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Driver Responsibility Program. When a driver accumulates six or more points in New York s/he is surcharged $300.00 for the first six points and $75.00 for each point over six for three years. Hand Position on the wheel. http://www.smartmotorist.com/driving-guideline/hands-on-the-steering-wheel.html From the first day in driving school, this lesson is drilled into our heads: Firmly grip the steering wheel in the 10-2 position. Now, law enforcement agencies are training officers to place their hands lower on the steering wheel, and some drivers' groups are changing position on hand position. For more than a year at the San Jose, Calif., Police Department, the recommended hold has been 9-3. The American Automobile Association also prefers 9-3. For the California Highway Patrol, the position can be as low as 8-4. "My daughter came back from driving class and said they were teaching her to hold the wheel at 10-2," said Robert Sepulveda, a San Jose officer who has trained new cops in proper driving techniques. "I told her that's not what we teach . . . that 10-2 is inappropriate." The 10-2 position is the traditional favorite because, in theory, a higher grip allows a driver to keep the car running smoothly without needing to jerk the wheel suddenly if he is cut off or there is a hazard in the road. But air bags are changing that equation. During a collision, the bag will explode out at more than 100 mph, protecting the driver's head and chest from slamming into the front of the vehicle. With the hands at 10-2 or higher on the wheel, a driver's arms can get walloped or thrown back into his face if an air bag deploys. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration takes a neutral position on the grip, saying there is not enough evidence of arms or wrists being broken by exploding air bags to recommend 9-3 over 10-2 or anything else. However, the agency does say that the arms of drivers holding the steering wheel from the side are not as likely to be caught between their bodies and the air bag. At this point, most position changing is happening in law enforcement. Although the California Department of Motor Vehicles says it has no preferred position, many local driving schools say the DMV tells them to teach motorists the 10-2 grip. "It's 10-2 according to their 2001 handbook," said Ruth Zimmer, owner of Advantage Driving School in San Jose. "Of course, the DMV is always three years behind." Many drivers do not heed any of the recommended positions as they cruise down a freeway. Some prefer the 10-and-a-drink position or the 1 o'clock only hold. "I'm bad. I'm bad. I know that," said Donnae Youngman, a legal assistant in Palo Alto, Calif., who usually rests her left arm on the window side while the right arm grips the bottom of the wheel. "If something crops up on the road when I'm driving, I'll go back to 10-2. But now they don't know if that is right?" That's right. "I can help stir things up even further," said Steve Schwab, the police chief in Morgan Hill, Calif., who recently sent his officers to an emergency vehicle operations course in Alameda County where the recommended position was 7-5. "The reason is to ensure that if they crash and the air bag goes off, the driver's arms are pushed down or out, not up," the chief said. "But keep in mind that all this controversy about hand positions is targeted toward training drivers of emergency vehicles in high-risk situations." For the CHP, 10-2, 9-2 or 8-4 are all approved positions. The reason: "All vehicle steering wheels and air bags are not created equal," said Pete Barra, public information officer for the CHP's Bay Area division. "Not to mention the comfort level of the driver's hand position." But Gordon Booth, owner of Drivetrain in Willow Glen, Calif., doesn't go along with the idea that lower is better. "I don't think there is one catch-all hand position," he said. "If you are in fairly heavy traffic, I would disagree with anything less than 9-3. I much prefer 10-2 or even 11-1.' Traffic cops say in recent years, another new position has gained considerable popularity. "Mostly, I see the left hand up on the wheel," said San Jose officer Sepulveda, "and the other hand on a cell phone."
Collisions
Whenever a crash occurs it is not just the people involved in the particular crash, The wife, husband, father, mother, sister brother, relatives, friends and others are affected. It can become very personal. Over 40,000 die each year as a result of traffic collisions, with an additional 4,000,000 injuries. About 38% of all fatal car crashes are alcohol related with another 30% attributed to speeding.
