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THE NEW JERSEY MANUAL DRIVER www.njmvc.gov The New Jersey Driver License Systemb New Jersey Driver Testingb Driver Responsibilityb Safe Driving Rules & Regulationsb Defensive Drivingb Drinking, Drugs & Healthb Driver Privileges & Penaltiesb Sharing the Road with Othersb Vehicle Informationb Motorcycle Manualb Appendicesb Driver Safetyb MVC Locationsb 5 29 37 57 79 101 109 129 141 147 185 196 Contents NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL Table of Chapter 1 6 8 8 11 16 21 22 Laws Governing Driver Licenses Digital Driver License Types of New Jersey Licenses 6 Point ID Verification Graduated Driver License (GDL) Special Learner Permits for New Jersey Residents Examination Permits for New Jersey Residents 22 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 26 Examination Permits for Out-of-State Drivers Examination Permits for Out-of-Country Drivers International Driving Permit (IDP) Non-Driver ID Organ Donation Next-of-Kin Registry (Sara’s Law) Motor Voter Hearing-Impaired Designation Commercial Driver License (CDL) NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 5 The New Jersey Driver License System DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM שש LAWS GOVERNING DRIVER LICENSES • A motorist who operates a motor vehicle in the State of New Jersey must carry a valid driver license, a valid probationary license or a validated New Jersey permit. The motorist must also carry valid insurance and vehicle registration cards. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-29) • A motorist with a validated New Jersey driver permit must be accompanied by an appropriately licensed driver. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13, 39:3-13.2a) • A motorist who is a legal resident of New Jersey must be licensed in this state. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, 39:3-17.1) • A motorist who changes addresses must report this change to the MVC within one week after moving. This includes individuals who are moving out of New Jersey. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-36) • A motorist who legally changes his/her name (marriage, divorce, order of court) must report the change to the MVC within two weeks. (N.J.S.A. 39:39a) • A motorist with a valid out-of-state license who moves to New Jersey must apply for a New Jersey license within 60 days (commercial driver license – CDL - within 30 days) or before the current license expires, whichever is sooner. The out-of state license must be surrendered prior to receiving a New Jersey license. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-17.1, 39:3-10.17, 39:5D-5) • A motorist who is a foreign national with a valid license from another country may be eligible for a New Jersey driver license. If the motorist receives a New Jersey license, he/she will not have to surrender the out-of-country license. • Operators of commercial vehicles, such as large trucks, buses and vehicles that transport hazardous materials, must satisfy more stringent testing standards than the drivers of automobiles or motorcycles. These operators must still possess a valid, basic New Jersey driver license prior to applying for a CDL. .• Individuals who have never had a driver license must complete the MVC’s Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, which introduces driving privileges in phases with a period of supervised driving before getting a basic driver license. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10, 39:3-13 through 39:3-13.8) • All applicants for a New Jersey driver license who are under 18 years of age must present a completed consent form signed by a parent or guardian. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13 and 39:3-13.3) • GDL, special learner and examination permits are valid until all qualifications for a probationary license are met, or for two years, whichever occurs first. All others are valid for 90 days. • All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must provide a full name, current address, Social Security number, 6 Points of ID Verification and other documentation that verifies that their legal presence in the United States is authorized under federal law. Documents must be in English or have an approved translation. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-9a, 39:3-9b, 39:3-10 and N.J.A.C. 13:21-1.1, 13:21-1.2, 13:21-1.3, 13:21-8.2) • Drivers under age 21, who possess an examination permit or probationary license, shall not operate a motor vehicle without displaying two visible, reflective GDL decals, which are provided by the Motor Vehicle Commission, on the license plates of the vehicle. (39:3-13, 39:3-13.2a and 39:3-13.4f) NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 3 7 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM שש DIGITAL DRIVER LICENSE In 2011, New Jersey began issuing the next generation of security-enhanced digital driver license. The DDL, along with new facial recognition technology, helps to prevent identity theft and ensures that only those individuals who are legally entitled to have a driver license may get one. The DDL has more than 20 covert and overt features and is issued to all customers at MVC agencies statewide. Motorists under 21 years of age are issued a distinctive, vertical-format driver license. Driver licenses are valid for four years. Altering a driver license or presenting an altered driver license may result in the loss of a motorist’s driving privilege, a fine up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment. Additionally, obtaining a driver license illegally may result in a fine up to $500 and/or imprisonment. שש TYPES OF NEW JERSEY LICENSES The following chart shows age requirements, license fees and required tests for each type of license that the MVC offers. Testing for commercial and moped licenses will require the use of topic-specific manuals in addition to using this Driver and Motorcycle Manual. Copies of the commercial or moped manuals may be obtained at any MVC agency or viewed online or requested at www.njmvc.gov. Manuals may also be obtained by calling (609) 292-6500. An endorsement added to a license will expire with the license. When an endorsement is added to an existing license, the charge for the endorsement is prorated to cover the period remaining until expiration. Basic Automobile License For all types of Class D motor vehicles registered by the MVC, except motorcycles. Expiration: Minimum Age: Permit Fee: Photo License Fee: Test(s) Required: 4 Years 18 (Permit: 16) $10 $24 KVR 1 4 Years 17 $10+$4 decals $6 3 KVR 1 4 Years 18/21 4 $125 5 $32 CKVR Probationary Automobile License Expiration: For all types of Class D motor vehicles Minimum Age: registered by the MVC, except motorcycles. Permit Fee: Photo License Fee: Test(s) Required: Commercial Driver License Expiration: For large trucks, buses and vehicles (Classes Minimum Age: A, B and C). Permit Fee: Photo License Fee: Test(s) Required: For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels Minimum Age: (Class E). Issued as a separate license or as Permit Fee: an endorsement (M) if the individual already Photo License Fee: holds a basic New Jersey driver license. Test(s) Required: Expiration: 17 $5 $24 or $18 6 KVR 1 4 Years 17 $10+$4 decals $6 3 KVR 1 Probationary Motorcycle License For most vehicles with fewer than four wheels Minimum Age: (Class E). Issued as a separate license or as Permit Fee: an endorsement (M) if the individual already Photo License Fee: holds a basic New Jersey driver license. Tests Required: NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 5 9 Motorcycle License Expiration: 4 Years DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM Moped License For unlicensed motorists 15 years of age and older. Not needed if operator has a Class A, B, C, D or E license. Expiration: Minimum Age: Permit Fee: Test(s) Required: 4 Years 2 15 $5 KVR 1 4 Years 2 16 $10 KVR 1 4 Years 16 n/a n/a non-tidal waters only Photo License Fee: $6 Agricultural License For farming purposes only. May be granted to persons between 16 and 17 years old. Expiration: Minimum Age: Permit Fee: Test(s) Required: Photo License Fee: $6 Boat License For individuals 16 years of age and older, who operate a motorboat on fresh, non-tidal waters, such as lakes, creeks or rivers, that are not affected by tidal conditions. All persons who wish to operate a power vessel must possess a Boating Safety Certificate and present it when applying for a boat license. For more information about New Jersey boating requirements, visit the State Police Marine Services Web site at www.state.nj.us/njsp/ maritime/index.html. (N.J.S.A. 12:7-61.1) Expiration: Minimum Age: Permit Fee: Test(s) Required: Photo License Fee: $18 1 2 K-Knowledge, V-Vision, R-Road, C-Commercial Or until a basic license is obtained at 18 years of age. 3 Motorist must return to agency in one year to have license upgraded. Fee is $18.00. 4 CDL applicants must be at least 18 years old. Applicants under 21 may travel only in New Jersey (intrastate, not interstate) and may not receive HAZMAT or passenger endorsements. 5 Out-of-state CDL transfer fees are $10. 6 Class E endorsements are $24; Class M endorsements are $18. Note: Fees in this manual are subject to change. Current fees are available online at www.njmvc.gov or by calling (609) 292-6500. שש 6 POINT ID VERIFICATION Per N.J.A.C. 13:21-8.2, all New Jersey driver license applicants must complete 6 Point ID Verification by presenting documents that prove their age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S. All applicants must prove identity through a prescribed combination of documents that includes: • At least one primary document. • At least one secondary document. • At least six points of ID. • Proof of address. Use the chart on the following pages to select your documents, or use the online Document Selector at www.state.nj.us/mvc/Licenses/ DocumentSelector/index.htm. If discrepancies exist within or between documents presented to the MVC, the applicant may be required to provide additional documentation. Any permit or license application may be refused if a document appears altered, false or otherwise invalid. A non-citizen must submit proof of continued legal presence in the United States. The MVC may accept other documents proving identity, date of birth and continued legal presence. Documents must be provided in English. A motorist referred for a conference due to identification issues will be required to provide an original or certified copy of his/her civil birth certificate if a U.S. citizen. Passports will not be accepted. Non-U.S. citizens may be asked for additional identification documents. For assistance with 6 Point ID Verification, visit www.njmvc.gov or call (609) 292-6500. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 7 11 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS: AT LEAST ONE PRIMARY DOCUMENT AT LEAST ONE SECONDARY DOCUMENT TOTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE WORTH 6 POINTS OR MORE PROOF OF ADDRESS SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER IMPORTANT INFORMATION If your current legal name is different from the name on your civil birth certificate (e.g., your maiden name), then you must show legal proof of the name change. Legal proof = Certified marriage or civil union certificate, divorce decree or court order linking the new name with a previous name. U.S. passport is not proof of legal name change. A divorce decree may be used as authority to resume using a previous name only if it contains the new name and the previous name and permits a return to use of the previous name. Certain documents may require proof of legal U.S. presence. Visit www.njmvc.gov for a list or call (609) 292-6500. All documents must be ORIGINAL or CERTIFIED COPIES in English and have the required state and/or municipal seals. Certified copies of New Jersey records are available from the municipality that originally issued them and from the State Bureau of Vital Statistics at www.nj.gov/health/vital or (609) 292-4087. For information about Jersey City/Hudson County birth certificates, visit www.nj.gov/health/vital/jerseycity. For information about birth certificates from Puerto Rico, visit www.nj.gov/health/vital. 1 CHOOSE PRIMARY DOCUMENTS You must show at least one of these US Citizens 4-Point Documents: Valid civil birth certificate or certified copy from one of the 50 states, District of Columbia or a US territory. Photocopies or certificates from hospitals or religious entities are not accepted. Please read Important Information on previous page. US Department of State birth certificate (Form FS-545, FS-240 or DS-1350) US passport, current or expired less than 3 years (may not be used for proof of legal name change) Current NJ digital driver license Current NJ digital non-driver ID card Current NJ digital boat license Valid active duty US military photo ID card US adoption papers Certificate of naturalization (Form N-550, N-570 or N-578) Certificate of citizenship (Form N-560, N-561 or N-645) Non-Citizens 4-Point Documents: Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid record of arrival/departure (Form I-94) Foreign passport with INS or USCIS verification and valid Form I-551 stamp Current alien registration card (new Form I-551) with expiration date and verification from INS or USCIS Refugee travel document (Form I-571) US re-entry permit (Form I-327) Valid I-94 stamped “Refugee,” “Parolee,” “Asylee” or “Notice of Action” (Form I-797 approved petition) by INS or USCIS Valid I-94 with attached photo stamped “Processed for I-551…” by INS or USCIS 3-Point Document: Current photo employment authorization card (Form I-688B or I-766). Must be presented with valid Social Security card. 2-Point Documents: Current alien registration card (old Form I-551) without expiration date and with INS or USCIS verification Photo temporary resident card (Form I-688) NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 13 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM 2 CHOOSE SECONDARY DOCUMENTS You must show at least one of these 1-Point Documents: You cannot use more than TWO of these Current PHOTO driver license from any other state or the District of Columbia Social Security card Bank statement or record ATM card with preprinted name and applicant’s signature. (Please note: An ATM card and bank statement cannot be submitted together.) Current health insurance card, prescription card or employee ID card with printed pay stub State professional license NJ public assistance card with photo (also known as a NJ Social Services ID card) High school diploma, GED or college diploma Property tax statement, bill or receipt issued by a New Jersey municipality For NJ high school students: a waiver certificate for the written portion of the driver’s test Veterans Affairs universal access photo ID card 3-Point Documents: Civil marriage, domestic partnership or civil union certificate issued by the municipality in which the ceremony occurred. Please note: Photocopies or certificates issued by religious entities are not acceptable Order or decree of divorce, dissolution or termination (see “Important Information” p.12) Court order for a legal name change, signed by a judge or court clerk Current US military dependent card US military photo retiree card Valid NJ firearm purchaser card 2-Point Documents: US school photo ID card with transcript or school records US college photo ID card with transcript Valid federal, state or local government employee driver license Valid federal, state or local government employee photo ID card US military discharge papers (DD214) FAA pilot license 3 CHOOSE Proof of Address 4 SOCIAL Security Number You must also present proof of residential address, which may be, but is not limited to, ONE of these Utility or credit card bill issued in the past 90 days that shows your name at your current address. To complete 6 Point ID Verification, MVC will verify that your Social Security number matches your name and birth date on record with the Social Security Administration database. If you are not eligible for a Social Note: Mail addressed to P.O. boxes not Security number, you must provide an accepted as proof of address (39:3-9b) exemption letter from the Social Security Administration. Checking or savings account statement from a bank or credit union, issued in the past 60 days High school or college report card or transcript containing your address, issued within the past two years Original lease or rental agreement showing your name as the lessee or renter Property tax bill, statement or receipt from the past year Any letter or correspondence (including tax bills) received from the IRS or state tax office in the past year First-class mail received from any federal, state or local government agency in the past six months If you are under 18, then we will accept a Parent or Guardian Certification that verifies you are living with a parent or guardian ADD UP POINTS PRIMARY SECONDARY TOTAL Must equal 6 or more points + NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 9 15 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM שש GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE (GDL) In 2001, New Jersey sought to enhance driver preparation and safety by implementing a multi-stage driver licensing system. Known as the Graduated Driver License (GDL) Program, the system gradually introduces driving privileges to first-time drivers, extends their practice driving time and requires a minimum age of 18 in order to receive an unrestricted, basic driver license. GDL restrictions placed upon first-time drivers must be strictly adhered to. Failure to do so may result in a fine of $100 or a possible suspension of a motorist’s driving privilege. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10 and 39:3-13 through 39:13.8) GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE THE EARLY BIRD ROAD • Must be at least 16 years old • Must have signed parent or guardian consent OPTION STEP 1 GET A SPECIAL LEARNER PERMIT A • Must be enrolled in approved behind-the-wheel driver training course through the NJ Department of Education or commercial driving school • An approved instructor must purchase the permit • Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests • Must pay required fee MVC will validate Special Learner Permits ONLY after training course completion. STEP 2 PRACTICE WITH AN ADULT SUPERVISING DRIVER • Must observe special learner permit driving restrictions • Must practice at least six months • Must have completed six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements • Must pass MVC’s road test • Must be at least 17 years old STEP 4 WITH A PROBATIONARY DRIVER LICENSE • Must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year • Must observe probationary driver license restrictions STEP 5 GET THE BASIC DRIVER LICENSE • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving with probationary driver license restrictions • Must pay required fee Note: Permit may not be used for practice driving until validated at an MVC Driver Testing Center. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 11 17 STEP 3 GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE THE YOUNG ADULT ROAD • Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision test • Must be at least 17 years old • Must pay required fee OPTION STEP 1 GET AN EXAMINATION PERMIT B • Must obtain parent or guardian consent if you are under 18 years of age STEP 2 PRACTICE SUPERVISED DRIVING • Must practice with an adult supervising driver • Must practice at least six months • Must observe examination-permit driving restrictions STEP 3 GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE • Must have completed six months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements • Must pass MVC’s road test STEP 4 PRACTICE UNSUPERVISED DRIVING • Must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year • Must follow probationary driver license restrictions STEP 5 GET THE BASIC DRIVER LICENSE • Must be at least 18 years old • Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving • Must pay required fee GRADUATED DRIVER LICENSE THE ADULT ROAD • Must be at least 21 years old • Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests • Must pay required fee OPTION STEP 1 GET AN EXAMINATION PERMIT C STEP 2 PRACTICE SUPERVISED DRIVING • Must practice with an adult supervising driver • Must practice at least three months • Must observe examination permit driving restrictions STEP 3 GET A PROBATIONARY LICENSE • Must have completed three months of supervised driving without any suspensions or postponements • Must pass MVC’s road test • Must practice unsupervised driving for at least one year • Must follow applicable probationary driver license restrictions STEP 5 GET THE BASIC DRIVER LICENSE • Must have completed one year of unsupervised driving • Must pay required fee NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 13 19 STEP 4 PRACTICE UNSUPERVISED DRIVING DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM ^^ SPECIAL LEARNER PERMIT RESTRICTIONS • No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. • No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices. • Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years’ driving experience. • Passengers are limited to any parent, guardian or dependent of the special permit holder and one additional passenger. • Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. • Must display decals on license plates. ^^ EXAMINATION PERMIT RESTRICTIONS • No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.1 • No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices. • Permit holder must be accompanied in the front seat by an adult supervising driver who is at least 21 years of age and who possesses a valid New Jersey driver license and has a minimum of three years’ driving experience.1 • Passengers are limited to dependents of the permit holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. • Permit holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. • Must display decals on license plates. ^^ PROBATIONARY DRIVER LICENSE RESTRICTIONS • No driving between 11:01 p.m. and 5:00 a.m.1 • No using hand-held or hands-free cell phones or any other electronic devices. • Passengers are limited to dependents of the probationary license holder and one additional person, unless accompanied by a parent/guardian. • Probationary license holder and all passengers must wear seat belts. • Must display decals on license plates. 1 If the Examination Permit or Probationary License holder is 21 years of age or older, hour, passenger and decal restrictions do not apply. GDL DECAL All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are required to display two visible, red reflective decals, distributed through the MVC, on any vehicle that they operate. One decal is to be displayed on the top left corner of the rear license plate and the other on the top left corner New Jersey New Jers ey Jers of the front license plate. The two, removable decals are provided to a driver at the time a permit is issued for a Garden State fee of $4. Additional decals are available for $4 per pair at any MVC agency. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13 and 39:3-13.4f) gdl GDL DRIVER EXEMPTIONS Exemptions to the hours rule for permit and probationary drivers under 21 years: Proof of a need to drive during the prohibited hours for employment and/or religion. For an exemption, the motorist must carry a legible certification to indicate this need from his/her employer or religious official on the official letterhead of the business, organization or religious institution, with the signature of the certifying official and his/her name, title, address and phone number. (N.J.A.C. 13:21-8.18) Note: If the student driver commits a traffic offense, responsibility will be with both the student and instructor or adult supervising driver. All motorists who possess a probationary driver license, whose probationary licensing period is not extended by the MVC beyond the standard 12 months, must visit an MVC agency to upgrade to a basic driver license after the end of those 12 months. Motorists who fail to do so will remain subject to the probationary driver license restrictions and could be cited by law enforcement for violating the restrictions. RESIDENTS שש SPECIAL LEARNER PERMITS FOR NEW JERSEY Any New Jersey resident who is at least 16 years old and is not in suspension status can obtain a special learner permit at any MVC agency. The applicant must have the signed consent of his/her parent or guardian, must be enrolled in a behind-the-wheel driver training course approved by the New Jersey Department of Education or conducted by a commercial driving school, and must pass the MVC’s knowledge test and vision screening. An approved course is six full hours of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle. These hours are exclusive of time spent at the MVC for permit purchasing or testing. The instructor must purchase the permit, which is valid for two years. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-13.1) NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 21 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM After an applicant fills out the form with his/her personal information and provides 6 Points of ID Verification and, if applicable, proof that the U.S. government authorizes his/ her presence in this country, the instructor can purchase a permit at any MVC agency. Upon completion of the approved driver training course and before practice driving, the permit holder must have the permit validated at any MVC Driver Testing Center. שש EXAMINATION PERMITS FOR NJ RESIDENTS Any New Jersey resident who is at least 17 years old and is not in suspension status can obtain a driver examination permit at any MVC agency. The examination permit is different from a student learner permit because the applicant does not have to be a student and an instructor is not necessary. Note: A driver examination permit is required even if the motorist possesses a valid license from another state. See Examination Permits for Out-of-State Drivers. After an applicant fills out the form with his/her personal information and provides 6 Points of ID Verification and proof that the U.S. government authorizes his/her presence in this country, he/she can purchase a permit to take to the nearest Driver Testing Center. Basic automobile license applicants must supply a Social Security number or an exemption from the Social Security Administration. Note: Most agencies conduct knowledge testing and vision screening. To find out which MVC agencies offer driver testing services, check online at www.njmvc.gov or call (609) 292-6500. The MVC will validate the permit for practice driving after the applicant passes the required knowledge test and vision screening. Results are valid for two years (see Chapter 2). DRIVERS שש EXAMINATION PERMITS FOR OUT-OF-STATE All out-of-state drivers are required to purchase an examination permit within 60 days of becoming a permanent New Jersey resident or when his/her outof-state license expires, whichever comes first. Out-of-state drivers who are under 18 years of age and move to New Jersey are subject to this state’s GDL Program. If they wish to apply for a New Jersey license, they should follow the steps outlined for special and examination permit holders. Permits may be purchased at any MVC agency upon presenting the required proof of age and 6 Point ID Verification. Applicants are required to pass a vision screening test. Knowledge and road tests are waived as long as you have a valid, non-probationary driver license issued by any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territories with a driver abstract. Out-of-state driver licenses must be surrendered when the MVC issues a New Jersey driver license. COUNTRY DRIVERS שש EXAMINATION PERMITS FOR OUT-OF- A non-citizen must show formal proof that U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has authorized his/her presence in this country under federal law. Students and their families on visas must show Form I-20, student identification cards or certification on school letterhead indicating status. Note: Foreign drivers may use their native driver licenses as proof of driving experience if their countries are members of the United Nations Convention on Road Traffic and if the applicants have their licenses translated into English by a consulate or an MVC-approved translator. A road test may still be required. שש INTERNATIONAL DRIVING PERMIT (IDP) Visitors with a foreign driver license who travel to the United States should carry an IDP or attach an acceptable English translation to their national driver licenses. The IDP is translated into the official languages of the United Nations (including English) and is useful in traffic emergencies. Non-citizens must obtain the IDP in their native country before traveling to the United States. New Jersey motorists who travel to foreign countries may obtain an IDP application through their local AAA club. Visit www.aaa.com/vacation/idpc.html for more information. Note: A motorist must carry a valid driver license. Although it is an official document, the IDP cannot replace a driver license, but it can be used in conjunction with the license to provide an additional source of motorist identification and span foreign language barriers. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 17 23 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM An individual, 14 years of age or older, who does not possess a valid driver license may apply for a non-driver identification card. To obtain an identification card, the individual must show proof of age and provide 6 Points of ID Verification and proof that his/her presence in this country is authorized under federal law. The cost is $24. The non-driver ID must be surrendered if the individual applies for and receives a New Jersey driver license. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-29.2 to 39:3-29.10) שש NON-DRIVER ID You have the power to give others the most precious gift: life. When you turn 18 and apply for an unrestricted driver’s license, or renew your license, MVC staff will ask if you want to be included in New Jersey’s Donate Life Registry. By answering “yes” you will be agreeing to donate your organs, tissue and eyes upon your death to someone who needs a transplant. When you say “yes” at a motor vehicle agency, the words organ donor will appear on your license. Registering as an organ and tissue donor has nothing to do with living donation or whole body donation. An individual’s decision to be an organ donor can make a difference in lives throughout New Jersey and across the nation. Right now, tens of thousands of people are awaiting organ transplants, while thousands more are in need of tissue and corneal transplants. The shortage of donors is so severe that every day, 21 people die waiting for organs that could save their lives. You can give the gift of life simply by making your wishes known about organ and tissue donation. Saying “yes” to organ and tissue donation is an important decision for everyone, especially the more than 5,000 New Jersey residents whose lives depend on transplants. Anyone 18 years and older can register as a donor. There are no costs to the family for donation, and donation will not affect funeral arrangements. Organs are shared according to a national list: age, gender, race, ethnicity or wealth do not affect who receives donated organs. Registering as an organ and tissue donor is a selfless act. You should share your decision with your family, so they will carry out your wishes at the time of death. Organ and tissue donation saves lives, gives hope to those waiting and creates a lasting legacy. For more information about organ and tissue donation, or to register online, please visit www.donatelifenj.org. שש ORGAN DONATION The Next-of-Kin Registry is a New Jersey statewide web based system that allows individuals at least 14 years of age to voluntarily submit and maintain emergency שש NEXT-OF-KIN REGISTRY (SARA’S LAW) contact information through the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission. This non-public information will only be used by law enforcement officers to locate designated emergency contacts in an event that a person is involved in a motor vehicle crash that renders him or her unable to communicate. (N.J.S.A. 39:4134.2 to 39:4-134.3) Any individual who legally possesses a New Jersey-issued driver’s license, probationary license, learner’s permit, non-driver identification card or any other MVC-issued permit or license authorizing an individual to operate a motor vehicle or vessel (i.e., boat) may utilize the registry. Additionally, individuals as young as 14 years old may utilize the Next-of-Kin Registry to submit emergency contacts if they apply for a non-driver identification card. שש MOTOR VOTER The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) requires that motor vehicle offices provide voter registration opportunities to anyone applying for a new or renewed driver’s license or identification card, or changing their address, and the process of registering to vote can be conveniently started at any MVC agency. MVC staff ask driver’s license and non-driver identification card applicants if they want to register to vote. Applicants who wish to register are provided a certification card to sign, while their personal information (name, date-of-birth, address, etc.) is sent electronically to the State Board of Elections for review. The MVC also sends the signed certification cards to the County Board of Elections in the county where the applicants reside. When customers report a change of address, the MVC sends the change of address information to the applicable board of elections, for voter registration purposes. After the State Board of Elections approves the information received, they notify the respective County Board of Elections that the applicants’ eligibility requirements have been met, and the applicants are registered to vote. For more information on voter registration, visit www.nj.gov/ state/elections/voting-information.html. שש HEARING-IMPAIRED DESIGNATION A special driver license for deaf or hearing-impaired motorists (41 dB loss or more) is provided by the MVC. To obtain this license, which is designated with the international symbol of the deaf or a numerical code, a motorist must complete an application, available at any MVC agency. Verification by a physician or audiologist is required. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-11a) NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 25 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM שש COMMERCIAL DRIVER LICENSE (CDL) There are three classes of a commercial license: A, B, and C. However, no one can apply for these licenses until he/she is in possession of a valid basic Class D New Jersey driver license or he/she possesses a valid out-of-state CDL. Class A: License is necessary for the operation of tractor trailers or any truck or trailer with a gross combination weight rating (GCWR) of 26,001 pounds or more, provided the gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) of the vehicle being towed is more than 10,000 pounds. The Class A license also allows the motorist to operate all vehicles in the class B, C and D categories, provided the motorist has qualified for all the proper extra endorsements. Class B: License is necessary for the operation of any vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 pounds or more: • A vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more towing a trailer with a gross vehicle weight rating of less than 10,000 pounds • A bus with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 pounds or more designed to transport 16 or more passengers, including the driver A Class B license allows the motorist to operate all vehicles in the Class C and D categories, provided the motorist has qualified for all the proper extra endorsements. Class C: License is necessary for any vehicle with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds, used and placarded to transport hazardous material: • Any bus, including school buses, designed to carry 16 passengers or more, including the motorist, and with a GVWR of less than 26,001 pounds and all school vehicles designed for 15 passengers or fewer, including the motorist • Any bus or other vehicle designed to transport 8 to 15 passengers, including the motorist, which is used for hire ^^ COMMERCIAL DRIVER EXEMPTIONS Taxi drivers, ride-sharing van drivers, funeral procession drivers, operators of rescue, firstaid squad or firefighter apparatus, farmers hauling their own products and equipment within 150 miles of their farms, non-civilian operators of military equipment and operators of construction equipment not designed for operation on public roads are exempt and need not apply for a commercial driver license. Operators of recreational vehicles are also exempt, provided the vehicle is being operated only for personal use. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-10k, 39:3-10.11) COMMERCIAL LICENSE ENDORSEMENTS Most commercial drivers will need to obtain at least one special endorsement. An example of an endorsement on a commercial license is “H” for hazardous materials, which means that the motorist may legally transport hazardous materials. CODE VEHICLE Double and Triple Trailer Passenger ENDORSEMENT Needed by operators of vehicles pulling two or three trailers Needed by operators of buses or similar vehicles used to transport passengers Needed by all school bus drivers SPECIAL REQUIREMENT Requires a knowledge test. Class A or B license required to operate this type of vehicle Requires a road test. Other special requirements are necessary (see CDL Manual) Requires a knowledge and road test. Motorists who hold an “S” endorsement will also have to test for a “P” endorsement. Both are required to operate a school bus Requires a knowledge test. T P S N H School Bus Tanker Vehicle Needed by operators of vehicles used to transport liquids or gas in bulk Needed by operators of vehicles used to transport hazardous materials Hazardous Materials Requires a knowledge test. Must be trained and retested every two years. See the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for requirements (www.fmcsa.dot. gov) COMMERCIAL LICENSE RESTRICTIONS Numbered restrictions, such as corrective lenses, are noted on all commercial licenses. An example of a special restriction on a commercial license is “L” for air brakes. This means the motorist may not operate a vehicle equipped with air brakes, if designated on the license. COMMERCIAL DRIVER MANUAL For more information on commercial motor vehicle licensing, refer to the MVC’s Commercial Driver Manual. All CDL tests are based on information contained in the manual. To get a copy, visit any MVC agency or regional service center or view/request it online at www.njmvc.gov. Manuals may also be obtained by calling (609) 292-6500. