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Chapter 3 Flashcards

1
Q

Which law states that the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle must wear a seatbelt?

A

New Jersey’s Seat Belt law

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2
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The failure of a driver, front seat passenger, and children under 18 to wear a seat belt is a _______ ________.

A

Primary offense

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3
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The driver is responsible for all passengers under age ___.

A

18

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4
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Front seat passengers ___ years of age and older are responsible for themselves.

A

18

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True or False: A police officer can stop a motorist solely for a violation of the seat belt law

A

True

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6
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Under secondary law, all unbuckled back seat passengers ___ and older may be issued a _______ if the vehicle is stopped for another reason.

A

18, summons

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7
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Who must motorists with a GDL permit or probationary license require to wear seatbelts?

A

The motorist themself and all passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle

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8
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Seatbelts can improve a motorist’s chances of surviving a crash by ____%.

A

60

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9
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How much more likely is it for a motorist to survive a crash when wearing both a seat belt and shoulder strap?

A

Three to four times

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10
Q

How long does it take to fasten a seat belt?

A

Three seconds

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11
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What are three ways that seat belts help?

A

They keep motorists and passengers from being thrown in the vehicle during a crash, slow a body down with the vehicle, keep a motorist/passenger from sliding on the seat during sudden stops and turns

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12
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When riding in a vehicle, children should be held in place by a _______ _______ that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.

A

Restraint system

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13
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All child restraint systems built since _____ __, ____ must be designed to pass tough safety tests.

A

July 1, 1981

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14
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What way must an infant sit?

A

Facing towards the rear of the car

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15
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Children under eight who are less than 57 inches (4’9) tall must ride in either…

A

A federally-approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system equipped with a five-point harness in the rear seat of the motor vehicle. Once they outgrow the top height or weight recommendations made by the restraint system, children must rest in a federally-approved booster seat in the rear seat.

OR

A federally approved booster seat in the rear seat of the motor vehicle.

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16
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Children under age 4 who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in either…

A

In a federally-approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness in the rear seat of the motor vehicle. Once they outgrow the top height or weight recommendations, children must ride in a federally-approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness in the rear seat.

OR

Children must ride in a federally-approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness in the rear seat.

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17
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Children under 2 years and those who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in…

A

A federally-approved rear-Facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness.

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18
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All children under age ____ must be seated in the rear seat of the motor vehicle.

A

8

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19
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If there are no rear seats, children under age 8, children must be…

A

Secured in a federally-approved restraint system or booster seat in the front seat of the motor vehicle.

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20
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Children cannot be secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system in the front of the motor vehicle that is equipped with…

A

A passenger side-airbag that is not disabled or turned off.

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21
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Failure to comply with the Child Passenger Safety Law can result in…

A

Fines not less than $50 but not more than $75, plus fees and court costs

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22
Q

Federal safety standards require that manufacturers equip all new passenger cars and light trucks with…

A

Air bags

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23
Q

Air bags inflate at speeds up to ____ mph to protect adults in a front-end crash.

A

200

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24
Q

An average-sized adult who is correctly belted is not likely to…

A

Encounter the air bag until it is fully inflated

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25
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Air bags could seriously injure or kill ______ who are seated in the front seat.

A

Children

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26
Q

When driving in reverse, _____ _____ should be on.

A

Backup lights

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27
Q

It is against New Jersey law to have ____ ____ on while a vehicle is moving forward.

A

Backup lights

28
Q

A motorist should be able to brake ____ and ____.

A

Smoothly, quickly

29
Q

If the vehicle pulls to one side when it stops or a motorist feels a taut pedal or hears an unusual squealing or grinding…

A

The brakes must be checked

30
Q

What should a motorist with conventional disc and drum brakes do after driving through water to test them and dry them out?

A

Pump them gently

31
Q

If a vehicle has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), how can the brakes be tested?

A

By applying steady pressure to the brake pedal

32
Q

A motorist should never ____ an ABS or ___ the steering wheel when braking.

