1. Sharing the Road with Others Chapter 8

2. Pedestrians  Pedestrians are the second largest category of motor vehicle deaths and injuries in NJ  Children and older people are often the victims  NJ had 143 pedestrians deaths in 2011  Vehicle –pedestrian collisions have a five percent fatality rate if the car is going 20 mph, but the rate jumps to 85% at 40 mph

3. Pedestrians  Pedestrian activity is at its greatest in densely developed areas, such as cities and town centers, but it also is significant in neighborhoods and along and across suburban roadways  Pedestrians have the right of way in all intersections  There is a crosswalk at every intersection even if it is not painted as such

4. Pedestrians  Unpainted crosswalks are known as “ unmarked crosswalk”  Motorist who fail to stop (suffers from bodily injury)for pedestrians in a crosswalk; carries a fine of $500, 25 days in jail, up to 6 months license suspension, community service, 2 points  When stopping for a crosswalk on a multi lane road, a motorist should stop about 30 feet before a cross walk to avoid blocking visibility of a motorist in the second lane

5. Pedestrians Pedestrians and joggers should ALWAYS face oncoming traffic and use sidewalks when available Be alert for pedestrians when making turns and entering and exiting driveways, parking lots and alleys

6. Motorcycles be alert! The same laws that govern motor vehicles also govern motorcycles Never follow a motorcycle too closely When passes by a motorcycle, a motorist should maintain his/her speed and position

7. Trucks, Tractor-Trailers and Buses When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember that there are several no zones ( blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles In addition during bad weather, a truck can take as much as 25 % longer to stop

8. The No Zone Principle avoid the area around trucks where vehicles disappear into blind spots do not move so close to truck that the truck driver’s ability to stop or maneuver effectively is restricted

9. Rear No Zone stay far behind a truck that is preparing to back u[p or is backing up A motorist should increase following distance behind a truck or other large vehicles so its driver can spot a motorist’s vehicle in the rearview mirror Give more road space to a truck driver who is making a wide turn

10. Front No Zones Maintain a consistent speed when passing Do not pull in front of a truck when passing until the whole truck can be seen in your rearview mirror Never pass a truck on the right

11. Side NO Zone Drive away from long blind spots on the side of trucks Do not linger along side of trucks when passing

12. Head On No Zones A motorist should bear right when a large vehicle is traveling toward his/her vehicle from opposite direction This prevents sideswipes

13. Bikes, skateboards and Inline Skates Under NJ law each of these individuals have the same rights and responsibilities as a moving motor vehicle While bicycles ridden after dark must have front and rear lights and a rear reflector, these illumination devices may be hard for a motorist to see

14. Bikes, skateboards and Inline Skates When turning right, motorist should be aware of bicyclists, skateboarders, or inline skaters Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to bicyclists, skateboarders, or inline skaters moving through an intersection To turn left, a bicyclists, skateboarder, or inline skater may choose to use traffic lanes to turn as a vehicle would

15. Motorized Scooters A motorized scooter is a miniature motor vehicle Although it is illegal to be driven on public roads or sidewalks, except designated municipal or county property They are to be registered in the municipality or county where the owner resides and must be insured

16. Horseback Riders Horse drawn vehicles and horseback riders have the same rights and responsibilities as do motor vehicles on public roadways Motorist should approach or pass a horse or horse drawn vehicle with care at a maximum speed of 25 mph