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New Driver PP [Read-Only] Introductions Police Department Contact Non Emergency (707) 584-2600 500 City Center Drive. Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Purpose To educate new drivers about safe driving habits, applicable laws, how to interact with law enforcement, how to deal with collisions and road rage incidents What this program is NOT teaching you how to talk your way out of a ticket Parent Honesty Time Pulled over Issued citation DL Requirements Be at least 16 years old. Have held your instruction permit for at least 6 months Provide proof of completion of driver education and driver training. Provide a parent(s) or guardian(s) and instructor(s) signature(s) on your isntruction permit verifying that you have completed 50 hours of driving practice (10 hours must be night driving) Pass the driving test. Schedule a driving test online at www.dmv.ca.gov or by calling 1-800-777-0133 during normal business hours. If you fail, you must wait 2 weels, not including the day the test was failed, before taking the driving test again and pay a retest fee for each subsequent driving test. If you fail the drive test 3 times, you will be required to reapply and pay all applicable application fees. DL Restrictions During the first 12 months, anyone under the age of 18 cannot: Drive between 11p.m. and 5 a.m. Transport passengers under 20 years unless accompanied by a licensed: Parent or guardian California driver 25 years old or older. Or certified driving instructor It is against the law for drivers under 18 years old to use a cellphone or other wireless electronic communication device while driving, including a hands-free device, unless making a call for emergency services or on private property Fine Print: DUI- When you obtain your driver's license, you are agreeing that you will submit a breath sample for a preliminary alcohol screening test or provide a blood sample. Exceptions to Restrictions When reasonable transportation is not available and it is necessary for you drive, the law grants the following exceptions for minors to drive between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. or to transport an immediate family member unaccompanied and unsupervised. The law requires you must carry a signed note explaining why you must drive and when the necessity will end. Medical Necessity The note must be signed by your physician and include a diagnosis and probable date of recovery which will end your need to drive. School or school-authorized activities The note must be signed by your school principal, dean, or designee, and include a reason for the school or school- authorized activity and probable date when the activity will end. Employment necessity The note must be signed by your employer, verify employment, and include the probable date your employment will end. Immediate need of family member The note must be signed by your parent or guardian, and include the reason and probable date the necessity will end. Provisional DL Sanctions You will be restricted for 30 days if you have a violation point count on your driver record of 2 or more points within 12 months. You will receive a 6-month suspension and 1-year probation if you have a violation point count on your driver record of 3 or more points within 12 months. A provisional DL holder who receives additional violation points during their suspension/ probationary period may receive a subsequent DL suspension. you must serve the full term of any probabtion, restriction, or suspension even if you turn 18 years old before the probation, restriction, or suspension ends. Driving Yielding to the Right Lights vs. Lights & Siren What to do: Lights and Siren Pull over the right If emergency vehicle is headed towards you (into oncoming traffic), slowly pull over to the right. If stopped at a red light: Attempt to make space for emergency vehicle or stay put Do not enter the intersection What to do: Lights only Pull over to the right What to do if you are pulled over Options: Panic Panic slightly, then Pull over to the right to a safe place (if there is a parking lot nearby, pull in there) Put vehicle in park Roll down windows Keep your seatbelt on Keep your hands on the steering wheel Wait for the officer to contact you to give you further instruction What to do if you are pulled over Demeanor towards officer can affect outcome of the stop You may not be able to talk your way out of a citation but you can talk yourself into one Everything you do and say is being recorded What not to do if you are pulled over Get out of your vehicle Lie Dig through the vehicle without being instructed to Ask me if I need to "meet my quota" Call the officer "bro" or "bruh" What to do if you are issued a citation Sign the citation- this is NOT an admission of guilt Refusal to sign: 40302CVC Review back of citation to check on status Image description: sample citation Collisions Parent Honesty Time Image description: Cement pole which appears to have been scraped with Bang, Boom, Kapow and Crash wording surrounding it Primary Collision Factors Following too closely Speeding Unsafe turning movement Failure to yield at stop sign, lights, right of way Failure to yield for pedestrians Distracted driving (phone, text, radio) Unsafely entering/ exiting roadway Unsafe backing Driving under the Influence Minor Collision with no injury Exchange insurance info., driver's license, registration info, phone number Take photos License plate Evidence (damage to vehicles, debris, etc.) What if you hit a parked car? When to call for police assistance Other driver has no driver's license Other driver has no insurance Other driver refuses to provide paperwork Other driver is making you uncomfortable You believe the other driver is under the influence of alcohol or drugs Collision with Injury Call 911 Location Type of injuries How many cars Damage Can people get out of their cars? Don't worry about exchanging information- the police department will assist, you will be provided with a case # How to report a collision you witnessed Road Rage If you involved in a road rage incident and the other involved party is following you, drive to the police department Call 911 500 City Center Dr., Rohnert Park, CA 94928 Scenarios Distracted Driving Traffic Stops 32of 22 Any Questions?