Driver's Education Flashcards

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red

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stop or prohibitation

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green

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indicated movements permitted, direction guidance

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blue

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motorist services guidance

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yellow

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general warning

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black

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regulation

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white

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regulation

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orange

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construction and maintenance warning

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brown

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public recreation and scenic guidance

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STOP

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stop completely before the crosswalk of intersection. If you stop behind a car at a stop sign, you still have to stop again when you approach the stop sign.

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4-WAY or ALL WAY

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added to a stop sign indicates that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop.

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YIELD

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the road you are on joins with another road ahead. Slow down or stop if necessary so that you can yield the right-of-way to vehicles on the other road.

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SCHOOL ZONE

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the speed is shown to tell you to go no more than that speed and to watch for children carefully

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DETOUR

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you would go a different way to get where you need to go.

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OCTAGON

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exclusively for stop signs

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HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE

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generally for guide signs

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EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE

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exclusively for yield sings

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PENNANT

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advance warning of No Passing Zones

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Diamond

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exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas

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VERTICAL RECTANGLE

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generally for regulatory signs

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PENTAGON

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school advance and school crossing signs

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ROUND

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railroad advance waring signs

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is liability insurance required?

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yes

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what is it called when a driver slows down in order to see a crash on the side of the road?

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rubber necking

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how many feet of water will carry most cars?

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2 feet of water

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what is a test that can help you determine your tire pressure? (it involves a penny)
the penny test
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do you use high beams or low beams when in fog?
low beams
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what does a red painted curb mean?
cannot park here
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what does a blue painted curb mean?
handicapped parking
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should you be driving faster or slower when in the right lane?
faster
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what does smog stand for?
signal, mirrors, over shoulder, go when clear
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what are blind spots?
spots that cannot be seen from the rear view mirrors
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what does ABS stand for?
Anti-lock Break System
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when should you have your headlights on?
from dusk to dawn
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minimum age for driver's lisence?
16 years and 3 months
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minimum age for driver's permit
15 years and 6 months
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when is it okay to drink and drive?
NEVER
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how you should approach your car when on a curb
front to back
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how you should approach your car when in a parking spot
back to front
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legal BAC for somebody 21 or older
0.08
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legal BAC for somebody under 21
0.02
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how many inches away should the steering wheel be away from your chest?
10
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color of stop sign
red
1
color of signs for school crossings
flourescent yellow
1
color of signs for construction warnings
orange
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color of a sign for national parks
brown
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sign that tells you to stop.... eight sided
stop sign
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What is the procedure when approaching a truck at a red signal?
stop with enough distance to see trucks mirrors.
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How much longer does it take a truck to stop in adverse weather conditions?
25% more
3
What should you know to be able to safely share the road with large trucks?
limitations regarding visibility, stopping and maneuverability
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What does it mean if the driver of a large truck can't see you in his mirror?
you are in his blind spot
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Conviction of what will postpone or suspend driving privileges 13-21 years old?
buying alcohol, graffiti, setting false alarms
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What is the penalty for causing injury while driving with a suspended license?
A fine, continued suspension, potential jail
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What do seatbelts do?
keep you in the car, from hitting dashboard, sliding on seat
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What is the law in New Jersey for a child seated in a restraint seat?
all children under 8 years of age or 80 pounds must be in front or back
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When can hand held cell phones be used?
reporting a fire, traffic accident, mdeical emergency
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When is a person, under GDL Law, required to attend a remedial training class?
dui, accumulate 4 or more points
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Most common type of parking in city streets?
parallel parking
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Body position for driving in reverse?
turn to right, look out back window without using mirrors
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A GDL driver is required to attend remedial training class after:
2 or more violations adding to 4 or more points
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How long will you be on probation when a license has been returned after suspention for points?
1 year
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3 points will be subtracted if you are violation free for how long?
1 year
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What are the penalties for altering a driver's license?
fine, jail, dls
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What are the penalties for getting a license illegally?
fine and/or jail
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How should wheels be turned when parking downhill on a street with a curb?
towards the curb
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How should wheels be turned when parking uphill on a street with a curb?
away from the curb
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How far from a fire hydrant must you park?
10 feet
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How far from a crosswalk must you park?
25 feet
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How far from a stop sign must you park?
50 feet
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It is illegal to park in front of:
In front of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop, in front of a driveway
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What is the law for GDL driver regarding seatbelts?
driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt
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What is the limit of passneger for the holder of a permit who is 21 years or older?
there are no restrictions
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Where should you report a lost or stolen license?
the police
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What is the rule regarding multi-way stops when a motorist arrive at the same time?
yield to the motorist on the right
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What is the rule for passing when both center lines are solid?
passing is not allowed