Caroline Cull Chapters 1-6

Question 1

Who does a permit holder have to be supervised by while driving?

Answer 1

A driver who is over 21, and has had a license for over 3 years.

Question 2

When parking uphill, where should the wheels be facing?

Answer 2

Away from the curb

Question 3

What does it mean when a driver positions his/her arm in a 90 degree angle out of the window?

Answer 3

He/she is making a right turn.

Question 4

Could you fail your road test if you don’t have the decals on your car?

Answer 4

Yes.

Question 5

How many passengers are allowed in a car with a special learner permit holder driving?

Answer 5

A parent, guardian or dependent (over 21 must be in front seat) and one additional passenger.

Question 6

Where on the wheel should your hands always be?

Answer 6

9 and 3

Question 7

How far before the turn should a motorist get in the right lane and signal?

Answer 7

At least 100 feet

Question 8

Is the format of a driver under 21’s license vertical or horizontal?

Answer 8

Vertical

Question 9

What side of the road should you steer to in a 2 lane road?

Answer 9

The right

Question 10

What foot/feet should you use for both the gas and brake?

Answer 10

Only the right foot

Question 11

What is the speed limit for school zones, business or residential districts?

Answer 11

25 mph

Question 12

Should you go slower or faster than the flow of traffic?

Answer 12

Neither. You should keep up the normal flow of traffic.

Question 13

Can you pass on a one lane road?

Answer 13

No

Question 14

What are the 3 types of intersections?

Answer 14

Controlled, uncontrolled, blind

Question 15

If you are in the traffic circle and another driver is entering, who has the right of way?

Answer 15

You do because you’re in the circle

Question 16

What does a “stale green” light mean and how is it different from a “fresh” green light?

Answer 16

A stale green light Is a green light that is on the verge of turning yellow. A fresh green light has just turned

Question 17

How many feet from a railroad crossing should a driver stop?

Answer 17

At least 15 feet

Question 18

When a driver is passing a stopped school bus (that is dropping kids off at school) what is the maximum speed?

Answer 18

10 mph

Question 19

Where should a driver go if an emergency vehicle is coming?

Answer 19

The extreme right of the roadway

Question 20

When use do you have to use headlights?

Answer 20

Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise / visibility is 500 feet or less / when using windshield wipers / when encountering fog, mist, smoke, or other factors that reduce visibility.

Question 21

What are bright and dim headlights used for?

Answer 21

Bright: open-country driving, no traffic in sight
Dim: city driving, driving in traffic on roadways

Question 22

Fines up to what # can be given for littering?

Answer 22

Up to $1000

Question 23

Is using a hands-free device a violation of GDL restrictions?

Answer 23

yes, and so is using a handheld cellular device

Question 24

Can a motorist be asked to produce testimony or written statements from appropriate authorities, or telephone records to prove telephone usage?

Answer 24

Yes

Question 25

Is double parking prohibited?

Answer 25

Yes

Question 26

What is the standard accident prevention formula?

Answer 26

1. Be alert
2. Be prepared
3. Act in time

Question 27

What is road rage?

Answer 27

When motorists lose their tempers or become frustrated because of a traffic disturbance.

Question 28

What can road rage cause a motorist to do?

Answer 28

Run a stop sign or red light, speed, tailgate, weave through traffic, pass illegally on the right, make improper and unsafe lane changes, make hand or facial gestures, scream, honk horns or flash high beams.

Question 29

What is Maggie’s Law?

Answer 29

A law that states that it is illegal to drive when you know you’re fatigued.

Question 30

When should a motorist increase following distance?

Answer 30

Poor road conditions

Question 31

Tailgating can cause…

Answer 31

A series of rear-end collisions

Question 32

In what situations can hydroplaning occur?

Answer 32

When it first starts raining (because water mixes with oils already on the road)

Question 33

A vehicle will skid if…

Answer 33

1. Accelerate too quickly
2. Turns too fast
3. Brakes improperly

Question 34

in NJ, traffic fines double when a violation occurs in…

Answer 34

A construction zone

Question 35

If a collision is unavoidable, you should…

Answer 35

Try to hit an object that has more give (more give- fence VS. less give- concrete wall)

Question 36

What is the chemical substance in alcohol?

Answer 36

Ethanol

Question 37

What is BAC?

Answer 37

Blood Alcohol Concentration

Question 38

What are the illegal BACs for drivers over and under 21?

Answer 38

• over: 0.08

- under: 0.01

Question 39

What is the only thing that can get alcohol out of your system?

Answer 39

Time

Question 40

Can the effects of alcohol ever be predicted?

Answer 40

No

Question 41

What are the 4 things that can affect a person’s BAC?

Answer 41

• Quantity of alcohol consumed
• A persons body weight
• How quickly someone consumed the - drinks
• Food consumed

Question 42

If your BAC is 0.15, how much more likely are you to get in an accident?

Answer 42

20 times more likely

Question 43

Is it legal to operate a vehicle under the influence of an illegal drug?

Answer 43

No

Question 44

Is it okay if you take over the counter drugs that may cause drowsiness or dizziness before driving?

Answer 44

No

Question 45

What is the drug most often found with drivers in a collision?

Answer 45

Marijuana