chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the speed limit in a school zone, business or residential district?
25mph
What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
What do the following road markings mean?
Both center lines are solid. Do not pass One center line is broken. Pass if its on your side Both center lines are broken. pass
New Jersey law requires motorists to keep to the ______, except when passing.
right
Who should you yield to (list four).
Emergency vehicles
Trains
busses
Postal vehicles
An ______ is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles.
intersection
Controlled intersection?
There are traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
What type of lane is used when entering a highway?
Weave lane
What type of lane is used when exiting a highway?
Weave lane
What is the best way for a motorist to navigate a weave lane?
The motorist entering from the entrance ramp must yield the right-of-way to the motorist leaving the expressway
What is the best way to enter a curve?
The best way to enter a curve is to slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane.
When seeing a disabled vehicle ahead, what should a motorist do?
reduce speed and increase the space between his/her vehicle and the disabled vehicle. This may involve changing lanes.
Always slow down:
On narrow or winding roads
- At intersections or railroad crossings
- On hills
- At sharp or blind curves
- Where there are pedestrians
- When the road is wet & slippery
Uncontrolled intersection?
2 or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
Blind intersection?
Buildings, parked vehicles, or bushes may obstruct a motorist’s line of sight
A motorist should stop at least __ ft from railroad crossing when there are flashing lights.
15 ft
If a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up/let off children, a motorist must…
pass from either direction at a speed of no more than 10 mph
Do not park within __ ft of a stop sign
50
Do not park within __ ft of a stop sign
not less than $100 & not more than $500
A motorist should never park within ___ ft of a fire department vehicle in service
200 ft