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 27 DRIVER LICENSE SYSTEM Chapter 2 30 Requirements for a Basic Driver License 32 Road Test 34 Reasons for Rejection NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 29 New Jersey Driver Testing NEW JERSEY DRIVER TESTING שש REQUIREMENTS FOR A BASIC DRIVER LICENSE 6 POINT ID VERIFICATION All applicants for a New Jersey driver license must have all required documents to satisfy the 6 Point ID Verification. VISION TEST A vision screening is required for all motorists. The MVC may refer applicants with impaired vision to a physician. Periodically, the MVC may require a vision recheck of a New Jersey motorist. KNOWLEDGE TEST The knowledge test consists of 50 questions, plus a survey question about organ donation. The MVC offers the knowledge test in English and these foreign languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese, Russian and Spanish. If the applicant cannot read in any language, head phones are supplied to administer an oral test. If the applicant is hearing impaired, there is a test using sign language visuals. INTERPRETERS An approved foreign language interpreter is: • A full-time faculty member of a college or university in the United States, who displays a current identification card issued by that college or university. • A priest, minister, rabbi or other religious leader of a recognized organization, who displays credentials showing his/her association in such an organization. • An individual listed on the NJ Administrative Office of the Courts (Language Services Section) Registry of Interpreters and Agencies. An approved hearing-impaired interpreter is: • An interpreter certified by the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and listed with the New Jersey Division of the Deaf. • An interpreter who has been evaluated by the Division of the Deaf and is on the approved list of professional interpreters. TEST REQUIREMENTS SCREENING TESTS EYESIGHT MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Basic license applicants: 20/50 vision with or without corrective lenses. For sight in one eye only, that eye must meet the 20/50 rule and the applicant must have documentation signed by a licensed physician. CDL license applicants: 20/40 vision with or without corrective lenses in both eyes. Must be able to distinguish among red, green and amber lights. 80 percent, or 40 of the 50 questions, must have correct answers. Inform examiner of health problems, a medical review may be necessary. Under federal law, commercial drivers must carry a medical examiner’s fitness statement and have it renewed every two years. WRITTEN HEALTH OUT-OF-STATE AND OUT-OF COUNTRY APPLICANTS Applicants may transfer a valid out-of-state license to New Jersey. Knowledge and road tests will be waived for applicants, at least 18 years of age, who submit a valid, non-provisional driver license issued by any of the 50 states, the District of Columbia, the U.S. Territories of American Samoa and Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands*. The 6 Point ID requirements must also be submitted. *Persons transferring driver licenses from the U.S. Territories of American Samoa and Guam, Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands must present a certified driver abstract from that jurisdiction in order to have the knowledge test waived. If that document is not readily available, the person may choose to take the knowledge test in order to obtain a New Jersey driver license. These applicants will be issued a four-year basic New Jersey license and will be required to surrender the out-of-state license. Out-of-state applicants between 17 and 18 years of age who possess a valid out-of-state license will be given a probationary license for a period of one year and must comply with GDL requirements and restrictions. All out-of-country applicants must pass the knowledge test and a vision screening and may be required to pass a road test. Test results are valid for two years. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 31 NEW JERSEY DRIVER TESTING שש ROAD TEST After an applicant passes the knowledge test and vision screening and, if applicable, an approved behind-the-wheel course, the MVC will validate his/ her permit so that he/she can practice. GDL permit holders under 21 years of age must have a minimum of six months supervised practice driving prior to a road test appointment. GDL permit holders, 21 years old and over, must have a minimum of three months supervised practice driving prior to a road test appointment. To make an appointment for an initial road test or a retest, visit any Driver Testing Center or schedule online at www.njmvc.gov. Appointments may not be made by phone. ROAD TEST CHECKLIST No practice driving is permitted on the test course or in the parallel parking area. Every road test applicant must bring all the items on this checklist to the road test site in order to take the test. Only ORIGINAL documents will be accepted. וו 6 Points of ID וו Validated permit (permit must be legible and cannot be laminated) וו Valid inspection sticker on vehicle, valid registration and valid insurance ID documents for vehicle used for the test (unless covered by BPU or federal DOT regulations) וו 2 red GDL decals, properly mounted (if Graduated Driver License (GDL) requirements are applicable) וו Vehicle for test must not have any obstructions or consoles that prevent the examiner from reaching the foot or parking brakes וו Vehicle for test must not have parking assist parking sensors or back-up cameras unless these features are temporarily disabled prior to taking the test וו Self parking vehicles cannot be used for the test וו Valid inspection sticker, valid registration and valid insurance ID documents for vehicle used at test (unless covered by BPU or federal DOT regulations) וו All signals, brake lights and windshield wipers on vehicle for test must be in working order וו No rental cars are permitted unless the test applicant’s name is listed as a driver on the rental agreement וו Applicant must be accompanied by a licensed driver. (The accompanying driver must hold a valid license to operate the type of vehicle for which the applicant has a permit, except for a moped.) Note: Vehicles registered out of state must comply with the laws of the motorist’s home state with regard to insurance identification. ACCOMPANYING DRIVER REQUIREMENTS An applicant may drive a properly registered vehicle to the road test area. However, a licensed driver must remain in the vehicle with the applicant at all times. A vehicle may not be moved, even in the road test line, without a licensed driver in the vehicle. If the accompanying motorist is licensed in a state other than New Jersey, or has less than three years of driving experience, he/she must drive the vehicle to the road test area. The MVC does not supply vehicles for road tests. Only MVC examiners are allowed in the vehicle when the test is administered. ELEMENTS OF THE ROAD TEST On the actual road test, an MVC examiner will ride with the applicant when he/ she drives in an off-road test area or on a public road course. The purpose of the road test is to make sure that the applicant understands the rules of the road and can drive safely. If the applicant’s vehicle has a standard transmission, the examiner will ask the applicant to demonstrate his/her ability to correctly shift gears. During the basic road test, the examiner may test the applicant on the following items: Driving in reverse Following other vehicles Nearing corners, intersections Parking (parallel) Sitting properly (seat belt use) Starting a vehicle Steering properly Stopping at signs Stopping smoothly Turning Turning around Using the horn Yielding right-of-way 50, 51 83, 84, 85 61, 62, 63 52, 53, 54 38, 39 45, 46 47, 48 70, 71, 72, 73 48, 49 51, 68, 69, 70 51, 52 43 61, 62 NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 33 TEST ITEM PAGE NEW JERSEY DRIVER TESTING If an applicant passes the road test, the examiner will issue an authorization for licensing. The permit, authorization and 6 Points of ID Verification must be taken to a motor vehicle agency to obtain the digital driver license (DDL). The MVC will license a successful applicant for a Class D basic driver license or Class E motorcycle license as a probationary driver if the applicant has never been licensed to drive a motor vehicle in this or any other state. The MVC will monitor his/her driving habits for one year. If an applicant fails the road test, he/she must wait at least two weeks before taking the test again. To reschedule the test, go to any Driver Testing Center in person or schedule online at www.njmvc.gov. שש REASONS FOR REJECTION Most applicants believe that their driving performance is the only criterion the examiner uses to grade their road test. However, the vehicle may be the cause for denial of the road test. Some license applicants may not have the opportunity to take an initial road test because an examiner considers the vehicle unsuitable or unsafe for the test. Here are some of the more common reasons the MVC rejects road test vehicles: • Improper, expired or no inspection sticker. • Lack of examiner access to foot brake or parking brake. • Any defect or condition that affects the safe operation of the test vehicle, such as but not limited to: – Poor brakes (pedal must not fade or go to the floorboard) – Dashboard brake warning light on – Parking brake, brake lights, or signal lights not working – Unsafe tires (smooth, cut, badly worn) – Vehicle interior is not in reasonably clean condition – Vehicle failed inspection, and motorist does not bring the Vehicle Inspection Report issued by the inspection station to road test area – Fast engine idle (cannot judge speed control) – Missing seat belts (seat belts are required on all vehicles manufactured after July 1, 1966) – Tinting on driver and/or front door windows – Missing rear-view mirrors - interior and/or driver door – Any broken or cracked window glass Additional items for motorcycle and moped tests only: • Lack of equipment required by state regulations. • No helmet. • Unapproved goggles or face shield (only applies to motorcycle testing). • No bell or horn (but not a siren or whistle) that can be heard 100 feet away. See motorcycle section for more specific information. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 35 NEW JERSEY DRIVER TESTING Chapter 3 38 39 40 41 42 45 47 Buckle Up – New Jersey’s Seat Belt Law Car Seats Child Passenger Safety Law Air Bags Car Condition Starting a Parked Car Steering 48 49 50 50 51 52 Stopping Distances Proper Braking Driving Signals Driving in Reverse Turning Parking NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 37 Driver Responsibility DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD Safe driving is the responsibility of all individuals who operate a vehicle on New Jersey roads. The rules of the road must be obeyed at all times and laws must be strictly followed. A motorist must ensure the safety of all passengers who are riding in his/her vehicle and be mindful of the other motorists who share the road each day. שש BUCKLE UP- NEW JERSEY’S SEAT BELT LAW Under state law, the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle (e.g. car, van, pickup truck and SUV) must wear a seatbelt. The failure of a driver, front-seat passenger and children under age 18 to wear a seatbelt is a primary offense. The driver is responsible for all passengers under age 18. Front-seat passengers 18 years of age and over are responsible for themselves. A police officer can stop a motorist solely for a violation of the seat belt law. Under a secondary law, all unbuckled back seat occupants 18 years of age and older, may be issued a summons if the vehicle is stopped for another reason. Motorists with GDL permits or probationary licenses must use seat belts. Additionally, they must require all passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle to use seat belts. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2f, 39:3-13, 39:3-13.2a, 39:3-13.4) The exemptions are any passenger vehicle manufactured before July 1, 1966, a passenger vehicle that is not required to be equipped with seat belt systems under federal law and a physical or medical reason, verified in writing by a licensed physician, that makes the motorist or passenger unable to wear a seat belt. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2g) The driver of a passenger vehicle including cars, vans, pick-up trucks and utility vehicles shall secure any passenger using a wheelchair in a properly adjusted and fastened wheelchair and occupant securement device. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2l) Seat belts can save a life and improve a motorist’s chances of surviving a crash by 60 percent. A motorist’s chances of surviving a collision are three to four times better if he/she is wearing both a seat belt and a shoulder strap. Fastening a seat belt takes only three seconds and reduces the chances of death or serious injury. Seat belts help in many ways, for example: • They keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a collision. If a motorist/passenger is held in place, any injury may be less severe. • They slow a body down with the vehicle. If a vehicle hits something, the vehicle stops, but the person keeps going at the same speed that the vehicle was moving. Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like falling from the top of a three-story building. • They keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns. Belts and straps also keep a motorist in position so he/she can control the vehicle. TIPS FOR SEAT BELT USE • Buckle up with both lap and shoulder belts on every trip. (Air bags are supplemental protection devices.) • Wear the lap belt under the abdomen and low across the hips. The shoulder portion should come over the collar bone, away from the neck, and cross over the breast bone. The shoulder belt in most new vehicles can be adjusted on the side pillar to improve fit. • Know how to adjust the seat belts and how to release them if motorists/ passengers have to quickly get out of the vehicle. • Buckle up if riding in the backseat; use center seat belts if those seats are used. Seat belts help prevent riders from falling forward. • Never put more than one person in one belt. שש CAR SEATS Traffic accidents are a leading killer of children. When riding in a vehicle, children should be held in place by a restraint system that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards. Refer to the paragraph on Child Restraint Law. All child restraint systems built since January 1, 1981, must be designed to pass tough safety tests. These seats carry a label that gives the date of manufacture and reads: “This child restraint system conforms to all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.” There are many types and styles of car seats. While some seats are designed to be used facing forward once a child has reached the appropriate weight, an infant seat must never be faced forward. To do so would be very dangerous. Always check the label on a car seat to find out the size and weight of the child the seat is designed to protect. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 39 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD Using the car seat every time a child rides in the vehicle - and using it correctly each time - is very important for the safety of the child. Always read the instructions that come with the seat and follow them very carefully. Correct use of the car seat is the best protection a motorist can offer a child. For more information on child car seats, contact the Division of Highway Traffic Safety at (800) 422-3750 or visit www.njsaferoads.com. שש CHILD PASSENGER SAFETY LAW The New Jersey child passenger safety law (N.J.S.A. 39:3-76.2a to 39:376.2d) states: •• Children under age eight who are less than 57 inches (4 feet 9 inches) tall must ride in either: a) A federally approved forward facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness in a rear seat of the motor vehicle. Once they outgrow the top height or weight recommendations made by the child passenger restraint system manufacturer, children must ride in a federally approved booster seat (in a rear seat of the motor vehicle); OR b) A federally approved booster seat (in a rear seat of the motor vehicle). •• Children under age four who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride: a) In a federally approved rear facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness in a rear seat of the motor vehicle. Once they outgrow the top height or weight recommendations posted by the manufacturer of the child passenger restraint system, children must ride in a federally approved forward facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness in a rear seat of the motor vehicle; OR b) In a federally approved forward facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness in the rear seat of the motor vehicle. •• Children under age two who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in a federally approved rear facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness. All children under age eight must be seated in a rear seat. If there are no rear seats in the motor vehicle in which children under age eight are riding, the children must be secured in a federally approved child passenger restraint system or booster seat in a front seat of the motor vehicle. However, children cannot be secured in a rear facing child passenger restraint system in a front seat of any motor vehicle that is equipped with a passenger-side airbag that is not disabled or turned off. Failure to comply with this law can subject a person to a fine of not less than $50 nor more than $75, plus fees and court costs. שש AIR BAGS Air bags are standard equipment in almost all new vehicles and are designed to supplement seat belts in frontal crashes. Federal safety standards required that manufacturers equip all new passenger cars and light trucks with air bags by 1999. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, statistics show that between 1986 and 2000, front air bags saved the lives of 5,303 front- seat riders. Air bags inflate at speeds of up to 200 mph to protect adults in a front-end collision. An average-sized adult who is correctly belted is not likely to come in contact with the air bag until it is fully inflated. When air bags are combined with lap/shoulder seat belts, they have saved many adult lives and prevented many injuries in motor vehicle crashes. However, air bags could seriously injure or kill children who are sitting in the front seat. In 1995, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) allowed cutoff switches in pickup trucks, sports cars and autos with no backseat. In January 1998, it allowed repair shops and dealers to install the switches in vehicles after the appropriate application was made for people in these categories: •• Driver-and passenger-side air bags: For individuals with medical conditions when the risks of a deploying air bag exceed the risks of impacting the steering wheel, dashboard or windshield. •• Driver-side air bags only: For individuals who cannot properly operate the vehicle and keep at least 10 inches between the center of the steering wheel and the center of the breastbone. