Kenzie Chapter 1-3 Flashcards
What does GDL stand for?
Graduated Driver License
What are the special learner permit restrictions and requirements?
1) No driving between 11:01 PM and 5:00 AM
2) No use of ANY electronics
3) Must be accompanied by a supervising driver at least age of 21 and has had valid license for 3 years
4) Passengers are limited to any parent, or guardian, plus one additional passenger.
5) Everyone in the car must wear seatbelt
6) Decals must be displayed on both license plates
Things required to get a special learner permit
1) 16 years old
2) Parent consent
3) Enrolled in training course
4) Pay required fee
5) Approved instructor purchase permit
6) Pass MVC’s knowledge and vision tests
What are the 5 steps on the early bird road?
1) Get a special learner permit
2) Practice with an adult supervising driver
3) Get a probationary license
4) practice unsupervised driving for one year (follow restrictions)
5) Get the basic driver license
Requirements for a basic driver license
1) 6 point ID verification
2) Vision test
3) Knowledge test
4) Interpreters
Where do your hands go on the wheel?
9:00 and 3:00
Uphill/Downhill Parking
Parking downhill, the wheels should be turned toward the curb. Uphill, they should be turned away from the curb.
7 Types of NJ License
1) basic automobile license
2) probationary automobile license
3) commercial driver license
4) motorcycle license
5) probationary motorcycle license
6) moped license
7) agricultural license
GDL Decals
Drivers under the age of 21 have to display 2 visible, red decals, from the MVC, on any vehicle they operate. They belong on the top left corner of the front and rear license plates
Is the drivers license horizontal or vertical?
Motorists under the age of 21 have a vertical drivers license, 21 and over have a horizontal drivers license.
when entering highway, parkway, or turnpike, you must:
- obey posted speed limits at the entrance tramp
- speed up to the flow of traffic when leaving the acceleration lane.
right turn on red
motorist comes to a full stop and checks for traffic. must yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
how many feet away from a railroad must you cross when there are flashing lights, ringing bells, descending or lowered gates, or flag signals
15 feet
when traveling on a dual lane highway, a motorist must slow to ____mph if on the other side of a safety island or raised medium
10
bus stop lights, red and amber
the yellow (amber) lights go on before the bus stops, and the red lights go on when it has stopped
when a bus stops, all motorists traveling behind or approaching it must stop their vehicles at least ____ft away
25
if a school bus has stopped directly in front of a school to pick up/drop off, a motorist may ______
pass from either direction at a speed of no more than 10 mph
for frozen dessert trucks you must..
- yield the right-of-way to any person who is crossing the road way to or from the truck
- watch out for children and be prepared to stop
- stop, then drive past the truck at a slow speed of no more than 15 mph
emergency vehicles
yield to emergency vehicles when they sound sirens and/or flashing lights and/or blue emergency lights. steer to the extreme right of the roadway, stop and wait for the vehicle to pass. afterward, keep at least 300 ft behind a signaling emergency vehicle
always slow down on:
- narrow or winding roads
- intersections or railroad crossings
- hills
- sharp or blind curves
- where there are pedestrians or driving hazards
- when the road is wet or slippery
lane markings
- both center lines are solid- no passing allowed
- one center line is broken- passing allowed only on broken line side
- both center lines are broken- passing allowed on both sides
a motorist should not pass:
- on a hill or curve when you cannot see far enough ahead
- at a street crossing or intersection
- at a railroad crossing
- on narrow bridges, or in underpasses or tunnels
- when a sign prohibits passing or center lines restrict it
- when behind a stopped vehicle letting a pedestrian cross.
driving on ____ to avoid traffic signal or sign is a motor vehicle violation
private property
when leaving a highway, parkway, or turnpike
- start slowing down when entering deceleration lane
- obey speed limit of the deceleration lane
- when exit is located on the left of a roadway, look for signs that will direct traffic to the proper lane for exiting
- if you miss an exit, go on to the next one
- never back up on an exit lamp or deceleration lane
left turn from a one-way road onto a one-way road
approaching the turn in the left lane, you should turn into the left lane of the road you are entering
standard accident prevention formula
be alert, be prepared, act in time
5 causes of distracted driving
eating, shaving, texting, applying makeup, lighting a cigarette
who is most at risk for driving tired
yourself
tailgating can cause…
a collision
when can hydroplaning occur
when the roads are wet
when are the roads most slippery
first few minutes of rain
studded snow tires can be used between
november 15 and april 1st
when can you use bright beam or high beam lights
open country driving
in a city how far ahead should you look
12 seconds
traffic fines double when a violation occurs…
in a construction zone
BAC stands for
blood alcohol concentration
BAC test is done by a…
breath test
BAC is determined by these 4 factors…
quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quickly drinks were consumed, and food eaten
the risk for an accident is 25 times as great when…
driving with a BAC of .15%
true or false- eating makes a motorist sober
false
loss of track ability
ability to maintain a vehicle in a given line
distance judgement
following too closely can cause problems
what is side vision
being able to see out of the corner of your eye while looking straight ahead
what should you not wear while driving to prevent accidents?
headphones
at a drinking event, to prevent drunk driving there should be a…
designated driver
