Drivers Ed 7, 8, 9 & 11

True or False: driving is a privilege, not a right

True

Habitual offender

a motorist whose driver license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years

Reasons for loss of driving privileges

• Failure to answer/pay parking tickets

• Failure to pay motor vehicle surcharges

• Driving while suspended

• Failure to provide proof of insurance

• Physical or mental disqualification

• Drug or alcohol use

• Traffic law violations

• At fault in a fatal crash

• Failure to respond to MVC notice

In NJ how old must you be to purchase, possess, or consume alcoholic beverages?

21

If a driver under 21 buys or drinks alcohol in place with alcoholic beverage license what happens?

may be fined $500 and lose license for a period of time. May be required to attend alcohol education or treatment program.

Examples of mandatory penalties

• First offense/BAC 0.08% but less than 0.1%

• First offense/BAC .10% or more

• Underaged first offense/BAC 0.01% or more but less than 0.08%

What is a punishment for if you do one of the mandatory penalty things?

30-90 day suspension of privileges, 15-30 days community service, IDRC, etc

Breath test law in NJ

New jersey has implied consent law, states that if you'rew stopped and someone suspects you have been drinking and they ask you to take a breath test, you must take it

What happens to motorists who refuse a Breath test?

Motorists who refuse to take a breath test will be detained and brought to a hospital where staff may draw blood

Punishment for breath test refusal

- NJ motorists who refuse to take this breath test are subject to violation surcharge of $1000 a year for 3 years

- Conviction for refusal could result in loss of driving privileges running concurrently or consecutively based on judge's order and number of past offenses

What is the conviction for a first offense of a DUI?

For first offense, conviction for refusal results in loss of driving privileges until and interlock device is installed

Motor vehicle violations examples

• Unsafe driving

• Reckless driving

• Abandoning a vehicle

• Carrying alcoholic beverages

• Ice and snow

• Highway construction zones

• 65mph zone

• Failure to comply

• Insurance fraud

• Drug offense

• Hit and run

• Lying on application

• Forgery and fraud

• Driving while suspended

• Speeding or other moving violation in a construction zone while give double fines

Graffiti conviction

If an individual is at least 13 years old but under 18, they may have driving privileges suspended or postponed for a graffiti conviction

False alarms conviction

Set false alarms and is under 21 years of age, moped or other motor vehicle privileges will be suspended or postponed for 6 months

What happens if ur under 17 at the time of ur conviction?

If under 17 at time of conviction, driving privileges suspended immediately and until 6 months after the person reaches 17 years of age. In addition civil penalties may be imposed.

How many points subtracted from a motorists point total every year they don't commit a violation?

Up to 3 points subtracted from a motorist's point total every year that the motorist goes without a violation or suspension and the motorist remains in good standing. Point total never reaches below zero. You get points by doing a moving violation

Motorists who accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years are subject to...

a surcharge of $150 for 6 points and $25 for each additional point

Motorist begins 2 year probationary driver period after what?

After receiving special learner or examination permit

If during the 2 year probationary driver period the motorists is convicted of 2 or more moving violations totaling 4 or more points, they must

Enroll in probationary driver program

If during the probationary period the motorists is convicted of ______ or more moving violations totaling ______ or more points, must enroll in probationary driver program

2 or more moving violation, totaling 4 or more points

After completing of a driver improvement program or restoration of a motorists's driving privilege, motorist will be in probationary period for how long?

One year

Motorist who accumulate between 12 and 14 points in a 24 month period or more will receive...

a Notice of Scheduled suspension by mail from the MVC

Motorist who accumulate between ____ and _____ points in a _____ month period or more will receive a Notice of Scheduled suspension by mail from the MVC

12 and 14 points in a 24 month period

Upon a motorist receiving a notice of Scheduled suspension by mail from the MVC, motorist may do one of the following...

• Attend NJ Driver improvement program

• Request a hearing

• Surrender your license

• Suspension period

Operation a motor vehicle on public or private property to avoid a traffic control signal or sign is how many points?

2

In most cases, who has the right-of-way at all intersections?

Pedestrians

Unmarked crosswalk

crosswalk is present at every intersection, even if it is not painted

Motorists prohibited from blocking crosswalk when what?

when stopped at red light or stop sign

True or false: Motorist may not stop with any portion of vehicle in crosswalk - puts pedestrian in danger

True

Motorist may not stop with what in crosswalk?

Motorist may not stop with any portion of vehicle in crosswalk - puts pedestrian in danger

What is the fine for failure to observe the law of obeying pedestrian signals and using crosswalks at signalized intersections for the pedestrian?

$54

Penalty for pedestrians under age 17 who violate pedestrian laws is how much?

$22

Motorists who fail to yield to pedestrian who is crossing or who overtakes and passes vehicles that are stopped for pedestrian may be subject to what?

$200 fine and 2 points assessed and community service less than or equal to 15 days

Motorists required to yield to pedestrians who...

Motorists required to yield to pedestrians who have right of way within a crosswalk and to those crossing at intersection

Mature drivers may experience declines in what?

vision, hearing, reaction time, and flexibility

when passing a large truck or bus, there are several blind spots in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles, these are called...

no zones

In bad weather, a truck can take as much as how much longer to stop?

25% longer

When is a vehicle in no-zone/blind spot?

If a motorist of a large truck or bus cannot see another motorist's vehicle in the rearview or side view mirrors, the vehicle is in the no-zone or blind spot

The area behind a truck is a blind spot for who?

both the truck and the motorist

What should you do when behind truck or other large vehicle so driver can see motorist in rearview mirrors?

