Chapter 3 Flashcards
Which law states that the driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle must wear a seatbelt?
New Jersey’s Seat Belt law
The failure of a driver, front seat passenger, and children under 18 to wear a seat belt is a _______ ________.
Primary offense
The driver is responsible for all passengers under age ___.
18
Front seat passengers ___ years of age and older are responsible for themselves.
18
True or False: A police officer can stop a motorist solely for a violation of the seat belt law
True
Under secondary law, all unbuckled back seat passengers ___ and older may be issued a _______ if the vehicle is stopped for another reason.
18, summons
Who must motorists with a GDL permit or probationary license require to wear seatbelts?
The motorist themself and all passengers seated anywhere in the vehicle
Seatbelts can improve a motorist’s chances of surviving a crash by ____%.
60
How much more likely is it for a motorist to survive a crash when wearing both a seat belt and shoulder strap?
Three to four times
How long does it take to fasten a seat belt?
Three seconds
What are three ways that seat belts help?
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
When riding in a vehicle, children should be held in place by a _______ _______ that meets all Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards.
Restraint system
All child restraint systems built since _____ __, ____ must be designed to pass tough safety tests.
July 1, 1981
What way must an infant sit?
Facing towards the rear of the car
Children under eight who are less than 57 inches (4’9) tall must ride in either…
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.
Children under age 4 who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in either…
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.
Children under 2 years and those who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in…
A federally-approved rear-Facing child passenger restraint system that is equipped with a five-point harness.
All children under age ____ must be seated in the rear seat of the motor vehicle.
8
If there are no rear seats, children under age 8, children must be…
Secured in a federally-approved restraint system or booster seat in the front seat of the motor vehicle.
Children cannot be secured in a rear-facing child passenger restraint system in the front of the motor vehicle that is equipped with…
A passenger side-airbag that is not disabled or turned off.
Failure to comply with the Child Passenger Safety Law can result in…
Fines not less than $50 but not more than $75, plus fees and court costs
Federal safety standards require that manufacturers equip all new passenger cars and light trucks with…
Air bags
Air bags inflate at speeds up to ____ mph to protect adults in a front-end crash.
200
An average-sized adult who is correctly belted is not likely to…
Encounter the air bag until it is fully inflated
Air bags could seriously injure or kill ______ who are seated in the front seat.
Children
When driving in reverse, _____ _____ should be on.
Backup lights
It is against New Jersey law to have ____ ____ on while a vehicle is moving forward.
Backup lights
A motorist should be able to brake ____ and ____.
Smoothly, quickly
If the vehicle pulls to one side when it stops or a motorist feels a taut pedal or hears an unusual squealing or grinding…
The brakes must be checked
What should a motorist with conventional disc and drum brakes do after driving through water to test them and dry them out?
Pump them gently
If a vehicle has an anti-lock braking system (ABS), how can the brakes be tested?
By applying steady pressure to the brake pedal
A motorist should never ____ an ABS or ___ the steering wheel when braking.
Pump, jerk
On very soft surfaces, such as loose gravel or unpacked snow, an ABS system may _____ stopping distances.
lengthen
What may happen if a vehicle’s brake lights are not working?
Someone may crash the vehicle from the back
Why must a motorist replace broken light covers?
They may cause glare that affects motorists in the back
For headlights, ____ and _____ lights must work properly and be aligned.
Bright, dim
How can a motorist check their headlights?
Against a garage wall or on parked vehicles
When should the horn be used?
Signal when passing, when coming out of a
blind alley, curve, or driveway, or to warn another motorist of a potentially dangerous situation.
Tail and side lights must be in…
Working order
If a motorist feels or hears any unusual thumping while driving, he/she should check what?
The tires
Tire pressure should be checked often, especially when tires are ____.
Cold
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.
owner, manual, door jamb
True or False: Properly inflated tires save money in fuel consumption
True
A vehicle should not be driven with tires that have less than ____ inch of tread
1/16
A motorist should be able to hear the clicking and see the lighted arrows of
______ ______ flash on the dashboard.
Turn signals
True or False: New Jersey law prohibits add-on tinting on windshields and front side windows.
True
State law requires motorists to remove ____ or ____ from a vehicle before driving it.
Snow, ice
What happens if snow or ice dislodges from a moving vehicle?
It could strike another vehicle or pedestrian, causing injury or property damage
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 _______.
Hood, trunk, roof, windshield
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 $______.
25, 75, 1500
What is carbon monoxide (CO)?
An odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicle’s exhaust
True or False: Modern vehicles are equipped with pollution controls that greatly reduce the amount of CO that is emitted from the tailpipe.
True
What are common symptoms of CO poisoning?
Headache, Dizziness, Loss of consciousness, Nausea/vomiting, Chest pain, Confusion
What should you do before getting into a vehicle?
Look both behind and in front of it
More than ____% of the information a motorist needs is visual.
95
What are blind spots?
Areas where a motorist cannot see behind his/her vehicle (on both sides) through the mirror
How can a motorist check blind spots?
Turning their head
New Jersey law requires all motorists to restrict vehicle idling to ____
minutes or less
3
What position should a motorist grip the steering wheel?
9 and 3 o’clock positions, keeping his/her thumb along the face of the wheel
____-_____-____ 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.
hand, over, hand
Stopping distance depends on…
- Motorist reaction time
- Weather and visibility conditions
- Vehicle weight
- Brake conditions
- Condition and type of tires
- Roadway conditions
- Speed
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.
right, left
A motorist should put on the turn signal at least __ feet before turning and be sure to cancel the signal after making a turn.
100
State law requires a motorist to move to the proper lane and signal at least ____ feet before making any turn.
100
When parking a vehicle downhill, the wheels should be turned _____ the curb.
Towards
When parking a vehicle uphill, the wheels should be turned _____ from the curb.
Away