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 41 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD •• Passenger-side air bags only: For individuals who must place infants in the front seat because the vehicle has no rear seat (e.g., a pickup truck) or the rear seat is too small to hold the child’s rear-facing seat, or the motorist must monitor the child’s medical condition; for individuals who must place children, 1 to 12 years old, in the front seat because the vehicle has no rear seat, or because the individual must transport more children than can be seated in the rear seat, or because the motorist must monitor the child’s medical condition. For more information about an air bag on-off switch or for an application to request one, call NHTSA’s toll-free Auto Safety Hotline at (800) 424-9393. Information is also available online at www.nhtsa.gov. Children of any age are safest when they are belted properly in the backseat of a vehicle, especially when the vehicle is equipped with a passenger-side air bag. Other safety points are: • Always put an infant in a rear-facing infant child safety seat in the back seat of a vehicle with air bags. • Always be sure that children 12 years old and younger ride in the backseat of the vehicle. • Always make sure everyone is buckled up. A motorist can tell if his/her vehicle has an air bag by the words “air bag” or the letters “SRS” (supplemental restraint system) or “SIR” (supplemental inflatable restraint) on the steering wheel and dashboard panel. Manufacturers also may mark the sun visors or the sides of the open door frame with warning labels or enter a warning in the vehicle owner’s manual. שש CAR CONDITION It is the responsibility of all vehicle owners to ensure the proper working condition of their vehicles. Always check your vehicle before driving and prevent problems with regular maintenance and care. BACKUP LIGHTS When driving in reverse, backup lights should be on. These must be checked to make sure they are in working order. Note: It is against New Jersey law (N.J.S.A 39:3-52) to have any backup lights on while a vehicle is moving forward. BRAKES A motorist should be able to brake smoothly and quickly. If the vehicle pulls to one side when it stops or a motorist feels a taut pedal or hears an unusual squealing or grinding, the brakes must be checked. With conventional disc and drum brakes, a motorist should pump them gently after driving through water to test them and dry them out. If the brakes are hit hard, they could lock up. A motorist should be able to stop within 25 feet at 20 mph. This can be tried in an empty parking lot. Chalk marks can be made on the surface to see if the vehicle can stop within that distance. If a vehicle has an antilock braking system (ABS), the brakes can be tested by applying steady pressure to the brake pedal. A motorist should never pump an ABS or jerk the steering wheel when braking. On very soft surfaces, such as loose gravel or unpacked snow, an ABS system may actually lengthen stopping distance. In wet or slippery conditions, a motorist should still drive carefully, always keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front and maintain a speed consistent with the road conditions. BRAKE LIGHTS If a vehicle’s brake lights are not working, someone may crash into it from the back. A motorist should have someone help to check the brake lights. Replace broken light covers. They may cause a glare that affects the motorist in back. HEADLIGHTS Bright and dim lights must work and be in line. A motorist can check them against the garage wall or on parked vehicles. Lights should be kept clean. If other motorists flash their lights while a motorist’s lights are on low beam, it could mean that the lights are out of line. HORN A horn should not be overused, but a motorist should check it often to make sure it works. Use the horn to signal when passing or when coming out of a blind alley, curve or driveway. STEERING On straight level roads a vehicle should hold a straight course. The front end should not vibrate (shimmy). The steering should respond to a motorist’s turns without too much play in the steering wheel. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 43 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD TAIL LIGHTS Always keep tail and side lights in working order. They signal other motorists in the dark and prevent accidents. TIRES If a motorist feels or hears any unusual thumping while driving, he/she should check the tires. Bumps, cuts or bad tread can cause blowouts. Tire pressure should be checked often, especially when tires are cold. A motorist should check the owner’s manual to determine proper tire pressure or should ask for advice at a service station. Properly inflated tires save money in fuel consumption. A vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than 1/16 inch of tread (about the edge of a dime). To hold on to the road properly, tires must match (do not mix radials with other tire types) and must have enough tread. TURN SIGNALS A motorist should be able to hear the clicking and see the lighted arrows flash on the dashboard. If they do not work, the signals must be fixed as soon as possible. Meanwhile, a motorist should use hand signals. WINDSHIELD Cracks or chips in a windshield could cause it to break; it should be replaced. A windshield should be clean at all times, inside and out. Windshield wipers should always work. If they come with washers, a motorist can use non-freezing spray to stop icing. New Jersey laws prohibit add-on tinting on windshields and front side windows. SNOW AND ICE State law (N.J.S.A 39:4-77.1) requires a motorist to remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it. If snow or ice dislodges from a moving vehicle, it could strike another vehicle or pedestrian, causing injury or property damage. A motorist is required to make all reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice or snow from the exposed surfaces of his or her motor vehicle prior to driving it, including the hood, trunk, roof and windshield. Any person who violates this law is subject to fines of $25 to $75, regardless of whether any snow or ice is dislodged from vehicle. If dislodged snow or ice causes injury or property damage, fines up to $1,500 may be assessed. שש STARTING A PARKED CAR Before getting into a vehicle, look behind it and in front of it. There are blind spots once a motorist is behind the wheel. Children may be there. There also may be bottles, cans, bicycles or other things that cannot be seen from the motorist’s seat. STARTING CHECKLIST • All windows should be clean and nothing should block a motorist’s vision. • The seat must be adjusted so a motorist can reach all pedals and controls easily. (For most motorists, the seat may be adjusted so he/she is sitting an arm’s length from steering wheel). AREA OF FORWARD VISION BLIND AREA BLIND AREA LEFT SIDE MIRROR AREA OF REARVIEW MIRROR VISION RIGHT SIDE MIRROR BLIND SPOTS WHILE DRIVING • Inside and outside rearview mirrors should be adjusted. • Seat belts and shoulder harnesses should be fastened so that they are firm and comfortable. • The vehicle should be in park or neutral gear and the parking brake should be set. • Doors should be locked. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 45 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD A motorist should keep good posture while driving. The seat should be adjusted so that the motorist can reach the foot pedals easily. The motorist should be comfortable behind the wheel. He/she should not have to strain to reach the gear shift levers, turn signals or dashboard controls. A motorist is properly positioned when he/she can see clearly and can glance to the rear. If a motorist wears glasses, he/she should adjust them. More than 95 percent of the information a motorist needs is visual. To fight glare at night, colored lenses should be avoided as they distort color. Anti-reflective coatings should be used on lenses. This will help eliminate internal reflections in eyeglasses and may help night driving. A motorist should have an eye checkup every two years. As a motorist ages, visual clarity declines and peripheral vision becomes less distinct. For example, a 60-year-old perceives light about a third as well as a 20-year-old. Inside and outside mirrors should be adjusted to reduce blind spots. These are areas where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror. A motorist can check this by turning his/her head. The outside mirror should be adjusted so that the motorist can see the tip of the driver-side front door handle in the lower right of the mirror. This will allow the motorist to see part of the lanes of traffic to the left and rear of the vehicle. After starting the engine, a motorist should make sure his/her path is clear by turning and looking back. A motorist should not depend on rearview mirrors. A motorist must also be sure to check for pedestrians and less conspicuous vehicles, such as bicycles and mopeds. A motorist should give the proper signal and drive with caution. When on the road, a motorist can check the vehicle’s mirrors by letting a vehicle pass on the left. As the passing vehicle disappears from the inside rearview mirror, a motorist should be able to see its front bumper in the outside rearview mirror. IDLING YOUR VEHICLE New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to three minutes or less. (N.J.A.C. 7:27-15.8) Idling more than three minutes is unnecessary and harmful to your vehicle and your health. Vehicle and property owners face fines of $250 to $1,000 for each violation of this law. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-70.2) There are some specific situations in which a vehicle may idle for an extended time, such as when stuck in traffic, or at drive-thru establishments. See www. StopTheSoot.org for a complete listing of exemptions. So don’t forget: Idling Stinks, and it’s against the law—turn the key and be idle free! שש STEERING HAND POSITION A motorist’s grip on the steering wheel is important. The steering wheel can be thought of as the face of a clock. For normal driving, a motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions, keeping his/ her thumb along the face of the wheel. Gripping the steering wheel as described diminishes the risk of hand, wrist or arm injury if the air bag is deployed. A motorist should never turn the wheel while gripping it from the inside of the rim, hand facing inward. The steering wheel should be held firmly but not too tight, as steady as possible as the vehicle’s speed increases. Both hands should be kept on the wheel at all times, except when shifting gears or giving hand signals. The motorist should keep the vehicle in the center of the lane that it is traveling. On a two-lane road with traffic coming toward the vehicle, the motorist should keep to the right. Once a motorist feels how the vehicle reacts to steering, he/ she will be ready to practice turning, parking and other movements. Steering It takes practice to get the feel of steering. If the vehicle has antilock brakes (ABS), the motorist should never violently jerk the steering wheel while braking. (See previous section, “Brakes”) 11 10 12 1 2 9 HAND-OVER-HAND STEERING 3 Hand-over-hand steering permits a motorist to make steering adjustments ranging from very minor up to a half turn of the wheel, while keeping both hands on the wheel. If turning through a slight curve, both hands will typically retain their original grip on the wheel, making only slight finger or wrist adjustments as necessary to maintain the path of travel. However, when moving through a turn, the hands may move as much as 165 degrees. The motorist initiates the turn by pushing the wheel up from the 9 or 3 o’clock position toward 12 o’clock, and the opposite hand crosses over and down to the 9 or 3 o’clock position, as www.njmvc.gov NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL 47 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD appropriate to provide additional input or to stabilize steering. The original hand then returns to the original start position of 9 or 3 o’clock. The process is reversed to return to a straight path, or the wheel can be allowed to slip through the fingers (controlled slipping) to straighten when coming out of a turn, while both hands are always on the wheel to make adjustments as necessary. Hand-over-hand steering is particularly well-suited for precision maneuvers, steering through curves, intersection entry and exit, and skid recovery. שש STOPPING DISTANCES There is no simple way to tell exactly how long it will take a vehicle to stop at a certain speed. Stopping distance depends on: • Motorist reaction time. • Weather and visibility conditions. • Vehicle weight. • Brake conditions. • Condition and type of tires. • Roadway conditions. • Speed. One point is sure: The faster a vehicle is going, the longer it will take it to stop. When a motorist must stop quickly, speed can be the difference between life and death. STOPPING DISTANCES ON DRY SURFACES FOR PASSENGER VEHICLES Speed 10 mph 20 mph 30 mph 40 mph 50 mph 60 mph 70 mph Reaction distance 11 ft 22 ft 33 ft 44 ft 55 ft 66 ft 77 ft Braking distance 8 ft 31 ft 69 ft 123 ft 192 ft 277 ft 376 ft Total 19 ft 53 ft 102 ft 167 ft 247 ft 343 ft 453 ft Based on a reaction time of 3/4 second, which is typical for most motorists under most traffic conditions. A vehicle travels 88 feet per second at 60 mph. Deceleration is approximately 14 feet per second. See chapter 4 for more information on stopping and chapter 5 for information about following distances and stopping at night. שש PROPER BRAKING The use of brakes may seem simple, but it is not. A motorist should know the type of braking system that his/her vehicle uses. It could be a conventional drum and disc brake system or an antilock braking system (ABS). Whether the vehicle is front- or rear-wheel drive does not determine proper braking. Many new motorists make the common mistake of slamming the brake pedal, even if there is no emergency. The vehicle will jerk to a stop quickly and wear out brakes and tires. Steady, gentle pressure should be applied to the brake to bring the vehicle to a controlled stop. With an ABS, a motorist should not pump the brakes or violently jerk the wheel. An ABS-equipped vehicle may go out of control at only 35 mph if a motorist violently jerks the steering wheel and brake, even on dry pavement. New motorists should practice hard braking and steering in an empty parking lot or similar open space until they are accustomed to the ABS. A motorist should always use his/her right foot for both the brake and the gas pedal. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the left foot should be used for the clutch. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 49 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD Driver Signals שש DRIVING SIGNALS A motorist should always give a proper signal when turning, changing lanes, stopping or slowing down. Most vehicles have turn signals and a motorist should always use them. A motorist should turn on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning and be sure to cancel the signal after making a turn. Not doing so could mislead other motorists. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-126) New Jersey law requires a motorist to know the correct hand signals for stopping and turning, which are standard in all states. To give a hand signal, a motorist should put his/her arm well out of the vehicle so that it is visible to other motorists. • Stop or slowing down: hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear. • Right turn: hand and arm upward. • Left turn: hand and arm straight out. Another signal is the horn, which is a warning signal. It calls attention to what the motorist is doing. Motorists may sound the horn when passing another vehicle when not in a business or residential zone. Under normal conditions, the horn should be able to be heard for at least 200 feet. (N.J.S.A. 39:3-69) Only emergency vehicles may use sirens, whistles or bells. RIGHT TURN STOP שש DRIVING IN REVERSE LEFT TURN Before driving in reverse, a motorist must be sure that the path is clear. This can be done by using the mirrors and turning to check. He/she must be very careful because the view to the rear is limited. In reverse, turning the wheel to the right will direct the vehicle to the right. Steering to the left will direct the vehicle to the left. If a motorist does not turn the wheel while in reverse, the vehicle will move straight backward. To drive in reverse, a motorist’s head and body should be turned to the right until he/she can see clearly through the back window of the vehicle without the use of mirrors. The motorist’s right hand and arm should be placed over the back of the front passenger seat; the left hand should grasp the top of the steering wheel. This is the position a motorist should be in to reverse in a straight line, with sight seeing correction made as needed. A vehicle should be driven slowly in reverse – typically, walking speed (2 to 4 mph). The motorist should not turn forward until the vehicle is totally stopped. If a motorist must turn the wheel while reversing other than in a straight line (e.g. parallel parking), two hands must be on the wheel to steer, while a motorist’s head and body is turned to look out the rear window. Palming the wheel with one hand while turning in reverse is dangerous and can result in failing the road test. A motorist should always remember that the front of the vehicle will swing in the opposite direction of a turn. A vehicle should be driven slowly in reverse. A motorist must be able to drive in reverse in order to pass the road portion of the driving test. He/she will be asked to back the vehicle about 100 feet in a straight line, slowly and smoothly. שש TURNING To make safe turns, a motorist should decide well in advance where he/she wants to turn. Last-minute turns can be unsafe. State law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn. The faster the traffic is moving, the sooner a motorist should plan his/her turn. If a turn is missed, a motorist should never back up. It is better to take the next turn than to risk a collision. Before turning, a motorist should always: • Use the mirrors to look behind and to both sides for other vehicles (or people) to see if it is safe to turn. • Check for less visible vehicles, such as motorcycles, bicycles and mopeds. • Signal first (use turn signals or hand signals) and then move into the proper lane. • Slow down before reaching an intersection. • Keep a steady speed and follow pavement markings. • Always stay in the same lane until the turn is finished. • Make sure turn signal is turned off after the turn is completed. THE 3-POINT TURN (K TURN) When turning a vehicle around, a motorist should start from the right edge of the road. Choose a safe spot with good visibility in both directions. If there is no other traffic, the motorist should signal left and move forward slowly while turning the steering wheel to the left. The vehicle should be stopped several inches from the left curb or street edge. The motorist should then back up NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 51 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD 1 2 3 slowly while turning the steering wheel to the right, stopping several inches from the right curb or street edge. The motorist should next move the vehicle forward while turning the steering wheel to the left. Finally, the motorist should straighten the vehicle’s wheels as it faces in the direction he/she wants to go. This is a complete 3-Point (or K) Turn. A new motorist will be required to make this turn during MVC’s road test. שש PARKING When parking, a motorist should always set the hand brake and put the vehicle in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse or low gear. There are several important steps for a motorist to follow when parking his/her vehicle on a street with a curb: • When parking a vehicle facing downhill: The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned toward the curb. The vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse. • When parking a vehicle facing uphill: The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned away from the curb. The vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in low. ANGLE PARKING Angle parking is often used in parking lots of shopping centers and sometimes at curbs. A motorist should follow these rules when entering an angle parking space to his/her right: • Watch for traffic both ahead and behind. • Signal and begin to slow down. • Make sure the rear of the vehicle will clear the parked vehicles. • Steer sharply into the parking space, and then straighten the wheels centering the vehicle in the parking space. • Shift to park, or reverse if standard transmission, and apply the parking brake. A motorist should follow these rules before backing out of an angle parking space: • Walk around to make sure nothing is in the vehicle’s way. • Slowly move the vehicle in reverse and be sure that the lane is clear of traffic. • Tap the horn to warn nearby pedestrians. • When able to see past the tops of vehicles parked next to the vehicle, stop and look again. • Look back and to each side for other motorists. • Remember that the front of the vehicle will swing opposite to the direction of the turn. • Back up slowly while turning until the vehicle’s left front wheel passes the rear bumper of the vehicle parked on the left. • Straighten the wheels as the vehicle comes back into the lane of traffic. PARALLEL PARKING Parallel parking is the most common type of parking on city streets. A motorist must be able to parallel park a vehicle in order to pass the MVC’s road test. This takes the most practice for a new motorist. A motorist should practice often, in an empty parking lot at first. Flags or markers 25 feet apart may be used to show where the other vehicles would be. If a motorist hits these signs, he/she is not ready for parking between real vehicles and should keep practicing. The slower and smoother a motorist backs into a parking space, the easier it is to park. To properly parallel park, a motorist should: • Find a parking space that is large enough to fit the vehicle. • Signal for a stop and signal to the right to alert motorists that the vehicle NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 53 DRIVER SAFETY & THE RULES OF THE ROAD will back up to the right. • Pull up alongside (parallel) about two to four feet from the vehicle in front. • Turn and check to see that the way is clear behind the vehicle before backing up. • Turn his/her body to look out the rear window of the vehicle. Begin backing up slowly for about two feet and turn the steering wheel all the way to the right. • When the front of the vehicle has cleared the rear bumper of the vehicle in front, stop and check the angle. • Make sure the right back wheel has not hit the curb. • Turn the steering wheel all the way to the left while beginning to back up slowly. • Make sure the vehicle can clear its back bumper. • When the vehicle is in line, stop. Be sure not to hit the vehicle in back. • Turn the vehicle’s wheels straight, and drive to the center of the parking space. The vehicle’s tires should be no more than six inches from the curb. Parallel Parking P R N D 3 2 1 P R N D 3 2 1 P R N D 3 2 1 6” P R N D 3 2 1 NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 55 DRIVER SAFETY AND THE RULES OF THE ROAD Chapter 4 58 60 61 61 62 62 64 65 Speed Control Passing Keeping to the Right Yielding the Right-of-Way Pedestrians in a Crosswalk Intersections Entering Highways, Parkways and Turnpikes Leaving Highways, Parkways and Turnpikes 66 67 67 68 70 74 75 76 77 Special Highway, Parkway and Turnpike Conditions Curves Interchanges Turning Regulations Stopping Regulations Using Headlights Parking Regulations Cellular Telephones Littering NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 57 Safe Driving Rules & Regulations SAFE DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS שש SPEED CONTROL Exceeding the speed limit is a common contributing factor of fatal and other types of accidents. A motorist must always obey the speed limit. Speed affects almost everything that can happen when driving. A good rule is to keep up with the flow of traffic at any legal speed. In order to make safe emergency stops when necessary, it is important to keep enough distance from surrounding traffic. New Jersey law sets top speed limits for any given road, street, highway or freeway. 