Driver's Education Flashcards
red
stop or prohibitation
green
indicated movements permitted, direction guidance
blue
motorist services guidance
yellow
general warning
black
regulation
white
regulation
orange
construction and maintenance warning
brown
public recreation and scenic guidance
STOP
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.
4-WAY or ALL WAY
added to a stop sign indicates that all approaching traffic to this intersection must stop.
YIELD
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.
SCHOOL ZONE
the speed is shown to tell you to go no more than that speed and to watch for children carefully
DETOUR
you would go a different way to get where you need to go.
OCTAGON
exclusively for stop signs
HORIZONTAL RECTANGLE
generally for guide signs
EQUILATERAL TRIANGLE
exclusively for yield sings
PENNANT
advance warning of No Passing Zones
Diamond
exclusively to warn of existing or possible hazards on roadways or adjacent areas
VERTICAL RECTANGLE
generally for regulatory signs
PENTAGON
school advance and school crossing signs
ROUND
railroad advance waring signs
is liability insurance required?
yes
what is it called when a driver slows down in order to see a crash on the side of the road?
rubber necking
how many feet of water will carry most cars?
2 feet of water
what is a test that can help you determine your tire pressure? (it involves a penny)
the penny test
do you use high beams or low beams when in fog?
low beams
what does a red painted curb mean?
cannot park here
what does a blue painted curb mean?
handicapped parking
should you be driving faster or slower when in the right lane?
faster
what does smog stand for?
signal, mirrors, over shoulder, go when clear
what are blind spots?
spots that cannot be seen from the rear view mirrors
what does ABS stand for?
Anti-lock Break System
when should you have your headlights on?
from dusk to dawn
minimum age for driver’s lisence?
16 years and 3 months
minimum age for driver’s permit
15 years and 6 months
when is it okay to drink and drive?
NEVER
how you should approach your car when on a curb
front to back
how you should approach your car when in a parking spot
back to front
legal BAC for somebody 21 or older
0.08
legal BAC for somebody under 21
0.02
how many inches away should the steering wheel be away from your chest?
10
color of stop sign
red
color of signs for school crossings
flourescent yellow
color of signs for construction warnings
orange
color of a sign for national parks
brown
sign that tells you to stop…. eight sided
stop sign
What is the procedure when approaching a truck at a red signal?
stop with enough distance to see trucks mirrors.
How much longer does it take a truck to stop in adverse weather conditions?
25% more
What should you know to be able to safely share the road with large trucks?
limitations regarding visibility, stopping and maneuverability
What does it mean if the driver of a large truck can’t see you in his mirror?
you are in his blind spot
Conviction of what will postpone or suspend driving privileges 13-21 years old?
buying alcohol, graffiti, setting false alarms
What is the penalty for causing injury while driving with a suspended license?
A fine, continued suspension, potential jail
What do seatbelts do?
keep you in the car, from hitting dashboard, sliding on seat
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
When can hand held cell phones be used?
reporting a fire, traffic accident, mdeical emergency
When is a person, under GDL Law, required to attend a remedial training class?
dui, accumulate 4 or more points
Most common type of parking in city streets?
parallel parking
Body position for driving in reverse?
turn to right, look out back window without using mirrors
A GDL driver is required to attend remedial training class after:
2 or more violations adding to 4 or more points
How long will you be on probation when a license has been returned after suspention for points?
1 year
3 points will be subtracted if you are violation free for how long?
1 year
What are the penalties for altering a driver’s license?
fine, jail, dls
What are the penalties for getting a license illegally?
fine and/or jail
How should wheels be turned when parking downhill on a street with a curb?
towards the curb
How should wheels be turned when parking uphill on a street with a curb?
away from the curb
How far from a fire hydrant must you park?
10 feet
How far from a crosswalk must you park?
25 feet
How far from a stop sign must you park?
50 feet
It is illegal to park in front of:
In front of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop, in front of a driveway
What is the law for GDL driver regarding seatbelts?
driver and all passengers must wear a seatbelt
What is the limit of passneger for the holder of a permit who is 21 years or older?
there are no restrictions
Where should you report a lost or stolen license?
the police
What is the rule regarding multi-way stops when a motorist arrive at the same time?
yield to the motorist on the right
What is the rule for passing when both center lines are solid?
passing is not allowed