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Kathrina Durante Ch. 1-3 Flashcards

1
Q

basic driver’s license expires in

A

4 years

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2
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6-point ID verification documents needed

A

one primary document, one secondary document, social security number, proof of address

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3
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GDL decal position

A

top left of front and rear license plates

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4
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position of hands on steering wheel

A

9 & 3

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5
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what foot should you use for the brake AND gas pedals

A

right foot

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6
Q

hand driving signals

A

stop/slowing down: left hand & arm downward, palm facing rear
turning right: left hand & arm upward
turning left: left hand & arm straight out

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7
Q

body & arm position when driving in reverse

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hand & body: turned to the right
right hand & arm: over back of front passenger seat
left hand: 12 o’clock on steering wheel

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8
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what NOT to do if you miss an exit or turn

A

BACK UP

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9
Q

where a 3-point turn ( K turn ) should be made

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off a main road or a dead end

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10
Q

direction the rear wheels should be when angle parking uphill & downhill

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uphill: away from curb
downhill: towards curb

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11
Q

not allowed to drive during what hours

A

11:01 pm and 5 am

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12
Q

25 mph speed limit

A

school zones, business or residential districts

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13
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35 mph speed limit

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suburban business and residential districts

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14
Q

always slow down on:

A
  • narrow or winding roads
  • intersections
  • railroad crossings
  • hills
  • sharp or blind curves
  • where there are pedestrians or driving hazards
  • when road is slippery or wet
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15
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allowed to pass when:

not when:

A
  • line is broken

NOT when line is SOLID

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16
Q

pass on what side?

keep to the?

A

PASS on the left

KEEP to the right

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17
Q

yield the right of way to

A
  • emergency vehicles
  • trains
  • buses
  • postal vehicles
  • motorized / mobility-assistance devices
  • vehicles already in intersection
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18
Q

intersection

A

two or more roads cross or merge at angles

- single solid white line across road = motorist must stop behind line for traffic signal / sign

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19
Q

controlled intersection

A

traffic signals or signs in any direction or controlled by police officer
- motorist must yield to car on the right

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20
Q

must stop within ?? feet of nearest crosswalk or stop line before entering / crossing intersection

A

5 feet

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21
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uncontrolled intersection

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no traffic signal or regulatory device

  • must yield to all traffic on the main road
  • vehicle on left should yield to vehicle on right
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22
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blind intersection

A

slow down or stop completely to make sure there is no cross traffic

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23
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traffic circle

A

common sense and caution

- traffic signs at entrances govern which motorist has right-of-way

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24
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entering highways, parkways, and turnpikes

A

speed up to flow of traffic in acceleration lane

- yield to traffic already traveling on main road

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25
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exiting highways, parkways, and turnpikes

A

start slowing down when entering deceleration lane

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26
Q

weave lane

A

both and entrance and exit for an expressway

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27
Q

motorist must adjust steering and speed when approaching a curve because…

A

vehicles tend to keep going straight

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28
Q

to enter and exit an expressway, what is necessary

A

a cloverleaf turn

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29
Q

right turns

A
  • approach intersection as far to the right as possible, keeping near to curb or parked vehicles
  • DO NOT swing outward or to another lane

on red:
- must come to a full stop & check for traffic

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30
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left turns

A

one way to one way
- turn into the left lane of the road he is entering

two-way to two-way
- as close as possible to the line NEAREST to the center of the road

two-way onto four-lane highway
- approach as close to the center line of the right side of the road as possible

31
Q

what not to do on left turns

A
  • cut corners

- turn wide

32
Q

stop at railroad crossings

A

at least 15 feet

33
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stop for school buses

A

stop at least 25 feet if on two-lane road or highway

  1. slow to 10 mph on other side of safety island
  2. must stop at least 25 feet away
  3. may pass from either direction of no more than 10 mph
34
Q

standard prevention formula

A

be alert, be prepared, act in time

35
Q

aggressive driving

A

impulsive and impatient driving actions

36
Q

why is distracted driving so dangerous

A

attention is not fully on the road causing a possible collision

37
Q

how to avoid highway hypnosis

A
  • look at different objects for no more than a few seconds
38
Q

best ways to communicate or talk” to other drivers

A
  • turn signals / hand signals
  • eye contact
  • use horn
  • use headlights
39
Q

one car length of distance per ___ mph

A

10

40
Q

two times when it is safe and legal to pass another car

A
  • only when necessary and; done without speeding

- if signs and pavement allow it

41
Q

studded snow tires can be used between

A

November 15 to April 1

42
Q

on snow covered roads, maintain a following distance of

A

6 seconds or more

43
Q

when driving at night, be sure you can stop within ___ ft at ___ mph

A

88 feet at 60 mph

44
Q

when should use bright beam or high beam lights

A

rural areas with no oncoming traffic

45
Q

how far ahead should you look in a city

A

a block ahead ( 12 seconds )

