+ miss panno + pedestrians pedestrians are the second largest group of motor vehicle injuries and...
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Miss Panno
+Pedestrians Pedestrians are the second
largest group of motor vehicle injuries and deaths
A motorist cannot block a crosswalk (marked or unmarked) pedestrians have the right of way
A motorist must remain stopped until the pedestrian is completely across the road, or reaches the safety island.
Motorists who fail to yield to pedestrians will receive a $200 fine
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+Pedestrians
Pedestrians should always walk or jog facing oncoming traffic
They should wear brightly colored clothes, and not listen to head phones
Motorists should always yield to pedestrians
You should never pass a stopped vehicle at a crosswalk
You should stop 30 feet before a crosswalk on a multi-lane road
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One of every four NJ residents are 55 years of over
Mature drivers have a decrease in vision, hearing, reaction time, and flexibility
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A mature driver should follow these rules: Choose a time when driving is best suited to your ability Stay alert Choose a well-lit roadway at night Keep info. about public transportation Share driving time with another person Keep your license current Enroll in defensive driving Visit and ophthalmologist, or optometrist See if medication can affect your driving ability Never take medication and alcohol Do not drink and drive Accept judgment of family
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+Visually Challenged Persons
Motorists must give the right of way to: Blind persons who use metallic or white canes Blind persons accompanied by a guide dog An instructor training a guide dog
A motorist must stop if they see a blind person with a metallic or white cane or a guide dog.
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+Vehicles The laws for cars and motorcycles are the same
Never follow a motorcycle to closely
Slippery roads and uneven surfaces are potential hazards to motorcycles
Be aware of motorcycles- they are harder to see
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+Trucks, Tractor-Trailers, and Buses
Always use caution when driving alongside a truck
Motorists must be aware of larger vehicle limitations. Trucks have different visibility, required stopping distances, and maneuverability
Truck also have many blind spots
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP-NIUL6LzY&feature=&p=C0611BF23E5364D3&index=0&playnext=1
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The No Zone Principle Avoid the area around trucks Do not move so closely to a
truck that the truck’s ability to maneuver is restricted
If a motorist of a large truck cannot see another vehicle in the rearview or side
mirror then the vehicle is a No-Zone or Blind Spot
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju3Z3P-wqb0&feature=related
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+Yielding to School and Commercial BusesYielding to School and Commercial Buses State law requires all non-emergency vehicles to yield the right-of-way
to buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up bus passengers
Motorists are not required to yield the right-of-way to buses changing lanes
Bus operators are required to drive in a safe and responsible manner
The yield law was enacted to improve safety on the state’s roadways
Violations of this law carry a fine of not less than $50 or more than $200, up to 15 days in jail or both a fine and a jail term
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Motorized bicycles, or mopeds, are low-speed, two-wheeled vehicles with pedals, intended for limited use on public roadways
Moped drivers may not exceed 25 mph, must follow all traffic signs and signals and drive on the right side of the road with the flow of traffic
A motorist should always be alert for mopeds, which are smaller than motorcycles and harder to see.
Moped drivers have the same rights
and responsibilities as those driving
other motor vehicles.
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+ A motorized scooter is a miniature motor vehicle
It is illegal for these vehicles to be driven on any public road or sidewalk
Motorized scooters must be insured as well as registered in the municipality or county where the owner resides
No one under the age of 12 (the age determined by a municipality or county) is permitted to operate a motorized scooter.
What are examples of a motorized scooter : Pocket bikes Super pocket bikes Scooters Mini-scooters Sport scooters Mini-choppers
Other vehicles with motors not manufactured in compliance with Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards and which have no permanent Federal Safety Certification stickers affixed to the vehicle by the original manufacturer.
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The following are NOT motorized scooters: Electric personal mobility-assisting devices Motorized bicycles or low-speed vehicles Motorized wheelchairs Mobility scooters or similar mobility
assisting devices used by persons with physical disabilities persons whose ambulatory mobility has been impaired by age or illness
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Animals often dart onto roads or streets
Trying to avoid them often causes collisions
By swerving, the vehicle may hit something else or be hit by another vehicle from behind
The best defense against such accidents is to watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movement.
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