Caroline Coey Chp.4-Appendix Flashcards

1
Q

How fast do you have to drive in school zones, businesses, or residential districts

A

25 mph

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2
Q

How fast do you drive in certain state highways and interstates?

A

55 mph

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3
Q

Where should most passing occur while driving?

A

In the left lane

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4
Q

When are you allowed to pass others?

A

when the line is broken on your side of the road

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5
Q

To what vehicles should you yield to?

A

Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, and mobility assistance devices

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6
Q

What is an intersection?

A

Where two or more roads cross/merge at angles

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7
Q

Controlled intersection

A

An intersection that has traffic lights

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8
Q

Uncontrolled intersection

A

when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal

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9
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Blind intersection

A

when an object obstructs a motorist’s view of sight

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10
Q

When should you use deceleration lanes?

A

When you are coming to an exit off of a highway

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11
Q

When driving on a curve, which direction will you car go?

A

Straight (if you are not turning the wheel)

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12
Q

At what amount of feet should you turn on your turning signal?

A

100 feet

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13
Q

When making a left turn, what lane should you turn into?

A

The left lane

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14
Q

When a light turns yellow at an intersection, what should you do?

A

Stop your vehicle so you do not hit oncoming traffic

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15
Q

What is the move over law?

A

A law by the state of New Jersey to move over so a lane separates you from an emergency vehicle

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16
Q

What is road rage?

A

Someone driving riskily on the road

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17
Q

Five causes of distracted driving are…

A

shaving, taking a coat off, singing, putting on makeup

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18
Q

When are roadways the most slippery?

A

snow, ice, and during the first few minutes of rainfall

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19
Q

When can hydroplaning occur?

A

over 35 mph

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20
Q

A vehicle can go into a skid if

A

accelerate too quickly, turns too fast, or brakes improperly

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21
Q

When driving at night, be sure to stop within

A

75 ft at 20 mph

22
Q

When should you use your high beam lights?

A

when weather reduces your vision

23
Q

In a city, how far ahead should you look?

A

12 seconds ahead

24
Q

What should you remember when you are driving in a construction zone?

A

there are more warning signs, and traffic fines are doubled

25
Q

What is the main purpose of an ignition system?

A

security and antitheft

26
Q

To avoid a collision, you should

A

stop the vehicle, remain calm, don’t block lanes, call the police (if needed)

27
Q

Alcohol is produced by…

A

the fermentation of fruits, grains and other plants

28
Q

Someone over 21 cannot drive with a BAC of..

A

0.08

29
Q

What is the equivalent of one drink?

A

12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor

30
Q

What BAC is more likely to cause death?

A

over 1.0

31
Q

When you see a drunk driver, you should…

A

report the license plate and location to the police

32
Q

What is a designated driver?

A

someone who drives the vehicle who is not drunk

33
Q

Does alcohol affect everyone the same?

A

No, it depends on weight and height as well

34
Q

What does alcohol do to your body?

A

Slow down your nervous system

35
Q

Any BAC over what is illegal?

A

0.01

36
Q

Symptoms of alcohol

A
  • unclear vision
  • poor ability to make decisions
  • slurred speech
  • lower inhibitions
  • slower reaction time
37
Q

You could lose driving privileges if you cannot provide proof of…

A

Insurance

38
Q

Motorists under 21 that have a BAC of______or over will be penalized

A

0.01

39
Q

Motorists over 21 can lose their driving privileges for up to…

A

3 months

40
Q

Motorists that refuse to take a Breathalyzer test will get a MVC surcharge of…

A

$1,000 per year for three years

41
Q

Implied Consent Law

A

consenting to take the Breathalyzer test if thought to have a DUI

42
Q

Points on a license

A

keep track of traffic violations of drivers

43
Q

How long will a driver be on a probationary period after driving privileges are restored for points suspension?

A

2 years

44
Q

Moped drivers may not exceed…

A

40 mph

45
Q

No zone

A

zone where cars are not able to be seen by big trucks

46
Q

Every motorist must have

A

registration, identification, and liability insurance before being on the road

47
Q

Fine for covering license plate

A

$500

48
Q

How often must a vehicle be inspected?

A

Every two years

49
Q

The four different types of signs are..

A

regulatory, roadwork (yellow), warning (red) and guidance (blue)

50
Q

When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected…

A

14 days after registering it

51
Q

When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected and registered within…

A

60 days