For more information call 1-866-NYDONOR ... - New York DMV

Go the extra mile, be an

ORGAN DONOR

New York State's need for organ and tissue donation is tremendous. Each year, thousands of New Yorkers

wait for a life-saving transplant. Just one person who donates their organs can save up

to eight lives.

What can you do to help?

Enroll in the NYS Donate Life Registry Online:

If you are 16 years of age or older, simply go to dmv. and sign up to be an organ donor through

MyDMV, or go to donatelife..

Enroll By Mail:

If you prefer, enroll by signing the organ donation box on your driver license or non-driver identification

card application or on your renewal form. If it's not time for you to renew your license or non-driver ID,

simply go to donatelife. to print and mail in your enrollment application or enroll online;

it's just that easy!

What You Should Know if You Enroll in the NYS Registry:

? Tell your family you have enrolled in the

Registry and have given your legal

consent for donation to occur upon your death;

? Your decision to donate will not a ect your

medical treatment;

? The organs and tissues you donate will go

to the patients in the greatest need;

? There is no cost to the donor's family;

? You can have your name removed from

the Registry at any time;

? After you enroll, you will receive a

confirmation email or letter to confirm

your enrollment and provide you with

additional information.

For more information call 1-866-NYDONOR (693-6667)

visit donatelife. or contact one of these organizations:

Donate Life NYS: 518-326-3237

Center for Donation & Transplant: 1-800-256-7811 (Capital District)

Finger Lakes Donor Recovery Network: 1-800-810-5494 (Finger Lakes Region)

LiveOnNY, Inc.: 1-800-443-8469 (Metro NYC and Long Island Area)

ConnectLife: 1-800-227-4771 (Western NY/Bu alo)

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Chapter 1 ¨C Driver Licenses

Types of Licenses

When You Apply for Your First License

The Learner Permit and Road Test

Junior Operator Restrictions

Change of Address

License Renewal

Non-Resident and New Resident Drivers

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Chapter 2 ¨C How to Keep Your License

Special Rules for Drivers with Junior Permits & Licenses

Probation Period for All Other Newly Licensed Drivers

If You Receive a Traffic Ticket

Traffic Tickets Received Out of State

Mandatory Suspension or Revocation

The Point System

Traffic Crashes

Fees and Civil Penalties

Driver Responsibility Assessments

Driving While Suspended or Revoked

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Chapter 3 ¨C Owning a Vehicle

Registration and Title

Registration Renewal

Resident and Non-Resident Responsibility

Inspection

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PART TWO ¨C Rules of the Road

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Chapter 4 ¨C Traffic Control

Signs

Traffic Signals

Pavement Markings

Traffic Officers

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Chapter 5 ¨C Intersections and Turns

Right-of-Way

Emergency Vehicles

Blue, Green and Amber Lights

Turns

U-Turns

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Chapter 6 ¨C How to Pass

How to Pass on the Left

How to Pass on the Right

Being Passed

School Buses

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Chapter 7 ¨C Parallel Parking

How to Park

How to Park on a Hill

How to Pull Out from Parallel Parking

Parking Regulations

Reserved Parking for People with Disabilities

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Chapter 9 ¨C Alcohol and Other Drugs

What Alcohol Does

Other Drugs

Alcohol, Other Drugs, and the Law

Your BAC

Chemical Tests

The Consequences

A Few Important Reminders

How to Avoid Trouble

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Railroad Crossings

Expressway Driving

Night Driving

Driving in Rain, Fog, or Snow

How to Drive in Winter

How to Avoid Collisions With Deer

Driving Emergencies

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Pedestrians and Skateboarders

Bicyclists

In-line Skaters, Skate Boarders and Non-Motorized Scooters

Motorcyclists

Moped Operators

Large Vehicles

Slow-Moving Vehicles

All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles

Horse Riders

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Chapter 12 ¨C If You Are in a Traffic Crash

At the Scene

Emergency First-Aid

Reports to DMV

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State DMV Offices

County DMV Offices

DMV Call Centers

Important DMV Addresses and Telephone Numbers

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Be Prepared and Look Ahead

Driver Distractions

Aggressive Drivers

Road Rage

Speed

Allow Yourself Space

Seat Belts, Child Safety Seats, and Air Bags

How to Drive Safely in Work Zones

How to Drive Through a Roundabout

Drowsy and Fatigued Driving

Using a Cellular or Mobile Telephone

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