DE State Test Flashcards

1
Q

How long do you have to report a change of address?

A

7 Days - A D D R E S S has 7 letters

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2
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How long do you have to report a name change?

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2 Weeks - Everyone has 2 Names

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3
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What is the minimum age to obtain a Special Learner Permit?

A

16

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4
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What is the minimum age to obtain a Probationary Automobile License?

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17

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5
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What is the minimum age to obtain a Basic Automobile License?

A

18

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6
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How many points of identification does an applicant need to present in order to obtain a license?

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6

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7
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What is the fine for a Graduated Driver’s License infraction?

A

$100

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8
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Who must purchase the Special Learner Permit?

A

Driving Instructor

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9
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How long does an individual with a Special Learner Permit need to practice supervised driving?

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6 months

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10
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How long does an individual with a Probationary License need to drive unsupervised before obtaining the Basic License?

A

1 year

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11
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What hours is the holder of a Special Learner Permit restricted from driving?

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11:00pm - 5:00am

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12
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What criteria does the supervisor for a Special Learner Permit need to meet?

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21 years old, license for 3 years, NJ License

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13
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What are the passenger restrictions for the holder of a Special Learner Permit?

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Parent, dependent, 1 other passenger

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14
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What is the minimum age for an individual to obtain an Examination Permit?

A

17

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15
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How long does an Examination Permit holder under 21 need to practice supervised driving?

A

6 months

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16
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What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit that is under 21 restricted from driving?

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11:00pm - 5:00am

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17
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What are the passenger restrictions for an Examination Permit holder who is under 21?

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Parent, dependent, 1 other passenger

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18
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How long does an Examination Permit holder 21 or older need to practice supervised driving?

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3 months

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19
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What hours is the holder of an Examination Permit holder that is over 21 restricted from driving?

A

no restrictions

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20
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What are the passenger restrictions for an Examination Permit holder who is 21 or older?

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no restrictions

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21
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What color are the GDL Decals?

A

Red

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22
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Where are the GDL Decals placed?

A

Front and back license plate - top left

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23
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Who should be notified immediately if your driver’s license is lost or stolen?

A

DMV

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24
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Who needs to wear a seatbelt in a passenger vehicle?

A

Driver, passenger, rear seat if under 18

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25
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What three ways will wearing a seatbelt helps a passenger?

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Stop from sliding in the seat, prevents being thrown out of window, slows the body down

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26
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What is the preferred location of a child car safety seat?

A

back seat

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27
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Children under age 8 who are less than 57 inches tall must ride in what and where?

A

booster seat - back left seat

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28
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Children under age 4 who weigh less than 40 pounds must ride in what and where?

A

5 point harness car seat - rear or forward

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29
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Children under age 2 and those who weigh less than 30 pounds must ride in what and where?

A

back left rear facing car seat - 5 point harness

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30
Q

What speeds do airbags inflate?

A

200 mph

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31
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What surfaces does the driver need to remove accumulated snow and ice from prior to driving?

A

Windowshiedl, roof, hood, trunk

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32
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What conditions can cause dangerous levels of CO (carbon monoxide ) to accumulate?

A

running a car in a closed place, idling too long

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33
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What should you do if you suspect that someone is suffering from CO poisoning?

A

remove from vehicle then call 911

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34
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How long does a motorist need to restrict idling?

A

3 minutes

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35
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What is the proper hand position to grip the steering wheel?

A

9 and 3

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36
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What are the proper hand signals for a right turn, left turn, and stopping?

A

right - arm bent upward
left - arm straight out left
stop arm bent down

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37
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How far ahead should a motorist signal before turning?

A

100 feet

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38
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When parking a vehicle uphill which way should the vehicle wheels face?

A

away from curb

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39
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When parking a vehicle downhill which way should the vehicle wheels face?

A

towards the curb

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40
Q

Where is it common to find angled parking?

A

shopping center

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41
Q

Where is it common to find parallel parking?

A

cities

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42
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How far should the vehicle’s wheels be from the curb when parallel parking?

A

6 inches

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43
Q

What is the speed limit in a suburban business and residential district?

A

25 mph

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44
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What is the speed limit on a non-posted rural roadway?

A

50mph

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45
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What is the speed limit on certain state highways and interstates?

A

55mph

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46
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What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways?

A

65mph

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47
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What happens to fines when a motorist exceeds the 65 MPH limit by 10 miles per hour or more?

A

doubles

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48
Q

What pavement markings allow a motorist to pass?

A

dotted yellow line

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49
Q

When can a motorist pass on the right?

A

person in front making a left, multi lane road going in the same direction

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50
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What are three vehicles a motorist should be prepared to yield to?

A

emergency, trains, busses

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51
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What is the penalty for failure to stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk?

A

$500

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52
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Who has the right of way if a vehicle arrives at a signed intersection and there is a vehicle already in the intersection?

A

the person already in the intersection

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53
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Who has the right of way if two vehicles arrive at a signed intersection at the same time?

A

the person to the right

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54
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Who has the right of way at a T intersection?

A

the person already in the upper part of the T

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55
Q

What should a motorist do when approaching a crossroad that is not controlled?

A

slow down and prepare to stop

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56
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Who has the right of way if one vehicle is on the road and another is entering the road from a private road or driveway?

A

the person already on the road

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57
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What is the name of the extra lane at the highway entrance that allows a motorist to speed up and join the flow of traffic?

A

acceleration lane

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58
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What is the name of the extra lane at the highway exit that allows a motorist to slow down when exiting traffic?

A

deceleration lane

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59
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What should a motorist do if they miss an exit?

A

go to the next exit

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60
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Why is it important for a motorist to adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve in the road?

A

avoid drifting out of your lane

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61
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What must a motorist do prior to making a right turn on red?

A

fully stop and yield traffic

62
Q

When a vehicle turns from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway what lane should the driver turn into?

A

the lane closet to you - closest to the median

63
Q

How many feet from a railroad crossing does a motorist need to stop?

A

50 feet

64
Q

How many feet from a school bus with flashing red lights does a motorist need to stop on a two-lane road, a multi-lane highway where lanes are only separated by lines, or a private roadway?

A

25 feet

65
Q

What speed can a motorist pass when a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up or let off children or persons with developmental disabilities?

A

10 mph

66
Q

What is the difference between pulling over and stopping for emergency vehicles and the Move Over Law?

A

Move over law is when the emergency is stopped (stationary). Pulling over and stopping is when the emergency vehicles are moving

67
Q

When should a motorist use headlights?

A

when it’s dark from seeing 1000 feet

68
Q

When should the Bright (High) Beams be used?

A

dark, rural road with no traffic

69
Q

When should the Dim (Low) Beams be used?

A

city driving

70
Q

How long can it take to recover from the glare of approaching high-beam headlights?

A

3-5 seconds

71
Q

How many feet do you need to park from a fire hydrant?

A

10 feet

72
Q

How many feet do you need to park from a crosswalk?

A

25 feet

73
Q

How many feet do you need to park from a railroad crossing?

A

50 feet

74
Q

How many feet do you need to park from a stop sign?

A

50 feet

75
Q

When can a motorist use a hand-held cellular phone?

A

never when driving - when they pull over

76
Q

How do you prevent a crash?

A

Be alert, be prepared, and act in time

77
Q

What is the definition of aggressive driving?

A

traffic violation that endangers others

78
Q

What is road rage?

A

lose tempter and get frustrated

79
Q

What are five driving distractions?

A

radio, phone,

80
Q

Why is a tired driver a dangerous driver?

A

slow reaction timing

81
Q

How can highway hypnosis be avoided?

A

take a break every 2 hours

82
Q

Who is most at risk for drowsy driving?

A

sleep deprived, shift workers, commercial drivers

83
Q

How can a motorist communicate with other drivers?

A

horn, eye contact, headlights, directionals

84
Q

What is the rule of thumb for a good following distance?

A

1 car lengths every 10 mph

85
Q

What is the 3-Second Rule?

A

pick an object. start counting with vehicle in front passes the object. you should not pass the object less than 3 seconds

86
Q

What three factors affect stopping distance?

A

size of car, speed, weather, condition of brakes and tires

87
Q

How many seconds should the 3-Second rule be increased to on wet roads?

A

4 or more seconds

88
Q

When are road surfaces most slippery?

A

first couple minutes after it starts raining

89
Q

At what speed can hydroplaning start?

A

35 mph

90
Q

When may motorists use studded snow tires in New Jersey?

A

november to april

91
Q

When driving at night, you should be able to stop within what distance?

A

within objects ahead of you

92
Q

How many seconds ahead should motorists look ahead when driving in the city?

A

12 seconds

93
Q

What is one of the most prevalent factors contributing to collisions while highway driving?

A

speeding

94
Q

What happens to fines when a motor vehicle violation is committed in the area of roadway construction zones?

A

fine doubles

95
Q

What speed should a motorist slow down to before re-entering the roadway when a vehicle runs off the pavement?

A

25 mph

96
Q

What should a motorist do if his/her vehicle stalls on railroad tracks and a train is coming?

A

get out of car and run 45 degrees in the direction of the train

97
Q

What should a motorist do if the brakes fail?

A

shift to lower gear and pump the brakes

98
Q

What should a motorist do if a tire blows out?

A

hold steering wheel firmly and slow down

99
Q

What are three ways a motorist can avoid a collision?

A

stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up

100
Q

When is a motorist required to report a collision?

A

if injury, death, or property damage

101
Q

How may alcohol affect a motorist?

A

slows central nervous system, lowers inhibitions, slows reaction time, slows processing of information, impairs vision

102
Q

What does driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages mean?

A

drivers senses and judgement are impaired

103
Q

After how many drinks does alcohol begin to impair reaction time, coordination, and balance?

A

2, 3, or 4 drinks depending on the person

104
Q

What is the only thing that can make a person sober?

A

time

105
Q

What factors is BAC determined by?

A

quantity they drank, body weight, how quickly they drank, if they have eaten, tolerance to alcohol

106
Q

What is the best way to reduce the risk of a crash caused by drinking and driving?

A

do no drink if you are going to drive

107
Q

At what BAC is it illegal for individuals 21 years of age or older to drive?

A

.08

108
Q

At what BAC is it illegal for individuals younger than 21 years of age to drive?

A

.01

109
Q

What happens to the risk of an accident for a motorist whose BAC is slightly above .05? .10? .15?

A

.05 - 2x
.10 - 6x
.15 - 25x

110
Q

What are the penalties for refusal to take a breath test?

A

fine, ignition lock, loss of driving, referred to intoxicated Resources Center

111
Q

What is the amount of the insurance surcharge and the time of the insurance surcharge associated with refusal to take a breath test?

A

$1000

112
Q

Most studies show that people arrested for drinking and driving have been drinking what beverage?

A

beer

113
Q

What are five telltale signs someone has been drinking that law enforcement is trained to notice?

A

speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion, quick stopping

114
Q

What could happen to the hosts of a party if a guest is involved in a drinking and driving crash after leaving the party?

A

involved in a lawsuit

115
Q

When should a good host stop serving alcohol?

A

well before party ends

116
Q

What phrase should an individual look for on a prescription bottle when considering driving?

A

may cause drowsiness

117
Q

What drugs may affect basic driving skills according to the driving manual?

A

cold pills, tranquilizers

118
Q

After alcohol, what drug is most often found with drivers involved in collisions?

A

marijuana

119
Q

Driving is not a right. What is driving?

A

privilege

120
Q

What is a habitual offender?

A

suspended license 3x in 3 years

121
Q

What is an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center?

A

16 week treatment center

122
Q

What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license?

A

$500, 6 months jail, added time for suspension

123
Q

What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license and causing an injury to another person?

A

45 days in jail

124
Q

What is the penalty for a 13 to 17-year-old for a graffiti conviction?

A

postponed license

125
Q

An accumulation of how many points will cause a motorist to receive a Notice of Scheduled Suspension from the MVC?

A

12-14 points

126
Q

How many points are removed from the accumulated points on a driver’s license upon completion of a defensive driving course?

A

2 points

127
Q

How long is the probationary driver period after a motorist receives a special learner or examination permit?

A

1 year

128
Q

Upon completion of a probationary driver program how many points are reduced from an individual’s history record?

A

3 points

129
Q

What is the surcharge for a motorist who accumulates six or more points within three years?

A

$150

130
Q

What is the surcharge for each additional point after six?

A

$25

131
Q

How many points will be added to a driving record for traffic violations committed in other states?

A

per the state the violation occured

132
Q

How many points will be subtracted from a motorist’s point total for every year the motorist goes without a violation or suspension?

A

up to 3

133
Q

Can the motorist’s point total be reduced below zero?

A

no

134
Q

What is the fine for a pedestrian’s failure to observe signals and use crosswalks at signalized intersections for an individual 17 and over? Under 17?

A

under 17 - $22
all other $54

135
Q

What is the most common cause of motorcycle collisions?

A

motorists not detecting the motorcycle

136
Q

What are three limitations a motorist must know regarding larger vehicles?

A
137
Q

What are no-zones in regard to larger vehicles such as trucks and buses?

A
138
Q

What do bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters have the same rights and responsibilities as?

A

same as motor vehicles

139
Q

How long is an initial registration for a brand-new vehicle valid?

A

4 years

140
Q

How long is a registration valid for most other vehicles?

A

1 year

141
Q

How often does a vehicle more than five model years old need to pass inspection?

A

2 years

142
Q

What type of insurance does every registered vehicle in NJ need?

A

liability

143
Q

What colors are the signal heads, from top to bottom, on a vertical traffic signal?

A

red, yellow, green

144
Q

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

A

slow down and yield

145
Q

What does a flashing red light indicate?

A

stop and proceed with caution

146
Q

What sign is a triangle? Rectangle? Diamond? Pentagon? Octagon? Round?

A
147
Q

What do yellow center lines indicate?

A
148
Q

What type and color lines indicate the edge of the roadway?

A
149
Q

What type of lines indicate passing? No passing?

A
150
Q

What do yellow edge lines separate?

A