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Chapter 8 Sharing the Road with Others

Chapter 8 Sharing the Road with Others. Do Now. List some examples of things you need to share the road with. People. Around 157 pedestrians have been killed a year in NJ Hitting a pedestrian at 20 mph has a 5% death rate Hitting a pedestrian at 40 mph has an 85% death rate. People.

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Chapter 8 Sharing the Road with Others

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  1. Chapter 8 Sharing the Road with Others

  2. Do Now • List some examples of things you need to share the road with.

  3. People • Around 157 pedestrians have been killed a year in NJ • Hitting a pedestrian at 20 mph has a 5% death rate • Hitting a pedestrian at 40 mph has an 85% death rate

  4. People • In most cases, pedestrians have the right away at all intersections • Crosswalk is at every intersection(even if it’s not painted) • Pedestrians must obey pedestrian signals and use crosswalks • Fine = $54.00 • Motorist’s are prohibited from blocking a crosswalk • Never pass a vehicle that’s stopped at a crosswalk! • Always be cautious around schools and playgrounds (children) • If a pedestrian is hit and suffers injury • $200 fine, Up to 25 days in jail, Up to 6 months license suspension

  5. Pedestrians Responsibilities • Pedestrians are not to leave a curb suddenly walk into a path of a vehicle • Joggers should always face oncoming traffic and use sidewalks when available • At night, pedestrians should wear reflective or light colored clothing and carry a light

  6. Mature Drivers • What are some things that will decline with age? • Vision • Hearing • Reaction time • Flexibility

  7. Mature Drivers • What are some tips for mature drivers? • Choose well-lit roadway for night driving • Use public transportation • Visit ophthalmologists (get eyes checked) • Enroll in a driving-refresher course • Share driving time with others • Accept judgment of family and friends about driving skills • Note for exam: retesting for drivers may be required after a serious collision or medical problem

  8. Visually Challenged Persons • What do you think the manual will require you to do as it relates to visually challenged people? • A motorists must stop when he/she sees a person with a white or metallic “colored” cane or with a guide dog

  9. Motorcycles • What are some things to anticipate when driving with motorcycles? • Slippery, sloped or uneven road surfaces • Check blind spots • Intersections • Always use signals • Never follow too closely(motorcycles can stop a lot faster than you) • Always observe obstructions in the road that may cause a motorcycle to swerve where a car wouldn’t

  10. Trucks, Tractor-Trailers and Buses • Be aware of blind spots • Exam note: In bad weather, it can take a truck about 25 percent longer to stop • Be aware of the No-Zone

  11. No-Zone Principle

  12. No-Zone • Rear • Stay far behind a truck that’s preparing to back up • Never tailgate or stay between two trucks • Leave space when stopped at a light or stop sign especially if it’s uphill • Trucks may roll backward slightly when starting • Give more road space to a truck driver making a wide turn • Trucks may have to wing wide to negotiate a turn • Front • Maintain speed when passing • Never pass a truck on the right

  13. No- Zone • Side • Drive away from the long blind spots on the sides of trucks • Do not linger alongside a truck when passing • Head On • Bear right when a large vehicle is traveling toward your vehicle from the opposite direction • This reduces wind turbulence

  14. Yielding to School and Commercial Buses • Non-emergency vehicles yield the right-of-way to buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up passengers • Once the bus is back in the normal flow of traffic, motorists are not required to yield to the right-of-way • Violators of this law • Fine of not less than $50 or more than $200 • Up to 15 days in jail or both fine and jail term

  15. Mopeds • Low-speed, two wheeled vehicles that have limited use on roadways • Drivers of mopeds may not exceed 25 mph • Always be alert, smaller (harder to see)

  16. Bicycles, Skateboards and Incline Skates • Same rights and responsibilities as a motor vehicle • When turning, motorist must yield to those moving through an intersection

  17. Mobility-Related Disability • State allows individuals with a mobility-related disability to operate certain motorized scooters on public streets • Streets must be between 25 and 35 mph if the local government determines that it doesn’t pose a danger and obstruct the flow of traffic • Cannot exceed 15 mph

  18. Low Speed Vehicle • Four-wheeled vehicles that can attain speed of more than 20 mph but no more than 25 mph on a paved surface • Subject to the same violations as other vehicles • Must have a class D license to operate • Must have a VIN number and seat belts

  19. Snowmobiles and ATV’s • May cross roadways, be aware! • Must have proof of insurance and registration at all times • Can find more info online at www.njmvc.gov

  20. Animals, Horseback Riders • Always be aware of animals crossing the road, especially deer in our area • Do not swerve in an attempt to avoid the animal, causes other accidents and injury to yourself • Be prepared for unexpected movements • Motorists should approach Horseback riders at a maximum speed of 25 mph and observe any requests of the rider • Must have light on the back of the vehicle

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