Other Road Users  Motorists should always be on the look out for pedestrians and oncoming traffic Pedestrian Laws: Failure to yield Penalties Include: Up to $500 fine Suspension up to 6 Months 2 Points on License Up to 25 Days in Jail

 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

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 Key Points to Remember to avoid the No-Zones Side Zones (Increase or Decrease Speed) –If pass can not be made within speed limit decrease speed Leave room at stop signs and red lights especially on hills in the rear zone as the larger vehicle may roll back slightly

-Be aware of turn signals and of vehicles slowing down at intersections -Do not attempt to Pass

Yielding to Buses (Penalties) Remember: You must yield to buses re-entering traffic. (Includes School Buses) Violating this could result in a penalty of: $50-$200 Fine Up to 25 Days in Jail

License Renewal Every 4 years for your standard license (probationary 1 year) Must Provide: –Expired License –Completed Renewal Form –6 Points ID If you do not renew license for 3 years you will be required to retake the knowledge, vision, and road tests Name change 2 weeks Address change 1 week

Vehicle Registration If a motorist moves into this state: vehicle to be titled and registered within 60 days Initial Registration on New car is: 4 Years After 4 years or on used vehicles registration must be done every year. Steps to Register a Vehicle: –Fill out Application card –Provide Proof of Insurance –Show Proof of Ownership (Title) -Pay sales tax, pay fee -Must be at least 17 years old

Inspection Done every 2 years (5 years for a new car) Must present license, registration, insurance card If you buy a used car you have 14 days from time of registration to get inspected. Fail inspection? You have till end of next month to make any repairs.

Insurance Mandatory in New Jersey- Liability Optional- Collision & Comprehensive Driving uninsured vehicle = Fine, License Suspension, Community Service and Insurance Surcharge Liability PIP Personal injury protection Passenger injuries Property Damage

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

Insurance Factors that determine Insurance Premium 1.Age 2.Sex 3.Marital Status 4.How far you drive to work 5.Grades 6.Driver Education 7.Chargeable Accidents 8.Driver Record 9.Company 10.Full/Part Time Driver 11.Types of Coverage

License Plates Must be displayed on Front & Rear of car. Remember under GDL: One RED decal must be displayed on each plate in the top left corner Lost or Damaged Plates must be reported to Police within 24 hours and the MVC. Old plates should be turned into MVC. (receipt) Forged or counterfeit plates? $ days prison 6 month suspended license

Driving Emergencies Avoiding Collisions -Stop -Turn -Speed up -Hit something that will give (bush, sign) -Avoid head-on collision (sideswipe)