Your License and the Law!

Your License and the Law!

Do you want to be an organ donor?Do you want to be an organ donor?

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Topic 2 Lesson 2

In order to be an organ donor you need:In order to be an organ donor you need:

A signed donor card and Family consent.A signed donor card and Family consent.

Organ Tissue DonationOrgan Tissue Donation

Medical technology allows transplantation of:

STATISTICSSTATISTICS

• More than 10,000 kidneys are transplanted each year, yet over 23,000 people need transplants

• More than 2,000 hearts are transplanted each year, yet over 2,800 people continue to wait

• More than 3,000 livers are transplanted annually, yet over 2,600 people are on the waiting list

• More than 500 lungs are transplanted each year, yet over 1,000 people are on the waiting list for a transplant

• More than 500 pancreas transplants are performed annually, yet over 100 people are waiting for a transplant

skin, cornea, bone, bone marrow, blood, kidney, heart, lung, pancreas, liver, small bowel, and heart valve.

License Suspension & Revocation

Making a false statement to DMV Failing to stop and identify yourself at the scene of a

crash if someone has been injured or killed Operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of

alcohol or drugs Voluntary or involuntary manslaughter resulting from

driving a motor vehicle Committing a drug offense, regardless of whether or

not a motor vehicle is involved

License Suspension & Revocation cont…

Committing a felony involving the use of a motor vehicle

Taking a driver’s license examination for another person, or appearing for another person to renew a license. If convicted of this offense, your license will be revoked for ten years

Eluding police

Suspended vs. Revoked

Suspended: If your license is suspended, your privilege to drive has been withdrawn temporarily. You may pay the required fees and reinstate your license at the end of the suspension period unless your license expires during that period. You must show proof of legal presence.

Suspended vs. Revoked cont…

Revoked: Revocation on the other hand, means that your privilege to drive has been terminated. Your driving privilege may be restored if you reapply for a driver’s license after the revocation period has passed. You must also show proof of legal presence. You must successfully complete the vision screening, two-part knowledge exam and road skills tests and pay the required fees when you reapply.

Driver Preparation ProceduresDriver Preparation Procedures

Check around the outsideCheck around the outside of the vehicle for broken glass (windows, lights,etc.), body damage, condition of tires, fluid leaks, direction of front tires, or debris on the ground that could interfere with movement.

Pre-DrivePre-Drive TasksTasks

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Topic 1 Lesson 1

Check forCheck for small children or pets near vehicle.

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Pre-DrivePre-Drive TasksTasksTopic 1 Lesson 1

• Sliding books or book bags on seats when slowing or stopping will distract the driver.

• Food or beverages also distract the driver

• Valuables visible in the car may attract a thief.

Store personal items in trunk of vehicle Store personal items in trunk of vehicle

When parked at the When parked at the curbcurb• Approach vehicle from the front to monitor

oncoming traffic.• Approach driver’s door with key in hand.

When parked in When parked in parking lotparking lot• Approach vehicle from the rear to observe people

or objects near the car.• Approach driver’s door with key in hand.

Starting TasksStarting Tasks

Place foot on brakePlace foot on brake

Put key in ignition and turn Put key in ignition and turn ignition onignition on

Adjust ventilationAdjust ventilation

Set accessoriesSet accessories

Put car in gear and remove Put car in gear and remove parking brakeparking brake

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Topic 1 Lesson 3

Stop in a legal, safe parking spaceStop in a legal, safe parking space

Park an appropriate distance from a fire hydrant, intersection, RR crossing, loading zone, etc.

Keep foot on service brake.

Set Parking BrakeSet Parking BrakeRecommended in most new vehicle owner’s manuals to protect transaxle and constant velocity joints.

Place gear selector in (P)ark.Place gear selector in (P)ark.Or place in recommended gear (Reverse or First gear) for manual shift transmission.

Turn off any vehicle accessoriesTurn off any vehicle accessoriesCheck that all systems are functioning and ready

to use next time.

Securing TasksSecuring Tasks

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Topic 1 Lesson 4

Turn ignition switch to “off”Turn ignition switch to “off”- The engine and all accessories should shut off.

Lock ignition switch and remove keyLock ignition switch and remove key- This is a safety feature for removing the key in most vehicles.

Remove occupant restraintsRemove occupant restraints- In some older cars, the shoulder restraints operate when the

door is opened.

Check traffic and exit the vehicleCheck traffic and exit the vehicle

- Check Check traffic flow to rear prior to opening the door. flow to rear prior to opening the door.

