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What are the parts and purpose of the Highway Transportation System) HTS?How can a graduated driver licensing program help beginner drivers ?

Driver Education

Chapter 1

Learning objectives

Explain how a graduated driver-licensing system can help you drive more safely.

List some of the main concepts stressed in a quality driver education program.

Describe the three parts of the highway transportation system.

Highway Transportation System The Highway Transportation

System(HTS) – has three parts: people, vehicles, and roadways. The purpose of the HTS is to move people and cargo from one place to another in a safe, efficient, and economical manner.

Parts of the HTS People

Roadway users – are people who use the HTS by walking, driving, or riding

Parts of the HTS Vehicles Any vehicle that uses

the HTS ranging from a moped to a tractor trailer

Roadways Any road ranging

from a dirt road to a multilane expressway

Regulating the HTS Laws are passed to make up the vehicle

code Enforcement agencies assure that laws

are obeyed Motor vehicle departments set rules to

assure that driver and vehicle standards are met

Courts decide whether drivers charged with violating the laws are guilty or innocent

Highway traffic engineer’s plan, build, and maintain the complex system of roadways

Your Driving Task Driving Task – includes all the

social, physical, and mental skills required to drive

Use knowledge and visual skills Obey traffic laws Judge time and space Anticipating how your car will

respond under normal and emergency conditions

Driving Task Social Skills - Driving requires you to

interact successfully with people Physical Skills – You must learn the

physical skills of driving so well that they become natural habit. Beginning drivers need to concentrate heavily on the physical skills of driving. More experienced drivers can focus on the social and mental aspects of driving

Driving Task Mental Skills – IPDE Process – is a

process of seeing, thinking, and responding Identify – important information in the

ongoing driving scene Predict – when and where possible points

of conflict will develop Decide – when, where , and how to

communicate, adjust speed, and change position to avoid conflict

Execute – the right action to prevent conflict

Driving Responsibilities Driving is a privilege

not a right. The privilege is based on the assumption that you will be responsible and obey traffic laws.

If you do not handle this responsibility, you have the power to ruin your life and the life of others

Digital Drivers License

Includes nearly 2 dozen security features

Is issued at all MVC agencies

Digital Drivers License Motorists under

21 vertical format

Motorists over 21 Horizontal format

Altering a Drivers License May result in:

Loss of driving privilege

Fine up to $1,000

Up to 6 months in jail

Getting a driver license illegally

May result in:

Fine up to $200 to $500

Jail of 30-90 days

Getting your basic license Good for 4 years Minimum age 18 (permit 16) Permit fee $10 License fee $24 Test Required

Knowledge Vision Road

6 Point ID Verification At least one primary document

At least one secondary document

At least six points of ID

Proof of address

Graduated Driver License Multi-stage licensing system

Gradually introduce privileges Extends practice time Minimum age of 18 for unrestricted

license Restrictions must be followed Failure to do so may result in $100

fine or license suspension

Driving Decals All permit or probationary (formerly provisional)

drivers under age 21 must display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back) of any motor vehicle they operate (P.L. 2009, c.37-Kyleigh’s Law, eff. May 1, 2010).

Drivers under 21 subject to New Jersey's Graduated Driver License (GDL) requirements:

Special learner's permit Examination permit Probationary (formerly Provisional) licenseNote: Decals must be displayed for road test of drivers

under age 21.

Steps to Early Bird License

Step 1: Get a Special Learners Permit Must be at least 16 yrs. Old Must have signed parent or guardian

consent Must be enrolled in approved behind-

the-wheel driver training course through the N.J. Department of Education or commercial driving school.

Early Bird Road Step 1 cont. An approved instructor must

purchase the permit Must pass MVC’s knowledge and

vision tests Must pay required feeMVC will validate Special Learner

Permit ONLY after training course completion.

Early Bird Road Step 2: Practice with an Adult

Supervising Driver Must observe special learner permit

driving restrictions Must practice at least six months

Early Bird Road Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Must have completed six months of supervised driving w/out any suspensions or postponements

Must pass MVC’s road test Must be at least 17 yrs. Old

Early Bird Road Step 4: With a Probationary Driver

License Must practice unsupervised driving

for at least one year Must observe probationary driver

license restrictions

Early Bird Road Step 5: Get the Basic Driver

License Must be at least 18 yrs. Old Must have completed one year of

unsupervised driving with probationary driver license restrictions

Must pay fee Note: Permit may not be used for practice

driving until validated at an MVC Driver Testing Center.

The Early Bird Road Summary For drivers ages 16 and up, MVC offers a

three-phase process: (Must first attend driving school for 6 hours)

Student learner's permit (minimum six months of supervised driving)

Probationary license (minimum one year of restricted but unsupervised driving)

Basic driver license (must be 18 years old)

Young Adult Road Step 1 Get an Examination Permit

Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests.

