Chapter Four Flashcards
What is the speed limit in a school zone, business or residential district?
35 mph
What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
What do the following road markings mean?
Both center lines are solid.
One center line is broken.
Both center lines are broken.
No one can pass
The side with the broken lines can pass
Both sides can pass
New Jersey law requires motorists to keep to the ___, except when ______.
New Jersey law requires motorists to keep to the right, except when they are passing.
Who should you yield to (list four).
Emergency vehicles
Buses
Mobility assistance devices
Postal vehicles
An _____ is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles
An intersection is where two or more roads cross or merge at angles
Explain the four types of intersections and what a motorist should do at each.
Controlled intersection, obey traffic signals and signs, yield for certain conditions and other vehicles.
Uncontrolled intersection, reduce speed when entering, be ready to stop for any traffic coming from the left or right.
Blind intersection, slow down/stop completely to check for traffic before continuing.
Traffic circle, check all signs, determine the intentions of each driver in the circle, determine who has the right-of-way.
What type of lane is used when entering a highway?
Acceleration lane
What type of lane is used when exiting a highway?
Deceleration lane
What is the best way for a motorist to navigate a weave lane?
Stop and let them pass
What is the best way to enter a curve?
Slow down before entering
When seeing a disabled vehicle ahead, what should a motorist do?
Leave a space between your vehicle and the disabled vehicle.
What must a motorist do before making a right turn on a red light?
Come to a stop and check for traffic
When must a motorist stop? (list four examples)
At an intersection with a stop sign
When a school bus is picking up/dropping off children/red lights are flashing
For pedestrians in a crosswalk/at an intersection
When there is a yield sign and traffic doesn’t permit a safe merge
How many feet must a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing red lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals?
15 feet
A motorist must stop how many feet away from a school bus when traveling on a two-lane road?
25 feet
When traveling next to a school bus on a dual-lane highway separated by a raised median, what should the motorist do?
Slow down to 10 mph if on the other side of the median
If a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up/let off children, a motorist should do what?
Pass from either direction at 10 mph
A motorist should slow to what speed if on the other side of a safety island or raised median when a school bus is stopped with flashing lights?
10 mph
What is the NJ Move Over Law?
All vehicles approaching a stationary, authorized emergency vehicle, tow truck, highway maintenance or other emergency service vehicle that is displaying flashing lights are required to change lanes
Headlights must be used between what hours?
30 min after sunset, 30 min before sunrise
When should a motorist use bright beams?
When driving in open country, and there is no traffic in sight
You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk, a fire hydrant, a stop sign and a railroad crossing?
Crosswalk: 25 feet
Fire Hydrant: 10 feet
Stop Sign: 50 feet
Railroad Crossing: 50 feet
List two examples of when a motorist may use a handheld electronic device while driving
Medical emergencies
Serious road hazards