Increase following distance

Keep large _________ between your vehicle and larger vehicles

space cushion

State law requires all non-emergency vehicles to yield right of way to...

buses re-entering traffic after dropping off or picking up passengers

Motorists don't have to yield right of way to who?

Motorists are NOT required to yield right of way to buses changing lanes while in the normal flow of traffic

Train sign looks like what?

Sign = yellow, circular

White RR crossing pavement markings indicate what?

a railroad crossing is ahead

Do not pass other vehicle within how many feet of a railroad crossing?

100 feet

True or false: Never stop on tracks

True

Under New Jersey law, bicycles, skateboards, and inline skates have...

the same rights and responsibilities as a moving motor vehicle

Under New Jersey law, who has the same rights and responsibilities as a moving motor vehicle?

bicycles, skateboards, and inline skates

Under NJ law, signaling a right turn must yield to who?

bicyclists, skateboarder and inline skaters moving through an intersection

Horse back riders have same rights and responsibilities as who?

motor vehicle drivers using public roadways

When approaching/passing a horse vehicle, must reduce speed to what mph or less?

25mph

New Jersey residents who buy a new or used car MUST...

Title, register, and insure

If a motorist moves into NJ the law requires his/her vehicle to be titled and registered within how long?

60 days — sooner if the out of state registration expires before then, whichever occurs first

Renew ur registration how often?

Annually

MVC mails renewal notices at least how many days before annual registration expires

60 days

True or false: Fines levied for driving without current registration

True

Upon registering a vehicle motorist will receive how many matching license plates?

2

Upon registering a vehicle motorist will receive 2 matching license plate, except it is 1 plate if the vehicle is...

one plate if register trailer, moped, or motorcycle

Both plates must be __________ and ______________

clean and visible

Rear plate must be lighted so it's visible from how many feet at night?

50 feet

True or false: In NJ you're required to have front and back license plates

True

What is the fine for this violation: License plate covers or holders obscuring or concealing any lettering on license plate

Up to $100

What to do if license plates are stolen

Report lost or stolen plates to local police. Keep copy of complaint

How long to replace lost or damaged license plate?

Replace lost or damaged plates within 24 hours at MVC agency

True or false: you must Turn in old plates to any MVC agency or mail them in

True

True or false: Most plates are transferable

True

Only _______ plates may be placed on a vehicle

Valid

Forged or counterfeit license plates may result in...

• Fine of up to $500

• 60 days imprisonment, or license suspension up to 6 months or both

Handicap plates or placards are avalible to disabled people at what price?

No charge

Handicapped license plates and rearview mirror placard are available to disabled persons at NO charge to allow them to...

park in specifically designated spaces

About handicap placards

• Placards are transferable between cars

• They have to be renewed every year

How long to renew a handicap placard?

You must renew every year

All gas-fueled vehicles, except new vehicles, registered in NJ must pass emissions inspections every how many years at a state inspection facility or a state-license or a state license private inspection?

2 years

New gasoline-fueled vehicles must pass their first MVC inspection how many years after they are initially registered?

5 years

When moving into NJ from another state, a motorist must have his/her vehicle inspected within how many days after registering it?

14 days

After vehicle passes inspection, what is placed in lower left corner of windshield?

new certificate of approval is placed in lower left corner of windshield that shows expiration date (month and year)

True or false: No other sticker may appear in left corner of windshield unless approved by MVC chief Administrator

True

Punishment for Driving vehicle with expired sticker

may result in fines between $100 and $200 or imprisonment for up to 30 days. MVC may revoke registration privileges also

Motor vehicle liability insurance is ________

Mandatory

What must remain in vehicle with driver?

NJ Insurance Identification Card

When must your NJ Insurance Identification Card be shown?

Card must be shown at registration, when involved in accident, when stopped ny law enforcement for traffic violation or roadside spot check

Driving uninsured vehicle can result in...

fines, community service, license and registration suspension and insurance surcharges

What is liability insurance?

type of insurance that protects an individual or business from financial loss if they are found legally responsible for injuries to another person or damage to another person's property.

What can liability insurance cover?

It can cover medical expenses, property repairs, and legal costs up to the policy's limits. In many states, it is legally required for vehicle owners

Traffic signs, signals, and road markings are set up to...

Control traffic flow

Who can overrule traffic signs?

Police officer

Order of vertically hung traffic light

red on top, yellow in the center, green in the third line. If green arrow present, it is always on the bottom.

Horizontal traffic light

Red at left, yellow middle, green right, green arrow last if applicable

Yellow light

Stop before entering intersection or crosswalk unless vehicle is so close to intersection that it cannot be stopped safely

Green light

proceed through intersection, yield to pedestrians and vehicles still ion intersection when turning left or right

Before making a left turn, yield to who?

approaching vehicles

Green arrow

proceed only as shown by arrow, yield to pedestrians

Flashing yellow light

slow down and proceed with care

Flashing red light

STOP, yield to pedestrian, go only when safe

Unlit signal

Treat as a 4 way stop sign, stop if signal has not illuminated and no one is directing traffic

Orange, steady raised palm symbol

pedestrians must not leave sidewalk or enter roadway when facing the light

White, steady pedestrian silhouette/countdown

pedestrians facing signal, may cross roadway in direction of signal

NJ law requires turning motorists to yield to who?

pedestrians crossing on white pedestrian silhouette signal and to pedestrians in crosswalk

Traffic signs have 3 basic categories, what are they?

warning, guidance, regulatory