25 35 50 55 65 SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS SPEED LIMITS 25 mph School zones, business or residential districts 35 mph Suburban business and residential districts 50 mph Non-posted rural roadways 55 mph Certain state highways (as posted) and interstates Motorists pay double fines for exceeding the 65 mph limit by 10 miles per hour or more. Double fines also apply to most other moving violations committed in a 65 mph zone. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-98.6) 65 mph Certain interstate highways (as posted) NEW JERSEY SPEED LIMITS (UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED) (N.J.S.A. 39:4-98) Never drive faster than weather, road or other conditions safely allow, regardless of the posted speed limit. A motorist should judge his/her speed control by existing conditions. A motorist should slow down enough to be able to see clearly and stop quickly in traffic. Failure to do so can result in a moving violation. Always slow down: • On narrow or winding roads. • At intersections or railroad crossings. • On hills. • At sharp or blind curves. • Where there are pedestrians or driving hazards. • When the road is wet or slippery. If vehicle problems prevent a motorist from keeping up with the normal flow of traffic, he/she should pull off the road and activate hazard lights. DRIVING TOO SLOWLY A motorist should always try to keep up with the normal flow of traffic, while not exceeding the posted speed limit. Some collisions are caused by driving too slowly and backing up traffic. When road surfaces and traffic are normal, New Jersey law prohibits blocking traffic through slow driving. SAFE CORRIDORS (N.J.S.A. 39:4-203.5) In an effort to improve highway safety, New Jersey initiated the Safe Corridors Program, which was signed into law in July 2003. The Safe Corridors law doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses, including speeding and aggressive driving. Highways are designated as safe corridors based on statistics showing crash rates 50 percent over the state rate and 1,000 or more crashes reported over a three-year period. The Commissioner of Transportation has the authority to designate highways as necessary, as well as to remove those that show improved safety levels. The law took effect on February 15, 2004. A current list of Safe Corridor highways is available on the New Jersey Department of Transportation Web site at www. nj.gov/transportation . NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 59 SAFE DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS שש PASSING A motorist must know the proper lane for normal driving and how to change lanes safely. The rules for passing depend on the type of road. Stay to the right of the roadway’s center lines. Passing is only safe when there is no oncoming traffic. Passing Watch for the following lane markings: (N.J.S.A. 39:4-86) • Both center lines are solid: No passing allowed. • One center line is broken: Passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line. • Both center lines are broken: Passing is allowed on both sides. PASS WHEN LINE IS BROKEN DO NOT PASS WHEN LINE IS SOLID NO PASSING WITH DOUBLE SOLID LINES Note: All passing must be completed before the center lines are solid again. PASS ONLY WHEN SAFE Most passing should be on the left. Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction, if vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more substantially continuous lines or when the motorist ahead is making a left turn and there is room to pass. Never pass on the right shoulder of the road. This is against the law. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-85) A motorist should not pass: • On a hill or a curve or at any time he/she cannot see far enough ahead. • At a street crossing or intersection. • At a railroad crossing. • On narrow bridges or in underpasses or tunnels. • When a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict passing. • When behind a vehicle that has stopped to let a pedestrian cross. שש KEEPING TO THE RIGHT The laws of New Jersey require motorists to keep to the right, except when passing. Motorists must drive on the right half of the roadway unless driving on a one-way street. Motorists must drive a vehicle as close as possible to the righthand edge or curb of the roadway, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-82) On a multi-lane roadway, motorists must drive in the lane nearest to the righthand edge or curb of the roadway when the lane is available for travel, except when overtaking another vehicle or in preparation for a left turn. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-88) שש YIELDING THE RIGHT-OF-WAY Although laws govern the right-of-way, a motorist should always be prepared to yield. These basic rules always apply: • Emergency vehicles: when police cars, fire engines and ambulances are giving warning signs (sirens, flashing lights). • Trains: when a train is approaching a railroad crossing. • Buses: when re-entering the flow of traffic. • Postal vehicles: when vehicle is seeking to re-enter the flow of traffic. • Motorized or mobility-assistance devices: when in a crosswalk or seeking to cross a road. • Other vehicles that are already in the intersection. NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 61 SAFE DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS שש PEDESTRIANS IN A CROSSWALK New Jersey has experienced a large number of pedestrian injury crashes and fatalities, as compared to the nation as a whole. The most important pedestrian safety message for New Jersey residents is: Pedestrian safety is a shared responsibility. There is no single cause of crashes involving pedestrians. Pedestrians and motorists must all do their part to keep pedestrians safe. A motorist must: • Stop for pedestrians in crosswalks. (Per N.J.S.A 39:4-36), failure to stop carries a fine of up to $500, up to 25 days in jail, community service, a driving privilege suspension of up to 6 months and 2 points. • Watch for pedestrians when turning right on red. • Obey speed limits. • Be sure not to block or park in crosswalks. • Keep the vehicle’s windshield clean for maximum visibility. • Be alert for pedestrians at all times. • Be aware of areas where pedestrians are most likely to appear (near schools, town centers, residential neighborhoods, parks). • Never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian. • Stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk, even if they began crossing with a proper signal and they are still in the crosswalk when the signal changes. • Remember that pedestrians are the most vulnerable roadway users. Motorists will be held responsible for maintaining pedestrian safety. שש INTERSECTIONS An intersection is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles. As most collisions occur at intersections, a motorist should be aware of the three types of intersections and know how to safely navigate through them. A single solid white line across a road at an intersection means that a motorist must stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign. CONTROLLED An intersection is controlled if there are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer. A motorist must obey the signals and signs. At a controlled intersection, a motorist must yield for certain conditions. At a multiway stop or stop intersection, a motorist must yield to the motorist on the right if both motorists get there at the same time. A motorist should also yield to another motorist already stopped at the intersection. At an intersection controlled by a yield sign, a motorist must slow down and yield to traffic on the intersecting roadway, even if he/she has to stop. When making a left turn at an intersection, a motorist must yield to oncoming traffic and to stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk. A motorist is prohibited from entering or crossing an intersecting street marked with a stop sign unless he or she first brings the vehicle to a complete stop at a point within five feet of the nearest crosswalk or stop line marked upon the pavement at the near side of the intersection street. The motorist may only proceed after yielding the right-of-way to all traffic on the intersection street, which is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. Note: Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is a motor vehicle violation. (N.J.S.A.39:4-66.2) UNCONTROLLED An intersection is uncontrolled when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device. A motorist must be very careful when approaching these types of intersections. Most of the time there will be a warning sign prior to reaching the intersection. As a motorist nears a crossroad that is not controlled, he/ she must reduce speed and be ready to stop if any traffic is coming from the right or left. A motorist coming from a private road or driveway must yield to all traffic on the main road (although a motorist can never be sure that will occur). As a general rule, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right. When a traffic signal is not illuminated because of a power failure or other malfunction, the traffic signal is observed as a 4-way stop signal. (N.J.S.A. 39:4-81) BLIND Buildings, parked vehicles or bushes may obstruct a motorist’s line of sight. On rural roadways, trees or crops may obstruct a motorist’s line of sight. A motorist should always slow down or stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic before proceeding. TRAFFIC CIRCLE There are no set rules for driving into, around and out of a traffic circle in New Jersey. Common sense and caution must prevail at all times. In most cases, the circle’s historically established traffic flow pattern dictates who has the right-ofway. If a major highway flows into and through the circle, it usually dominates the traffic flow pattern and commands the right-of-way. Traffic control signs, such NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 63 SAFE DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS as stop or yield signs, at the entrances to the circle also govern which motorist has the right-of-way. Never enter a traffic circle without checking all signs and determining the intentions of the motorists already moving within the circle. Whenever a motorist is in doubt concerning who has the right-of-way in a circle, he/she should exercise extreme caution and remember the basic rule governing any uncontrolled intersection: The vehicle to the left yields the right-of-way to the vehicle approaching from the right. Merging Lanes USE TURN SIGNAL SPEED UP TO FLOW OF TRAFFIC TURNPIKES שש ENTERING HIGHWAYS, PARKWAYS AND Highways, parkways and turnpikes are high-speed (up to 65 mph) divided roadways and generally have multiple lanes. Traffic on each side of the divide will travel in only one direction. There are no direct intersections. Motorists enter these roadways by way of acceleration lanes, which are extra lanes at highway USE TURN SIGNAL entrances used by motorists to speed up to join the flow of traffic. A motorist must yield to traffic already traveling on the main road before moving into the proper lane. Keep the following points in mind when entering a highway, parkway or turnpike: • Obey posted advisory speed limits (if any) at the entrance ramp. • Speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane. SLOW TO SPEED LIMIT OF EXIT LANE AVOID STOPPING IN THE ENTRY AND EXIT LANES USE TURN SIGNAL • Avoid coming to a complete stop in the acceleration lane. • Yield to traffic and enter the right-hand lane when safe. TURNPIKES שש LEAVING HIGHWAYS, PARKWAYS AND SPEED UP TO FLOW OF TRAFFIC In most cases, exit ramps or deceleration lanes, which are extra lanes at a USE TURN SIGNAL SLOW TO SPEED LIMIT OF EXIT LANE AVOID STOPPING IN THE ENTRY AND EXIT LANES highway exit, are located on the right-hand side of the roadway. A motorist should always watch for signs that direct where to exit the roadway. If a motorist misses an exit ramp on a highway, parkway or turnpike, he/she should go to the next exit. Keep the following points in mind when leaving a highway, parkway or turnpike: • Start slowing down when entering a deceleration lane. • Obey the posted advisory speed limit of the deceleration lane • When the exit is located on the left of a roadway, look for signs that will direct traffic to the proper lane for exiting. • If you miss an exit, go on to the next one. • Never back up on an exit ramp or deceleration lane. ging_lanes_110907 NEW JERSEY DRIVER MANUAL www.njmvc.gov 65 SAFE DRIVING RULES & REGULATIONS CONDITIONS WEAVE LANE שש SPECIAL HIGHWAY, PARKWAY AND TURNPIKE A weave lane is both an entrance and an exit for an expressway. Traffic may come onto and leave the expressway at the same location. This traffic weave causes conflicts, both for motorists using a weave lane and those on the expressway and entrance ramp (in terms of speed and space adjustments). The motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to the motorist leaving the expressway. HIGHWAYS THROUGH CITIES The volume of traffic may increase dramatically. Speeds may slow to a crawl. A motorist should drive in the left or center lane to avoid merge conflicts during rush hour. A motorist should search for exits early and adjust position for exit. DISABLED VEHICLES When seeing a disabled vehicle ahead, a motorist should reduce speed and increase the space between his/her vehicle and the disabled vehicle. This may involve changing lanes. Be alert for pedestrians, tow trucks and/or police vehicles. If a motorist’s vehicle becomes disabled, he/she must: • Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median. • Turn on emergency flashers. • Raise the hood to signal for assistance. • Stay in the vehicle and lock the doors. • If available, use a cell phone to call for help. • Ask anyone who stops to go to a phone and call for assistance. • Not get into a stranger’s vehicle. CONSTRUCTION AREAS A motorist should always stay alert for construction-area warning signs. When coming across these areas, a motorist should adjust speed and adjust position to maintain space around his/her vehicle. TOLL BOOTHS A motorist should stay alert for toll booth signs and begin reducing speed early, as traffic may be backed up at the booth. Green lights or signals will highlight open booths. A motorist should be aware of EZ Pass booths and lanes, including high- speed EZ Pass lanes. When exiting toll booths, a motorist should search traffic to both sides for merging potential, accelerate smoothly and adjust speed. שש CURVES It is important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve in the road because vehicles tend to keep going straight. The best way to enter a curve is to slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane. A motorist should always watch for vehicles that may drift into his/her lane as well. 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Description. The Arcam Delta 60 is a powerful, versatile and thoroughly modern hi-fi amplifier. It is designed and built in the UK by A&R Cambridge Limited, now. Can someone please tell me somewhere i can get information regarding the above themostat.My daughter as just moved into a house where this system is installed.I havn't got a clue regarding this system,so can anybody help please. Cheers Albar I replaced the cap with a 50v one by mistake, the heating worked for all of 2 mins, the box started cackling, then started smoking. I guess that's it, big bill! Not so clever Trevor! November 2014 ps. you will need to sign up to this (free) site to see album. stickle November 2014 If replacing the 0.68 uF capacitor did not fix it and you are ok with electronics you might like a look at: www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=3227814#3227814 see my 'Album' [click on 'stickle'] Good luck. stickle November 2014 check the battery trays are both in!! Simple but we cocked up for 2 wks!! dogarse September 2014 Hi - I have an Iflo Digistat wireless system. The problem is that the "Receive Alarm" red light comes on randomly in the middle of the night, while the heating is switched off, for about 5 - 10 minutes, causing my oil boiler to fire up for that period of time. Any ideas, please? s r buck November 2013 Hi, we have the same problem as David Morris - we purchased a new capacitor on Ebay and fitted it yesterday. The green light comes on but there is still no click. If we bypass the SCR by connecting terminals 1 and 3 the boiler starts up and we get heating. Viv September 2013 Hey Dave Morris Okay the click is the important bit, this the relay switching on (it works basically like a remote on / off switch) When the switch clicks it closes a circuit on the boiler PCB which should then enable the boiler to deliver heat. Make sure your boiler settings are correct, (I have seen boilers which have been set to hot water only via a switch on the front panel and customer asked why wasn't he getting heat) Is the system pressure good? Are there any timers on the system which need to be correctly set?? You could try and bypass the SCR to ensure it isn't that, if it is not that and you have checked all above you are POSSIBLY looking at a boiler issue. Dave Cardiff September 2013 What happens when you have this fault, change the capacitor, and it still doesn't switch the boiler(despite seeing wireless flashes, light goes green as WR1 clicks...but no action from boiler) Does this mean the whole box is dead? I rechecked my soldering on the capacitor David Morris September 2013 Hi Alison If you are talking about your room stat being dead, not much you can do here, things to check 1) Are your batteries ok ? 