DRIVER ED REVIEW Flashcards
To drive in reverse, what must a driver do ?
Turn their head around and body to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without the use of mirrors
What should a driver do to avoid a spin while in a skid
turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
what can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside the vehicle?
an exhaust leak or block and running the engine in an enclosed garage
at what time can a driver with a gdl permit or license drive
5:01am - 11pm
during bad weather conditions, a truck takes as much as _____ longer to stop
25%
why cant you take your road test with an obstruction or console in the middle?
it prevents the examiner from reaching the foot brake or parking brake
a gdl driver can not drive between
11:01pm - 5am
when you move to nj from another state, you must have your car inspected within
14 days after registering it
a probationary driver is not permitted to use what while driving
any handhell or hands free electronic device such as phone gps or video games
when pavement is marked with one solid line and one broken line
passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line
except for new cars, your car needs to be inspected every _____ years
2
excluding dependents, how many passengers is the holder of a probationary driver license permitted to have in the car
1 additional unless accompanied by a parent/guardian
what should you do after driving through a deep puddle
test your brakes
one and one-half ounces of whiskey is equal to
12oz of beer and 5 oz of wine
a diamond shape sign is a
warning sign
what is the only thing that can sober a person up
time
if a car is trying to pass you, what should you do
slow down and make it easier for them to pass
what is a habitual offender
a driver whose license has been suspended 3 times in 3 years
how long is a probationary driver probationary
12 months= 1 year
a triangular shape sign is a
yield sign
the order of colors on a traffic signal hung vertically is
red, yellow, green
if a person gets drunk in your home and has a accident after leaving your home, you could
become involved in a lawsuit
all drivers during rain snow and ice must have what
wipers and headlights on
a supervising driver for the holder of a gdl permit or license must meet what requirements
- at least 21
- nj license driver in front seat
- have a minimum of 3 year driving experience
getting a driver license illegally may result in
a fine of$200 to $500 and / or 30-90 days imprisonment
a deceleration lane is a
exit lane at a highway exit
you may not park within _____ of a stop sign
50 feet
what should you do if you go into a skid
take foot off gas
how do you avoid highway hypnosis
avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
what is the best way to reduce your chance of having an alcohol related crash?
not drive at all after drinking
what is the speed limit in a school zone
25mph
how much is the fine for violation of any of the restrictions of the gdl permit or probationary license
$100
an eight sided sign means
stop
at what age may an applicant obtain a special learners permit and enroll in a behind the wheel training course conducted by a secondary or commercial driving school
at 16 before turning 17
you may not park with in how many feet of a fire hydrant
10 feet
who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years of age
the driver
the meaning of the hand signal when a drivers hand and arm are straight is a
left turn
upon completion of the gdl requirements ( 1 year supervised driving) the holder of a probationary license must?
go to mvc to obtain an unrestricted basic license
if your driver license is lost or stolen, you should immediately notify who?
police
when parking facing uphill, the wheels should be
turned away from the curb
an aggressive driver may cause what ?
an accident
when driving around a curve your vehicle may tend to
keep straight
to maintain a proper following distance
you should stay 3 seconds behind the car in front of you
to share the road safely with large trucks and buses you have to know what
the limitations of these vehicles regarding visibility, stopping distance, and maneuverability
under nj law, inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
a moving vehicle
a motorist should increase the following distance behind a large vehicle so its driver
can see the car in the rear view mirror
altering a driver license, or showing an altered license may result in
- $1000 fine
- up to six months imprisonment
- loss of driving privileges
before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal, you should
stop
The best way to enter a curve is
slow down before entering the curve
When driving around a curve
your vehicle may tend to keep going straight.
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass from either direction at a speed of no more than
10mph
Passing on the right is allowed only on roads with more than one lane going in the same direction,
when the motorist ahead is turning left and there is a room to pass.
The New Jersey speed limit in a business or residential area, unless otherwise posted is
35mph
The acceleration lane is an
extra lane used while entering a highway
You may not park within ____feet of a stop sign.
