Signals,Road Markings, Intersections, Sharing the Road

STEADY RED: stop before entering intersection RIGHT ON RED LAW Come to a complete STOP before the stop line (solid white line that goes half way across the road) No sign indicating it is prohibited. No traffic No pedestrians

SIGNALS STEADY YELLOW: stop before intersection unless it is unsafe to do so GREEN: go when safe to do so GREEN ARROW: may proceed in the direction the arrow is pointing. RED ARROW: may not proceed in the direction the arrow is pointing. Wait for green.

FLASHING RED: STOP. Proceed when safe to do so. FLASHING YELLOW: slow down and proceed with caution

Red Light Camera http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RuIBcw68fNs

White Lines: separate traffic moving in the same direction. Indicates the right side of the road

Yellow Lines: Separate traffic moving in opposite directions Indicates the left side of the road.

Solid Lines: No passing Broken Lines: passing permitted.

Solid Lines: No passing Broken Lines: passing permitted.

PASSING IS PERMITTED PASSING IS NOT PERMITTED

Deceleration lane: An extra lane at an exit so you can slow down once you are off the highway. Acceleration Lane: An extra lane before entering the highway so you can get close to highway speed before entering the highway

Acceleration Lane: An extra lane before entering the highway so you can get close to highway speed before entering the highway.

If you miss an exit on the highway: Go to the next exit and turn around Never attempt to back up

General Rule for Passing Stay right, pass left. *Passing on the right hand shoulder is illegal (and is a 4 point violation)

Two times you are allowed to pass on the right: The vehicle in front of you is making a left hand turn and there room to pass. If the vehicles are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines.

The vehicle in front of you is making a left hand turn and there room to pass.

If the vehicles are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines.

If the vehicles are moving in 2 or more substantially continuous lines.

Decide if you need to pass. Is it legal? Watch for signs/pavement markings. Can you pass without speeding. Signal Check traffic ahead & behind Check blind spot (head check) Move into LEFT lane Pass Signal, return to right lane when well ahead of vehicle you are passing (see lights of the car in rearview mirror) Head check prior to return to lane Return to right lane Cancel signal. When someone is passing you, slow down to make it easier.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Duw-c8O8Y9Y

INTERSECTIONS

Signals should be used: When changing lanes Making a turn Slowing down or stopping

Signal 100 feet before turning. About 1 block Distance between 3 telephone poles

Uncontrolled Intersection: Reduce speed and be ready to stop.

The car on the right has the right of way *The car on the right has the right of way. *The car on the left yields to the car on the right

You must always stop or yield : Pedestrians Emergency Vehicles Other vehicles in the intersection Sign or signal Stopped school bus Police officer directs you

Get into right-hand lane closest to the curb Signal a right turn Slow down to turn Do not make a wide turn Do not cross lane markings Turn into the lane closet to the right curb *Best way to take a turn (curve) is to slow down before turning (before the curve.

Signal a left turn Keep close to the center line before turn Yield to oncoming traffic Turn into left lane closes to the center line Do not cut corner

Signal a left turn Keep close to the center line before turn Yield to oncoming traffic Turn into nearest left-bound lane closest to the center line Do not cut corner Get into the right lane when safe

When you are turning left at an intersection, yield to all oncoming vehicles until you have the time and space to make the turn.

Yield to cars already in an intersections. Yield to pedestrians in a crosswalk. Motorists are prohibited from blocking crosswalk when stopped at a light

Stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. At STOP signs, yield to traffic on the through street.

With or without a sign, always yield to traffic on the main road.

Driving on private property to avoid a signal….. Fine and a 2 point violation Only time you are allowed is when directed by a police officer

Traffic Circles Always yield to traffic already in the circle

SHARING THE ROAD WITH OTHERS

Following Distance: 3 second rule 1 car length / 10 MPH

Following distance: Space cushion between you and the car in front of you: The three second rule One car length for every 10 mph In snow or poor weather: Double the following distance to 6 seconds.

Flashing red lights Stop 25 feet from the bus

Traffic divided by lines Multi-lane road Traffic divided by lines Stop 25 feet

Two time you may pass a stopped school bus: If the school bus is stopped directly in front of a school you may proceed at 10 MPH Divided Road and you are on the other side of a safety island or raised median, you may proceed at 10 MPH

STOP 25 FEET

Stopping for school bus http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IoMekyvBkv0

In adverse conditions, trucks take 25% longer to stop.

Sharing the road with trucks Give more room for wide turns When stopping behind, leave more space (If you can’t see the mirrors, the driver can’t see you) Maintain a constant speed when passing

Emergency Vehicles police cars, fire trucks, ambulances When you hear or see sirens or flashing lights: Pull over to the extreme right of the roadway and STOP. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZxrVp_Un1G8http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs1u4mn17jU http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EgBCdCyxU88

Railroad Crossing stop at least 15 feet from crossing when flashing lights are on.

Not all crossings are regulated with lights and gates.

Stalling on the railroad tracks (train approaching) Get out of the car and walk quickly away from the vehicle alongside the tracks towards the train

“Move Over Law” Failure to change lanes when a police officer has pulled someone over. http://www.moveoveramerica.com/ http://www.nj.gov/oag/hts/move-over-law/

Pedestrian Crosswalks Motorists are prohibited from blocking crosswalk when stopped at a light

Stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. Violation: $200, community service up to 15 days. In case of pedestrian injury: Fine $100-$500, Jail up to 25 days, DLS up to 6 mo, Community Service 2 points

http://7online.com/traffic/nj-drivers-who-didnt-stop-for-donald-duck-upset-over-tickets/385500/

Failure to stop for a pedestrian in a crosswalk carries a fine up to: $500 Up to 25 days in jail 6 Month DLS 2 points Community Service