Chapter 5

Question 1

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident by knowing and using the standard accident prevention formula:

Answer 1

Be alert
Be prepared
Act in time

Question 2

Emotions can have a great affect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should:

Answer 2

Take the time to cool off

Question 3

Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive driver?

Answer 3

Unexpectedly altering the speed of the vehicle

Question 4

What are some of the signs of a person who is not an aggressive driver?

Answer 4

Obeying the laws of traffic

Remaining patient through tough situations

Question 5

In extreme cases an aggressive driver may result in a

Answer 5

Road rage driving causing a collision between cars.

Question 6

When behind the wheel a motorist should always

Answer 6

Remain calm, and follow the rules of the road. A motorist attention should be on the road at all times when operating a motor vehicle.

Question 7

What are some actions could lead to distracted driving?

Answer 7

Eating while driving
Using a cellular phone or any other electronic device
Adjusting the radio or CD player

Question 8

What is “highway hypnosis” to avoid it when driving, it is a good practice to:

Answer 8

When a driver has been driving for a long period of time, they may begin to go into a trance-like state. This can be avoided by not looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds or by taking turns driving with another licensed person every few hours.

Question 9

The best way to “talk” to other drivers on the road is to use:

Answer 9

You can communicate with other drivers on the road is by using hand signals to tell the other driver what you intend to do. Also using turn signals to show where you’re going and honking to get other driver’s attention.

Question 10

It is a good practice to keep a safe distance in order to

Answer 10

Prevent accidents due to tailgating and to give the driver time and space to react in emergencies.

Question 11

What is the “rule of thumb” most often used for following distance, include for bad weather

Answer 11

Keep one car length (20 feet) for every 10 mph of speed. At high speeds or in bad weather the distance should increase. 6 seconds in snow.

Question 12

The three-second -plus rule can be used at any speed to help you:

Answer 12

Determine a safe distance between you and the car ahead.

Question 13

If a vehicle is passing you, you should

Answer 13

Be cautious and slow down to make the pass easier. Once the vehicle has passed return to normal speed.

Question 14

Road surfaces are most slippery:

Answer 14

During the first few moments of rainfall

Question 15

After driving through a deep puddle, you should immediately:

Answer 15

Check your brakes as soon as possible. The puddle can get the brakes too wet and they will begin to lose function.

Question 16

Driving at a speed of 35 mph or more on wet road surfaces, can cause your vehicle to

Answer 16

Begin to hydroplane.

Question 17

To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on a wet road surface, you should:

Answer 17

Make sure your tires are not worn down. Slow down when heavy rain, standing puddles of slush is present. Try and drive on the highest part of the road

Question 18

All snow and ice must be removed from the entire vehicle, New jersey Law states that:

Answer 18

The driver is responsible for all ice and snow that falls of the car, meaning they are responsible for any injuries, damages, or deaths connected with the ice and snow.

Question 19

When driving at night make sure you can stop:

Answer 19

Within the distance that you can see in front of you.

Question 20

In city driving, a motorist should:

Answer 20

Try to cooperate with other motorists.

Yield slowly.