Chapter 4-5 Flashcards
how many mph in a school, business, or residential district?
25mph
how many mph on certain state highways as posted and all interstates unless posted higher?
55mph
how many mph on all other open roadways?
50mph
do the laws of NJ require you to keep to the right or left except when passing?
right
do you pass on the left or right in most situations?
left
does a left turn from a two way roadway onto a four lane road require you to keep to the right lane?
no
how many feet away do you stop when approaching a school bus with flashing red lights?
25ft
should you slow down or speed up when entering a curve?
speed up
what should you do if you approach a R/R crossing with flashing lights?
stop at least 15ft away
in what two situations do you dim your headlights from high to low?
if other vehicles are approaching or if driving behind a vehicle
how many ft away can you park from a fire hydrant?
10ft
how many ft away can you park from a cross walk?
25ft
how many ft away can you park away from a stop sign?
50ft
when is it okay to pass on the right? (2 examples)
roads with more than one way going in the same direction or the motorist ahead is making a left turn and theres room to pass
what are the 5 penalties for failing to stop for a pedestrian?
fine of up to $500, 25 days in jail, community service, driving suspension up to 6 months, and 2 points
when is it legal to use a hand held cell phone when driving? (3)
traffic accident, medical emergency, hazardous material emergency
when driving in fog what should your headlights be on?
headlights on low beam and fog lights on
how many seconds ahead should a motorist look when driving in the city?
12 seconds
when are the roads most slippery during rainfall?
the beginning
when is it legal in NJ to use studded snow tires?
november 15-april 1
what is hydroplaning?
tires ride up on a film water going 35mph or higher
what are the 3 components of the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act on time
when attempting to overcome a skid, which direction should you turn the steering wheel?
turn into the skid
list the 3 steps you should take if you run off the pavement
slow down, regain control, turn slowly onto the road
what should you do if you have brake failure?
shift to a lower gear and pump the brake pedal hard and fast
what 3 steps should you take when you encounter a tire blowout?
hold wheel firmly, keep vehicle straight and slow down, remove foot from the pedal
what 3 actions can you do to avoid an accident?
turn quickly, stop quickly, speed up
after driving through a deep puddle what should you immediately do?
test the brakes to dry them out