2) Are they inserted in the correct way ? 3) Sometimes the contacts get a bit messed up, cleaning them will a nail file can help, don't scrub to hard on them ! If you have tried all of the above it could be a new one I am afraid Sorry Dave Cardiff September 2013 Hi, I'm having the same problem. The wireless control box is completely 'dead'. I have put in new batteries in but it's still not showing anything. help! Please Alison September 2013 Cheers Kev Barnes, No problem mate, next time I am in Kent I will look you up, LOL :) Glad all is well Dave Cardiff July 2013 Note from Australia: Apologies as this is slightly off thread posting but exactly the same problem is affecting DUNGS brand gas fire controllers made in Germany. The capacitor brand (ISKRA) and value capcacitor (0.68uF) are exactly the same as the Drayton's controller and the ISKRA capacitor is failing prematurely in the DUNGS DGAI.73 MOD 5.1.0 TCV gas controller used in several Australian gas log heaters. The capacitance value decreases over a relatively short time of only 1-5 years and the DUNGS circuit starts to malfunction when the capcitance value reached 0.23uF Photos of the DUNGS controller are here: http://s1189.photobucket.com/user/Gantos1/library/DUNGS%20CONTROLLER?sort=3&page=1 The ISKRA 0.68uF capacitor used in the DUNGS controller was qualified to IEC/CENELEC EN 60252-1 whereas a capacitor qualified to IEC/CENELEC 60384-14 X2 level would have been better, nevertheless it points to a manufacturing problem by ISKRA in Slovenia as metalised polypropylene dielectric capacitors in this type of application should last for 30-50 years before giving any trouble. Frank June 2013 I followed the instruction of Dave Cardiff to fix my digistat and it was simple. This cost me £4 from his ebay page and took about 15 minutes to complete. The plumber quoted me £199 for a new thermostat and fitting. Dave you are a legend and anytine you are in Kent I will buy you a beer. Kev Barnes June 2013 Sue, Jan 2013: "can't seem to get digistat+RF to stay on desired temperature, when I turn the dial to desired temp (say 21) 'set' appears and then it remains on 21 but despite heat symbol no heat." Probably too late for original questioner, but it's classical receiver problem: heat symbol suggests thermostat is transmitting, but receiver isn't receiving. Very likely capacitor problem. Check by listening for click of relay operating when heat is demanded. If you know how, you can get back timer-controlled heating (no thermostat) until the receiver is repaired by by-passing the receiver with a wire link. pol098 May 2013 Yeap that is correct procedure for units which are not talking to each other, the red led staying on is a classic sign of loss of wireless link. Still selling them capacitors if you have any other issues, look me up on eBay, my seller name is bearsy72 or search for "Drayton SCR Part" Dave Cardiff April 2013 Hi All, just to add my little bit. I have the RF1 and the SCR. The red light was permanently on on the SCR and the override button worked to operate the boiler (hear the click) and the green light came on. There was no link between the two. I changed the batteries in the RF1 and tried to re-sync the two (opening and closing the battery trays) but to no avail. I tried this several times with no joy. I finally fixed the problem by using the "learn" mode on the SCR. To do this: press button 1 and then button 2 (override) and hold together for a couple of seconds. Let go and the red light should flash for 7 seconds. The red light will then stay on. take the RF1 to near the boiler and adjust the temperature until it is high enough to fire the boiler. The red light will flash for 7 seconds and then the green (boiler on) light will illuminate. The red light will then go out, Done! Note that the red light will flash every 5 minutes to show that it is receiving the radio signal. Robin April 2013 Hi Dave, Yeap that is the classic failure on the SCR, There is a relay in there which is suppose to click when the green light comes on, if it doesnt click then the boiler doesnt get the signal to switch on. The cap can either fail and you get no warning, or like yours it can be an intermittent issue. If I were a betting man, I would put a few quid on the cap, look me on on eBay, I'm the seller bearsy72 or search ebay for "Drayton SCR part" and I can get that cap out to you today, same day delivery with me, over 800 people fixed and still counting Any problems drop me an email, address is on my ebay page Dave Cardiff January 2013 Hi All At the risk of sounding a complete bore I have had an intermittent fault with my system since around November. I have the Drayton RF2 wireless stat and receiver and for the last couple of months it has every now and again just decided not to switch on the Heating at the timed selection. It is intermittent no particular time. Seems to work o.k at switch on in the morning (perhaps colder) but usually the timed afternoon heating session it fails to fire and no interaction on my part will make it fire. I have replaced the timeswitch and the motorised valve on the mid position valve but they are working fine anyway. Stat is working flame comes up no problem and light turns green on the receiver but not light up from the boiler and pump. So usually I give up at that point and leave it and then low and behold the next morning at the first switch on time it fires up. Having changed almost everything else the SCR is the only item I have not replaced and at the moment everything is pointing to that, I could not work out why if the green light was on, why the signal would not fire the boiler, completely bewildered by this! I had also noticed that even on evenings when the heating had worked why later in the evening if the stat switched off the heating due to reaching temperature it sometimes would not come back on when the flame reappeared until next mornings cycle started. So reading some of your comments is that what you are experiencing with your units and the likely cause being the Capacitor in the SCR breaking down and not providing the signal to the boiler to fire? Unit is around 6 years old now. Dave Dave January 2013 hello can't seem to get digistat+RF to stay on desired temperature, when I turn the dial to desired temp (say 21) 'set' appears and then it remains on 21 but despite heat symbol no heat. what to do? sue January 2013 Hi Tony. No lights on SCR, Check a few things, ensure fuse in plug or spur is good, wires are tight on SCR back plate (ENSURE POWER IS OFF BEFORE TOUCHING THESE SCREWS!!!!) but the fault is usual down to blown components inside the SCR. I can fix this fault, cost u just over a tenner + some postage, take a look here and see what u think. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/181037749881?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1586.l2649 You will see my email address on this listing if you want more information Dave Cardiff December 2012 Hi All I have the same receiver and all the lights have gone out and despite the controller displaying the flame icon I am getting nothing through the receiver and therefore no central heating. Can anyone assist? Tony December 2012 Hello. To answer Emma's question below: When your Drayton Digistat SCR receiver has the capacitor problem it does tend to be intermittent at first. A constant red alarm LED means that the SCR is not receiving a signal from the thermostat controller. Try and re-sync the unit. You can read how to re-sync the unit and read General Fault Diagnosis Information on my website - www.draytonrepairs.co.uk - which has lots of information and pictures regarding the SCR unit and this capacitor fix. There is also a link to my Ebay listing for a Genuine Replacement Iskra Capacitor + a Free Detailed Repair Guide to show you how to do each step of this DIY fix. Kleist November 2012 Try visiting: www.gasapplianceguide.co.uk There are real photos so that you can identify the model you have. It has printable files so that you can actually stand in front of the programmer and thermostat and read what is what, and how to sort them out. It has been an enormous help. Heathen November 2012 Still selling these caps on eBay, thanks to Paul D for telling me I have put up a wrong email address, my bad, it should be bach.dai1970 (at) gmail. com look me up on ebay, bearsy72 or search for Drayton SCR part and u will find this capacitor that every is finding does the trick, check out my ebay feedback, nearly 500 sold so far and all happy people. Also found a fix for dead units or units with dim lights too Any problems drop me a line Dave Cardiff November 2012 Hi All - sorry if this has been asked before but before the capacitor went for everyone else was it a case of the boiler not coming on when it was on timer only sometimes... mine is doing it and the red alarm light just seems stuck on then it will randomly work. Its a Worcester Greenstar 24i and the Drayton SCR Digistat. Emma November 2012 +1 for the capacitor fix. I had the "green light on but no click" issue. It starts off intermittent and you can solve it by power-cycling the SCR but eventually it refuses to come on at all. Basically the capacitor is losing its capacity over time, mine was down to 400nF from the rated 680nF and at that level there's not enough stored charge to activate the relay. I recommend buying a replacement from the guy here that sells them but in my case the weather was cold and I needed one NOW so I found a compatible item at Maplin that required a slight box modification to fix. I fitted it and all is good again. Andy Brown October 2012 Hi all, I've successfully fixed my Drayton SCR digistat by desoldering and soldering in a new capacitor as supplied by Dave Cardiff (bearsy72 on ebay) Thanks Dave! I've got a new issue that i wondered if anyone can shed som light on. I've got a Potterton 2002 controller that seems to be intermittently unable to kick off the hot water in the afternoon. The timer is set for 4:30pm, at the allotted time, the orange light comes on, but the motor value doesn't move and the bioler doesn't fire. The central heating is always "on" but controlled by the room stat via the drayton SCR. The stat is low at the moment so although the Potterton CH light is on, the bioler and motor valve are off - as expected. What's not expected is that if the water SHOULD be on but isn't, sliding the Potterton CH switch to OFF seems to allow the HW to come on!! What might cause this? I've had a fire amount of work done to the system recently and am suspicious of the wiring job the plumber left behind.. Could some crossed wires cause this behaviour? Any suggestion most welcome! Thanks in advance, Nic Nic October 2012 Hello Can anyone please help me, I'm having problems with my heating I have a Dratyton Digistat +1, Digistat +1RF And Lifestyle LP522 It seems to have a mind of it's own somtimes it works and somtimes it dont. I have the lifestyle LP522 switched on to con and I have changed the batteries on the Digistat +1 RF (and reprogramed it to the SCR), the temp shows 19 but i want 21 it has a flame on it showing its calling for heat, and i have a green light on the Digistat SCR and still the heating does not kick in ... the water is fine heating up ok Some time will past then all of a sudden the heating kicks in but then after a while it switches itself off again without it reaching the temp i want ... Its like it has a mind of its own its doing what it wants, this just repeats like this, not very relibable. I have seen on this site that it maybe the capacitor on the SCR Is this my issue or do i have bigger problems ??? Please help any advise will help. steve September 2012 hey guys autumn is a coming, if your boiler gives you hot water but your central heating doesnt fire, AND you have a nice green light coming on on your Drayton wireless SCR then I bet your capacitor has failed, To date I have fixed hundreds of these little suckers, keeping Britain warm LOL okay so if you have got the above fault or sometimes it can throw different faults too look me up on eBay if you search for "Draton scr repair", you will find me, I am the ebay seller 'bearsy72' , for just a few quid I can send you the part you need and full installation instructions / pictures, should only take 15mins to change. you will need a soldering iron to complete the fix, if you dont have one then send the scr to me and I can change it for you for just a few extra quid, still way way cheaper than shelling out for a new system. email me at bach.dai at gmail.com I had to go to ebay as it is easier to keep track of the shipping, feel free to email me direct using the above if u prefer not to use the auction site Thanks and hope to keep you all warm Dave Cardiff September 2012 well am i glad i came across this the other day, i had all the same problems with my heating, the lights were on, the over ride wouldnt switch the heating on. I messed with thermostat so many times it was driving me mad. New stat and SCR £120 in B&Q grrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr so i went onto ebay, buy now £50 so i left it it a few days messing with the system to see if i could do anything else but to no avail. So i was about to buy the new one for £50 and saw a capacitor for £3 hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm whats this about. Well for £3 quid i will take the gamble. Two days later it arrived took me ten minutes (never ever done anything like this before). Then came the big switch on....................BOOM i have heating woop woop so for that i thank Dave Cardiff you are a star i have not only saved money, but more importantly for me i have learnt something new, cheers John Flynn August 2012 Hi guys Raf totally dead hey, not seen one like this before, have you checked the fuse in the plug / spur which the SCR is fed by? Natrussell50 On all the time, this is strange, if it was me I would first try it with the power off on the SCR and see if the heating is still on, if so maybe try it then with the SCR removed completely, you will need to switch it off then remove the 2 screws on the under side of the SCR, then see if heating is still on. If it is still on when SCR has been removed I would say you have a faulty control board in ur boiler, if it goes off then SCR is faulty Hope that helps Come back to me if you need more help, use my usually address: bach.dai1970 (at) gmail.com Plenty of stock of the caps for you guys with the common green light no heating fault too Dave (Cardiff) June 2012 Hi Dave. Im also interested in you cap fix. Our priblem is that the rf1 unit speaks to the scr but the heating is always coming on. The temp on the rf1 is set at 20 but the rads are still coming on even thpugh the display is 24 degrees. Something is not telling yhe boiler not to fire up. The house is boiling. Could turn thr heating off completely but really beed to fix. Do you think a nee capacitor will help tell the boiler not to fire up? Natrussell50 May 2012 Hi Dave - I'm interested in your capacitor fix - however I thnk my fault is bigger - I have NO lights on the SCR at all.... it used to have red and green heating light but yesterday all the lights went out.... and don't come on again or react to the RF temp setting. Is the SCR totally fried do you think? Raf May 2012 Still got capacitors for sale, so if you have a green light on your Drayton SCR but no heating, drop me a mail too bach.dai1970 (at) gmail. com take the (at) out and put an 'at' sign in and remove the spaces I have now supplied over 300 capacitors and not one person has come back and said it didn't work. So I guess my success rate is pretty good LOL Mail me if you want instructions and me to supply a capacitor Dave Cardiff May 2012 Dave fixed it for me! It was not the capacitor but Dave's 'reset' instructions sorted it the SCR not receiving the RF signal...many thanks! Andrew April 2012 Dave (Cardiff) you are a star, in fact I'll give you 5 stars. I AM SO GLAD I FOUND YOUR ANSWER AND SOLUTION HERE, GUYS EMAIL DAVE at bach.dai1970 (at) gmail.com HE WILL SORT YOU OUT, HE IS A TOP GUY TOO, HE IS SOOO HELPFUL Capacitor was delivered next day, he has got a .PDF document which will walk you through the changing of the capacitor too, took me 15minutes from start to finish, now I have a working system again. RESPECT to you Dave Geoff February 2012 The one you need is not stocked at maplins. It is a KNB1530/1560 0.68uF that Drayton use depending on the year of manufacture. You can buy a direct replacement KNB1530 0.68uF on Ebay from seller al222b. If you open your reciever and have a look you can compare the picture and capacitance to the one on the listing. The 0.68uF is the main factor to consider but it must also be 275VAC, Class X2 and the dimensions need to be the same so you can fit it easily. I found terminal length is important too. The ones on ebay were a perfect match for the one in my reciever. I got one extra as a spare because it will happen again in another few years and I didn't want to hunt around for them again. I wasted months not fixing mine and turning it off an on again. After I changed the capacitor, which only took 10 minutes, it has worked perfectly ever since. Tom (Leeds) February 2012 I'm having the same problem with our drayton digistat and will try and replace the capacitor but how do I know which one to go for?. I have gone to the Maplin store and there are loads to choose from K February 2012 Thanks Dave all sorted, so many people here would probably like to shake your hand to say thanks, apart from the people at Drayton who still say they don't have any issues with this item, well thanks to you I don't have to buy a new one from them. Toby February 2012 We had the same problem with the Drayton SCR on our combi boiler for the last two weeks. The thought of forking out over £120 for a new unit got me looking into typical faults with Drayton SCRs. This unit normally comes with a Drayton Digistat RF thermostat from most major diy stores. I am glad I looked and that I got in touch with Dave Cardiff ( email: bach.dai1970 (at) gmail.com ) I ordered a new capacitor from him. He sent it first class and it arrived the next day. I have no electronics skills but bought a cheap soldering iron from B&Q and carried out the replacement within 10 minutes. Easy. Tried Maplin and RS online but neither had the part in stock or it was discontinued. Dave was very helpful, gave excellent advice and has the right parts. Above all, he did what he said he would do. Perfect service. For information of our problem: Faulty Drayton SCR. It is the unit that sits next to the boiler. It receives the signal from the thermostat and tells the boiler to switch on when there is a call for heat. With our SCR unit, the green light would come on but the relay switch would not 'click' to tell the boiler to turn on. The boiler was was always working as we could always get hot water on demand. We re-set the system tens of times to see if the fault was a frequency pairing problem. As soon as I replaced the capacitor the system worked straight away. Patric (Abingdon) February 2012 Nice easy fix thanks to Dave Cardiff, saved me 75quid on a new one, looks like this is a very common fault with the Drayton SCR, Cheap fix, next day delivery too, glad I sent you the email Thanks again from a wam house Terry January 2012 Hi guys, good news I have plenty of stock of the replacement capacitor again. Drop me an email if you need one bach.dai1970 (at) gmail.com Dave Cardiff January 2012 Many thanks for this solution - This was the second SCR that had the same problem. Found this thread the first time but chose to replace unit instead. Luckily managed to find 2 N73CN's in my local Maplin and a friend soldered it post to post as per instructions and a little squeeze back into the case...perfect Dave, Camberley January 2012 I had the issue of the red led being on against the 'receive/alarm' on the receiver for my RF1 wireless transmitter. Tried fresh batteries (that were known to work and had power enough for some of my remote controls), but this did not work. Then i went out and bought 'brand new' ones, and as soon as i put them in, boooom, problem