2. Other Road Users  Motorists should always be on the look out for Pedestrians  Bicycles, skaters, mopeds, motorcycles, all have the same rights and responsibilities as moving motor vehicles  Extra caution should be taken when sharing the road with motorcycles and mopeds

3. TRUCKS  Sharing the road with large trucks can be safe if you know the limitations of these vehicles:  No-Zones & Blind spots  Maneuverability  Limited visibility  Required stopping distance In Adverse conditions trucks can take as much as 25% longer to stop. Be aware of No-Zones & Blind spots

5. Insurance MMMMandatory = Liability OOOOptional = Collision & Comprehensive DDDDriving uninsured vehicle = Fine, License Suspension, Community Service and Insurance Surcharge Liability PPPPIP Personal injury protection PPPPassenger injuries PPPProperty Damage

6. Insurance Collision  Pays for damage to your vehicle only from a C ollision Comprehensive  Pays for damage to your vehicle from other than a collision Fire, Theft, Vandalism, Flood, Natural Disaster, Act of God,

7. Insurance Factors that determine Insurance Premium 1.A ge 2.S ex 3.M arital Status 4.H ow far you drive to work 5.G rades 6.D river Education 7.C hargeable Accidents 8.D river Record 9.C ompany 10.F ull/Part Time Driver 11.T ypes of Coverage

8. Vehicle Information Registration: MMMMust be renewed every year OOOOut Of State, (Within 60 Days) FFill out Application SShow proof of ownership (Title) PPay Tax PPay Fee MMust have Insurance Card MMust be 17 years of age or older No Registration=1 year license suspension

9. Inspection  Done every 4 years  Must present License, registrations, insurance card.  If you buy a new car you have 14 days from time of registration to get inspected.  Failure of inspection=1 month to make repairs.

10. License Plates  Must be displayed on Front & Rear of car.  Plates should be between 12-48 inches.  Lost or Damaged Plates must be reported to Police within 24 hours.  Old plates should be turned into MVC.

11. Traffic Control Devices  Colors:  Red=Stop  Yellow=Stop if Safe  Green=Proceed when Clear  Red w/green arrow=Go only in direction of arrow  Flashing Yellow=Proceed w/Caution  Flashing Red=Stop, Proceed when Clear

12. Traffic Control Devices Vertical Horizontal Pyramid Stop sign Yield Danger Warning Obey School/Pedestrian Crossing

13. Driving Emergencies  Brake Failure-Pump brakes, shift to lower gear, pull emergency brake  Tire Blowout-Grip steering wheel firmly, NO brake, NO gas, coast to side of road.  Avoiding Collisions- Stop, Turn, Speed up. Stop, Turn, Speed up.

14. Skid-Take foot off the gas, turn wheel in the direction the rear of car is skidding.Skid-Take foot off the gas, turn wheel in the direction the rear of car is skidding. Running off the pavement-Slow down regain control, turn slowly onto the road.Running off the pavement-Slow down regain control, turn slowly onto the road. Stalling on the Tracks-Get out of the car and walk toward the train off the tracksStalling on the Tracks-Get out of the car and walk toward the train off the tracks Driving Emergencies

15. Three men were killed Tuesday on Route 287 when they were hit while tending to a disabled truck. Experts emphasize that you’re safer if you stay inside your vehicle.