Caroline DiGrande Ch. 1-4 Flashcards by Lauren Davis

Where do decals go on your car?

1 decal in upper left corner on front and back of license plate

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How long are GDL, special learner, and examination permits are valid for?

2 years, or until all requirements for probationary license are made.

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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.

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How long are driver’s license’s valid?

4 years

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Are motorists under 21 driver’s licenses horizontal or vertical?

Vertical

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What are the consequences for driver’s license alteration?

Loss of driving privilege, fine up to $1000 and/or imprisonment.

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What are the consequences to obtaining a driver’s license illegally?

$500 fine and/or imprisonment.

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How many different licenses are there? What are they?

Basic Automobile License
Probationary Automobile License
Commercial Driver License
Motorcycle License
Probationary Motorcycle License
Moped License
Agricultural License
Boat License

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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What are the Special Learner Permit curfew restrictions?

No driving between 11:01 pm and 5:00 am

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Special Learner Permit supervision?

Must be accompanied in front seat by adult at least 21 with valid NJ license minimum 3 yrs.

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Special Learn Permit maximum passengers?

Limited to 1 parent/guardian and 1 additional passenger.

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Examination Permit maximum passengers?

One additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian.

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Probationary license maximum passengers?

One additional person, unless accompanied by parent/guardian.

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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 #.

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Who’s fault is it when student commits traffic offense under supervision?

Both student and instructor/supervisor.

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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

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What is an approved driving course?

6 full hrs. of behind-the-wheel instruction in a dual-controlled vehicle.

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How long is a Special Learner Permit valid?

2 years

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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.

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