The causes of these crashes, emotional impact and cost in dollars spent on car crashes are covered in defensive driving courses. The goal of good defensive driving is to reduce the risk of these accidents by properly educating students to exercise caution and good judgment while driving. Defensive Driving Class in Yonkers, NY. Sign up for class here.
Psychological Factors
Taiw stresse Values, Attitude and Behavior after the model of the New York Motor Vehicle Department guidelines. On the roadways, drivers have to deal with several factors that can affect their driving. Though some of them are beyond the control of the driver, psychological factors can be controlled by the driver if he knows what to look for and how to handle it.
Defensive driving courses tend to focus on how drivers can cope with distractions, fatigue, emotional distress and road rage. They also offer instructions for developing a positive attitude behind the wheel and increasing your focus on the driving task.
Drugs and Alchohol and DWI. How much do I have to drink before it affects my driving?
Any amount of alcohol affects your judgment and coordination. The degree of impairment depends upon:
The amount of alcohol you consume
Your body weight
Whether or not you eat before or while drinking
The length of time you spend drinking
What is BAC?
BAC stands for "blood alcohol concentration." It's a measure of the amount of alcohol in your blood. In New York State, a BAC of more than .05% is evidence that your ability is impaired by alcohol (DWAI or driving while ability impaired). A BAC of .08% or more is evidence of intoxication (DWI, driving while intoxicated, and/or driving with a BAC of .08 or more.) Under New York's Zero Tolerance Law, drivers under age 21 may be detained for driving with as little as .02% BAC.
How can I sober up quickly?
There is no quick way. Only time can make you sober. You must wait for your body to metabolize the alcohol. Most people need about one hour to metabolize one drink.
What will happen if I am stopped for drunk driving?
If a police officer believes you are intoxicated, you will be arrested and requested to take a BAC test. If convicted you will face a substantial fine, license revocation, higher insurance costs, legal fees and a possible jail sentence. [See Section 1192, NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law.]
Is plea bargaining possible?
The law prohibits a plea to reduce an alcohol traffic offense to a non-alcohol traffic offense.
What if I don't take the BAC test?
Your license will be suspended by DMV at arraignment and later revoked at a hearing. You are also subject to a civil penalty of $500-750. [Section 1194, NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law.]
Does age have anything to do with penalties?
Yes. If you are under 21 and convicted of an alcohol related offense your license is revoked for at least one year. A second offense while under 21 results in a one year revocation or a revocation until age 21, whichever is longer. [Section 1193.2(b) (6),(7) of the NYS Vehicle & Traffic Law.]
What are the chances that if I drink and drive that I will be caught?
Greater than ever before. The STOP-DWI Law has increased both enforcement and prosecution of drunk drivers. This law returns fine money to counties for anti-DWI programs. Also State and local police are doing blanket patrols and checkpoints to aid in the apprehension of drunk drivers. These enforcement efforts can occur at any place and time.
Can I receive a limited license to drive if I am convicted of drunk driving?
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SEAT BELTS, CHILD SAFETY SEATS, AND AIR BAGS
No matter how carefully you drive, there is always a chance you will be involved in a traffic crash. You cannot predict when it may happen. Your best protection in most vehicles is a lap belt and shoulder harness in combination with an air bag. Some vehicles also have air bags to protect against side-impact traffic crashes.
A shoulder harness is worn across the shoulder and chest, not under the arm. Wearing the harness the wrong way could cause serious internal injuries in a crash.
If you are wearing a seat belt, your chances are at least 50 percent less of being killed or seriously injured in a traffic crash than if you are not wearing one.
All children under age 16 must also wear them, no matter where they ride in the vehicle. All children under age four must ride in federally-approved child safety seats, or if also over 40 pounds in weight use an appropriate child restraint system such as a booster seat. Beginning March 27, 2005, all children under age 7 must use an appropriate child restraint system, unless they are more than four feet nine inches tall. If your vehicle has side impact air bags, please refer to your owner's manual for additional safety tips. Persons 16 and older are responsible for buckling themselves up, and can be fined if they do not. If a passenger under 16 is not properly protected, the driver can be fined. The maximum fine for each seat belt violation is $50. The fine for a violation involving a person under age 16 is at least $25, and can be up to $100.
