1. Rules and Regulations for Safe Driving
Chapter 4
Rules and Regulations for Safe Driving

2. Speed Control
Exceeding the speed limit is a common cause of fatal and other types of accidents
Speed affects everything while driving
Keep with the flow of traffic and the speed limit

3. NJ Speed Limits 25 – business or resident districts
35 – suburban business a d residential areas
50 – all other roadways ( town highways)
55 – certain state highways and all interstates
65 – certain posted highways

4. NJ Speed Limit
Although speed limits are set, it is suggested to drive slower in unsafe weather and road conditions
Motorists need to be able to slow down and be able to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic

5. Where Should I Slow Down?
On narrow or winding roads
At intersections and railroad crossings
On hills
At sharp or blind curves
Where pedestrians or driving hazards are present
On wet or slippery roads

6. Passing Rules for passing depends on the type of road
***** ALWAYS STAY TO THE RIGHT OF THE CENTER LINES**********
When is passing safe????
Answer: when there is no oncoming traffic

7. Passing Two solid centerlines = NO PASSING
One solid, one broken = passing is permitted on the side with the broken line
One broken line = passing permitted on both sides
*** all passing must be completed before the centerlines are solid again

8. Is It Always Safe to Pass????
MOST passing should be made on the left
When should/ can passing be on the right???
ANSWER : roads with more than one lane going in the same direction………….. Or , if the driver ahead is making a left turn ****** although NJ law PROHIBITS passing on the right shoulder of any roadway

9. DO NOT PASS ON …………….. On a hill or curve
At a street crossing or intersection
At a railroad crossing
Narrow bridges
Tunnels
When a sign prohibits passing
Center lines restrict passing
When a vehicle has stopped to let a pedestrian cross

10. Can you drive too slow???? The answer is YES!!!!!!!!!!
You want to keep with the normal flow of traffic
Accidents can result from individuals from driving too slow or backing up in traffic

11. Always yield to ……… Police cars Fire engines Ambulances
*** only when giving warning signs such as flashing lights and sirens

12. What About Pedestrians
State law requires all motorists to yield to pedestrians in a cross walk
**** you may not overtake and pass a vehicle that is stopped of a pedestrian

13. Controlled Intersections
What is a controlled intersection??
ANSWER: an intersection where traffic is regulated by a traffic signal or regulatory sign
A single white line across a road at an intersection means motorists must stop behind the line for a traffic sign or light

16. Controlled Intersection
While driving through a controlled intersection always yield to the driver on the right if arriving simultaneously
Always yield to the driver already at or in the intersection

17. Uncontrolled Intersection
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device

21. Uncontrolled Intersections
These are potentially dangerous
Always reduce speed and be ready to stop
As a general rule, the vehicle of the left should always yield to the vehicle on the right

22. Blind Intersections
Buildings, parked cars, or bushes can obstruct motorists’ line of sight
Slow down or stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding

25. Entering Highways, Parkways, and Turnpikes
Highways, parkways and turnpikes are divided roadways and are generally multi laned
Motorists enter these roadways on accelerated lanes, or extra lanes used for motorists to speed up with the flow of traffic
Motorist must yield to traffic already on the roadway before moving from an accelerated lane to the proper highway lane

27. Leaving highways, parkways, and turnpikes
Exit ramps or decelerating lanes are extra lanes on the right hand side of the roadway
If you miss your exit keep going and get off the roadway at the next exit, DO NOT STOP OR BACKUP!!!!

30. Interchanges or Clover Leafs
Roadways that are built for express traffic flow ( NJ turnpike)
There are usually no traffic lights or direct intersections

34. Right Turn on Red
Unless a “ NO TURN ON RED” sign is posted, NJ law permits motorists to turn on red after making a COMPLETE stop and checking for traffic at a red light
Always use the proper turn signal 100 feet before your turn and cancel the signal once the turn is completed

36. Right Turns
When making a right hand turn, drive to the intersection as closely to the right as possible, keeping near to the curb/ parked cars
Do not swing outward and cross lines while making your turn

37. Left Turns
ALWAYS turn left of the center of the intersection

38. Circle Intersections
There are not yet set rules for driving into, around and out of a traffic circle in New Jersey
Common sense and caution must be present at all times
If a major highway flows into the circle, traffic from that highway usually has rge right of way

39. Circle Intersections
Never enter a traffic circle without first checking all signs that determine who has the right of way
If there is absolutely no signs, remember the driver on the left should yield the right of way to the vehicle approaching in the right

40. Stopping Regulations
Signs, signals and traffic rules indicate when you should stop
Never attempt to beat a traffic light while it is changing
Accidents at traffic signals often happen shortly after the signal had changed
Even when the light has changed to green, use caution and the two second rule

41. Stopping Regulations
*** only continue to go when you see a yellow light if you are already in the intersection

42. When Should I Stop???? At an intersection with a stop sign
At an intersection with a red or red flashing light
When a traffic officer orders a motorists to stop
When there is a yield sign and traffic doesn’t permit a safe merge
When a school bus is stopped and red lights are flashing
When coming from a driveway or building

43. When Should I Stop?
For a pedestrian walking in a crosswalk or at an intersection
Where single white lines tell you to stop.

44. Stopping at Railroad Crossing
NJ Department of Transportation and railroad crossings mark public highways with one or more warning devices
these can include pavement marking, signs, flashing lights, gates, bells and flag signals
**** Motorists must stopped 15 feet from rail road crossing when there are flashing lights
Never attempt to cross until the gates have been completely raised and lights have stopped flashing!!!

45. Railroads
Some vehicles must ALWAYS stop at railroad crossing such as school buses and tractor trailers
When driving behind one of these vehicles be prepared to stop even if there are no signals that a train is coming
**** Always finish crossing railroad tracks
Do not stop on tracks!!!!
Most trains need more than a mile to come to a complete stop

46. Stopping for School Buses
DO NOT pass or closely approach a school bus when red lights are flashing
State law requires that motorists stop at least 25 feet away if traveling on a two lane road
Slow down to 10 mph if traveling on a dual highway

47. Stop for Frozen Dessert Trucks
When approaching or overtaking an ice cream or frozen dessert truck from either direction
1- yield the right-of-way to any
person crossing the roadway
2- watch out for children
3- Stop, then drive past the truck
at a speed no more than 15 mph

48. Pull Over and Stop for Emergency Vehicles
A motorist should steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass. Afterwards, the motorist should keep at least 300 feet behind a signaling emergency vehicle.
A motorist should never park within 200 feet of a fire department vehicle in service or drive over a fire hose unless directed to do so by a fire, emergency rescue or police official.

49. Move Over Law
The 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, must change lanes not adjacent to the authorized vehicle if it is safe to do so at that time.

50. Move Over Law
If a lane change is impossible or unsafe, the motorist must reduce the speed of his or her vehicle lower than the speed limit and be prepared to stop.

51. Using Headlights
Headlights must be used between one half hour after sunset and one half hour before sunrise.
When visibility is less than 500 feet
There are two sets of beams; bright and dim

52. Parking 10 feet of a fire hydrant 25 feet from a crosswalk
50 feet from a stop sign
20 feet from a driveway entrance to any fire station and within 75 feet on the street opposite a fire station

53. Littering
Fines up to $ may be imposed on motorists found throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle. If the vehicle is moving at the time the objects are thrown from the vehicle the motorist may lose his or her license.