Chapter 3Chapter 3

Driver Safety & RulesDriver Safety & Rules

1. 1. The New Jersey seat belt law The New Jersey seat belt law requires:requires:

All front-seat occupants of passenger All front-seat occupants of passenger vehicles operated in New Jersey to wear a vehicles operated in New Jersey to wear a seat belt system.seat belt system.

Traffic accidents are a leading killer of…Traffic accidents are a leading killer of…

““CHILDREN”CHILDREN”

Examples of passive safety items are:Examples of passive safety items are:

Seat beltsSeat belts Air bagsAir bags Child Car SeatChild Car Seat

2. 2. The driver is responsible for:The driver is responsible for:

Enforcing the seat belt law for Enforcing the seat belt law for

passengers under 18 years old.passengers under 18 years old.

3. 3. Front-seat passengers 18 years old Front-seat passengers 18 years old and over are responsible:and over are responsible:

For themselvesFor themselves

But what can you do?But what can you do?

4. 4. Additionally, drivers with Additionally, drivers with Graduated Driver License (GDL) Graduated Driver License (GDL)

permits must:permits must:

Require all passengers seated anywhere in Require all passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle to use seat belts.the vehicle to use seat belts.

5. 5. Seatbelts can help by:Seatbelts can help by:

6. 6. The exemptions for the seat belt The exemptions for the seat belt law are:law are:

Any passenger automobile manufactured Any passenger automobile manufactured before July 1, 1966before July 1, 1966

Any passenger automobile which is not Any passenger automobile which is not required to be equipped with seatbelt required to be equipped with seatbelt systems under federal law.systems under federal law.

A physical or medical reason, verified in A physical or medical reason, verified in writing by a licensed physician.writing by a licensed physician.

7. 7. When riding in a car, children When riding in a car, children should:should:

Children should be held in place by a Children should be held in place by a restraint system that meets all Federal restraint system that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

Look for a label on the restraint system that Look for a label on the restraint system that reads: “This child restraint system conforms reads: “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.”Safety Standards.”

8. 8. When possible, child car safety When possible, child car safety seats should be placed:seats should be placed:

In the back seat.In the back seat.

If the car does not have a back seat, child If the car does not have a back seat, child car safety seat may be placed in the front car safety seat may be placed in the front seat. But the front seat should be moved as seat. But the front seat should be moved as far away as possible from the dashboardfar away as possible from the dashboard

9. 9. In addition, never place a In addition, never place a rear-facing infant safety seat:rear-facing infant safety seat:

In the front seat of a vehicle that has a front In the front seat of a vehicle that has a front passenger-side air bag.passenger-side air bag.

10. 10. An infant seat must never face:An infant seat must never face:

FORWARDFORWARD

11. 11. Children 12 should ride:Children 12 should ride:

In the back seat of a vehicle.In the back seat of a vehicle.

12. 12. Passengers under eight years Passengers under eight years of age who weigh:of age who weigh:

More than 80 pounds and all More than 80 pounds and all passengers who are at least eight years passengers who are at least eight years

of age but less than 18 years of age of age but less than 18 years of age must wear seat belts wherever they sit must wear seat belts wherever they sit

in a motor vehicle.in a motor vehicle.

13. 13. The driver is responsible for The driver is responsible for all passengers:all passengers:

Under 18 years old.Under 18 years old.INFANT

Birth to at least 1 year and 20 lbs

OLDER INFANT

20 to 30/35 lbs.

TODDLEROne year or

more and 20 to 40 lbs.

CHILD40 to

80/100 lbs

OLDER CHILD

Over 80 lbs.

14. 14. Passengers 18 years old and over Passengers 18 years old and over are responsible:are responsible:

For themselvesFor themselves

A police officer can stop a driver A police officer can stop a driver solely for a:solely for a:

Violation of a seat belt law.Violation of a seat belt law.

15. 15. Air bags are designed to supplement…..Air bags are designed to supplement…..

Safety belts.Safety belts.

Air bags inflate at speeds of up to:Air bags inflate at speeds of up to:

200 MPH200 MPH

Air bags could seriously:Air bags could seriously:

Injure or kill children who are sitting in the Injure or kill children who are sitting in the front seat.front seat.

16. 16. Air bag cut-off switches Air bag cut-off switches are allowed….are allowed….

In automobiles with no back seats.In automobiles with no back seats.

17. 17. Children of any age are the safest when Children of any age are the safest when they are belted properly:they are belted properly:

In the back seat of a car.In the back seat of a car.

