Claire Chapters 1-9& Appendix Flashcards
6 Point ID Verification
All New Jersey driver license applicants must complete
this by presenting documents that prove their age, identity, and legal presence in the U.S.
GDL Decal
All GDL drivers under age 21, who possess a permit or probationary license, are
required to display two visible, red reflective decals
New Jersey’s Seat Belt Law
the driver and all passengers of a vehicle must wear a seat belt at all times.
Air Bag
equipment in almost all new vehicles that are designed
to supplement seat belts in frontal crashes
Backup lights
When driving in reverse, these lights should be on
Hand Position
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
Stop or slowing down driving signal
hand and arm downward, palm facing rear
Right Turn Driving signal
hand and arm upward
Left Turn Driving Signal
hand and arm straight out
Turning distance
State law requires a motorist to get in the proper lane and signal at least 100 feet before making any turn
Parking a vehicle downhill
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.
Parking a vehicle uphill
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
Parallel parking
The most common type of parking on city streets, where you have to park horizontally between two cars.
Speed around school zones, business or residential districts.
25 mph
Speed around suburban business and residential districts.
35 mph
Speed on non-posted rural roadways
50 mph
Speed on certain state highways and interstates
55 mph
Speed on certain interstate highways
65 mph
Right turn on red
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.
stopping for school buses
A motorist must stop at least 25 ft. away if they are traveling on a two lane road.
Passing buses
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
on an interstate highway
DO NOT PARK
on a sidewalk
DO NOT PARK
In a bus stop zone
DO NOT PARK
In front of a public or private driveway
DO NOT PARK
Within an intersection
DO NOT PARK
Within 10 feet of a fire hydrant
DO NOT PARK
Within 25 ft. of a crosswalk at an intersection, or sideline of a street intersection highway
DO NOT PARK
Within 50 ft of a railroad crossing
DO NOT PARK
Within 50 ft. of a stop sign
DO NOT PARK
How can road rage be prevented?
Take time to cool off and leave extra time in your day so that you are not in a rush.
Maggie’s Law
you cannot drive knowing that you are lacking in sleep.
When sharing the road with trucks and busses you should
yield because it is harder for them to stop.
3 second rule
if you are three seconds behind a car then you are at a safe driving distance.
when are roads the most slippery?
The first few minutes of rainfall
when can hydroplaning occur?
when there is a gust of wind or change in road level
Before driving in cold weather you should
start you engine and let it warm.
studded snow tires can be used
between November 15 and April 1
On Snow covered roads you should maintain a distance of
6 seconds
A motorist must turn on these during rain, snow, and ice storms
windshield wipers
Traffic fines double in
roadway construction zones
It is illegal for a motorist over the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of
.08 or higher.
It is illegal for a motorist under the age of 21 to drive with a BAC of
.01 or higher
The amount of alcohol in the bloodstream is known as
BAC or blood alcohol concentration.
4 factors can influence a persons BAC
Quantity of alcohol consumed
A persons body weight
How quickly someone consumed the drinks
Food consumed
1.5 oz of whiskey is equal to
12 oz of beer or 5 oz of wine
Signs of drivers driving under the influence of alcohol are
Speeding Weaving in between lanes Driving slower than the posted speed limit or exceeding the speed limit Unsteady car movement Quick and sudden stops
What type of drugs is it illegal to drive after taking?
All drugs
Aside from alcohol, this is the drug most often found with drivers involved in collisions
Marijuana
this is the most commonly used and abused drug in today’s society.
Alcohol
Effects of Alcohol on the body:
decreased ability to make good decisions lower inhibitions slower reaction time and coordination Slurred speech Unclear vision
Orange signs
construction zone
Yellow signs
Warning
White rectangle signs
Regulatory
Blue signs
Guidance
Traffic light order from top to bottom
red, yellow, green
Every vehicle registered in New Jersey must have what insurance
liability
within how many days does a person have get the vehicle inspected after moving to New Jersey from a different state
14 days after registering the vehicle
Report lost or stolen license plates immediately to
the police
False license plates may result in
a $500 fine, 60 days in jail, or a 6 month license suspension
In New Jersey license plates must be
- clear and visible
- on the front and back
A new vehicle must be ______ _______ and ________ before driving it.
- licensed
- registered
- insured
All mopeds may not go faster than
25 mph
to avoid animal collisions
- expect the unexpected
- drive with caution
trucks need how much more time to stop in poor driving conditions
25% more
Stay far behind trucks to avoid
No zones or blind spots