New York is a "primary enforcement" state. A law enforcement officer can stop you and issue a traffic ticket just for failure to wear a seat belt or to make sure child passengers are properly buckled up or in safety seats. The law applies to out-of-state visitors as well as New York State residents.
New York's seat belt law applies to drivers and occupants of all vehicles except authorized emergency vehicles, taxies, liveries, buses (except for bus drivers), and 1964 and older model cars. Rural letter carriers are also exempt while delivering mail. Individuals who qualify for a medical exemption due to a physical disability which prevents seat belt use must carry a letter of exemption. This letter must be written on a physician's letterhead or prescription blank and signed by the physician. The DMV strongly recommends that medically exempted passengers ride in the back seat.
Whenever you drive, you should make sure everyone in your vehicle wears a seat belt. In the event of a crash, a person without a belt becomes a projectile, and a danger to everyone else in the vehicle. Make sure every child under age four in your vehicle is properly using an approved safety seat, and that the seat is properly installed.
We all share the financial burden of deaths and injuries due to traffic crashes. As you practice the safe driving techniques in this manual, make buckling up part of your routine - a habit as automatic as turning the key in the ignition or turning on the radio.
Here are some facts to encourage you to buckle up:
If you are thrown out of a vehicle in a crash, your chances of being killed are 25 times greater than if you stay inside.
Eight of ten crashes happen at speeds of less than 40 mph (64 km/h), and people have been killed in crashes at speeds as low as 12 mph (19.2 km/h). About 75 percent of crashes occur within 25 miles (40 km) of the driver's home. Wear your seat belt even on short trips or when traveling at low speeds.
Do not worry about being trapped by your seat belt. Less than one-half of one percent of all traffic crashes involve a fire or a vehicle going underwater. Even in these rare incidents, a seat belt keeps you from being knocked unconscious or being too badly injured to escape. It only takes a second or two to unfasten the belt so you can get out of the vehicle.
A seat belt can help you avoid a crash. It helps you stay in position behind the steering wheel and near the brake pedal if your vehicle goes out of control. With a belt on, you may be able to regain control. Without it, you may not even be able to stay in the driver's seat.
For added protection, adjust your vehicle's head rest, lock the doors and keep loose, heavy objects out of the passenger area. Put them in the trunk instead.
Air bags provide an extra degree of protection against injuries when used with seat belts. They are meant to work WITH seat belts, not to replace them. An air bag protects a front-seat occupant in a head-on crash by inflating upon impact and cushioning the occupant from colliding with the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield. The combination of a seat belt and an air bag offers maximum protection, partly because they help the driver maintain control of the vehicle and help avoid secondary collisions.
The air bag deploys rapidly from the steering wheel and/or dashboard. Most adults who are properly buckled up are safer in a vehicle with air bags, but the force of an air bag deploying may injure those who sit too close to it. You should sit with at least 10 inches between the center of your chest and the cover of your vehicle's air bag. Also, place your hands on the steering wheel at the 3 and 9 o'clock positions to keep them out of the way if the air bag deploys.
IMPORTANT: NEVER PUT AN INFANT IN A REAR-FACING CHILD SAFETY SEAT IN THE FRONT SEAT OF A VEHICLE THAT HAS A PASSENGER AIR BAG. Crashes are Preventable
Vehicle crashes are almost always preventable. The combination of speed, place of impact and size of object being impacted can determine the severity of the crash. In every accident, however, the act of one vehicle hitting another vehicle or other object is not the only collision that can occur.
The concept of the second collision, in which the driver and other passengers collides with the windshield, seat or other object within the car when not wearing a seat belt can be just as dangerous as the initial collision. Everything inside the car will move at the same speed as the collision impact.
Defensive driving courses address the issue of vehicle crashes and second collisions by listing the elements of a crash and illustrating how the forces of impact can be avoided or limited.
Aggresive Driving WHAT IS AGGRESSIVE DRIVING?
