Chapter 4 Flashcards
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
25 mph
When one center line is broken and the other is solid, what does it mean?
Passing is only allowed on the side with the broken line
When can you pass a car on the right?
If the vehicles on the roadway are moving in two or more continuous lines or the motorist ahead is turning left and there is room to pass
Who should you always yield to?
Pedestrians, emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, other vehicles already in the intersection
To ensure the safety of pedestrians, a motorist must do what?
be alert and obey speed limits, never pass another vehicle that has stopped for a pedestrian, stop for all pedestrians in a crosswalk
When arriving at a multi-way stop at the same time as another vehicle, who do you yield to?
The driver on the right
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
When two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what should a motorist do?
Reduce speed and be ready to stop
What is the general rule for yielding at an uncontrolled intersection?
The vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
What is an acceleration lane? Deceleration lane?
an extra lane at a highway entrance; an extra lane at a highway exit
When going around a curve, what will your vehicle tend to keep doing?
going straight
Right on Red is legal in New Jersey when what occurs first?
Coming to a complete stop and checking for traffic
What should one do to make a safe right turn?
Approach the intersection as far to the right as possible
How far from a railroad crossing with flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals should a motorist stop?
at least 15 ft
When behind a bus that is stopped with red flashing lights on a two-way road, what should you do?
stop at least 25 ft away
How fast may a motorist pass from either direction when a school bus that has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children or persons with developmental disabilities?
10 mph
What must a motorist do when they see or hear police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire and rescue squad members responding to emergencies using sirens and red or blue flashing lights?
Steer to the extreme right of the roadway and stop, letting them pass you
When must headlights be used?
Between one-half hour after sunset and one-half hour before sunrise and anytime during bad weather when visibility is 500 feet or less
What must drivers use during rain, snow and ice?
Wipers and headlights
What are bright beams used for?
open country driving
When is the only time that a motorist would stop or park in front of a public or private driveway?
When directed to do so by a police officer
How far must you park from a fire hydrant?
10 feet
How far must you park from a stop sign?
50 feet
List three places you cannot park in
in front of a driveway, in front of a fire hydrant, in front of a bus stop zone
List three reasons one may use a hand-held cellular device
fire, traffic accident, medical emergency
What can the holder of a probationary driver’s license not use while driving?
hand held or hands free interactive devices, wireless communication devices, cell phones, gps, and hand held video games
What does double yellow lines mean?
No passing
When should you go from bright beams to low beams?
you are behind another vehicle or a vehicle is approaching you
