Requires driver education and testing on responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians and persons operating bicycles and personal conveyances; requires driver's manual to include information on sharing roadway with motorists for certain road users.*

S 4146 requires New Jersey driver education programs, the driver's manual, and written knowledge examinations to include specific information about drivers' responsibilities when approaching and passing pedestrians, cyclists, and people using personal conveyances. The bill mandates that this information cover safe passing practices, recognizing bicycle lanes, navigating intersections safely, and the penalties for failing to comply with these responsibilities. This affects all new drivers in New Jersey, including those under 18 who are learning to drive, as well as driver education instructors and the Motor Vehicle Commission. The bill does not change existing traffic laws but requires this content to be included in all driver education materials. The goal is to improve road safety by ensuring new drivers understand their obligations toward vulnerable road users.