46
Q

traffic fines double when a violation occurs…

A

in the area of a roadway

47
Q

what to do if car begins to skid

A

turn in the direction that the rear of the car is skidding

48
Q

if you get a flat tire or blow out…

A
  • hold wheel firmly
  • keep straight while slowing down
  • remove foot of gas
49
Q

if gas pedal is stuck,,,

A
  • shift to neutral
  • keep eyes on road
  • turn engine off
50
Q

if collision is unavoidable

A

make a glancing blow

51
Q

alcohol only goes away by

A

time

52
Q

12 oz of beer has same alcohol content as

A
  • 5 oz of wine

- 1 1/2 oz of liqour

53
Q

hydroplaning occurs..

A

on a wet surface starting at 35 mph

54
Q

BAC increases chances to crash

A
  1. 05 = 2x
  2. 08 = 5x
  3. 10 = 10x
  4. 15 = 20x
55
Q

drugs that can affect driving

A
  • illegal drugs
  • prescription drugs ( drowsiness )
  • OTC
56
Q

John’s Law

A
  • killed by drunk driver
    car is impounded for 12 hours
    person who bails you out takes responsibility
    harsher fines
57
Q

driving is a ______ not a _____

A

privilege; right

58
Q

reasons for loss of driving privileges

A 
Failure to appear in court or to pay fines.
Failure to pay violation surcharges.
Driving while suspended.
Failure to provide proof of insurance.
Physical or mental disqualification.
Drug or alcohol use.
Traffic law violations.
At fault in a fatal accident.
Failure to respond to an MVC notice.
59
Q

BAC under 21 - DUI

A

0.01 or higher

60
Q

BAC over 21 - DUI

A

0.08

61
Q

first offense BAC of 0.08

A

Three-month suspension of driving privilege.
$250 to $400 fine.
12- to 48-hour participation in an Intoxicated Driver Resource Center
$230 per day IDRC fee.
Up to 30 days imprisonment.
$100 Drunk Driving Enforcement Fund fee
$100 Alcohol Education, Rehabilitation and Enforcement Fund (AERF) fee.
$1,000 annual surcharge for three years.
$75 Safe Neighborhood Services Fund fee
Possible interlock device requirement for six months to one year

62
Q

implied consent law

A

motorists on New Jersey roadways have agreed, simply by using New Jersey roadways, to submit to a breath test given by law enforcement or hospital staff following an arrest for a drinking-and-driving offense

63
Q

refusal to take breathalyzer test

A

violation surcharge of $1,000 per year for three years.

64
Q

motor vehicle violation examples

A 
unsafe driving
reckless driving
abandoning a vehicle
carrying alcoholic beverages
ice and snow
highway construction zone
65 mph zone
failure to comply
insurance fraud
drug offense
hit-and-run
lying on application
65
Q

point system

A

The MVC keeps track of a motorist’s driving record by adding points to the record when the motorist is convicted of a moving violation

66
Q

Up to three points will be subtracted from a motorist’s point total for every year that the motorist goes without a violation or suspension, but the point total will
never be reduced ….

A

below zero

67
Q

habitual offender =

A

3 violations in 3 years

68
Q

vehicles must always use caution with

A

pedestrians, motorcycles, large trucks and buses

69
Q

trucks can take up to ___ longer to stop

A

25%

70
Q

a no-zone is

A

the blind spot of a truck

71
Q

sharing a road with a truck you should

A

keep a longer following distance
stay out of no zones
keep room because they make wider turns

72
Q

NJ residents must _______, _______, and __________ before driving

A

title, insure, register

73
Q

vehicles must be inspected every

A

2 years

74
Q

vehicles must be insured for

A

liability

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