Driving School Propaganda

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CHAPTER ONE
DRIVER'S LICENSE
Driving is a privilege... not a right!

Anyone who operates a motor vehicle or motor driven cycle on any public roadway in the state of Nevada must have a driver's license. You may apply for a Nevada driver's license at any full service Drivers License location. Driving is a privilege that is extended by the State when someone meets the prescribed criteria. Thus there is no right to drive. As a holder of a Nevada driver's license, you are merely exercising a privilege granted to you. As a conscientious driver, you should make every attempt to keep up to date on new construction, potential hazards, changes to Nevada driving laws, and anything else that may affect you on the road. Furthermore, you should always try to keep a positive attitude when behind the wheel.

B. Motorcycles - Motorcycles are involved in a high number of traffic collisions, due in large part to their "invisibility" on the road. A vehicle's side mirrors are important tools enabling a motorist to see motorcycles and reduce the number of these collisions. Motorcyclists must obey the same driving laws as all other vehicles. Motorcycle training classes are available through the Nevada State Highway Patrol.
REMEMBER... Motorcycles must be shown extra attention while on the road. Extra room must be left for motorcycles when they are making turns, and allowances should be given for their lane changing, positioning, and increases in speed.
A study conducted by Harry Hurt at the University of Southern California, called "Motorcycle Accident Cause Factors and Identification of Countermeasures," found the following:
Approximately three-fourths of the motorcycle accidents involved a collision with another vehicle.
Approximately one-fourth of the motorcycle accidents involved a collision with the roadway or a fixed object in the environment.
Two percent of the accidents involved some sort of roadway defect
(potholes, cracks, pavement ridges, etc.).
One percent of the accidents involved an animal.
In two-thirds of the accidents that involved another vehicle, the driver of the other vehicle was at fault by violating the motorcycle’s right-of-way.
Weather conditions were only a factor in about two percent of the motorcycle accidents.
92% of the motorcycle accidents studied involved motorcycle riders that were self-taught or learned from family or friends.
Injury severity increases with speed, alcohol involvement, and motorcycle size.
In the motorcycle accidents studied, less than ten percent of the riders had insurance to cover medical care or to replace property.
The use of a safety helmet while riding a motorcycle has proven to greatly reduce your risk of serious injury when involved in an accident.

7. Tollbooths
Tollbooths can be a danger to drivers on a freeway. They exist to collect fees for traveling on publicly owned roads. When you approach a tollbooth, first scan the road for speed limit signs. You should slow down as you get closer to the booth. Make sure to follow the signs for designated vehicle lanes. Some special lane signs will include "exact change," "autos only," and "trucks only," among others. Find your appropriate lane, and make sure your payment is ready before you reach the tollbooth. Be cautious of other vehicles in front of you and around you that stop or change lanes at the last minute.