Driver s Education Ch 2 — Administrative Traffic

Driver’s Education Ch 2 - Administrative & Traffic Laws

Administrative Laws • The procedure for w Issuing and removing people’s driver’s license w Registering a vehicle w Securing a title for the vehicle. • Getting your driver’s license w Each state gives a permit/written test, driving/road test and vision test.

Taking Away the License • States have the power to take license away from you - driving is a privilege not a right! • Suspend w Take license away less than 365 days • Revoke w Take license away for year or more • Point System w Assigned for driving violations (speeding)

Certificate of Title • When you buy a vehicle, the certificate of title proves that you legally own the vehicle. • It lists the name of the owner, the make, style, vehicle identification number (VIN) and engine number of the vehicle.

Vehicle Registration • It shows who is responsible for operating the vehicle. • Registration certificate and license plates • Must be renewed every 1 -2 years w MN every year

Car Insurance • Another responsibility of owning a car • Minnesota has a compulsory insurance law - each vehicle must be insured • Minnesota requires liability insurance on vehicles

Right-of-Way Rules • Right-of-Way w The right to proceed first w You will often have to yield to other drivers w Understanding the rules of the road and the right-of-way rules

Right-of-Way Rules • Yield right-of-way to any emergency vehicle (ambulance, police, fire trucks) • Yield right-of-way to people who are blind, carrying a white cane or using a guide dog - no matter where they cross the street • Yield to all pedestrians, especially those using crosswalks

Yield the Right-of-Way • At stop signs, yield to traffic on through streets • To emergency vehicles • At intersections not controlled by traffic signs/signals - yield to vehicles already in intersection • Drivers on the left yield to drivers on the right • Yield to vehicles going straight if you are turning

Yield the Right-of-Way • At four-way stops, yield to vehicles that arrive first • If arrive at four-way stop at same time, yield to vehicles on the right • When turning left, yield to all oncoming traffic • Yield when coming out of a driveway or sideroad or alley • At all yield signs, yield to all vehicles on cross street

Minimizing Risk • Remember that others will not always obey pavement markings, traffic signs and traffic signals • Make yourself as visible as possible • Identify an escape route in case something goes wrong in driving situations

Speed Limits • All states post speed limits on signs • Speed limits are set to protect all drivers • Traffic engineers set speed limits based on road conditions and surfaces, amount of traffic, hidden dangers, collisions, etc.

Speed Limits • Speed limits state the maximum speed at which you can drive under the best weather and road conditions • Visibility, time, and space determine the speed at which you can drive safely

The Basic Speed Law • Always drive at a speed that is reasonable and proper/safe for existing conditions. w These conditions include factors such as traffic, weather, road, vehicle, and personal well-being.

Fixed Speed Limit • A maximum or minimum speed that a vehicle may be driven on a road. • Drivers may never legally travel at speeds faster than the maximum posted speed • A vehicle traveling below the minimum posted speed limit can also be dangerous - such as on freeways

Advisory Speed Limits • These speed limits advise drivers to interrupt their normal driving speed for a limited time • Sharp turns, hills, over bridges are examples of place where advisory speed limits signs may be posted • Advisory limits are set based on ideal road conditions

Day and Night Speed Limits • Some states have lower speed limits posted for nighttime driving • It is harder to see potential obstacles at night • Slower speed allow the driver more time to search for visual clues and identify dangerous objects or road conditions that increase risk

Facts About Speed • The higher the speed: w The less time the driver has to spot dangerous situations and take action w The greater the time and distance it takes to change direction or stop a vehicle w The greater the chance the vehicle will skid or roll over on a turn w The greater chances of a collision, personal injuries, or property damages

Recognizing High Risk Behavior • Driving while impaired • Aggressive driving • Reckless driving • Inattention and distractions

Driving While Impaired • Legally drunk if BAC is. 08 • 41 percent of deaths were in alcohol related crashes • 1 out of 122 licensed drivers is arrested for driving under the influence

Implied Consent Laws • Every state has one • When receiving your license, drivers agree that if stopped for cause and charged with DWI, they will take a test to check for alcohol • This means you must agree to take a blood alcohol concentration test if requested by a police officer • BAC can be tested by breath, urine, or blood

Aggressive Driving • This behavior threatens safety of others and is a moving violation w w w Speeding Running red lights Running stop signs Tailgating Frequent lane changes Passing on shoulder

Road Rage • Change your vehicle position • Do not make eye contact • Do not retaliate • Stay calm • Take another route • Do not get out of your car

Reckless Driving • Driving is considered reckless if _ w Driver must consciously and intentionally drive in a dangerous manner w Driver knows or should know that his/her actions place others at increased risk w Conditions - including time, place, weather, traffic, vehicle and driver conditions - make the increased risk obvious and serious

Reckless Driving • Willful and wanton are key legal terms in a reckless driving charge • It implies that a person purposefully and willfully committed an act without regard for the rights and safety of others

Inattention and Distractions • Failure to pay full attention was a factor in nearly 50% of all collisions • Inattention is primary cause of ALL crashes involving 16 -18 yearold drivers

Inattention and Distractions • • • Talking on cell phone Changing radio station Eating Drinking Falling asleep Talking to others in car Putting on makeup Looking in mirror Reading

Sample Permit Question • You could be violating the speed law if going only 15 MPH. • True or False

Sample Permit Question • You could be violating the speed law if going only 15 MPH. • True or False

Sample Permit Question • When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different streets or highways at approximately the same time, which driver has the right of way? • A. The driver on the left • B. Neither driver • C. The driver on the right • D. Both drivers

Sample Permit Question • When two vehicles enter an uncontrolled intersection from different streets or highways at approximately the same time, which driver has the right of way? • A. The driver on the left • B. Neither driver • C. The driver on the right • D. Both drivers

Sample Permit Question • The Basic Speed Law limits speed to: • A. The maximum speed allowed by law • B. The road, weather, and vehicle conditions • C. The posted speed limit • D. 65 MPH in the day time and 55 MPH at night

Sample Permit Question • The Basic Speed Law limits speed to: • A. The maximum speed allowed by law • B. The road, weather, and vehicle conditions • C. The posted speed limit • D. 65 MPH in the day time and 55 MPH at night