Ch 4 drivers ed Flashcards
What must a motorist do before making a right turn on a red light?
NJ law allows motorist to make a right turn on
a red light after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic.
When must a motorist stop?
At an intersection with a stop sign
At an intersection with a yellow light
When a traffic officer orders the vehicle to stop
At an intersection with a red light either flashing or illuminating
How many feet must a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals?
12 feet
A motorist must stop how many feet away from a school bus when traveling on a two-lane road?
25 feet
When traveling next to a school bus on a dual-lane highway separated by a raised median, what should the motorist do?
Slow down 10mph and motorists on the same side of the bus must stop 25 feet away.
If a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up/let off children, a motorist should do what?
Motorists may pass from either direction at no more than 10 mph.
A motorist should slow to what speed if on the other side of a safety island or raised median when a school bus is stopped with flashing lights?
10 mph
What is the NJ Move Over Law?
New Jersey’s “Move Over” law requires all motorists approaching a stationary
emergency service vehicle that is displaying a flashing, blinking or alternating red, blue, amber/yellow light to change lanes when safe.
Motorists who violate this law face a fine of not less than $100 and not more than $500.
Headlights must be used between what hours?
Headlights must be used between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise.
When should a motorist use bright beams?
The bright beam is for open-country driving when there is no traffic.
You cannot park within how many feet of ₁a crosswalk, ₂a fire hydrant, ₃a stop sign and ₄a railroad crossing?
Crosswalk:25 feet
Fire Hydrant:10 feet
A stop sign:50 feet
A railroad Crossing:50 feet
List two examples of when a motorist may use a handheld electronic device while driving.
Fire
Traffic crash
What is the speed limit in a school zone, business or residential district?
25{school, business,residential business} 35{suburban business and residential district}
What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
What do the following road markings mean?
Both center lines are solid. No pass
One center line is broken. pass
Both center lines are broken. No pass
New Jersey law requires motorists to keep to the _____right________, except when ____unexpected____________.
Who should you yield to?
Emergency vehicles
Buses
Postal vehicles
Mobility Assistance devices
A _____intersection___________________ is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles.
What type of lane is used when entering a highway?
Acceleration lanes
What type of lane is used when exiting a highway?
Deceleration lanes
What is the best way for a motorist to navigate a weave lane?
All motorists entering the weave lane must yield to the existing motorist.
What is the best way to enter a curve?
To slow down before entering the curve
When seeing a disabled vehicle ahead, what should a motorist do?
If you see a diseable vehicle ahead, motorists should reduce speed and increase the space between the vehicle and yours. Changing lanes.
Controlled intersection
At a multi-way stop or stop intersection a motorist must yield to the other motorist on the right who arrives at the same time.
Traffic circles:
Traffic control signs determine which motorist has the right of way.
uncontrolled intersection:
Always yield to the vehicle on your right.
Blind intersection
:A BLIND INTERSECTION CAN OCCUR WHEN A BUILDING, PARKED CAR, BUSHES, ETC OBSTRUCTS A MOTORIST’S LINE OF SIGHT.
ALWAYS SLOW DOWN AND BE PREPARED TO COME TO A COMPLETE STOP. GO WHEN IT IS SAFE.
single solid white line across road at an intersection
A SINGLE SOLID WHITE LINE ACROSS A ROAD AT AN INTERSECTION MEANS THE MOTORIST MUST STOP BEHIND THE LINE FOR A TRAFFIC SIGNAL OR SIGN.
