Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

MSMA Driver Education > F. Zamora > Flashcards

F. Zamora Flashcards

1
Q

what are the requirements for a basic drivers license?

A

6 point ID, vision test and knowledge test

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

what position should your hands be at?

A

9 and 3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

what is the hand signal for stopping or slowing down?

A

hand and arm downward, palm facing to the rear

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

what is the hand signal for a right turn?

A

hand and arm upward

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

what is the hand signal for a left turn?

A

hand and arm straight out

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

what should you do when parking a vehicle downhill?

A

wheels should be faced towards the curb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

what should you do when parking a vehicle uphill?

A

wheels should be turned away from the curb

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

who is responsible for making sure all passengers under 18 years old are wearing seatbelts?

A

the motorist

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

how many paths to getting a license are there?

A

3

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

what must a new driver have on their license plates?

A

red decals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

a motorist should always slow down or stop completely when approaching…..?

A

a blind intersection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

what is the speed limit on interstates/state highways?

A

55mph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

what is the speed limit on rural roads?

A

50mph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

what is the speed limit on interstates?

A

65mph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

what is the speed limit in residential/suburban business districts?

A

35mph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

what is the speed limit in school zones?

A

25mph

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

what is the left lane used for?

A

passing

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

controlled intersection

A

an intersection that has either a police officer or traffic signs in any direction

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

3 types of intersections

A

controlled, uncontrolled and blind

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

what is a weave lane?

A

both an exit and entrance into an expressway

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

what is the best way to enter a curve?

A

slow down before entering and avoid drifting into another lane

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

should you speed up or slow down when entering highways/parkways/turnpikes?

A

speed up

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

should you speed up or slow down when exiting highways/parkways/turnpikes?

A

slow down

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
24
Q

vehicles a motorist should be prepared to yield to at anytime

A

emergency vehicles, trains, buses, postal vehicles, vehicles that are already in the intersection

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
25
Q

when is no passing allowed?

A

when both center lines aren’t broken

26
Q

when driving at night be sure you can stop within

A

88ft at 60 mph

27
Q

a motorist must turn on ______ and ______ during rain and snow

A

headlights and defroster

28
Q

in a city how far ahead should you look

A

a block ahead

29
Q

in nj traffic fines double in a

A

construction zone

30
Q

to avoid a collision

A

stop quickly, turn quickly, speed up

31
Q

if collision is unavoidable

A

try to make a glancing blow

32
Q

if gas pedal is stuck what should you do before calling for help

A

turn off engine

33
Q

what is the main purpose of an ignition system

A

start the car

34
Q

what are some consequences for driving while tired

A

can get killed or kill

35
Q

what is the standard accident prevention formula

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time

36
Q

4 factors to determine BAC

A

quantity of alcohol consumed
body weight
how quickly alcohol was consumed
food eaten

37
Q

refusal to take a breath test is equal to driving with a BAC of

A

.10 percent for a first offense

38
Q

signs a motorist has been drinking

A 
speeding 
weaving 
slow driving
jerking motion 
quick stops
39
Q

when going out to drink with friends one should always

A

have a designated driver

40
Q

marijuana may affect a motorist in 4 ways:

A

loss of tracking ability
distance judgment
vigilance
divided attention

41
Q

state law permits the MVC to retest _____ percent of the driving population for a vision test

A

10

42
Q

what is essential for driving

A

peripheral vision

43
Q

a motorist should know ____ from any object while driving

A

distance

44
Q

every drink contains how much alcohol

A

1/2 an ounce

45
Q

it’s not what you drink but

A

how many drinks you have

46
Q

whether it is painted or not there is _____________ at every intersection?

A

a crosswalk

47
Q

if a pedestrian suffers serious bodily injury as a result of a motorist violation what are the consequences for the motorist?

A

$100-$500 fine
up to 25 days in jail
6 month suspension

48
Q

during bad weather a truck or bus may take how much longer to stop?

A

25%

49
Q

what is a no-zone

A

a blind spot

50
Q

when passed by a motorcycle a motorist should _______ his/her speed and position

A

maintain

51
Q

failure to observe crosswalk laws for both pedestrians and motorists may result in a _______ fine

A

$54 fine

52
Q

before driving on public roads, NJ drivers must….

A

title, register and insure their vehicle

53
Q

if your license plates are stolen what should you do?

A

first report to the police. you then have one day to go to the DMV to get new plates

54
Q

what is the minimum amount of insurance a motorist needs in NJ?

A

liability insurance

55
Q

if a motorist moves into the state the law requires his/her vehicle to be registered in how many days?

A

within 60 days

56
Q

what does a yellow flashing light mean?

A

slow down and proceed with care

57
Q

what does a red flashing light mean?

A

stop, yield to pedestrians, go only when safe

58
Q

what are the three basic categories of signs?

A

warning, guidance, regulatory

59
Q

what does yellow center lines indicate?

A

separate traffic flow going in opposite directions

60
Q

what does a solid line indicate?

A

on a motorist’s side of the center line means do not pass

MSMA Driver Education (91 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions