Chapter 3 Review Flashcards
What is the seat belt law in N.J.?
Requires all front seat passengers to wear seat belts-primary offense-
Back Seat secondary offense.
Seat Belts prevent you from:
Keeps passengers from being thrown, prevent from hitting the dashboard or windshield at high speeds, prevents sliding on seat during sudden stops or turns
What is the checklist according to the manual for starting
a parked car?
- Windows are clean
- Adjust sitting
- Adjust mirrors
- Fasten seat belt
- Doors locked
How much information when driving is visual?
95%
Where on a wheel should your hands be?
At the 3 and 9.
Visualize Clock
What 4 factors will determine how fast your car will stop?
- Speed of Car
- Weather and road conditions
- Condition of Brakes and Tires
- Weight of Car
What is a common mistake new drivers make when it
comes to braking?
Braking too hard
How many feet should you signal before turning?
100 ft
Where should your hands be on the wheels when driving
in reverse in a straight line?
Left hand straight on the wheel; right hand behind passenger seat- straight line
When parking uphill with a curb which direction do you
turn your wheels?
Turn wheels away from the curb
When parking downhill with a curb which direction do you turn the wheel?
Turn wheel towards curb
With no curb in which direction do you turn the wheel?
Turn wheels toward edge of road
What is the child restraint law in NJ?
○ Children under 8 and less than 80lbs in the rear of the car in the booster seat
○ Children under 8 and more than 80lbs must be in seat belt-in rear seat
○ 12 and under should ride in the back seat
$54 fine
What are blind spots and where are they?
Blind spots are areas hidden from drivers view
○ Blind spots are at tip of door handle is in view in lower right of mirror-adjust and behind peripheral vision
What is the fine for an idling car?
$250-$1000 fine.
