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
When driving at night, be sure to stop within
75 ft at 20 mph
When should you use your high beam lights?
when weather reduces your vision
In a city, how far ahead should you look?
12 seconds ahead
What should you remember when you are driving in a construction zone?
there are more warning signs, and traffic fines are doubled
What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
security and antitheft
To avoid a collision, you should
stop the vehicle, remain calm, don’t block lanes, call the police (if needed)
Alcohol is produced by…
the fermentation of fruits, grains and other plants
Someone over 21 cannot drive with a BAC of..
0.08
What is the equivalent of one drink?
12 oz. beer, 5 oz. wine, and 1.5 ounces of hard liquor
What BAC is more likely to cause death?
over 1.0
When you see a drunk driver, you should…
report the license plate and location to the police
What is a designated driver?
someone who drives the vehicle who is not drunk
Does alcohol affect everyone the same?
No, it depends on weight and height as well
What does alcohol do to your body?
Slow down your nervous system
Any BAC over what is illegal?
0.01
Symptoms of alcohol
- unclear vision
- poor ability to make decisions
- slurred speech
- lower inhibitions
- slower reaction time
You could lose driving privileges if you cannot provide proof of…
Insurance
Motorists under 21 that have a BAC of______or over will be penalized
0.01
Motorists over 21 can lose their driving privileges for up to…
3 months
Motorists that refuse to take a Breathalyzer test will get a MVC surcharge of…
$1,000 per year for three years
Implied Consent Law
consenting to take the Breathalyzer test if thought to have a DUI
Points on a license
keep track of traffic violations of drivers
How long will a driver be on a probationary period after driving privileges are restored for points suspension?
2 years
Moped drivers may not exceed…
40 mph
No zone
zone where cars are not able to be seen by big trucks
Every motorist must have
registration, identification, and liability insurance before being on the road
Fine for covering license plate
$500
How often must a vehicle be inspected?
Every two years
The four different types of signs are..
regulatory, roadwork (yellow), warning (red) and guidance (blue)
When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected…
14 days after registering it
When moving to New Jersey from another state vehicle must be inspected and registered within…
60 days