18) 18) Always check a vehicle's condition Always check a vehicle's condition before driving it. Immediate repairs for what before driving it. Immediate repairs for what

items may be necessary:items may be necessary:

Reverse lightsReverse lights BrakesBrakes Brake LightsBrake Lights Head LightsHead Lights HornHorn SteeringSteering TaillightsTaillights TiresTires Turn SignalsTurn Signals WindshieldWindshield

19. 19. Before getting into a car to Before getting into a car to drive, look:drive, look:

Behind it and in front of the car to check for Behind it and in front of the car to check for children playing, animals, bottles or children playing, animals, bottles or

anything else that could be injured or anything else that could be injured or broken.broken.

20. 20. Also:Also: Make sure all windows are clean and there Make sure all windows are clean and there

is nothing blocking lines of sight.is nothing blocking lines of sight. Adjust the seat so all pedals and controls Adjust the seat so all pedals and controls

are easily reached.are easily reached. Adjust inside and outside mirrors to reduce Adjust inside and outside mirrors to reduce

blind spots.blind spots. Fasten safety belts and shoulder harnesses, Fasten safety belts and shoulder harnesses,

adjusting them for firmness and comfort.adjusting them for firmness and comfort. Make sure the car is in park or neutral gear Make sure the car is in park or neutral gear

and the parking brake is set.and the parking brake is set.

21. 21. More than _____ percent of all More than _____ percent of all the information necessary for safe the information necessary for safe

driving is driving is visualvisual information: information:

95%95%

22. 22. Blind spots are areas…..Blind spots are areas…..

Hidden from a driver’s Hidden from a driver’s view.view.

23. 23. For normal driving keep your:For normal driving keep your:

Left Hand: at 9 o’clock

Right Hand: at 3 o’clock

24. 24. There is no absolute formula to There is no absolute formula to judge stopping distance. It depends on judge stopping distance. It depends on

numerous factors, including:numerous factors, including:

Individual reaction timeIndividual reaction time Weather and road conditionsWeather and road conditions Vehicle weightVehicle weight Brakes conditionsBrakes conditions Condition and type of tires Condition and type of tires Roadway conditions Roadway conditions SpeedSpeed

25. 25. What mistake do new drivers What mistake do new drivers make when braking?make when braking?

Violently pushing or Violently pushing or slamming the brake pedal too hard.slamming the brake pedal too hard.

26. 26. What foot should you use for What foot should you use for both accelerating and braking?both accelerating and braking?

The right foot.The right foot.

27. 27. Turn signals must be given Turn signals must be given how many feet before you turn?how many feet before you turn?

100 feet100 feet

28. 28. New Jersey law requires that a driver New Jersey law requires that a driver know the correct hand signals for stopping know the correct hand signals for stopping

and turning.and turning. Stop or slowing down: hand and arm Stop or slowing down: hand and arm

downward palm facing to the rear.downward palm facing to the rear. Right turn: Hand and Arm upward.Right turn: Hand and Arm upward. Left Turn: hand and arm straight out.Left Turn: hand and arm straight out.

29. 29. The horn is a…..The horn is a…..

Warning signal, Warning signal, calling attention to calling attention to what a driver is doing.what a driver is doing.

30. 30. Before driving in reverse, Before driving in reverse,

what should you do?what should you do?

Be sure the path is Be sure the path is clear by checking all clear by checking all mirrors and turning mirrors and turning

to checkto check

31. 31. In reverse, steering the wheel to the ...In reverse, steering the wheel to the ... RIGHT: moves the car to the rightRIGHT: moves the car to the right LEFT: moves the car to the leftLEFT: moves the car to the left

Use the 12 o'clock position to back your car in a straight line. Turn your 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 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 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 of the seat, grasp the top of the steering wheel with your left hand and select the point where you want to steer.select the point where you want to steer.

When driving in reverse, remember that the front of your car will swing in 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 the opposite direction of your turn. Do not depend on mirrors alone when backing. Back slowly.backing. Back slowly.

When taking the road test for a driver license, you must show that you can 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 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.feet. You should be able to back up in a straight line, slowly and smoothly.

32. 32. When parking on a hill, describe the When parking on a hill, describe the direction you should turn your wheelsdirection you should turn your wheels

Facing Downhill: Turn your wheels toward the curb and Facing Downhill: Turn your wheels toward the curb and shift into reverse gear or park.shift into reverse gear or park.

Facing Uphill: Turn your wheels away from the curb and Facing Uphill: Turn your wheels away from the curb and shift into low gear or park.shift into low gear or park.

If there are no curbs: Turn your wheel towards the edge of If there are no curbs: Turn your wheel towards the edge of the road.the road.

33. 33. What is the most common type What is the most common type of parking on city streets?of parking on city streets?

Parallel ParkingParallel Parking