Chapter 3 Flashcards
How old does a child have to be to legally sit in the front seat of the car?
12
What % can seat belts help to save your life?
60%
Explain the NJ seat belt law for passengers over the age of 18? Under the age of 18?
The driver is responsible for anyone of any age, in the front seat with or without a seatbelt. Passengers 18 or older are responsible for their seatbelt in the backseat. It’s the driver’s responsibility for passengers younger than 18 in the backseat to have their seat belt buckled..
List 3 ways that seat belts can protect you in an accident.
Keep you inside the vehicle. Help prevent passengers from falling forward. Slows down your body movement.
How fast does an airbag deploy?
Up to 200 miles per hour
Why must motorists remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving it?
If they don’t remove it they are responsible for any injuries, damages, or deaths connected with the ice and/or snow.
Always put an infant in a rear-facing infant child safety seat in the back seat of a vehicle with air bags.
List 4 symptoms of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning.
Headache
Dizziness
Loss of consciousness
Chest pain
During normal driving, where should a motorist grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3
Under normal conditions, how far does one travel before stopping at 60 mph?
88 feet per second
In NJ, you can receive a fine for idling a vehicle unnecessarily for how long?
$250 to $1000
Stopping distance depends on:
Motorist reaction time Weather and visibility conditions Vehicle weight Brake conditions Condition and type of tires Roadway conditions Speed
What is a blind spot?
areas or zones on the road that cannot be seen by a driver while looking at rear view or side mirrors
When parked uphill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Wheels should be turned away from the curb.
When parked downhill on a road with a curb, where should you turn your wheels?
Wheels should be turned toward the curb.
