Other Road UsersOther Road UsersMotorists should always be on the look out for Motorists should always be on the look out for PedestriansPedestrians

Bicycles, skaters, mopeds, motorcycles, all have Bicycles, skaters, mopeds, motorcycles, all have the same rights and responsibilities as moving the same rights and responsibilities as moving motor vehicles motor vehicles

Extra caution should be taken when sharing the Extra caution should be taken when sharing the road with motorcycles and mopedsroad with motorcycles and mopeds

TRUCKSTRUCKS Sharing the road with large trucks can be safe if Sharing the road with large trucks can be safe if

you know the limitations of these vehicles:you know the limitations of these vehicles: No-Zones & Blind spotsNo-Zones & Blind spots ManeuverabilityManeuverability Limited visibilityLimited visibility Required stopping distanceRequired stopping distance

In Adverse conditions trucks canIn Adverse conditions trucks cantake as much as 25% longer to take as much as 25% longer to

stop.stop.

Be aware of No-Zones & Blind spots

InsuranceInsurance Mandatory = LiabilityMandatory = Liability Optional = Collision & ComprehensiveOptional = Collision & Comprehensive Driving uninsured vehicle = Fine, License Driving uninsured vehicle = Fine, License

Suspension, Community Service and Suspension, Community Service and Insurance SurchargeInsurance Surcharge

Liability Liability PIP Personal injury protectionPIP Personal injury protection Passenger injuriesPassenger injuries Property DamageProperty Damage

InsuranceInsuranceCollisionCollision Pays for damage to your vehicle only from a Pays for damage to your vehicle only from a

CCollisionollision

ComprehensiveComprehensive Pays for damage to your vehicle from Pays for damage to your vehicle from otherother

than a collisionthan a collision

Fire, Theft, Vandalism, Flood, Natural Disaster, Fire, Theft, Vandalism, Flood, Natural Disaster, Act of God, Act of God,

InsuranceInsuranceFactors that determine Insurance Factors that determine Insurance

PremiumPremium1.1. AgeAge2.2. SexSex3.3. Marital StatusMarital Status4.4. How far you drive to workHow far you drive to work5.5. GradesGrades6.6. Driver EducationDriver Education7.7. Chargeable AccidentsChargeable Accidents8.8. Driver RecordDriver Record9.9. CompanyCompany10.10. Full/Part Time DriverFull/Part Time Driver11.11. Types of CoverageTypes of Coverage

Vehicle InformationVehicle InformationRegistration:Registration: Must be renewed every yearMust be renewed every year

Out Of State, (Within 60 Days)Out Of State, (Within 60 Days)

Fill out ApplicationShow proof of ownership (Title)Pay TaxPay FeeMust have Insurance CardMust be 17 years of age or older

No Registration=1 year license suspension

InspectionInspection

Done every 4 yearsDone every 4 years Must present License, registrations, insurance card.Must present License, registrations, insurance card. If you buy a new car you have If you buy a new car you have 14 days14 days from time of from time of

registration to get inspected.registration to get inspected. Failure of inspection=1 month to make repairs.Failure of inspection=1 month to make repairs.

License PlatesLicense Plates Must be displayed on Front & Rear of car.Must be displayed on Front & Rear of car. Plates should be between 12-48 inches.Plates should be between 12-48 inches. Lost or Damaged Plates must be reported to Police Lost or Damaged Plates must be reported to Police

within 24 hours.within 24 hours. Old plates should be turned into MVC.Old plates should be turned into MVC.

Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices

Colors:Colors: Red=StopRed=Stop Yellow=Stop if SafeYellow=Stop if Safe Green=Proceed when ClearGreen=Proceed when Clear Red w/green arrow=Go only in direction of Red w/green arrow=Go only in direction of

arrowarrow Flashing Yellow=Proceed w/CautionFlashing Yellow=Proceed w/Caution Flashing Red=Stop, Proceed when ClearFlashing Red=Stop, Proceed when Clear

Traffic Control DevicesTraffic Control Devices

Vertical

Horizontal

PyramidStop sign Yield Danger

Warning Obey School/Pedestrian

Crossing

Driving EmergenciesDriving Emergencies Brake Failure-Pump brakes, shift to Brake Failure-Pump brakes, shift to

lower gear, pull emergency brakelower gear, pull emergency brake Tire Blowout-Grip steering wheel Tire Blowout-Grip steering wheel

firmly, NO brake, NO gas, coast to side firmly, NO brake, NO gas, coast to side of road. of road.

Avoiding Collisions-Avoiding Collisions-

Stop, Turn, Speed up.Stop, Turn, Speed up.

•Skid-Take foot off the gas, turn wheel Skid-Take foot off the gas, turn wheel in the direction the rear of car is in the direction the rear of car is skidding.skidding.•Running off the pavement-Slow down Running off the pavement-Slow down regain control, turn slowly onto the regain control, turn slowly onto the road.road.•Stalling on the Tracks-Get out of the Stalling on the Tracks-Get out of the car and walk toward the train off the car and walk toward the train off the trackstracks

Driving Emergencies

Three men were killed Tuesday on Route 287 when they were hit while tending to a disabled truck. Experts emphasize that you’re safer if you stay inside

your vehicle.