Hailey Longstreet Chapter 1-3 Flashcards
How many points of verification do you need?
6 points of verification
What do you need to do in order to get a Probationary license?
- Completed 6 months of supervised driving without any suspensions
- Must pass MCV’s road test
- Must be at least 17 years old
How many people are you allowed in the car with a Special Learners Permit?
It is limited to any parent, guardian or dependent and one additional passenger.
All GDL drivers under the age of 21 are required to display what on your license plate?
Two visible, red reflective decals, distributed by the MVC on all vehicles.
What does GDL stand for?
Graduated Driver License
How do you obtain a special leaners permit?
- Must be at least 16 years old with parent consent
- Must pass Drivers ED class
- Approved instructor must purchase permit
- Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision test
- Must pay required fee
How do you obtain an examination permit?
- Must pass MVC’s knowledge and vision test
- Must be at least 17
- Must pay required fee
- Must have parent consent if under 18
Are you allowed to drive with snow or ice on the roof or sides of a car?
No. NJ state law requires a motorist the remove snow or ice from a vehicle before driving.
If the steering wheel was a clock, at what times would you rest your hands?
A motorist should grip the steering wheel by the outside rim at 9 and 3.
Is it ok to ‘pump the breaks’ or ‘jerk the steering wheel’?
No. A motorist should never pump the breaks or jerk the steering wheel.
When you are reversing your car, where should you put your hands?
The motorist right arm should be placed over the back of the front passenger seat; the left hand should be placed at the top of the steering wheel.
How should you park downhill?
When parking downhill turn your wheel toward the curb.
What speed should you be going in a school zone, business or residential districts?
25 mph
How fast should you be going in a suburban business and residential district?
35 mph
Passing is allowed only on the side with the….
broken line
Do not pass when…
the line is solid
The law of New Jersey require motorists to keep to the right except..
when passing another vehicle
An intersection is controlled if there are….
traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by a police officer
At a multi-way stop or intersection, a motorist must yield to the right. True or false?
True
Driving on private property to avoid a traffic signal or sign is a motor vehicle violation. True or false?
True
A blind intersection is when…
building, parked vehicles or bushes obstruct a motorist line of sight.
When you are entering a traffic circle..
you must yield to the motorists already in the circle
If your EZ pass doesn’t work can you back up and re-try?
No. You must continue driving forward and call EZ pass when it is safe to do so.
A motorist can speed up before entering a curve?
No. You must slow down before entering a curve
A motorist must stop before entering the intersection unless..
yellow appears on the traffic light
A motorist must stop how far from a railroad crossing?
At least 15 feet
A motorist must stop for a school bus with what colored lights?
Red flashing lights
When a bus stops, motorists must be..
25 feet away from the bus
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
Be alert
Be prepared
Act in time
Five causes of distracted driving are…
- Lighting a cigarette
- Trying to adjust wristwatch
- Eating
- Applying makeup
- Adjust radio
- Adjust mirror
What is Maggie’s Law?
Maggie’s Law makes it illegal to knowingly drive a vehicle while impaired by a lack of sleep.
What is the best way to communicate to other drivers?
- Use hand originals
- Use horn
- ‘Catching’ motorists eyes
- Flip of headlights
One car length of distance per ……… mph
10
Explain the 3 second driving rule.
Car’s bumper in front passes a fixed object (e.g. telephone pole). Count 1 Mississippi, Count 2 Mississippi, Count 3 Mississippi. If you hit the fixed object in front, then you are at a good following distance of the car in front.
What are 2 times when it is safe and legal to pass another car?
- Lines broken
- Done without speed
- When necessary
When are the roadways the most slippery?
First few minutes of rainfall
In what situations can hydroplaning can occur?
- wet road surfaces
- change in road level
- a gust of wind
- slight turn
A vehicle will go into a skid if….
- Accelerates too quickly
- Turns too fast
- Brakes improperly
Studded snow tires can be used between….
November 15th-April 1st
On snow covered roads you should maintain a following distance of…..
6 seconds/ 6 car lengths
In a city how far ahead should you look?
12 seconds
90% of the alcohol detoxified is oxidized by…..
the liver
10% of alcohol is eliminated in….
breath, urine and sweat
What does BAC stand for?
Blood alcohol concentration
The BAC is determined by what four factors?
- Quantity of alcohol consumed
- Body weight
- How quickly drinks were consumed
- Food eaten
In New Jersey it is illegal for an individual under what age to drink alcohol?
21 years old
You cannot drive (over 21) under the influence with a BAC of……
0.08
True or false? 1.5 ounces of 86 proof liquor, 12 ounce bottle or can of beer, and 5 ounce glass of wine each equal .06 ounces?
True
Five ways signs that a motorist has been drinking:
- Speeding
- Weaving
- Slow driving
- Jerking motion
- Quick stops
Hosts of party that had underage drinking and resulted in a collision can and will be….
become involved in a law suit