Must be 17 yrs. Old Must pay fee Must have signed parent or guardian

consent if you are under 18 yrs. of age

Young Adult Road Step 2: Practice Supervised Driving

Must practice with an adult supervising driver

Must practice at least six months Must observe special learner permit

driving restrictions

Young Adult Road Step 3: Get a Probationary License

Must have completed six months of supervised driving w/out any suspensions or postponements

Must pass MVC’s road test

Young Adult Road Step 4: Practice Unsupervised

Driving Must practice unsupervised driving

for at least one year Must observe probationary driver

license restrictions

Young Adult Road Step 5: Get a Basic Driver License

Must be at least 18 yrs. Old Must have completed one year of

unsupervised driving Must pay fee

The Young Adult Road (Does not attend driving school) For drivers 17 years old Get the signed consent of a parent or

guardian Pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests Pay the required fee. After applicants complete the steps

above, the MVC will validate their examination permit and they can move to step 2.

#2 Practice supervised driving for at least six months You must observe the following restrictions

during the supervised driving period: Display a reflectorized decal on each license

plate (front and back top left corner); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience

Cont. Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are

allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

Seat belts must be worn at all times See GDL Exemptions for hours-related

exemptions for employment or religious reasons

#3 a. Get a probationary license You must be at least 17 years of

age Complete the supervised driving

period Pass the 6 Point ID Verification Pass MVC's road test You must return after one year

from date of issue to get a basic driver license

#3 b.Practice unsupervised driving for at least one year You must observe the following requirements

and restrictions while driving with a probationary (formerly provisional) license:

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

Cont. Only one additional passenger is

allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

Seat belts must be worn at all times See GDL Exemptions for hours-related

exemptions for employment or religious reasons

#4 Get a basic driver license You must be at least 18 years old Complete the unsupervised driving

period Go to any MVC Agency with your

provisional license and other documents to pass the 6 Point ID Verification

Pay $24 license fee

Special Learner Permit Restrictions

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience

Special Learner Permit Restrictions cont.

Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

Seat belts must be worn at all times Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are

allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

Examination Permit Restrictions

You must be at least 17 years old and not in suspension status

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m.

You must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years driving experience

Examination Permit Restrictions cont.

Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

If you are at least 21 years old, there are no passenger or hour restrictions

You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

Seatbelts must be worn at all times

Probationary (formally provisional) Driver License Restrictions

Display a reflectorized decal on each license plate (front/back); decals available at motor vehicle agencies, $4 per pair

No driving after 11:01 p.m. and before 5:00 a.m. See GDL Exemptions for exceptions due to employment or religious reasons

Parent(s), guardian(s) or dependant(s) are allowed as passengers. A dependant is a permit or probationary driver's child, not siblings

Probationary (formally provisional) Driver License Restrictions Cont.

Only one additional passenger is allowed unless accompanied by a parent or guardian

You can't use cell phones, hand held video games or any other hands-free interactive, wireless communication device

Seat belts must be worn at all times

GDL Driver Exemptions Permit and probationary drivers under 21

are eligible for hours-related exemptions for employment or religious reasons

Drivers must carry legible documentation on letterhead signed by the employer, organization or religious institution stating the reasons for this request

Include signature, title, address and telephone number of designated official

Organ Donor The Uniform Anatomical Gift Act allows a

consenting individual to donate his or her organs and tissues upon death for the purpose of transplantation or medical research.

You may express your wish to donate your organs and tissues for transplant by designating the words "Organ Donor" to appear on your NJ driver license or non-driver identification card. This designation is for individuals 18 or older.

Register for organ donor designation Organ donor registration is available

online or in-person at your local MVC agency. When registering at an agency, you must present the required six (6) points of identification as well as verification of your address. Remember that you must confirm your decision each time you renew your license or non-driver ID.

Frequently Asked questions Could there be any conflict

between saving your life and organ and tissue donation?No. Donation cannot occur until after a person has died. In the event of an accident or emergency, physicians and nurses will do everything possible to try to save your life. In fact, the medical team treating you is always completely separate from the transplant team.

Cont. What organs and tissue can be

donated?Life-saving organs for transplant include the heart, kidneys, lungs, pancreas, liver and intestines. Tissue such as bones, ligaments, and tendons are needed for surgical procedures to repair injured or diseased joints and bone. Donated corneas, heart valves and skin also improve the quality of life.

Assignment: Organ Donation Paper Assigned

Students are to read the section named Organ DonorProgram in the Driver’s Education textbook on page 13.

You may indicate your desire to be an organ donor by filling out an organ donation declaration on your driver’s license or by signing an organ donor card. Remember that the most important step in considering organ donation is informing your family and other loved ones of your decision. This will ensure that your wishes are carried out.

Assignment: Organ Donation Paper Cont.The student is to complete this assignment in two parts. The first part of the paper the student has to research

organ donation from various reliable sources. The sources most be sited.

The second part of the paper the student will discuss organ donation with their parents/ guardians and share what they have learned about their parents/guardians decision or opinion on this subject. Then the student has to make a choice whether or not they would like to donate their organs.

At the end of summing up all the information the student has acquired they are to complete a two page paper, doubled spaced and typed please include a work sited page.

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