Caroline Coey Chp.4-Appendix Flashcards
How fast do you have to drive in school zones, businesses, or residential districts
25 mph
How fast do you drive in certain state highways and interstates?
55 mph
Where should most passing occur while driving?
In the left lane
When are you allowed to pass others?
when the line is broken on your side of the road
To what vehicles should you yield to?
Emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, and mobility assistance devices
What is an intersection?
Where two or more roads cross/merge at angles
Controlled intersection
An intersection that has traffic lights
Uncontrolled intersection
when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal
Blind intersection
when an object obstructs a motorist’s view of sight
When should you use deceleration lanes?
When you are coming to an exit off of a highway
When driving on a curve, which direction will you car go?
Straight (if you are not turning the wheel)
At what amount of feet should you turn on your turning signal?
100 feet
When making a left turn, what lane should you turn into?
The left lane
When a light turns yellow at an intersection, what should you do?
Stop your vehicle so you do not hit oncoming traffic
What is the move over law?
A law by the state of New Jersey to move over so a lane separates you from an emergency vehicle
What is road rage?
Someone driving riskily on the road
Five causes of distracted driving are…
shaving, taking a coat off, singing, putting on makeup
When are roadways the most slippery?
snow, ice, and during the first few minutes of rainfall
When can hydroplaning occur?
over 35 mph
A vehicle can go into a skid if
accelerate too quickly, turns too fast, or brakes improperly