Chapter 4 Drivers Ed

Boyles law

(2012) establishes illegal use of a cell phone because reckless driving

Why should you avoid coming to a complete stop in an acceleration lane with a yield sign when entering a highway, parkway, or turnpike?

-because you want to keep up with the speed of traffic and if you stop you could get into an accident

When is passing on the right allowed?

1. With more than one lane going in the same direction. 2. If vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines 3. When the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass.

When should someone turn on their headlights if it's passed sunrise and before sunset?

1.Using windshield wipers-during rain, snow, ice. 2. Fog, Mist, or Smoke Any factors that reduce visibility.

Speed limit for school zones, business, or residential districts

25mph

Speed limit for suburban business and residential districts

35mph

Speed limit for nonposted rural road

50mph

Speed limit for certain states highways

55mph

Speed limit for certain interstate highways

65mph

GDL and Cellular Telephones

A GDL motorist may not use a handheld or hands-free cellular telephone, or any other handheld electronic device, when behind the wheel. Doing so is a violation of GDL restrictions.

Stop at Railroad Crossings?

A motorist must stop at least 15 feet from railroad crossings when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, or flag signals.

Stopping for school buses

A motorist must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights. State law requires motorists to stop at least 25 feet away.

A motorist must stop...

At an intersection with a stop sign. At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminated. At an intersection with a yellow light after a green, unless too close to stop safely. When a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop. When there is a yield sign, and traffic does not permit a safe merge. When a school bus is picking up or letting off children and/or red lights are flashing. When coming from an alley, private driveway, or building. At a bridge span that is about to open for boat traffic. For a blind pedestrian using a white or metallic walking cane, or a trained guide dog, or a guide dog instructor engaged in instructing a guide dog. For a pedestrian in a crosswalk or at an intersection. For a motorized wheelchair or mobility-assistance device in a crosswalk or at an intersection.

What is a blind intersection?

Buildings, parked vehicles, or bushes may obstruct a motorist's line of sight. A motorist should always slow down or stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding.

Always yield to the following...

Emergency Vehicles: when police cars, fire engines, and ambulances are giving warning signs (sirens, flashing lights) Buses Postal Vehicles Motorized or mobility-assistance devices Other vehicles that are already in the intersection

Leaving Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes

Exit ramps and deceleration lanes-extra lanes at a highway exit that are located on the right-hand side of the roadway. A motorist must watch for signs that direct where to exit the roadway. If you miss the exit or ramp-go to the next exit.

What happens if a motorist fails to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk?

Failure to stop carries a fine of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months and 2 points.

A handheld cellular telephone may be used only in certain emergency situations:

Fire Traffic accident Serious road hazard Medical emergency Hazardous material emergency

AT what times should headlights be used?

Headlights must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.

Stop for Frozen Dessert Trucks:

If the dessert truck is flashing red lights and posting a signal arm, a motorist must: 1. Yield the right of way to any person who is crossing the roadway to or from the truck. 2. Watch out for children and be prepared to stop. 3. Stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 MPH.

It is important for a motorist to ______________when approaching a curve in the road because_______________

It is important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve in the road because vehicles tend to keep going straight.

Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes

Motorists enter these roadways by way of acceleration lanes-extra lanes at highway entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic. The motorist must yield to already traveling traffic before moving out of the acceleration lane to the proper lane.

What happens if a motorist exceeds the 65mph limit by 10 mph or more?

Motorists pay double fines (Double fines also apply to most other moving violations committed in a 65mph zone)

Both Center Lines are solid

NO PASSING

Parking Regulations: do NOT park or stop at any of the following:

On a crosswalk. Between a safety zone for pedestrians and the adjacent curb or within 20 feet of the end of the safety zone. Near properly marked street construction. In a space on public or private property marked for vehicle parking for the handicapped. On a interstate highway. On a sidewalk. In a bus stop zone. In front of a public or private driveway. Within an intersection. Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant. Within 25 feet of a crosswalk at intersection, or side line of a street or intersection highway, except at alleys. Within 50 feet of a railroad crossing. Within 50 feet of a Stop Sign. Within 20 feet of the driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite to the fire station entrance

Always slow down...

On narrow or winding roads At intersections or railroad crossings On hills At sharp or blind curves Where there are pedestrians or driving hazards When the road is wet or slippery

When is passing safe?

Only safe when there is no oncoming traffic.

Both Center Lines are broken

Passing is allowed on both sides

One Center Line is broken

Passing is only allowed on the side with the broken line

Move Over Law:

Requires that all motorists approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking, or alternating red, blue, amber, or yellow light, or any configuration of lights containing one of these colors: MUST change lanes. The motorist must change into a lane not adjacent to the authorized vehicle. If a lane change is impossible, prohibited by the law or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his/her vehicle to a reasonable and proper speed that is lower than the posted speed limit and be prepared to stop. ****Motorists who violate this law face a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.

Special circumstance at a railroad crossing.

Some vehicles, such as school buses or vehicles carrying hazardous materials, must always stop at railroad crossings. When driving behind one of these vehicles, a motorist must be prepared to stop, even if signals do not indicate a train is coming.

Cellular Telephones:

State law prohibits the use of handheld electronic devices (ex. cellular telephones) while driving a motor vehicle on any public road or highway. Using a handheld cellular telephone or texting device is a primary offense. The fine for breaking this law is $100. Motorists are permitted to use a hands-free cellular telephone if it does not interfere with any federally required safety equipment or with the safe operation of the vehicle.

Which side should passing happen on?

The left

Littering in NJ

Throwing trash, debris, or rubbish from a moving or parked vehicle is illegal. Fines of up to $1000 may be imposed on motorists found throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle onto a roadway. **If the vehicle is moving when litter is thrown, the motorist may lose his/her license.

How to make a right turn

To make a safe right turn, a motorist should approach the intersection as far to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb or parked vehicles. The motorist should not swing outward or into another lane while making the right turn.

When can you make a right turn on red?

Unless a "No Turn on Red Sign" is posted, NJ law authorizes a right turn on a red light after motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic. A motorist must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians become turning right at a red light.

At a multi-way stop or stop intersection...

a motorist must yield to the motorist on the right if both motorists get there at the same time.

Left turn from a two-way road onto a two-way road

approach the turn as close as possible to the line nearest to the center of the road. When turning the vehicle should cross lane markings.

Left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway

approach the turn as close to the center line of the right side of the road as possible.

Left turn from a one-way road onto a one-way road

approaching the turn in the left lane, the motorist should turn into the left lane of the road he/she is entering.

Left turns, between intersections

between intersections, solid lines show when not to pass.

Dim beams are used for

city driving and driving in traffic on roadways.

The Bright Beam is used

for open-country driving when there is no traffic in sight.

What is the general rule for an uncontrolled intersection?

the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right. When a traffic signal is not illuminated because of a power failure or other malfunction, the traffic signal is observed as a 4-way stop sign.

What is important to remember about traffic circles?

the vehicle to the left yields the right of way to the vehicle approaching from the right.

What is a controlled intersection?

there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer.

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.

Left Turns, Two Vehicles

when two vehicles meet at an intersection and both have signaled to turn left, extra caution must be applied.