Hope Zamora Ch. 1-4 Flashcards
How many points of ID Verification does an applicant for a NJ Driver’s license need to provide?
6
When is it not permitted for a driver with a learners permit to be driving?
Between the hours of 11:01 pm and 5:00 am
How old does a driver have to be to register as an organ donor?
18
Why is a driver required to remove snow and ice from their car before driving?
Because it can block their vision or hit into other cars, causing damage to other drivers or potentially causing accidents
What is the hand signal for braking and/or slowing down?
left hand out of the window, facing down, palms facing the car behind them
How far from the steering wheel should the driver be sitting?
An arm’s length
Where should your hands be on the steering wheel?
9 and 3
What position should a driver be in when backing up?
With their head and back facing the back of the car, right arm and hand over the sea, left arm on the steering
What should a driver that is turning do if they miss an exit/turn?
Wait for the next exit/turn and then turn. Never back up on the road.
What is another word for a K-Turn?
A three-point turn.
What is the speed limit in suburban business areas and residential districts?
35 mph
What is the speed limit in school zones, business areas, and residential districts?
25 mph
When is no passing allowed?
Both center yellow lines are solid
When is passing allowed on both sides?
Both center yellow lines are broken
Most passing should be made on which side of the road?
Left
What are the three types on intersections?
Controlled, uncontrolled, and blind
When is an intersection controlled?
When there are traffic signs/signals in any direction or if a police officer is directing traffic
A motorist is prohibited from crossing an intersecting street with a __________ unless they first bring the vehicle to a complete stop
stop sign
What is thee speed limit on certain state highways (as posted) and interstates?
55 mph
What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?
50 mph
What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways (as posted)?
65 mph
An intersection is _______ when two or more roads join and there is no traffic signal or regulatory device?
Uncontrolled
What is a traffic signal observed as when it is not illuminated by a power failure or other malfunction?
A four-way stop signal
A motorist should always _______ or ______ when approaching a blind intersection
Slow down or stop completely
Is it legal to drive on private property to avoid a traffic signal?
No
How fast can a car drive past an ice cream truck after stopping and watching out for children?
15 mph
How far from a school bus must a car stop?
25 feet
A motorist should never park within how many feet of a fire department vehicle?
200 feet
After steering to the extreme right of the roadway, stopping, and waiting for the vehicle to pass, how many feet behind an emergency vehicle should a car stay?
At least 30 feet
what is the basic rule of an uncontrolled intersection?
The vehicle to the left yields the right of way to the vehicle approaching from the right
What is the standard accident prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, act in time
What is aggressive driving?
when a motorist allows their emotions to affect their driving
One car length of distance per ____ mph
10
When are roadways most slippery?
when it is raining
A vehicle will go into a skid if
1) accelerate too quickly
2) turn too quickly
3) brake improperly
When driving at night, make sure you can stop within ____ feet at 20 mph
75
In a city, how far ahead should you look?
One block
What is the main purpose of an ignition system?
Stating the car
To avoid a collision, you should…
1) stop quickly
2) turn quickly
or 3) speed up
If a collision is unavoidable, you should try to….
make a glancing blow
BAC is determined by what four factors?
1) quantity of alcohol consumed
2) body weight
3) how quickly the drinks were consumed
4) food eaten
What are the telltale signs that a motorist has been drinking?
1) speeding
2) weaving
3) slow driving
4) jerking motions
5) quick stops
What are the affects of marijuana on a motorist?
1) distance judgement
2) loss of tracking ability
3) vigilance
4) divided attention
If a motorist is not feeling well, they should…
let someone else drive
A motorist should never wear ____ while driving
earbuds/headphones
A motorist should have his/her eyes tested every _____ years
1-2
A motorist under the age of 21 would be considered driving under the influence if their BAC is over ____.
.01%
The best way to reduce the risk of a crash by drinking and driving is…
not to drive at all after drinking
Refusing to take a breath test is equal to having a BAC of ____ under NJ State law.
.01%
What is the only thing that can sober someone up after drinking?
Time
