Driver Safety and Rules of the Road

Chapter 3

Passive Safety DevicesProvide an appropriate level of protection for vehicle occupants during and after a collision

1.Air Bags2.Seat Belts3.Structure of Vehicle

Why wear a seat belt?

The NJ Seatbelt LAWSeat Belt law Requires the

following people to wear set beltsMotorist (Driver)Front Seat Passenger

(regardless of age)Children under 18Motorist riding in a car with a

GDL driver

The NJ Seatbelt LawNon- compliance to this law is a Primary

OffenseThe driver of the car is responsible for

passengers under the age of 18Passengers over the age of 18 are

responsible for themselves

Why should we encourage people to wear their

seatbelt regardless of the law?

Did you Know??Seatbelts can save a life and improve a

motorists chances of surviving a crash by 60%!!!!

Chances of surviving a collision are three to four times better if he/she is wearing both a seatbelt and a shoulder strap

Takes seconds to fasten a seatbelt!

How can seatbelts help?

They Keep people from being thrown for the vehicle in a collision

They slow a body down with the vehicle If a vehicle hits something, the vehicle stops,

but the person keeps going a the same speed that the vehicle was moving.

Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30mph is like falling from the top of a 3 story building

Keeps the motorist from sliding while driving

Car Seats

Child Restraint Law Children up to 8 years or a weight

of 80 pounds must ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in rear seat of vehicle.

Children under age 8 and over 80 pounds must be in a rear seat and use a seatbelt.

Car SeatsThere are all different types of car seats

depending on a child's age and weight. It is important to get one that is appropriate for your child

Whenever possible car seats should be placed in the back/rear seat.

Air Bags

Air Bags

Air bags are standard equipment in almost all new vehicles and are designed to supplement seat beltsCould seriously injury or kill children who

are sitting in the front seat.

Children 12 and under should always ride in back seat!

Air Bags Inflate at speeds up to 200 mph to

protect adults In a front-end collision.

An average sized adult who is correctly belted is not likely to come in contact with air bag until fully inflated

How do I know if my car has an airbag??

Look at: Steering wheel and dashboard panel “Air Bag”“SRS” Supplemental Restraint

System“SIR” Supplemental Inflatable

Restraint

How much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface when driving 60 mph?

Speed Reaction Distance

Braking Distance

Total

10 mph 11 ft 6 ft 17 ft

20 mph 22 ft 25 ft 47 ft

30 mph 33 ft 55 ft 88 ft

40 mph 44 ft 105 ft 149 ft

50 mph 55 ft 188 ft 243 ft

60 mph 66 ft 300 ft 366 ft

70 mph 77 ft 455 ft 532 ft

Stopping Distances on Dry Surfaces for Passengers

Blind Spots

Blind SpotsWhat are blind spot? What can help reduce

these blind spots? Blind Spots are areas where a motorist

cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror.

A motorist can check this by turning his/her head.

Adjusting mirrors

Adjusting Mirror

The outside mirror should be adjusted so that the motorist can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror. This will allow the motorist to see part of the lanes of traffic to the left and rear of the vehicle.

SignalsTurning

Changing Lanes

Stopping and Slowing Down

How far in advance are you required to signal?

100 Ft

Hand Signals

Stop or Slow =

 

Right Turn =

Left Turn =

HornA horn is a warning signal.

Who is allowed to use sirens, whistles, or bells?

Only emergency vehicles

Hill ParkingWhen parking downhill, turn your steering wheel

towards the curb.

When uphill without a curb, turn the steering wheel like the downhill situation- towards the curb.

When parking uphill, with a curb, turn the steering wheel AWAY from the curb.

Driving in ReverseTurn head and body to the right to see clearly

through the back window without using mirrors

Right hand and arm should be placed over the back of the front passengers seat; left hand grasping steering wheel

Reverse CameraHow do Reverse Camera’s Help?

How can they be a problem? What do you need to make sure you do?

The most common type of parking on city streets

Parallel Parking

Parallel Parking

Parallel Parking

Parallel Parking

Turning 3 point turn or the “K” turn

3 point turn

Snow or Ice Removal Law ?

Results: The motorist will by fined

Idling Law?

What is the…