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Claire Chapters 1-9& Appendix Flashcards

1
Q

6 Point ID Verification

A

All New Jersey driver license applicants must complete

this by presenting documents that prove their age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S.

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2
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GDL Decal

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All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are
required to display two visible, red reflective decals

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3
Q

New Jersey’s Seat Belt Law

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the driver and all passengers of a vehicle must wear a seat belt at all times.

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4
Q

Air Bag

A

equipment in almost all new vehicles that are designed

to supplement seat belts in frontal crashes

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5
Q

Backup lights

A

When driving in reverse, these lights should be on

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6
Q

Hand Position

A

For normal driving, a driver should grip the

steering wheel by the outside rim at the 9 and 3 o’clock positions, keeping their thumb along the face of the wheel

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7
Q

Stop or slowing down driving signal

A

hand and arm downward, palm facing rear

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8
Q

Right Turn Driving signal

A

hand and arm upward

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9
Q

Left Turn Driving Signal

A

hand and arm straight out

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10
Q

Turning distance

A

State law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn

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11
Q

Parking a vehicle downhill

A

The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned toward the curb. The vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in reverse.

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12
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Parking a vehicle uphill

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The hand brake should be set and the vehicle’s wheels should be turned away from the curb. The vehicle should be in park or, with a manual transmission, in low

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13
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Parallel parking

A

The most common type of parking on city streets, where you have to park horizontally between two cars.

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14
Q

Speed around school zones, business or residential districts.

A

25 mph

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15
Q

Speed around suburban business and residential districts.

A

35 mph

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16
Q

Speed on non-posted rural roadways

A

50 mph

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17
Q

Speed on certain state highways and interstates

A

55 mph

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18
Q

Speed on certain interstate highways

A

65 mph

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19
Q

Right turn on red

A

unless a No Turn On Red sign is posted, NJ allows a right turn on red after a motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic.

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20
Q

stopping for school buses

A

A motorist must stop at least 25 ft. away if they are traveling on a two lane road.

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21
Q

Passing buses

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If a bus stops right in front of a school to pick up or drop off kids, then you may pass at a speed no faster than 10 mph

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22
Q

on an interstate highway

A

DO NOT PARK

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23
Q

on a sidewalk

A

DO NOT PARK

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24
Q

In a bus stop zone

A

DO NOT PARK

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25
Q

In front of a public or private driveway

A

DO NOT PARK

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26
Q

Within an intersection

A

DO NOT PARK

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27
Q

Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant

A

DO NOT PARK

28
Q

Within 25 ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection, or sideline of a street intersection highway

A

DO NOT PARK

29
Q

Within 50 ft of a railroad crossing

A

DO NOT PARK

30
Q

Within 50 ft. of a stop sign

A

DO NOT PARK

31
Q

How can road rage be prevented?

A

Take time to cool off and leave extra time in your day so that you are not in a rush.

32
Q

Maggie’s Law

A

you cannot drive knowing that you are lacking in sleep.

33
Q

When sharing the road with trucks and busses you should

A

yield because it is harder for them to stop.

34
Q

3 second rule

A

if you are three seconds behind a car then you are at a safe driving distance.

35
Q

when are roads the most slippery?

A

The first few minutes of rainfall

36
Q

when can hydroplaning occur?

A

when there is a gust of wind or change in road level

37
Q

Before driving in cold weather you should

A

start you engine and let it warm.

38
Q

studded snow tires can be used

A

between November 15 and April 1

39
Q

On Snow covered roads you should maintain a distance of

A

6 seconds

40
Q

A motorist must turn on these during rain, snow, and ice storms

A

windshield wipers

41
Q

Traffic fines double in

A

roadway construction zones

42
Q

It is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of

A

.08 or higher.

43
Q

It is illegal for a motorist under the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of

A

.01 or higher

44
Q

The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is known as

A

BAC or blood alcohol concentration.

45
Q

4 factors can influence a persons BAC

A

Quantity of alcohol consumed
A persons body weight
How quickly someone consumed the drinks
Food consumed

46
Q

1.5 oz of whiskey is equal to

A

12 oz of beer or 5 oz of wine

47
Q

Signs of drivers driving under the influence of alcohol are

A 
Speeding
Weaving in between lanes 
Driving slower than the posted speed limit or exceeding the speed limit
Unsteady car movement
Quick and sudden stops
48
Q

What type of drugs is it illegal to drive after taking?

A

All drugs

49
Q

Aside from alcohol, this is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions

A

Marijuana

50
Q

this is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society.

A

Alcohol

51
Q

Effects of Alcohol on the body:

A 
decreased ability to make good decisions
lower inhibitions
slower reaction time and coordination
Slurred speech 
Unclear vision
52
Q

Orange signs

A

construction zone

53
Q

Yellow signs

A

Warning

54
Q

White rectangle signs

A

Regulatory

55
Q

Blue signs

A

Guidance

56
Q

Traffic light order from top to bottom

A

red, yellow, green

57
Q

Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must have what insurance

A

liability

58
Q

within how many days does a person have get the vehicle inspected after moving to New Jersey from a different state

A

14 days after registering the vehicle

59
Q

Report lost or stolen license plates immediately to

A

the police

60
Q

False license plates may result in

A

a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or a 6 month license suspension

61
Q

In New Jersey license plates must be

A
  • clear and visible

- on the front and back

62
Q

A new vehicle must be ______ _______ and ________ before driving it.

A
  • licensed
  • registered
  • insured
63
Q

All mopeds may not go faster than

A

25 mph

64
Q

to avoid animal collisions

A
  • expect the unexpected

- drive with caution

65
Q

trucks need how much more time to stop in poor driving conditions

A

25% more

66
Q

Stay far behind trucks to avoid

A

No zones or blind spots

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