50
The meaning of a hand signal when a driver’s hand and arm are downward is
slow or stop
If you come to a 4-way stop sign at the same time as another driver you must yield to
driver on the right
When driving at night, be sure that you can
stop within the distance you can see ahead
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights,
15 ft away
an eight sides sign means
stop
what is the only thing that can sober a person up
time
if your BAC level is .05%, the risk of you causing a crash is ?
doubled
if your BAC is .10% your chances of causing a crash is
six times as great
when passing a large truck or bus it is important to remember what ?
large vehicles have many no zones (blind spots)
Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic signal you should?
stop
What do seat belts do ?
- keep you from being thrown out of the car
- keep you from sliding in your seat
- keep you from hitting the windshield or dash
what are possible signs of an aggressive driver
- following other cars too closely ( tailgating )
- failing to yield to the right of way
- improper or erratic traffic lane changes
if you are feeling angry or excited behind the wheel what should you do ?
give yourself time to cool off
what should you do while city driving
- look 12 seconds ahead
- watch for pedestrians
- drive more slowly
In NJ inline skaters, skateboarders and bicyclists have the same rights and responsibilities as
a moving motor vehicle
who should you yield to
- pedestrians
- emergency vehicles
- other vehicles already in the intersection
when are road surfaces most slippery ?
during the first few minutes of rain fall
To avoid a spin while in a skid, you should
turn in the same direction the back of the car is skidding
what can lead to distracted driving
adjusting the radio
eating
using a phone
a motorist should increase the following distance behind large vehicles so its driver
can see the motorist’s vehicle in the rear view mirror
the shape of a stop sign is
eight sided
at an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule
the vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right
if your brakes suddenly fail, the first thing you should try to do is
shift to lower gear ( neutral) and pump breaks
if the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his rear view mirrors, you are
in the trucks no-zone or blind spots
As of March 1, 2008, motorists in NJ must not use a hand held phone UNLESS
- fire
- accident
- medical emergency
fines are____ in construction zones
doubled
every vehicle in NJ must be insured for?
liability
drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
cold pills
tranquilizers
some prescription drugs
BAC is determined by four factors :
- body weight
- how quickly drinks were consumed
- food eaten
What is the legal limit for someone under 21
there is no limit because it is illegal to drink under 21
driving is a _______ not a right
priviledge
What type of insurance is mandatory in NJ
liability
during a probationary period, a motorist must enroll in a probationary driving school program when
accumulating 4 or more points
convicted of 2 or more moving violations
if someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you
call 911 and move the victim from the source
to make a safe right turn approach the intersection as far to the_____as possible
right
driving while under the influence of intoxicating means
your senses and judgement are impaired by alcohol
it is legal to turn on red, if you
make a full stop, and check traffic
headlights must be used between ______after sunset and one half hour before sunrise and anytime during bad weather or when visibility is less than 500 feet
one half hour
a motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private driveway unless
directed to do so by police
if your wheels drift onto the shoulder of the road and you want to return to the paved road you should
slow down and regain control
NJ law allows up to 3 points to be subtracted from a motorists point total for every year that a motorist goes without a violation
though the point total will never be reduced to 0
Double solid lines in the center of the road means
no passing allowed
How much is the penalty for pedestrians under 17 who violate the pedestrian law
$22
A railroad crossing sign is
black and yellow
Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in
fines, community service, and license and registration suspension and violation surcharge
If you accumulate six or more points within 3 years you are subject to a surcharge of $150. How much is the surcharge for each additional point after 6
$25
In order to obtain a probationary license, the holder of a validated GDL Special Learners permit must meet this requirement
pass the road test after 6 months of supervised driving, be at least 17, have no postponements
If a motorists vehicle becomes disabled he/she should
pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median
A motorist should always be prepared to yield to whom
trains, postal service, buses
when you see Police cars, fire trucks, ambulances, volunteer fire fighters and rescue squads with flashing lights what should you do
steer to the extreme right of the road and stop, let them pass you
