Caroline DiGrande Ch. 1-4 Flashcards
Where do decals go on your car?
1 decal in upper left corner on front and back of license plate
How long are GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid for?
2 years, or until all requirements for probationary license are made.
What information must you send in order to get your NJ Driver’s license?
Full name, current address, Social Security number, 6 points ID Verification, other documentation verifying legal presence in U.S.
How long are driver’s license’s valid?
4 years
Are motorists under 21 driver’s licenses horizontal or vertical?
Vertical
What are the consequences for driver’s license alteration?
Loss of driving privilege, fine up to $1000 and/or imprisonment.
What are the consequences to obtaining a driver’s license illegally?
$500 fine and/or imprisonment.
How many different licenses are there? What are they?
8,
- Basic Automobile License
- Probationary Automobile License
- Commercial Driver License
- Motorcycle License
- Probationary Motorcycle License
- Moped License
- Agricultural License
- Boat License
What is the 6 Point ID Verification?
- At least 1 primary doc
- At least 1 secondary doc
- At least 6 points of ID
- Proof of address
- Social Security #
- insurance ID
- registration
What does GDL stand for? What is it?
Graduated Driver License
It is a multi-stage driver licensing system sought to enhance driver prep and safety.
What are the steps to the Early Bird Road?
1) Take knowledge test
2) 6 hr. driving school
3) at least 6 months of driving w/ parent/guard.
4) 17th bday= road test
5) probationary license for 1 year
6) basic license= 18 yrs.
What are the requirements to get your probationary license?
You must be 17 or you must have completed 6 hrs. of driving with parent/guardian.
What are the steps to the Young Adult Road?
1) Get an examination permit (at least 17)
2) Practice supervised driving (6 months)
3) probationary license
4) Practice unsupervised driving (6 months)
5) Basic driver license (18)
- pay required fee
What are the steps to the Adult Road?
1) Get examination permit
(at least 21, must pass knowledge + vision test)
2) Practice supervised driving 3 months with permit restrictions)
3) Probationary license with road test
4) Practice unsupervised driving for 1 yr.
5) basic driver license
What are the Special Learner Permit curfew restrictions?
No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
Special Learner Permit supervision?
Must be accompanied in front seat by adult at least 21 with valid NJ license minimum 3 yrs.
Special Learn Permit maximum passengers?
Limited to 1 parent/guardian and 1 additional passenger.
Examination Permit maximum passengers?
One additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian.
Probationary license maximum passengers?
One additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian.
What are the exceptions for driving past curfew?
Proof of need to drive past hours for employment/religion.
Legible certification from employer/religious official with letterhead, signature, title, address, phone #.
Who’s fault is it when student commits traffic offense under supervision?
Both student and instructor/supervisor.
Requirements to get Special Learner Permit for NJ Residents?
- at least 16
- not in suspension status
- signed consent from parent/guardian
- enrolled in behind-the-wheel driver training course
- pass MVC’s knowledge test + vision screening
What is an approved driving course?
6 full hrs. of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle.
How long is a Special Learner Permit valid?
2 years
What is a vision test?
Vision screening required for all motorists.
What is the knowledge test?
50 questions + survey question about organ donation.
Road Test CheckList
1) 6 points ID
2) Validated permit
3) Inspection sticker, registration, insurance ID for vehicle
4) 2 red GDL decals
5) nothing blocking foot from reaching brakes
6) disabled cameras/sensors
7) no self-parking cars
8) All signals, break lights and windshield wipers work
9) No rental cars without rental agreement
10) Must be accompanied by licensed driver
What is a common contributing factor of fatal accidents?
Exceeding the speed limit
How fast should you go in school zones, business or residential districts?
25 mph
How fast should you go in Suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph
How fast should you go on a non-posted rural roadway?
50 mph
How fast should you go on certain state highways (as posted) and interstates?
55 mph
What is the Safe Corridors Program?
Law that doubles fines on various state highways for a variety of driving offenses like speeding and aggressive driving.
When is passing safe?
When there is no oncoming traffic.
You can pass when…
A line is broken
You cannot pass when…
- a line is solid
- double solid lines
What is the difference between one center line broken and both center lines broken?
One center line broken=passing is allowed only on the side with the broken line
Both lines broken=passing is allowed on both sides
What side should passing be on?
The left
What side should you always stay on?
The right
For what vehicles should you yield the right-of-way for?
- Emergency vehicles
- Trains
- Buses
- Postal vehicles
- Motorized or mobility-assistance devices
- Other vehicles already in the intersection
What kind of responsibility is pedestrian safety?
A shared responsibility (both pedestrians and motorists)
What is an intersection?
Where 2 or more roads cross or merge at angles.
How many types intersections are there?
3 types
What is a controlled intersection?
There are traffic signals (stop signs) or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer.
How far from the curb should you stop?
5 ft
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device.
What is a generally yielding rule in an uncontrolled intersection?
The vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.
What is a blind intersection?
When buildings, parked vehicles, trees or bushes obstruct a motorist’s line of vision.
What are the rules for driving in a traffic circle?
There are NO rules for driving in a traffic circle. You must use common sense and caution.
How fast should you be going on certain interstate highways?
65 mph
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Be Alert + Be Prepared + Act in Time
When does road rage occur?
When drivers lose their tempers and show their frustration through yelling, hand signals, or threatening.
What is aggressive driving?
Weaving through lanes, tailgating, cutting people off, not being patient
What are 5 causes of distracted driving?
1) cell phone
2) singing/dancing
3) interacting with passengers
4) grooming
5) eating
What is highway hypnosis?
A trance-like state of mind that can come from being over-tired, on medication, or staring at an object for an extensive amount of time.
What does Maggie’s Law say?