Aggressive driving can refer to any display of aggression by a driver. It is often used to describe more extreme acts of physical assault that result from disagreements between drivers. "Road Rage" is a term believed to be coined by the American media, originally to describe the most violent events.
Although the media currently seem to refer to all aggressive driving as road rage, the New York State Police have pointed out that there is an important difference. "Road Rage", such as using the vehicle as a weapon or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle, is NOT aggressive driving. Such acts are criminal offenses, and there are laws to deal with these violent crimes.
The New York State Police define an Aggressive Driver as one who:
Operates a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of the other users of the streets and highways.
AGGRESSIVE DRIVING SEEMS TO BE INCREASING
Part of the problem may be the roads themselves. The roads are more crowded. The number of vehicle miles driven each year is up 35% in the past ten years, and there are more vehicles on the roads. Yet the number of miles of roadway has increased by only 1%. Also, people are busier. Time is at a premium, and road congestion causes frustration.
According to the media, there are numerous events of aggressive driving or "road rage" on the public highways. There is growing concern among motorists about this problem. The American Automobile Association (AAA), Potomac Club commissioned a survey in early 1996 to determine what issues drivers were concerned about in the Washington, D.C. area. The largest group of drivers, 40%, felt the major traffic safety threat was the aggressive driver.
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Programs & Solutions
Aggressive Driving
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THE NEW YORK STATE POLICE AGGRESSIVE DRIVER PILOT PROGRAM
Over the July 4, 1997 holiday weekend, the New York State Police an aggressive driver pilot program on Long Island and in the southern Hudson Valley. The State Police define the aggressive driver as one who:
Operates a motor vehicle in a selfish, bold or pushy manner, without regard for the rights or safety of the other users of the streets and highways.
Since 1995, the State Police have had an anti-aggressive driver program "without fanfare". The Hazardous Violations Program was initiated in an effort to cut down on aggressive driving behaviors, in particular excessive speed and reckless driving, throughout the state. Now the State Police have initiated an enforcement and public information and education campaign which specifically targets the aggressive driving behaviors listed below.
Aggressive driving may be characterized by the following traffic violations:
Excessive Speed
Frequent or Unsafe Lane Changes
Failure to Signal
Tailgating
Failure to Yield the Right of Way
Disregarding Traffic Controls
Impaired Driving
As already noted in the Introduction, the NYS State Police have pointed out that there is a difference between aggressive driving and so called "road rage". "Road Rage", such as using the vehicle as a weapon or physically assaulting a driver or their vehicle, is NOT aggressive driving. These are criminal offenses, and there are laws in place to deal with these violent crimes.
If you encounter an aggressive driver...
The New York State Police recommend these basic tips for dealing with an aggressive driver:
Remain calm
Keep your distance
Do not pass unless you have to
Change lanes once it is safe (don't jump lanes without looking)
If you cannot change lanes and an aggressive driver is behind you, stay where you are, maintain the proper speed and do not respond with hostile gestures.
You may call 911 (or *911 from a cell phone) to report an aggressive driver or a driver you believe may be impaired.
(Of special note: If you witness an act of aggressive driving, the police cannot issue a ticket simply because you've gotten a plate number. A police officer must witness the infraction and positively identify the driver of the vehicle in order to issue a ticket. However, if you travel a route on a regular basis and witness aggressive behavior at certain times, or all of the time, the State Police would be interested in knowing about the locations.) When confronted by an aggressive driver:
Avoid eye contact.
Stay calm and relaxed.
Make every attempt to get out of the way safely. Do not escalate the situation.
Put your pride in the back seat. Do not challenge an aggressive driver by speeding up or attempting to hold your position in your travel lane.
Wear a seat belt and encourage your passengers to do the same.
Ignore harassing gestures and name calling, and do not return them.
Report aggressive drivers to the appropriate law enforcement authorities by providing a vehicle description, location, license plate number, and direction of travel.
If you are being followed by an aggressive or threatening driver, do not stop or get out of your vehicle. Drive directly to the nearest police station.