A

Pump, jerk

33
Q

On very soft surfaces, such as loose gravel or unpacked snow, an ABS system may _____ stopping distances.

A

lengthen

34
Q

What may happen if a vehicle’s brake lights are not working?

A

Someone may crash the vehicle from the back

35
Q

Why must a motorist replace broken light covers?

A

They may cause glare that affects motorists in the back

36
Q

For headlights, ____ and _____ lights must work properly and be aligned.

A

Bright, dim

37
Q

How can a motorist check their headlights?

A

Against a garage wall or on parked vehicles

38
Q

When should the horn be used?

A

Signal when passing, when coming out of a
blind alley, curve, or driveway, or to warn another motorist of a potentially dangerous situation.

39
Q

Tail and side lights must be in…

A

Working order

40
Q

If a motorist feels or hears any unusual thumping while driving, he/she should check what?

A

The tires

41
Q

Tire pressure should be checked often, especially when tires are ____.

A

Cold

42
Q

A motorist should check the _____’s _____ or the _____ ______ of the driver’s door to determine tire pressure or should ask for advice at a service station.

A

owner, manual, door jamb

43
Q

True or False: Properly inflated tires save money in fuel consumption

A

True

44
Q

A vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than ____ inch of tread

A

1/16

45
Q

A motorist should be able to hear the clicking and see the lighted arrows of
______ ______ flash on the dashboard.

A

Turn signals

46
Q

True or False: New Jersey law prohibits add-on tinting on windshields and front side windows.

A

True

47
Q

State law requires motorists to remove ____ or ____ from a vehicle before driving it.

A

Snow, ice

48
Q

What happens if snow or ice dislodges from a moving vehicle?

A

It could strike another vehicle or pedestrian, causing injury or property damage

49
Q

A motorist is required to make all reasonable efforts to remove accumulated ice or snow from the exposed surfaces of his or her motor vehicle prior to driving it, including the ____, ____, ___, and _______.

A

Hood, trunk, roof, windshield

50
Q

Any person who violates the state law regarding snow and ice is subject to fines of $_____ to $_____. Injury or property damage could result in fines up to $______.

A

25, 75, 1500

51
Q

What is carbon monoxide (CO)?

A

An odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle’s exhaust

52
Q

True or False: Modern vehicles are equipped with pollution controls that greatly reduce the amount of CO that is emitted from the tailpipe.

A

True

53
Q

What are common symptoms of CO poisoning?

A

Headache, Dizziness, Loss of consciousness, Nausea/vomiting, Chest pain, Confusion

54
Q

What should you do before getting into a vehicle?

A

Look both behind and in front of it

55
Q

More than ____% of the information a motorist needs is visual.

A

95

56
Q

What are blind spots?

A

Areas where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror

57
Q

How can a motorist check blind spots?

A

Turning their head

58
Q

New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to ____
minutes or less

A

3

59
Q

What position should a motorist grip the steering wheel?

A

9 and 3 o’clock positions, keeping his/her thumb along the face of the wheel

60
Q

____-_____-____ steering permits a motorist to make steering adjustments ranging from very minor up to a half turn of the wheel, while keeping both hands on the wheel.

A

hand, over, hand

61
Q

Stopping distance depends on…

A
  • Motorist reaction time
  • Weather and visibility conditions
  • Vehicle weight
  • Brake conditions
  • Condition and type of tires
  • Roadway conditions
  • Speed
62
Q

A motorist should always use his/her ____ foot for both the brake and the gas pedal.
If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, the ___ foot should
be used for the clutch.

A

right, left

63
Q

A motorist should put on the turn signal at least __ feet before turning and be sure to cancel the signal after making a turn.

A

100

64
Q

State law requires a motorist to move to the proper lane and signal at least ____ feet before making any turn.

A

100

65
Q

When parking a vehicle downhill, the wheels should be turned _____ the curb.

A

Towards

66
Q

When parking a vehicle uphill, the wheels should be turned _____ from the curb.

A

Away

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