Ch 3 & 4 Flashcards

1
Q

When driving in reverse, turn the steering wheel in the ____ direction you want the car to go?

A

same

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2
Q

Factors determining a car’s stopping distance?

A

Reaction time, weather conditions
The faster a vehicle is going the longer it will take to stop

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3
Q

When parking DOWNHILL, wheels are turned how from the curb?

A

towards the curb

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4
Q

When parking UPHILL, wheels are turned how from the curb?

A

away from the curb

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5
Q

School zone, business, residential district speed limit?

A

25 mph

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6
Q

Suburban business & residential districts?

A

35 mph

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7
Q

Rural roadways?

A

50 mph

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8
Q

Certain state highways and interstates?

A

55 mph

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9
Q

Certain interstate highways (max)?

A

65 mph

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10
Q

Is it legal to driver slower than the speed limit?

A

It is illegal to block traffic by driving slower, but it is legal to drive slower due to weather conditions

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11
Q

What are safe corridors?

A

located in areas notorious for bad driving, consequences here are doubled to enforce driver improvement

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12
Q

When’s it legal to pass on the right?

A

when the center lines on both sides are broken

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13
Q

____________ is a shared responsibility. Penalities for not stopping for a pedestrian?

A

Pedestrian responsibility, and $100 fine and 2 pts also possible jail

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14
Q

Must yield to traffic when:

A

When a driver is already stopped at an intersection or if two drivers get there at the same time yield to the right
Must yield to traffic at an intersection controlled by a yield sign and when making a left turn

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15
Q

What to do when approaching an uncontrolled intersection?

A

slow down
NO NEED TO FULLY STOP (pls we have gotten this wrong 2 times)

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16
Q

What’s a weave lane?

A

A lane that is both an entrance and an exit to a highway

17
Q

Stopping regulations when approaching a school bus?

A

Stop when they are picking up or letting off children,

18
Q

What should you do if an emergency vehicle is approaching from either direction?

A

Steer to the extreme right & wait for the emergency vehicle to pass

19
Q

NJ Move Over Law

A

Vehicles should move over for police, firefighters, tow trucks, ambulances, etc and allow them to pass on the road
Fines for violation: $100-500

20
Q

Parking distances:

A

Hydrant - 10 ft
Fire Station - 20 ft, opp side 75 ft
Crosswalk - 25 ft
RR crossing - 50 ft
Stop sign - 50 ft

21
Q

What should you do in a traffic circle?

A

slow down

22
Q

What should you do about disabled vehicles?

A

Give them space as you pass it

23
Q

Stop how far away from a railroad track?

A

15 feet

24
Q

Responsibility for a frozen dessert truck?

A

Look out for kids, stop then drive past no faster than 15 mph, yield right of way for pedestrians (as always)

25
Q

Regulations for cell phones while driving?

A

Only allowed to report a crime, an accident, a medical emergency, or fire
$150 fine otherwise

26
Q

Penalty for littering?

A

$1000 fine