If an aggressive driver is involved in a crash, stop a safe distance from the crash scene. When the police arrive, report the driving behavior you witnessed. To avoid becoming an aggressive driver:
Allow enough travel time to reach your destination on schedule.
Alter your schedule to avoid driving during peak highway congestion periods.
If you're running late, call ahead so you can relax.
Do not drive when you are angry, upset or overly tired.
Make your vehicle comfortable. Listen to relaxing music and avoid situations that raise your anxiety.
When driving, relax and remain aware of your posture. Sit back in your seat, loosen your grip on the steering wheel and do not clench your teeth.
Give others the benefit of the doubt; be polite, courteous and forgiving.
You can control your own reactions to other drivers. If someone else drives aggressively, do not retaliate.
If you have the right-of-way, do not think of it as an absolute right. Be prepared to give up the right-of-way to avoid a crash or prevent confusion. Waiting a few seconds for another driver is far better than risking a crash. Knowing you were "in the right" will not make up for the expense or pain of a collision.
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By Eric Bland Feb. 5, 2009 Teenagers are notorious for bad driving and animated cell phone conversations, and doing the two simultaneously is an especially deadly mix. Now in an effort to reduce the number one killer of teens, a Utah company is using Bluetooth technology to create a special driving mode that makes it impossible for a driver to talk or text when the car is on. "The recent stats show that texting on the phone has overtaken drunk driving fatalities on public roads," said Ronn Hartman of Accendo LC, the company working to commercialize the technology. "This is all about saving lives and safer driving." Every year more than an estimated 330,000 people are injured in cell-phone-related accidents, which kill more than 2,000 people annually. Recent studies have shown that talking or texting on a cell phone can be as dangerously distracting as drunk driving. In an effort to keep drivers focused on the road, several states have banned drivers from using cell phones while driving, or require hands-free devices, such as those equipped with Bluetooth. Yet for some people, laws are made to be broken, and even hands-free conversations can quickly become distracting. To address that problem, the scientists developed a special Bluetooth-equipped key. In the current prototype, pushing a button both releases the key from its shell and activates the embedded Bluetooth technology, which finds the person's cell phone and puts it into driving mode. When in driving mode, the phone automatically answers all incoming texts and voicemails with, "I am driving now. I will call you later when I arrive at the destination safely." The only calls allowed out are to emergency services. When the driver turns off the car, they slide the key back to an inactive mode, which returns the phone to normal operation. Hartman expects to have a commercial version available for purchase within the next several months. Parents would have access to a Web site tracking their teen's driving and talking habits. That's a fair amount of effort, but soon the service could be an option when buying a new car. Major (but undisclosed) automobile manufacturers have contacted Hartman about including the technology in new vehicles, he said. Insurance companies have also contacted Hartman, raising the possibility of lower insurance rates for families with the technology. Whenever Key2SafeDriving is implemented, it should reduce the number of car accidents, particularly among teenagers, said David Strayer, a professor at the University of Utah who studies the effects of talking and texting on driving. Click for related content According to Strayer, driving while talking on a cell phone makes you four times more likely to have an accident. Using a hands-free headset does nothing to off set that risk. Texting increases the odds of an accident another 50 percent. Couple those odds with the inexperience of teenage drivers and a deadly mixture is created. Key2SafeDriving, according to Strayer, could help unravel that mess. "This technology has the potential to really curb teenage driver cell phone use," said Strayer. "I think it's a pretty good idea and that it will result in fewer fatalities on the road." About Us Designed for easy access this NY defensive driving online course is praised by drivers who take the course. Defensive driving course online NY is offered for point and insurance reduction. Just by taking this NY online course you receive 10& off your liability, no fault and collision insurance. Plus four points are removed from your driving record, if necessary. Our course is the most well liked defensive driving course in New York because we make it easy and fun. You are in the right place here getting the most out of NY defensive driving online while paying the least. Congratulations. The Roads are Safer because of Responsible People like you who take the New York Defensive Driving Class Online or in the Class Room.
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