1. Driver Education Chapter 3
Driver Safety
Rules of the Road
Safe driving is the responsibility of all individuals who operate a vehicle on NewJersey roads.
Motorists are responsible for the safety of all passengers in the car.

2. New Jersey Seat Belt Law pg 37
All front seat occupants must wear a seatbelt
Driver is responsible for all passengers under 18 years old
Front seat passengers 18 years old and over are responsible for themselves

3. Seat Belt Law Continued…
State law requires the driver, front seat passenger and children under 18 years old to wear a seatbelt.
Not wearing a seat belt is a primary offense.
3 exemptions to not wear a seat belt, what are they?

4. Seat Belts 3 exemptions to seat belt law
1- Vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966
2 - Medical Reason (verified in writing by a Dr.)
3 – Physical Reason (verified in writing by a Dr.)

5. Seat Belts Save Lives
Wearing a seat belt improves your chances of surviving an accident by 60%
Chances of surviving a collision are 3-4x better when wearing seat belt and shoulder strap
Only takes 3 seconds to do
How do seat belts help?

6. Seat Belts Help How? Keep occupants from being ejected
Slow the body down with the vehicle. If a vehicle hits something it will stop but the person keeps going at the same speed the vehicle was moving. Hitting dashboard at 30mph = falling from 3-story building
Keep you from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. Keep you in position to control the vehicle.

7. Car Seats pg.39 Traffic accidents are a leading killer of children
Infant Car Seat
Protects baby up to 20lbs and 26inches
Must face the rear, never face forward! Why?
Convertible Car Seat
Used for infant or toddler up to 40lbs and 40inches
Seat can be adjusted to reclining position and positioned facing the back.
When baby weighs at least 17lbs and can sit up without help the seat can be placed in upright position and face forward

8. Child Restraint Law
Children up to age 8 or weigh 80lbs must be in a booster seat in the rear seat of the car
Children under age 8 and over 80lbs must be seated in the back seat of car with seat belt
Failure to comply with law $54 fine and court cost

9. Air Bags
Federal standards required all manufacturers equip all new cars and trucks with air bags by 1999.
Between front air bags saved the lives of 5,303 front seat riders.

10. Air Bags continued… Air bags inflate at speeds up to 200mph.
They protect front seat passengers in front end collisions.
Combined with a seat belt increases chances of survival.
Always have children 12 years old and younger ride in the back seat. Air bags can seriously hurt children.
SRS = Supplemental Restraint System

11. Car Condition pg. 43 Things to check before driving!
Backup Lights
Brakes (ABS)
Brake Lights
Headlights
Horn
Steering
Tail Lights
Tires
Signals
Windshield

12. Window Tinting
State law prohibits add on tinting on windshields and front side windows

13. Snow and Ice and Blind Spots pg. 44-45
State law requires a motorist to remove snow or ice from the vehicle before driving.
Very important to check mirrors and adjust seat before driving your car to eliminate blind spots.
Blind Spot – areas where the driver cannot see behind the vehicle (on both sides) through the mirrors.

14. Blind Spots

15. Starting Checklist All windows should be clean
Make sure seat is adjusted properly
Arms length away from steering wheel and can reach all controls and pedals easily
Mirrors should be adjusted
Seatbelts fastened
Vehicle should be in park or neutral and parking break should be set
Doors locked

16. Idling Your Vehicle What does Idling mean?
Idling of your vehicle should be restricted to 3 minutes or less.
Fine $250-$1000
Why do you think we have this law?

17. Driving Techniques pg. 46-47
Correct hand position on the steering wheel is 9 and 3.
Hand over hand steering is used for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit, and skid recovery.
Stopping distance depends on:
Motorist reaction time
Weather and road conditions
Vehicle weight
Brake conditions
Conditions and types of tires
Roadway conditions
Speed
The faster a vehicle is going the longer it will take stop.

18. Proper Braking pg. 48 2 different braking systems
Conventional drum and disc brake system
Anti Lock Braking system (ABS)
Common mistake of new drivers is slamming on the brake pedal.
Steady gentle pressure
ABS brakes do not pump the brakes
Always use RIGHT foot for both the brake and gas pedal
Manual transmission (left foot)

19. Driving Signals pg. 49 Use proper signal when… 100 Feet in advance
Turning
Changing lanes
Stopping
Slowing down
100 Feet in advance
NJ law requires all motorists to know correct hand signals for stopping and turning.
Never Rely On Another Drivers Signals!!!

20. Driving In Reverse Make sure there is no one around.
Use Mirrors and turn around to check.
In reverse, turning the steering wheel to the right will direct the vehicle to the right. Front end opposite direction.
Drivers right hand placed over the back of the passenger seat. Left hand on top of steering wheel (Straight Line Only)
Reverse slowly 2-4mph
2 hands on wheel when reversing not in a straight line (parallel parking).

21. Turning Allow enough time to get into proper lane before turning.
100 feet in advance to get into lane and signal
Use mirrors to make sure it is safe.
Check for less visible vehicles
Signal first
Slow down
Keep a steady speed and follow pavement markings
Stay in same lane until turn is complete
Turn signal off when turn completed

22. 3 Point Turn (K Turn) pg. 51 video

23. Parking Parking when facing downhill Parking when facing uphill
Hand brake set, turn vehicle wheels toward the curb
Parking when facing uphill
Hand brake set, turn the wheel away from the curb

24. Angle Parking and Parallel Parking
Angle parking most often used in shopping centers
Signal when turning
Careful backing out of the spot
Parallel parking is most common parking on city street.
Signal first
6” or less from the curb
Practice in empty Parking lot