It is illegal to drive with extensive lack of sleep.
What is the best way to communicate with other drivers?
Hand signals, flashers, eye contact, verbally, horn
What is the 3 Second Rule?
1) Choose a fixed object
2) When vehicle in front of you passes the object, count three seconds
3) If you reach the object before 3 seconds, you need to increase distance
What distance should you keep from a car in front of you?
One car length of distance per 10 mph
When are 2 times it is okay to pass another car?
1) Signs allow it
2) It can be done without speeding
In what situations can hydroplaning occur?
1) Driving 35 mph or more
2) When it is raining or there are large puddles in road
Before driving in cold weather, you should…
- warm the car
- scrape off snow/ice
What are 3 ways a vehicle will go into a skid?
1) If there is no traction
2) Driving really fast
3) Snow, ice, rain, hydroplane
Studded tires can be used between ___ and ___.
November 15th to April 1st
On snow covered roads you should maintain a following distance of _____ or more.
6 seconds
What factors should a motorist consider when driving at night?
1) drive slower
2) watch for signs
3) watch for pedestrians
4) increase distance between cars
When driving at night, make sure you can stop within ___ ft at ___ mph.
88 ft at 60 mph
When should you use bright beam or high beam lights?
dusk, night, dawn, dark days
A motorist must turn these on during rain, snow, or ice storms.
1) headlights
2) defroster (snow)
In a city how far ahead should you look?
12 seconds
In NJ, traffic fines double when a violation occurs where?
on the highway
What should you remember to do in construction zones?
1) watch for road signs/detour signs
2) watch for construction vehicles and flaggers
3) be patient and expect the unexpected
What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
1) start the car
2) only allow key removal when vehicle is in park
What should you do if your car begins to skid?
- don’t turn wheel quickly away from direction of skid
- turn in the direction the rear of the vehicle is moving
- drive into the skid
- remain calm
During emergency stops, remember to…
- slow down
- signal and turn to shoulder of the road
- turn on warning lights
- 120 paces back
- use a flare if you have one
What should you do if your vehicle’s wheels drift into the shoulder of the road?
1) don’t turn onto pavement right away
2) slow down and regain control
3) turn slowly back onto road
If you get a flat tire or blow out, you should…
1) hold wheel firmly
2) keep straight
3) don’t use breaks
4) remove foot from gas pedal
If gas pedal is stuck, what should you do before calling for help?
- keep eyes on road
- shift to neutral
- steer to safe area
- turn engine off
To avoid a collision, you should…
- stop quickly
- turn quickly
- speed up if you are about to get hit
If collision is inevitable, you should…
- turn away from oncoming traffic
- try to hit something softer (bush)
- don’t panic
- steer into the skid
- the more you try to steer away, the less impact you will have upon crashing
What should you do in a head-on collision?
use arm and hands to protect face
What should you do in a rear collision?
- apply brakes
- brace body
- place head firmly against head rest
What should you do if you collide with a parked vehicle?
Contact owner of the vehicle and police immediately.
What is the drug in alcohol?
ethanol
What does BAC stand for?
Blood Alcohol Concentration
If you are under 21 and driving, what BAC must you be at to get a DUI?
0.001
If you are over 21 and driving, what BAC must you be at to get a DUI?
0.08
What is only way to filter out alcohol in the body?
Time
What are the factors that determine the BAC?
1) quantity of alcohol consumed
2) how quickly it is consumed
3) weight of the person
4) food consumed that day
5) male vs. female
What aspects of driving are altered when a motorist is driving under the influence?
1) loss of tracking ability
2) judgement of distance
3) vigilance
4) divided attention
Possible consequences for reckless driving are imprisonment for up to ___ days or by a ___ not less than $50 and not more than $200.
60, fine
Speeding or other moving violations in areas undergoing highway construction mean that fines are _____.
doubled
Motorists who accumulate __ -__ points in a ___ -month period will get a notice of Scheduled Suspension by mail from the MVC.
12-14 points, 24-month period
After receiving a special learner or examination permit, a motorist begins a ___-year _______ _______ period.
2-year, probationary driver
How many points will be removed from a driver’s license after completing a Defensive Driving Course?
2 points
How many points can you get from racing on a highway?
5 points
How many points can you get from failure to yield to emergency vehicles?
2 points
How many points can you get if you exceed the speed limit by 1-14 mph?
2 points
How many points can you get if you exceed the speed limit by 15-29 mph?
4 points
Pedestrians and joggers should always face _____ _____ and use sidewalks when available.
Oncoming traffic
What are no-zones?
Trucks’ blind spots
During bad weather, a truck can take as much as ___% longer to stop.
25%
Trucks make ____ turns.
wide
Moped drivers may not exceed ___ mph.
25 mph
What is the best defense against animal-related collisions?
Watch for animals on both sides of the road ahead and be prepared for unexpected movements.
When you get a new car, your registration is valid for ___ yrs.
4 years
You must ____, _____, and _____ your vehicle before you can drive it.
Title, register, and insure
A person must me ___ yrs old or older to register a vehicle.
17
Report lost or stolen license plates to ________.
The local police
If a motorist just moves into NJ, they are required to get their vehicle registered within ___ days.
60 days
How often should your car be registered?
Every year
How often should your car be inspected?
Every 2 years
What kind of signs are yellow and diamond-shaped with a black symbol or word message?
Warning signs
What kind of signs are orange and diamond-shaped, and warn the motorist of lane closings, lane shifts, flaggers, uneven pavement, and detours?
Road work signs
These signs identify routes and destinations for motorists.
Guidance signs
________ signs are vertical and rectangular, and have black wording and borders on a white background.
Regulatory signs
What kind of signs are STOP, and YIELD signs?
Regulatory
