chapter 3 Flashcards
By law, who must wear a seat belt in NJ? Define what makes it a primary and secondary offense.
It’s a primary offense if the person in the front seat isn’t wearing a seatbelt and it’s a secondary if the officer pulls over the driver fro something else and notices the driver is not wearing a seatbelt.
Who is responsible if a ticket is issued for not wearing a seatbelt?
Passengers under 18 are driver responsible, while passengers over 18 are responsible for themselves.
List (3) ways seatbelts help the driver:
- Keep you and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle in a collision.
- They slow a body down with the vehicle. Hitting the dashboard or windshield at 30 mph is like a fall from the top of a three-story building.
- Keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during the sudden stops and turns.
By law how old does a person need to be to be required to sit in the rear seat of the car with a seatbelt.
under 18
where should children be seated?
in the back
List (5) items you should check on your car for safe operating condition.
windows, mirrors, seat, brakes, and seatbelt.
How should you test your brakes if they are conventional disc and drum brakes?
pump them
If your vehicle has anti-lock brakes (ABS), how should you test them?
steady pressure
how much tread should a tire have?
1/16 of an inch
List the (5) steps in the “Check List” for starting a parked car:
mirror, brakes, seat, is the car in park?, door
What are “Blind Spots”? and Where are the driver’s “Blind Spots” located?
Places that the driver cannot see through the rearview and side mirrors. They are located on the side of the car.
where should yo hands be
9 and 3 o clock
List (4) factors that can affect your stopping distance.
reaction time
speed
roadway conditions
vehicle weight
What is the most common braking mistake of new drivers?
pressing the brake too hard
what foot should be used for the brake and gas?
right foot
how early should turn signals be turned on
100 feet in advance
stop
arm bent at the elbow downward
right turn
arm bent at the elbow upward
left turn
straight arm
to steer in reverse where should you aim to steer?
steer towards where you want to back of your car to go.
when driving in reverse where will the front of your car swing?
Opposite of where you want the car to go.
Describe your body and hand position for driving the car in reverse in a straight line
When driving in reverse the driver should be looking out the back window.
- They are turned back to the right by placing the right hand and arm in the back of the passenger seat.
- Your left hand is on the top of the steering wheel.
what is the safe following distance rule?
3 second rule
downhill parking, where should the wheels be turned?
towards the curb
