Chapter 4 Review Flashcards
What is the most common cause for fatal accidents in NJ?
Speeding
What is the speed limit in the following:
a. school zone
b. certain low-density business and residential
c. certain state highways
d. all other rural roadways
a. 25 mph
b. 35 mph
c. 55 mph
d. 55 mph
There are many situations when driving when you need to slow down. List 4.
a. When there are PEDS
b. Narrow or WInding Roadways
c. At Intersections
d. On a hill
Can you cause an accident for driving too slow?
People around are going to be driving faster
When should you yield the right of way?
When:
Emergency vehicles give warning signs (sirens or flashing lights)
A train is approaching a railroad crossing
A bus is re-entering the flow of traffic
Postal vehicles re-entering the flow of traffic
Motorized or mobility-assistance devices when in a crosswalk seeking to cross a road
For other vehicles that are already in the intersection
What is an acceleration lane?
Acceleration lane is the highway entrance for speed up
What is a deceleration lane?
Deceleration lane-extra lane on highway exit for slowing down
When can you turn right on red?
After a complete stop, check traffic, yield to PEDS
When can’t you turn right on red?
When there is traffic and PEDS
When or where should you stop?
a. Stop Signs and Red lights
b. Railroad crossings
c. Ice Cream truck
d. PEDS
How many feet should you park from:
a. fire hydrant
b. stop sign
c. crosswalk
d. opposite a fire station
a. 10 ft
b. 50 ft
c. 25 ft
d. 75 ft
There are places you shouldn’t park name 3.
○ No parking zone
○ Across someones driveways
○ Sidewalk
The laws of N.J. require you to keep to the _______except when passing?
Right
When shouldn’t you pass another vehicle?
a. When there is a Solid Line on the road
b. ON a Hill
c. Street Crossing
d. Railroad
When may you pass on the right?
Pass only when you can see for enough ahead
■ Dotted line on your side (Can be referred to as dashed or
broken line)
■ No passing on shoulder
What is an uncontrolled intersection?
Uncontrolled Intersection- no lights or signs to control traffic
What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?
BE PREPARED TO STOP
How many feet should you stop for
a. school bus
b. frozen dessert truck
c. railroad crossing with lights and gate down
a. 25 ft
b. 15 ft
c. 15 ft
What vehicles should you steer to the right of the road
for?
Emergency Vehicles
Headlights must be on from when to when?
After Sunset and before Sunrise
When was the law for no cellular phones changed to hands-free?
July 2004
What are 5 exceptions to the usage of handheld
devices?
Fire Traffic Crash Serious road hazard Medical emergency Hazardous material emergency.
What is the fine for using a cellular phone without hands
free?
$100-$500
What is the fine for not stopping for a pedestrian in an
crosswalk?
$500
What is the move over law and what is the fine if you don’t abide by this law?
Law: All motorists should change lanes when approaching a stationary emergency vehicle, highway maintenance, or any other emergency service with flashing lights, must charge lanes into a lane no adjacent to the authorized vehicle
Fine: $100-$500
What is the fine for Littering?
Up to $1000 and could lose license
