision. Keeping passengers from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. Prevent the driver from sliding off the seat and losing control of the car.

10. 5. T HE EXEMPTIONS FOR THE SEAT BELT LAW ARE : Any passenger automobile manufactured before July 1, 1966 Any passenger automobile which is not required to be equipped with seatbelt systems under federal law. A physical or medical reason, verified in writing by a licensed physician.

11. 6. W HEN RIDING IN A CAR, CHILDREN SHOULD : Children should be held in place by a restraint system that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Look for a label on the restraint system that reads: “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.”

12. 7. W HEN POSSIBLE, CHILD CAR SAFETY SEATS SHOULD BE PLACED : In the back seat. If the car does not have a back seat, child car safety seat may be placed in the front seat. But the front seat should be moved as far away as possible from the dashboard

13. 8. I N ADDITION, NEVER PLACE A REAR - FACING INFANT SAFETY SEAT : In the front seat of a vehicle that has a front passenger-side air bag.

14. 9. A N INFANT SEAT MUST NEVER FACE : FORWARD (Infant seats are for babies up to 20 lbs and 26”)

15. 10. C HILDREN 12 AND UNDER SHOULD RIDE : In the back seat of a vehicle.

16. 11. P ASSENGERS UNDER EIGHT YEARS OF AGE WHO WEIGH : Less than 80 pounds must ride in a booster seat in the rear seat. More than 80 pounds must ride in rear seat and wear a seatbelt. All passengers who are at least 12 years of age but less than 18 years of age must wear seat belts wherever they sit in a motor vehicle.

17. 12. I F THERE IS NO REAR SEAT …. Mover the front as far back as possible from the dashboard and make sure the child is buckled properly in the appropriate restraint for his/her height and weight. NEVER PLACE A REAR-FACING INFANT SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT OF A VEHICLE WITH A FRONT PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG!

18. 13. T HE DRIVER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL PASSENGERS : Under 18 years old. INFANT Birth to at least 1 year and 20 lbs OLDER INFANT 20 to 30/35 lbs. TODDLER One year or more and 20 to 40 lbs. CHILD 40 to 80/100 lbs OLDER CHILD Over 80 lbs.

19. 14. P ASSENGERS 18 YEARS OLD AND OVER ARE RESPONSIBLE : For themselves

20. A POLICE OFFICER CAN STOP A DRIVER SOLELY FOR A : Violation of a seat belt law.

21. 15. A IR BAGS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPLEMENT ….. Safety belts.

22. A IR BAGS INFLATE AT SPEEDS OF UP TO : 200 MPH

23. A IR BAGS COULD SERIOUSLY : Injure or kill children who are sitting in the front seat.

24. 16. A IR BAG CUT - OFF SWITCHES ARE ALLOWED …. In automobiles with no back seats.

25. 17. C HILDREN OF ANY AGE ARE THE SAFEST WHEN THEY ARE BELTED PROPERLY : In the back seat of a car.

26. 18. A LWAYS CHECK A VEHICLE ' S CONDITION BEFORE DRIVING IT. I MMEDIATE REPAIRS FOR WHAT ITEMS MAY BE NECESSARY : Reverse lights Brakes Brake Lights Head Lights Horn Steering Tail Lights Tires Turn Signals Windshield

27. 19. B EFORE GETTING INTO A CAR TO DRIVE, LOOK : Behind it and in front of the car to check for children playing, animals, bottles or anything else that could be injured or broken.

28. 20. A LSO : Make sure all windows are clean and there is nothing blocking lines of sight. Adjust the seat so all pedals and controls are easily reached. Adjust inside and outside mirrors to reduce blind spots. Fasten safety belts and shoulder harnesses, adjusting them for firmness and comfort. Make sure the car is in park or neutral gear and the parking brake is set.

29. 21. M ORE THAN _____ PERCENT OF ALL THE INFORMATION NECESSARY FOR SAFE DRIVING IS VISUAL INFORMATION : 95%

30. 22. B LIND SPOTS ARE AREAS ….. Hidden from a driver’s view.

31. 23. F OR NORMAL DRIVING KEEP YOUR : Left Hand: at 9 o’clock Right Hand: at 3 o’clock

32. 24. T HERE IS NO ABSOLUTE FORMULA TO JUDGE STOPPING DISTANCE. I T DEPENDS ON NUMEROUS FACTORS, INCLUDING : Individual reaction time Weather and road conditions Vehicle weight Brakes conditions Condition and type of tires Roadway conditions Speed

33. 25. W HAT MISTAKE DO NEW DRIVERS MAKE WHEN BRAKING ? Violently pushing or slamming the brake pedal too hard.

34. 26. W HAT FOOT SHOULD YOU USE FOR BOTH ACCELERATING AND BRAKING ? The right foot.

35. 27. T URN SIGNALS MUST BE GIVEN HOW MANY FEET BEFORE YOU TURN ? 100 feet

36. 28. N EW J ERSEY LAW REQUIRES THAT A DRIVER KNOW THE CORRECT HAND SIGNALS FOR STOPPING AND TURNING. Stop or slowing down: hand and arm downward palm facing to the rear. Right turn: Hand and Arm upward. Left Turn: hand and arm straight out.

37. 29. T HE HORN IS A ….. Warning signal, calling attention to what a driver is doing.

38. 30. B EFORE DRIVING IN REVERSE, WHAT SHOULD YOU DO ? Be sure the path is clear by checking all mirrors and turning to check

39. 31. I N REVERSE, STEERING THE WHEEL TO THE... RIGHT: moves the car to the right LEFT: moves the car to the left Use the 12 o'clock position to back your car in a straight line. Turn your head and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window. Brace yourself by placing your right hand and arm over the back of the seat, grasp the top of the steering wheel with your left hand and select the point where you want to steer. When driving in reverse, remember that the front of your car will swing in the opposite direction of your turn. Do not depend on mirrors alone when backing. Back slowly. When taking the road test for a driver license, you must show that you can drive in reverse properly. You will be asked to back your car about 100 feet. You should be able to back up in a straight line, slowly and smoothly.

40. 32. W HEN PARKING ON A HILL, DESCRIBE THE DIRECTION YOU SHOULD TURN YOUR WHEELS Facing Downhill: Turn your wheels toward the curb and shift into reverse gear or park. Facing Uphill: Turn your wheels away from the curb and shift into low gear or park. If there are no curbs: Turn your wheel towards the edge of the road.

41. 33. W HAT IS THE MOST COMMON TYPE OF PARKING ON CITY STREETS ?  Parallel Parking