- Rear child safety door locks may need to be opened from the Rear child safety door locks may need to be opened from the driver’s door.driver’s door.

Secure doors and windowsSecure doors and windows- Protects valuables and unauthorized entry by others.

Securing TasksSecuring Tasks

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Topic 1 Lesson 4

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: ControlledControlled IntersectionsIntersections

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Controlled Intersections:Controlled Intersections:

Topic 3 Lesson 1

• Signs and/or signals Signs and/or signals

determine who should yielddetermine who should yield

regulate the flow of traffic and pedestriansregulate the flow of traffic and pedestrians

UncontrolledUncontrolled Intersections/ 4-way StopIntersections/ 4-way Stop

•An uncontrolled intersectionAn uncontrolled intersection has NO signs or signalsNO signs or signals to regulate the flow of traffic.

•A 4-way stop has a stop sign at each corner.

Vehicles approaching an intersection must yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

In these illustrations, the Blue Car must yield the right-of-way.

When two or more vehicles approach an intersection at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.

Topic 3 Lesson 1

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First Car Rule Same Time Rule

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: IntersectionsIntersectionsTopic 3 Lesson 1

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Left Turns Private road, alley or driveway

Vehicles turning left must yield to oncoming traffic – unless there is a lead green arrow.

Vehicles entering a roadway from a private road, alley or driveway shall stop and yield right-of-way to traffic on the roadway.

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: IntersectionsIntersectionsTopic 3 Lesson 1

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In these illustrations, the Blue Car must yield the right-of-way.

T-Intersections Traffic Circles

At a T-intersection, the vehicle on the side street must stop and yield right of way.

Vehicles entering the traffic circle shall yield to vehicles already in the intersection.

Expressways/Multi-Lane RoadwaysExpressways/Multi-Lane RoadwaysTopic 3 Lesson 1

YIELD Right

of Way

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Entering a controlled-access highwayEntering a controlled-access highway

Yield the right-of-way to vehicles already on the expressway.

Leaving a controlled-access highwayLeaving a controlled-access highway

• Vehicles entering the expressway shall yield to vehicles exiting the expressway.

• If you miss the exit, do not stop and/or back up on the expressway. Continue driving to the next exit.

Driving on multiple-lane roadwaysDriving on multiple-lane roadways

The vehicle entering the lane of traffic from a lane to the right shall yield right-of-way to the vehicle entering the same lane of traffic from a lane to the left.

*See Module 6 for detailed information on limited access roadways.

the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians

the Right-of-Way to Emergency Vehicles

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: Special SituationsSpecial Situations

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Topic 3 Lesson 1

the Right-of-Way to School Buses

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: Special SituationsSpecial Situations

YieldYield the Right-of-Way to the Right-of-Way to School BusesSchool Buses

Topic 3 Lesson 1

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All traffic must stop for a school bus with flashing red lights and an extended stop sign

UNLESS

the vehicles are traveling on the opposite side of a highway on a roadway separated by a physical barrier or unpaved median area.

Note: You must also stop if the bus is loading or unloading children and the signal devices are not functioning properly.

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: School BusesSchool BusesTopic 3 Lesson 1

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In these illustrations, the RED cars must STOP and YIELD Right-of-Way

School Bus

Traffic from both directions must stop.

Vehicles traveling on the opposite side of a divided highway separated by a barrier or unpaved median do not have to stop.

At an intersection, all traffic must stop.

If a School Bus is Loading or Unloading Students...

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: Emergency VehiclesEmergency Vehicles

YieldYield the Right-of-Way the Right-of-Way toto Emergency VehiclesEmergency Vehicles

Topic 3 Lesson 1

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Vehicles must yield the right-of-way to police, fire, and rescue vehicles using a siren and/or flashing lights.

Pull over to the right edge of the road and stop until the emergency vehicle has passed.

If traffic is congested and prevents moving to the right edge of the road, adjust lane position and leave a clear path for the emergency vehicle to pass.

On an undivided highway, all traffic must pull over to the edge of the road and allow the emergency vehicle to pass.

Right–of–Way Concepts: Right–of–Way Concepts: PedestriansPedestrians

Yield the Right-of-Way toYield the Right-of-Way to Pedestrians Pedestrians atat

T – 1.16d

Topic 3 Lesson 1

•Intersections

•Crosswalks

•When Making Right & Left Turns

REMEMBER

Driving is a privilege, NOT a right