This bill aims to enhance driver education and testing in New Jersey by focusing on the responsibilities of drivers when approaching and passing slow-moving vehicles. It amends Section 8 of P.L.1998, c.108 to require that approved driver education courses include specific instruction on safely sharing the roadway with these vehicles. Additionally, the Director of the Division of Highway Traffic Safety, in consultation with the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission, is tasked with producing an updated informational brochure for parents and guardians of new drivers, which will now include information on these responsibilities. The bill also revises the driver's license examination to ensure applicants demonstrate knowledge of safe driving practices, including the responsibilities related to slow-moving vehicles, and expands the examination to cover a broader range of topics.

Furthermore, the bill amends R.S.39:3-41 to enhance the driver's manual and examination by incorporating additional safety information, including questions about carbon monoxide poisoning and safe vehicle operation. It mandates the inclusion of one to three questions specifically addressing the importance of safely sharing the roadway with slow-moving vehicles. The chief administrator is also given the responsibility to update the driver's manual with relevant safety information and ensure accessibility in multiple languages. Overall, the bill seeks to improve road safety through better education and awareness for all drivers, with an implementation timeline of 13 months after enactment.

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Introduced: 27:5F-41