Bridget Keele Chapter 1-6 Flashcards
How many hours must you complete before getting a valid driver’s permit?
6 hours
No driving between what times?
11:01 p.m. - 5:00 a.m.
Which ways should your wheels be turned when facing uphill ?
toward the road
Which ways should your wheels be turned when facing downhill ?
toward the curb
How many points must you have for a New Jersey driver license?
6 points
How many red GDL tags must you have?
2
Do pets need seatbelts?
yes
How many hands do you drive with?
2
What does your hand mean when it is facing down toward the driver behind you?
You’re stopping
What are child systems now based on ?
Weight
speed limit in school zones, business or residential districts
25 mph
speed limit in suburban business and residential districts
35 mph
speed limit on non-posted rural roadways
50 mph
speed limit in certain state highways and interstates as posted
55 mph
speed limit on certain interstate highways as posted.
65 mph
when is passing safe?
when there is no oncoming traffic
what direction should most passing occur?
on the left
what should a motorist always be prepared to do, regardless of laws determining the right of way ?
yield
what are the three types of intersections ?
controlled, uncontrolled, blind
this intersection is regulated by traffic signals, signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
controlled
this intersection consists of two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
uncontrolled
this intersection exists when a building, parked car, bushes, etc. obstructs a motorist’s line of sight
blind
when at an uncontrolled intersection, who must you yield to ?
the car to the right of you
what must you have for navigating a traffic circle?
common sense and caution
what must you do when exiting a highway?
make sure you are in the farthest right lane, slow to speed limit of exit lane
standard collision-prevention formula
- be alert 2. be prepared 3. act in time
progression of unlawful driving actions including, but not limited to, unexpectedly altering the speed of a vehicle, making improper or erratic traffic lane changes, disregarding traffic control devices, failing to yield the right of way and following another vehicle too closely
aggressive driving
occurs when motorists lose their tempers of become frustrated because of a traffic distrubance
road rage
this law, enacted in June 2003, makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by lack of sleep
Maggie’s law
when a motorist has been behind the wheel for a long time, he/she may experience ?
highway hypnosis
following too closely behind a vehicle directly in front
tailgaiting
when are road surfaces most slippery?
during the first few minutes of rainfall
what can create a vehicle to hydroplan
- gust of wind 2. change in road level 3. slight turn
a motorist will skid if
- accelerate too quickly 2. turn too fast 3. brakes improperly
motorists may used studded snow tires
between November 15 and April 1
this is a drug that affects overall driving ability
alcohol
this may make a motorist overconfident and unable to think clearly
alcohol
what is the only thing that can make a driver sober
time
(true or false) sober-up-quick methods work
false
BAC
blood alcohol concentration
BAC is determine by 4 factors, name them
- quantity of alcohol consumer 2. body weight 3. how quickly drinks were consumed 4. food eaten
for individuals younger than 21, it is illegal to drive with a BAC of ?
.01 % or higher
illegal of an individual who is 21 years of age or older to drive while under the influence of intoxicating liquor, narcotic, hallucinogenic or habit-producing drugs, or with a BAC of ?
.08 % or higher
3 best ways to avoid drinking and driving is to arrange for
- designated motorist 2. public transportation 3. call a cab
5 telltale signs a motorist has been drinking
- speeding 2. weaving 3. slow driving 4. jerking motion 5. quick stops
crosswalk that is not painted
unmarked crosswalk
during bad weather, a truck or bus can take as much as ______ longer to stop
25%
what is a no-zone
blind spots for large trucks/buses
passing trucks make _____ turns
wide
moped may not exceed
25 mph
using license plate covers or holders that obscure or conceal any lettering on the license plate is a violation, with a fine up of to ____
$100
where should you report lost/stolen license plates
police
how much time do you have to replace lost/damaged plates
24 hours
you must pass state emission tests every
2 years
what kind of insurance is mandatory
liability
(traffic light) a motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green
red light
(traffic light) slow down and proceed with care
flashing yellow light
3 categories of signs
- warning
- guidance
- regulatory
signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with a black symbol or word message
yellow
yellow center lines
separate traffic flow going in opposite directions