solved. Ian January 2012 Hi all, My Digistat RF2 screen was blank one morning although I had not noticed in the past few days the low battery warning, changed batteries, still no screen, cleaned front draw contacts, still no joy, thought what about the rear contacts, took draws out and found a bit of the rear of left hand draws plastic had broken off and I presume had been laying in front of the rear contacts, because on reinstating left draw, screen showed up and after recommissioning every thing seems to be A Ok. hope this helps anyone in the future Eric, by the sea January 2012 Dave (Cardiff) you are the man, a nice warm house for xmas, only took 15minutes to change, nice instructions too Will buy you a pint if you are ever in the Essex area Steve January 2012 Thank you all for this great forum. Just fixed my Drayton Digistat SCR today. Got new capacitor from Maplins. Worried a bit when I couldn't get the old unit off the board at first but found out it was glued underneath so Stanley knife came in handy. I was happy for approx 1 hour until 'Particle Filter' warning light flashed up on my BMW..AAHHH someone out there really wants my soul....Happy New Year.. Soulman December 2011 all gone, will get more in new year Have a Happy 'warm' Christmas peeps Dave Cardiff December 2011 WOW, didnt know how many of these things must be faulty out there, have sold over 30 caps in a week, thanks all I only have 4 left as of 3pm on the 20th Dec, next 4 orders PAID FOR will get the caps I have ordered more but delivery will be after xmas now Sorry Dave (Cardiff) dai.back1970 at gmail.com Dave Cardiff December 2011 Replaced capacitor after reading through the thread. Fired up straight away. Bought several just in case. Thanks everyone for input to the page. Bought fro Dave ( Cardiff) who has a few for sale and included simple instructions. Next day delivery, so very happy and they fit without the need to mod the box. Michael December 2011 I have loads of these caps, they are the right size both physicallly and electronically, ie no need for the dremmel any more if you need one email me at bach.dai1970gmail.com can stick one in a jiffy bag for a couple of quid, really easy fix Dave Cardiff December 2011 Just had the same problem with the Drayton SCR. Maplin don't stock the capacitors any more and Farnell have a £20 minimum order. Ebay seller dannell.4you has packs of 5 capacitors at £4.56 delivered (first class post) which was the cheapest way I found to obtain one. :-) Does anyone know if the problem is related to temperature? We had no problems with this over a few years, it was moved into the boiler cupboard a month ago and now we get problems. Is that coincidence or predictable? Andy J November 2011 Replaced the block capacitor and all is well - thanks. For those who care why this works and why they used the capacitor rather rather tna a resistor or transformer, there is a technical explanation of wattless resisters aka capacitive droppers on http://www.vintage-radio.com/repair-restore-information/valve_dropper-calcs.html CyclingProfessor November 2011 Charlie W Best thing to do is if u have a voltmeter is to check the voltage on the coil of the relay, it should be around the 24V mark, mine had dropped to 9V which was not enough to fire the relay to switch the boiler demand on, this was all due to a faulty cap, if u do have 24V on the coil on the relay and it doesnt click when it's calling for heat i suspect your replay is duff. let us know how u get on Dave - Cardiff November 2011 Charlie W Best thing to do is if u have a voltmeter is to check the voltage on the coil of the relay, it should be around the 24V mark, mine had dropped to 9V which was not enough to fire the relay to switch the boiler demand on, this was all due to a faulty cap, if u do have 24V on the coil on the relay and it doesnt click when it's calling for heat i suspect your replay is duff. let us know how u get on Dave - Cardiff November 2011 Works a treat - just saved myself a small fortune John W. November 2011 The capacitor that everyone here is chatting about is NON-POLARISED and can be fitted either way round. It is a metallised polyester type NOT AND ELECTROLYTIC TYPE John W. November 2011 I have a red alarm light on my Drayton Wireless receiver. I have already recommissioned my wireless and receiver systems, but I then noticed that even when I press the override button the oiler didn't kick in.....but....I know the boiler is working because when I put the hot water on the boiler ignition alights and the water gets hot....so, it's not the boiler...can anyone help? Colin B November 2011 I've just slipped a piece of card into the contact in the relay so the relay is switched on and the boiler has fired up. I'm not sure what I have proved though - that the relay is faulty or the capacitor is faulty??? - I'm just not sure. What tests can I do to prove? Charlie W October 2011 Hi CharlieW, It is possible the the new capacitor has failed. That would be back luck - but it is possible. If you can test the voltage... {quote} Same as everyone else, changed the cap, 0.68uF and all is well, for your info the fault i had was green light would come on but you couldnt hear the relay click nor would the boiler fire, easy way to check is the coil voltage before replacing the cap was approx 9V, after changing the cap it was back to its normal 24V Good luck Dave - Cardiff September 2011 {/quote} ... If SCR and wall thermostat are communicating, with the green light triggered on/off by wall thermostat control - I'd still be suspecting the capacitor, and at only £2.38 from Maplins, I'd try soldering another capacitor. I've bought a couple of spares - no longer a Maplin stock item, so "when they are gone they are gone." The SCR should fit snuggly back onto the wired plate fixed to the wall. Maybe the contacts are not being met between wall plate and SCR housing... if this were the case the signal would reach the SCR from the wall thermostat but the boiler would not get the signal to fire up/shut down via the contacts. Carefully check the wiring from the SCR wall plate to the boiler (both ends). Check there is a voltage at the boiler end. If it's a combi and turning the hot tap on triggers the boiler to fire up and supply hot water I would be looking again at the SCR, then the wiring from SCR to boiler. Good luck. NigelR NigelR October 2011 I fitted the new capacitor and the RF3 and SCR units are communicating perfectly but I am still not getting a signal to the boiler. Any ideas? Charlie W October 2011 Hi CharlieW I fitted the replacement capacitor (Maplins source) with the "WIMA MP3-X2" printed side face up - if that helps - and my unit is now working :) I hope that helps. NigelR Nigel R October 2011 Can anyone who has fitted the replacement part from Maplins please advise which way around the new part fits - i.e. The side with all the specifications - WIMA MP3-X2 0.68 275~ facing upwards or downwards - or does it matter? OR does anyone have a link to a tech sheet - my worry is one side might be AC only and the other side DC only? Charlie W October 2011 FOUND THEM! Learn from my near misfortune - when working on the capacitor replacement be aware on the other side of the PBC sit two rubber cones covering the split contacts (circular, with a lightning bolt split through the middle). Pressure on key 1 or 2 pushes the rubber down across the split contact. Inside the rubber cone is a conductor pad. The downwards pressure makes the contact. If you can avoid the two rubber cones dislodging from their mount on the PCB all the better as they are devilishly fiddly to re-position. I hope the above helps someone. Cheers NigelR NigelR October 2011 Hi AndyR Ok, no springs... but there is something that sits on the PCB, rubber, cone shaped cover, that fits into the 1 and 2 buttons. These press down onto the "cone" on the circuit board. It is the "cones" that have dropped off the pcb and are now lost. Do you follow me? Cheers, NigelR Nigel Renton October 2011 too NigelR - there are no springs Andy October 2011 Thanks very much for the advise on the 0.68uF capacitor. I was unable to get it from Maplins but ordered from RS components (http://uk.rs-online.com/). It fits in the enclosure but leads are too short for mounting flat so had to extend these by leaving old leads in situe and joining with solder(old leads about 1cm long when old capacitor is broken up). RS Components part no 739-8698. Relay voltage went from 6v to 20v. Now working fine. Andy October 2011 The Maplin part number given previously is incorrect. This is the correct part number N73CN. If you include zero after the N it will not come up on the store database. I was puzzled yesterday when I had no joy in the store - lucky to have a guy on shift who was prepared to try a bit harder for me. Once the part was located I was advised this is no longer a stock item. Suggest you buy a few for spares where you can still find them. I replaced my cap - only to find I had somehow lost the spring contacts that sit behind buttons 1 and 2 and press down onto the PBC. I feared the units would not communicate once refitted. Happy to report all working fine and central heating is restored and controlled once again via the Digistat. Phew! I would like to replace the two spring contacts. Anyone know where I can pick up these items - and their proper name? Thanks, N NigelR October 2011 WHAT A STAR DAVID!!!! Same fault on my scr unit, ran to Maplins changed capacitor£2.58 ....bobs your uncle. many thanks david les from barnsley October 2011 Same as everyone else, changed the cap, 0.68uF and all is well, for your info the fault i had was green light would come on but you couldnt hear the relay click nor would the boiler fire, easy way to check is the coil voltage before replacing the cap was approx 9V, after changing the cap it was back to its normal 24V Good luck Dave - Cardiff September 2011 I have just replaced the capacitor mentioned above that you can buy online from Maplin: http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=98166 the capacitor that you need to replace is found on the back of the circuit board from that you see when you open the unit up. It is a large light grey/brown square and is glued quite firmly to the PCB. You need to cut the two connectors and then gently ease it off the glue. When fitting the capacitor ensure the text side is upwards and stick to the glue sticker that is already there. if you have cut the old one out nicely it should be trivial to bend the pins down carefully and they reach each other. A small amount of solder is then required to fix the join properly. You will notice that this capacitor is much bigger than the old one and will require cutting out around 2 cm by 1.5 cm from the plastic backing and at the bottom of the unit so you can fit it all back together. I recommend covering the whole with plastic to secure it afterwards. Providing you have followed these steps you will now have a fully functional SCR saving yourself £100. Note: THIS ADVICE IS GIVEN AS IS AND YOU FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AT YOUR OWN RISK. ONCE YOU OPEN UP THE UNIT YOU INVALIDATE THE WARRANTY. ENSURE YOU ARE COMPETENT TO SOLDER ETC. BEFORE PERFORMING THIS REPAIR. David X September 2011 Thank you i have had a solid red light on the receiver. I have replaced the batteries on the thermostat and hey presto it works! Thank you cathy hasmilton August 2011 Thank you everyone and to whoever originally posted the link to Drayton receivers. I had looked at their website but never found this. I never realised the thermostat needed batteries. And then didn't understand why the receiver was on the red light. The info from the link was straightforward for a simpleton like me to use. Kate July 2011 Hi, thanks for all this info, I tried taking batteries out and leaving for ten minutes and that has worked as a temporary fix. Previously, removing the batteries and replacing immediately a few times did the trick but that soon stopped working. FYI I called Drayton, they were very helpfull and are sending out a replacement receiver without asking for any form of proof of purchase. Can't fault their service but sounds like they could do with making a higher quality product. Dan April 2011 I ran into the same problem with room heating not switching on. Thanks to all those contributing to this thread, the capacitor from Maplin did the trick. Part of the case had to be cut away but it wasn't a problem. This fix saved me a lot of money. BJ March 2011 CLEAN you battery connections in the wall thermostat first...I just spent hours with the SCR looking at the possibility of having to replace or repair and then put it all back together.....then I saw the posting about cleaning the battery connections. I had assumed that if they were clean enough to feed the display then they would operate the system...not so...I cleaned them and all is now working fine. Steve March 2011 Hi everyone, just want to add a huge thanks to this thread, because I also experienced the same problem, i.e. the SCR receiving signals from the wireless unit, the green heating light switching on but the boiler heating itself not turning on. I went and replaced the capacitor with one from Maplin, thanks to Steve P (item no N073CN) at: http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=98166 The plastic housing required some dremel work to fit the new larger capacitor. After commissioning to get the SCR communicating with the wireless unit once again, thanks to russell's link to the instructions, at: http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/search.aspx?search=Digistat%20RF1%20Wireless%20System&page=1, everything is currently working! So once again, huge thanks, and I thought a detailed post at the top of the thread will help any newcomers. Also thanks to Kayball who I guess kickstarted the capacitor issue. The cynical me thinks maybe this bad design was deliberate to get customers to buy new SCRs every few years... All the best, Paul February 2011 My scr shows green light and doesnt work on overide followed everyone else with this problem,wow it worked i fitted a new capaciter to my drayton scr -fault rectified- yepee only cost £2 wes February 2011 hi my digistat displays e9 all the time,and cant get it to work.can anybody help me, thanks. john February 2011 Perfect! Thanks for the tip on bringing the points forward and filing, it worked! Meg February 2011 hi i have a 601 this is the third unit in 4 yrs so as you can prob tell im fed up with these same probs as everyone else not switching the heating on ...... where do i find the link on how to repair as link lower down not found anymore cheers darren January 2011 I would like to add my thanks to the person who suggested cleaning the battery contacts. This did the trick for me after a heating expert fiddled around a bit when the Digistat first started to play up, but didn't achieve a permanent fix. What I find curious is that the transmitter and receiver both showed the correct signals, even though the heating didn't come on. Maybe the weak signal was strong enough to show the correct signals but not strong enough to trigger the proper action. Freezing Phil January 2011 It works!! Just like everyone said! Brilliant! And thanks a million. I too had a green light on the SRC but no heating. My WorcesterBosch man traced the problem to the SRC (so not his problem). So I went and bought a capacitor from Maplins as per the link someone posted, undid the SRC and soldered in the new capacitor (and what I know about electronics wouldn't crowd a postage stamp). Not enough physical space inside the SRC for the capacitor (which is definitely bigger than the original one) but I squeezed it in somehow and didn't break too much white plastic. Just plugged it all back in and it's working fine. You saved me £100 so everyone pat themselves on the back. TonyG January 2011 I'm having the same issue of the thermostat and 'SCR' pairing, the signal for CH being received (green light comes on) but the boiler does not fire. The manual over-ride does not work either. So it's definitely a capacitor issue. I have called the Drayton/Invensys Controls technical helpline - they were EXTREMELY RUDE, gave me one word answers. I mentioned that perhaps this is a recurrent issue which several customers are experiencing, to which the response was "we sell millions, some must be faulty"!! Horrible experience, more so because customer service had asked me to remain at home in front of the SCR so that tech could help me with a few steps. So took leave from work, only to be met with utter rudeness! Definitely never buying a Drayton/Invensys Controls product again, and I would STRONGLY advise everyone else to opt for a more reliable company B.Sq Soc January 2011 Thank you bully beef. I contacted Drayton today and as has already been said their technical department are very good. After running some diagnostics, they seen to think it is the SCR. They are sending a new one out FOC. I had worked myself up for a big argument, but they could not have been more helpful. If the new SCR does not fix the problem then I will treat myself to a mark 3 plus. Peter, Woking in Surrey January 2011 red light on all the time?.first of all check the terminals were batteries go.clean with a small bit of sand paper,pull prongs back slightly,put batterys back, shut right hand drawer first. this is important.re-set it as per instructions.bingo no money to lay out. bully beef December 2010 Hi, I have an RF1 that was installed 3/4 years ago. It has stopped working or at least communicating with the heating valve and boiler. I have replace the batteries several time, stroked it and when this did not work I hit it. This actually worked a couple of times, but now the only way to get the heating on is to have the hot water on at the same time. I can then manually push the valve switch over. I am thinking of just replacing the RF1 with the RF3, does anyone know if this is a DIY job? If all of the wiring is all the same, can I just swap them over? Thank you. Peter, Woking in Surrey December 2010 Actually SCR stands for Silicon Controlled Rectifier if you are refering to electronics, either being a thyristor or triac ! Electronics expert December 2010 Just replaced the 0.68mF capacitor in my SCR and it was quite easy. The Maplin capacitor is now out-of-stock at their HQ and zero stock at Farnborough, Hants & Reading. The fix has worked (thanks to the expert who first discovered the cure), but it would be an idea to try and find a replacement with the same capacitor dimersions to save cutting the plastic housing. I found fitting the Maplin's item was best by cutting the old capacitor leads off right next to the capacitor body, this allowed the new unit to solder directly onto the old lead stubs without the need to remove them from the pcb. Will be interesting to see how long the new capacitor lasts before I need to repeat the fix. GregH December 2010 hi everyone i had the red light staying on on my reciever and couldnt adjust the temperature vier the thermostate ,i replaced the capacitor as sugested for a couple of quid from maplins,however i did seem to have the same problem but what i didnt realise you need to reset the the comunication between the reciever and remote thermostate, i did this and it worked it took seconds for resting the two visit http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/search.aspx?search=Digistat%20RF1%20Wireless%20System&page=1 .thanks very much to whoever left the link for if i hadnt tried this i was about to give up and pay a plumbers huge prices ,many thanks russell December 2010 just read through all the links, i had exactly the same problem as other people: red light flashing and green light calling for heating but boiler not firing. I changed the batteries and pulled the prongs forward as suggested and, finally guessing it was the connection put small piece of alumnium foil between batteries and their connectors and bingo thermostat and boiler back in action. iain mcl December 2010 I have this problem with a +3RF but I find if I run the temp on the remote down to minimum +5deg C then back up to maximum about 30deg C the 'scr' operates the starting relay in the Grants boiler and off it goes - sometimes has a quite long thinking time but eventually starts. Has anyone thought of trying a transformer in place of the capacitor to provide the 24volts? It would obviously have to be mounted outside the receiver, the capacitor disconnected and wiring arranged to connect to the pcb. I have several power units from old phones etc and I'm sure one of them would supply 24vac.Bit more reliable than a capacitor - known in the electronic world as a wattless resistor. Derek December 2010 Thanks Charlie Dave December 2010 Donna - Your SCR will physically be wired to your boiler, so hopefully shouldn't be too far away from it, trace the wires back. Dave - the SCR has four plastic locating tabs, two on each side to hold the case together, you need to carefully prize them apart with a small flat headed screw driver or something similar, I found on mine that the same tabs then also caught on the circuit board so some more gentle prizing was necessary to remove it but AFAIK the case front is not held on in any other way - once you have it off you'll see that th board is held to the other half of the case with two additional tabs, which will be obvious when you'vew opened it up. charlie360 December 2010 How do you open the Digistat SCR casing to access the pcb? I can open it on one side but something seems to be preventing it coming right out. Dave December 2010 Well, this thread has been very helpful - so huge appreciation to those who have contributed so far. I have replaced the batteries on the transmitter unit - found the pdf with instructions for re-pairing the transmitter and receiver, noticed the corrosion on the battery contacts (need a nail file to sort that) - BUT - can't find the receiving unit SCR anywhere! Really a problem. So, my question is, can I ignore the lost receiver and do I need a plumber to somehow put a whole new unit in. It's not funny - really can't find the receiving unit anywhere in the house. The plumber who installed it all also seems to have disappeared off the planet which does not help... Donna December 2010 Steve P Nov 2010 slightly misleading response. Drayton SCR = Single Channel Receiver Electronic SCR =Semi Conductor Relay. They are as far apart as AA Automobile Association and AA Alcoholics Annonymous ! Skipdy December 2010 Hi All - I too went to Maplin and replaced the Capacitor, and all has been fine for the last 3 weeks however the SCR appears to have developed a new fault - the red light on the receiver will stay on as a solid light for minutes at a time. It will then flash, then the boiler will fire up, and then a minute later the boiler will go off and the solid red light is back on again. I've replaced the batteries in the transmitter, but that didn't work, any thoughts, other than chuck the whole thing in the bin and get a system that actually works? charlie360 December 2010 Pappa J many thanks,but which one is the direct replacement? ie un solder old re solder new.....job done cheers dodgyref December 2010 Agree with Kayball comment May 2010. However, if you do not have electrical capabilities, buy the part and have someone replace it for you. It's a cheap fix. Replacement capacitors can be found at: http://www.inelcohunter.co.uk/KNB1560-68MFJ275V25 or http://uk.farnell.com/ Part No's: 1781892 (recommend) or 1112846, 1166452, 1673316 will work. Pappa J November 2010 The capacitor from Maplins is not the same as the one on the SCR receiver. A little modification is required to the housing but it will fit and work. Pappa J November 2010 bought the capacitor from Maplins as advised. removed scr and got to the circuit board however this capacitor does not appear on my scr pcb? My scr still wont switch on my boiler any advice would be appreciated. Could it be the small capacitor on the pcb? cheers Dodgyref November 2010 The suggestion to clean the battery connectors in the draws worked a treat. Spent weeks trying to work this out, and was about to call out an enginnerr and cough up the £50 excess on my service agreement. Can't believe this was all the problem was. Whoever discovered this, thankyou, thankyou thankyou. Russ November 2010 Had similar problem with the RF1 not sending signal. Looked at terminals in right hand box and one was corroded, cleaned it and pulled prongs out slightly. Put back together and did the re-learning process and Bingo, it works. Many thanks Gary for the tip, saved me the hassel of calling engineer and a wad of money. Stuart Philip November 2010 im trying to open the RF1 SCR up to replace the capacito but I cant seem to open it without feeling like im going to break it. Ay suggestions? Laurence November 2010 I have had problems - housemove and finding heating wireless thermostats I do not understand, flashing light nightmare ! I have found complete instructions for all models of Drayton thermostats at this address: www.gasapplianceguide.co.uk There are real photos so that you can identify the model you have. It has printable files so that you can actually stand in front of the programmer and thermostat and read what is what, and how to sort them out. It has been an enormous help. Stephanie Lowe November 2010 I also have a two year old RF601 Drayton SCR unit that has failed. Best to put it in the bin where it belongs and replace it with a decent unit Jeff H November 2010 Hi - Thanks Joy and Gary! We couldn't get the RF1 to talk to the SCR but pulled out the prongs and used the nail file trick. And now it works! Thank you. cormorant November 2010 Thank you all & Steve P, went to Maplin, fitted the cap and all works fine now. I also spoke with a technical expert at the manufacturers, Invensys, who said that it was my boiler that was the problem, not the receiver unit. To quote, " I havent seen the cap problem since 2004." Perhaps they should read this forum!! Paul B November 2010 I have had issueswith the Drayton RF1 digistat recently. The unit seemed to communicate fine, but would not kick the boiler or valve into action. If I switched it all off for approx 10mins/removed batteries from the RF1 unit, then reset eveything it would work. It's not nice having to do that at 1am, when the house is cold !!! Anyway I must say many thanks to "Kayball" (see response sent in May 2010) I have indeed replaced the capacitor at it works fine now and it cost me £2 ! regards, Jules julesgti November 2010 I have had issueswith the Drayton RF1 digistat recently. The unit seemed to communicate fine, but would not kick the boiler or valve into action. If I switched it all off for approx 10mins/removed batteries from the RF1 unit, then reset eveything it would work. It's not nice having to do that at 1am, when the house is cold !!! Anyway I must say many thanks to "Kayball" (see response sent in May 2010) I have indeed replaced the capacitor at it works fine now and it cost me £2 ! regards, Jules julesgti November 2010 Just replaced my Capacitor after seeing the same issue of the unit not switching on intermittently. Found the 0.68uf X2 Capacitor in Maplin over the counter for a couple of quid. item No. N073CN (http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=98166) Needed to extend the legs on the Capacitor to fit but if you're attempting the fix I'm sure you can do that... Hope this helps someone in the future. Steve P November 2010 To qualify my answer just now, I've repaired the 0.68u cap on the receiver. By the way, in my opinion Drayton are being somewhat misleading when they refer to this as an "SCR". It is not an SCR at all, just a bog standard relay circuit. I suspect they are just trying to make it sound more complicated so as to discourage people from repairing it. Anyway, you can buy replacements, or refurbished ones, on ebay. You might even be able to get a part ex there... henryrkp October 2010 I have successfully repaired two of these Drayton RF601 units, I have parts to repair another four; I can either repair yours or I could do you a part-ex for a repaired one if you prefer. Henry Robinson October 2010 I have a 2 year old RF601 and the SCR unit appears to be defective. Having partially dismantled it and pushed it back on the wall so that it is live, there is no output back to my wiring box from the 'switched' terminal. The room thermostat transmitter works OK. Drayton say to replace the SCR, but that's a bit soon at 2 years old and nearly £100 to buy separately. Grateful for any solutions/suggestions (soldering iron at the ready). Mark October 2010 Any luck in tracking down a replacement? -You could try these guys ttp://www.inelcohunter.co.uk/KNB1560-68MFJ275V25 I'm just starting to wonder if I have the same intermittent problem too - so further info is welcome! Charlie 360 October 2010 I am looking to replace the capacitor in my failed receiver, but am having trouble finding a suitable replacement. The one there is KNB1560 X2 0.68uF. Can anyone please suggest a suitable replacement nd stockest. Thanks Paul PaulBaker4 October 2010 Replaced batteries - pulled out tongs a fraction put all back together but still no screen power. Can get heat by pressing the overide button - any ideas as to the remote unit??? Mike M October 2010 i needed to replace batteries 2 AA to thermostat Gaz Howe October 2010 Just like to say that Gary, you are a star - I too had wireless failure and carried out what you had suggested - pulling out the prongs slightly in the unit - it was only when I was putting the batteries back in that I noticed there was very slight corrosion on the contact plates at the front of the drawers. Used a small nailfile to clean these up (being a girly) and ta-da! Job done! Thanks Gary Joy September 2010 Hi my Main combi boiler just wont fire up for the central heating. No errors on the boiler. I am using a digistat rf1 wireless receiver which seems to be working fine. However the manual overide dosent fire up the boiler for central heating but there is no problem with the hot water at all. Any help would be appreciated as its coooooooooold Jim September 2010 The receiver unit (that connects to the boiler wiring) for all the later versions of this wireless thermostat are the same, the trarnsmitters, with the LCD display are different. Most receivers suffer from a common fault which is the large capacitor (0.68 micro Farad) on the circuit board developing an increased Equivalent Series Resistance (ESR). WARNING: UNLESS YOU HAVE ELECTRONIC KNOWLEDGE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPLACE IT. It is a special type (X2) designed for safe connection across the mains. Electricaly equivalent items from most component supply shops I tried are physicaly too thick to fit in the box and I found that only the exact type originaly fitted will suffice. These are difficult to obtain. In my opinion, the circuit design is very poor, as this capacitor is used to reduce the AC mains voltage from 230V to approximately 24V. As the capacitor becomes defective with age, this voltage drop increases and when a signal is received from the thermostat, causing more current to be drawn from the mains, only 9V or less is available to operate the switching relay on the circuit board, which needs 15.6V to energise. Hope this helps someone with electronic knowledge and discourages others to try and replace the capacitor. Kayball May 2010 Where is this 0.68 capacitor?and what does it look like? Please help otherwise I will have to buy a new receiver? Ella April 2010 Battery compartments are on the underside, push back and down with your thumb nail and they should slide out easily. gruff March 2010 Drayton Digistat SCR, RF601 fault, after a year the system starts failing to switch on the heating. Eventually fails completely. Solution, the 0.68u capacitor on the receiver board is borderline for the job. A replacement costs less than £1 although you will usually have to buy a bag of 5. End result, the unit works a treat. Henry March 2010 Its definitely the Right hand draw contacts that causes a lot of the problems. I thought just because the display came on (RF) all was OK , however i think its the Left battery compartment that does the display. Once I cleaned and adjusted the contact prongs (pull out slightly) on the Right hand compartment the unit would then communicate with the SCR receiver (Red LED would start to flash and then go out). Tricky Devils ! this is the 2nd time now I have nearly replaced this unit. Gary March 2010 I was facing a £240 bill to change the thermostat, then checked this page, cleaned up the battery contacts in the right hand draw, recommissioned the connection and everything worked. Feel stupid that I did not check this previously, but wireless unit showed no signed of low or faulty battery connection, but the RHS is totally detached from the main display. Excellent customer service from Drayton on the Technical support line and now just have to find how to get the modified battery draws. Daniel February 2010 I cannot get the red led on the scr to go out. by pressing overide the boiler fires up. I have installed new batteries, and gone through the display fade thing, still a red led. its an rf3 unit. by pressing the plus or minus to get the flame on and off, there is no comunication as there is no flashing red led for 7 seconds as per instructions. colin davies February 2010 I need to replace my batteries in my RF1 thermostat. However, I can't seem to get the battery draws out, unless I open up the whole unit or break the casing. How is it supposed to be done? Had the unit about 5 years and only just need to replace batteries for first time! Thanks, Jan Jan Friday February 2010 My problem was that the boiler would not fire up even after I replaced the batteries in the RF1 thermostat. In my case the red LED on the SCR receiver unit (next to the boiler) was flashing fast red continuously, even after switching power off and on again after a pause. So I called the Drayton technical help line (0845 130 7722) and a very helpful chap explained that this meant the SCR unit would have to be replaced. But to get us out of trouble he talked me through how to remove the SCR unit (with power off!) and move one wire to allow the boiler to run continuously. John Willis February 2010 Answer to Ralph - on our RF1 it is possible for the + or - buttons to dislodge slightly and stick in, so if it's the + button the setting moves up to the maximum setting, which I think is 26 deg. This has happened to us a couple of times. So first of all check if the + button is stuck in. John Willis February 2010 WHERE CAN I FIND A USER GUIDE FOR THIS THERMOSTAT. I AM HAVING GREAT DIFFICULTY IN REUCING THE HEAT IT SEEMS PERMANENTLY STUCK ON 26 DEGREES - WHICH MEANS IT IS DIFFICULT TO LIVE IN THE HOUSE WHEN THE HEAT IS SO INTENSE IN SPITE OF THE VERY COLD WEATHER OUTSIDE. Ralph Kossman January 2010 Hi there, iam having the same problem, I have tried to recommession the RF1 following the instructions on the guide but the problem is that my boiler wont fire up so i cannot complete the process of recommessioning. any adviceplease???? thank you very much Abbas January 2010 currently have a glowworm boiler with an RF1 thermostat and a drayton MA1 actuator .. coupled with an ivensys time control ... odd thing is having replaced the timer and actuator ...the boiler will fire p but wont switch the actuator to heating ... seems also the boiler wont go higher than 21 ......so do i go for the digistat or boiler next in my repairs ? Pete Hyde December 2009 You need to remember that the RF1 on the wall "talks' to the SCR box, which you'll find near the boiler somewhere. If you change the batteries in the RF1, you probably need to make sure that the two units are still talking - follow the sequence described in the PDF on the following web-page. You might also need to check that the RF1 can talk to the SCR from where you've got it located on the wall - again there is a sequence to check signal strength. http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/search.aspx?search=Digistat%20RF1%20Wireless%20System&page=1 Cliff November 2009 I have the same one [Digistat RF1 Wireless System]. You may find the link below useful. The RF1 acts as a thermostat only. Can I chance it for one that I can set to come on and off at 2 times during the day (morning and night) like the old fashioned systems. And do i have to replace both the thermostat and the receiver or can I get away with upgrading just the thermostat? Many thanks Krish T Trouble shoot: http://www.draytoncontrols.co.uk/search.aspx?search=Digistat%20RF1%20Wireless%20System&page=1 Krish T November 2009 I have the RC1 thermostat & the wr1 receiver. I have changed the batteries in the thermostat. However intermitently the alarm button still appears red and the heating won't come on or won't go off. Any ideas ? AJ October 2009 I had problems with the red light continously being on. First check the batteries, make sure there is no flame on the screen (if there is, use the + or - sign to regulate). The red LED light should flash a few times and then switch off. If not, then slide both battery drawers out until the the display fades. Push each drawer in. Once the display comes back on the red light should automatically switch off. NishiC October 2009 Many thanks Mr Lovelock - you have also saved us from a repair bill. N&K Wilkins October 2009 Thank you - we have this system installed in our bungalow which we moved into 2 years ago. We just noticed the battery icon flashing and didn't have a clue how many batteries there were. Once we knew there were 2 compartments housing 2 batteries each, we realised that they were in 'drawer' units that slid out. Helen S July 2009 RFi remote controller has got two compartments for batteries 2 batteries each , replace both at the same time mine worked ,the red light went off Ajit February 2009 I also have the RF1 model and whilst the transmitter appears to working OK i have the red alarm LED on constantly on the receiver unit. I have replaced the batteries in the RF1 and cycled the power on the receiver unit, but the alarm led remains on constantly. Does anybody have any suggestions?? Kevin February 2009 We have dropped our Digistat RF1 and now it wont work very well! Can we just replace the box or do we have to replace everything? gill February 2009 Try the following link, will tell all you need to know http://www.eliwell.it/NR/rdonlyres/AFC32F46-2F1B-444E-A128-EC868B025F0E/0/DigistatRF1Instr.pdf Andy November 2008 To Mr A Lovelock Many thanks for excellant answer - we now have heat and I can cancel the engineer who cannot arrive for 6 days. I had no idea there would be batteries but makes sense now! Shirley November 2008 Thank you James the children in my small school are now warm again. Excellent advice headteacher October 2008 I'm also grateful for the advice. Came down on a cold morning to find the room stat display blank. Your help meant I remedied this with 4 AA batteries instead of a new unit! George September 2008 Thanks for the help much appreciated James September 2008 The rf1 is very simple to control you must first make sure that you have 4AA batteries in room stat that are ok. To access these they are removed in two pairs at the bottom of it. Make sure that you have a temperature set to showing a flame then go to the main unit a and press learn. Then wait for it to fire up making sure the power is switched on. you can set the temperature to a fixed position from the room stat which will transmit the signal to the main unit. Mr, A L Lovelock March 2008 Thanks to Ray and Jem .. and to Albar for asking the question. I had the same problem. Cheers. Jane W December 2007 on computer try searching on, drayton rRF1 set up, then go to firexsafety.com. instructions are there. Ray Rrampton [email protected] December 2007 Have you tried the Invensys website? They have manuals for some of their products, and a customer care line to call. http://www.invensyscontrolseurope.com/ Jem December 2006 Drayton Wireless Thermostat Faults Drayton Digistat +3RF Room Thermostat The Drayton Digistat allows you to set house temperatures for different parts of the Bought.
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