permit Flashcards
how close may u park to a stop sign
50 ft
when must u signal before making a turn
at least 100 ft before
how close may u park to a corner
25 feet
how close may u park to a fire hydrant
10 ft
how close may u park to a fire station
20 ft from entrance & 75 ft on street opposite from entrance
what’s the stoppig distance on a dry road at 50 mph
243 ft
what’s the proper distance u may park from a curb
6 inches
what are penalties for driving w out insurance
suspension of license, registration & fines
serious accidents causing death, injury or $5000 in damage must be
reported in 10 days to motor vehicle commission
points are only issued for
moving violations
when will you be given a proposed license suspension notice
when u receive 12 points
what is the penalty for driving w a suspended license
500$ fine & up to 6 months additional license suspension
what’s the penalty for telling the truth when applying for a license
200-500$ fine and or up to 6 months imprisionment & suspension of driving privileges for 6 months- 2 years
up to 2 points may be subtracted from ur motor vehicle record if u receive no moving violations for how long
1 year
what’s the penalty for refusing to take the breath test
7 months- 1 year license suspension & 1000$ per year insurance surcharge for 3 years
who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense
both student & instructor or licensed driver
what should u do when approaching a steady Amber signal
stop before entering an intersection, if possible
what is a good practice while driving
keep from looking at any one thing for more than a few seconds
what’s the proper lane to turn in when making a left turn
the lane nearest the center in the direction u are heading
when driving at night u should be able to stop how
within the distance u can see ahead
where should u position ur car to make a left turn from a 2 way street
the lane nearest the center of the road
what’s good practice when nearing an intersection
slow down & be prepared to stop
what’s the purpose of traffic laws
to protect u & other drivers
if there’s no “no turn on red” sign, when can u make a turn on red
after making a full stop & yielding to traffic
if u feel or hear an unusual thumping noise while driving it may be
the tires
what’s the best advice if ur car is stranded in a heavy snow storm
stay w ur car
what are good practices to follow while driving in the city
look at least 12 seconds ahead. reduce speed &use horn when needed to make eye contact. check intersections for traffic signals
what must u do if u wanna turn left at a traffic light
yield to oncoming traffic
if the front of ur car vibrates the problem may be w ur
steering
what do 2 parallel white lines across the road mean
pedestrian crosswalk
which lights should u use when driving in fog
low beams
what papers must u have when operating a motor vehicle
license, registration & insurance card
when should u use ur horn
to get the attention of another driver, pedestrian , bicyclist & if ur driving out of an alley
what should be done if 2 cars enter an uncontrolled intersection at the same time
driver on the left must yield to the driver on the right
double solid center lines would usually be found where
on a winding two way road indicates no passing
why should u use seat & shoulder belts
increase ur chances of surviving a crash
when may u pass on the right
if the car in front is stopped to turn left & there is a lane for driving on the right
what does a flashing red light mean
stop before entering the intersection & proceed w caution
what does a green light mean
proceed when safe
what does a single solid white line across an intersection mean
u should stop behind the line for a traffic sign or signal
diamond shaped sign
warning or caution
red & white triangular sign
yield
yellow & black circular sign
railroad crossing
when should u use ur parking lights
when parking only
which way do u turn if u go into a skid
in the direction the back of the car is skidding
how far should u stay behind the car ur following
at least 2 seconds
what direction should u check first when approaching an intersection
left
of 2 cars reach a four way stop at the same time, what’s the proper procedure
driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
what should u do if u go into a. skid
take foot off gas
what’s the most common mistake a new driver makes w the brake
pushing it too hard
what’s the best way to talk w other drivers
using ur horn & lights
if u drive thru a deep puddle what should u do
test ur brakes
when’s the road most slippery
first few mins of rain
when should u use ur high beams
open country driving situations
if the lights of oncoming cars are in ur eyes u should
look to the lower right side of ur traffic lane
a drivers left hand extended downward means what
making a stop or slowing
safest way to exit an expressway is to
slow ur car to the posted exit speed
what should u do if ur brakes fail
shift to a lower gear & pump ur breaks
what should u do if ur electric signals fail to work
use hand signals
what should u do if u have a blowout
hold the wheel tightly slow the vehicle gradually & drive off the roadway
what should u do if u miss an exit on an expressway
go to the next exit
it is good practice to keep a space cushion to
give u time to react
what is one of the best defenses against drunk drivers
proper wearing of a safety belt
when a school bus has stopped in front of. a school to pick up kors u may pass from either direction at a speed of
no more than 10 mph
what must u do if a bus is stopped w red lights flashing
stop no closer than 25 ft
how should u turn ur wheels when parking downhill next to a curb
to the right toward the curb
special permits may be issued at age 16 when
enrolled in a behind the wheel drivers Ed course or enrolled in a commercial drivers Ed course and purchased by an approved driving instructor
when approaching a railroad crossing w flashing lights
stop within 50 feet but not less than 15 feet of the nearest rail
u are required by nj law to keep to the right except
when on a one way street ,when passing , or it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving drink what
beer
speed limit in school zone
25 mph
speed limit in business area
25 mph
state highways & interstates
55 mph
all other other roadways speeding limit
50 mph
u should always yield to
vehicles in the intersection, pedestrians & emergency vehicles
whether ur blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on
how fast u drink ur weight & amount u drink
best way to reduce ur chances of having an alcohol related accident is
don’t drive at all after drinking
when blood alcohol content reaches 0.15% ur chances of getting into a serious or fatal accident will increase
25x
what’s a habitual offender
a person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
what’s a good rule of thumb in adjusting ur speed to traffic
try adjusting ur speed to the flow of traffic
what’s the rule of thumb for following distance on dry roads
one car length back for each 10 miles per hour of speed or 2-3 second space between cars
what does the word tailgating mean
driving too close to the vehicle in front
what does hydroplaning mean
losing the tire grip on wet roads & riding on water
what is an uncontrolled intersection
one where there are no traffic signals or signs
when should u dim ur headlights
in city driving & when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
what is an acceleration lane
extra lane provided at the entrance to an expressway
a drivers left hand extended upward means
they’re making a right turn
drivers left hand extended straight out means
they’re making a left turn
dates for studded snow tires
november 15- April 1
driver must report a name change
within 14 days
deceleration lane is used for
getting off a highway
people under 21 are considered under the influence when their blood alc content is
.08%
u can practice to drive w a valid special learners permit
between 5 am - 11 pm
ur required to stop ur vehicle
at an intersection w a stop sign a red light & when a traffic officer orders u to stop
ur headlights must be on
half hour after sunset to half hour before sunrise, & when conditions require u to turn on ur wipers
u must yield to emergency vehicles
when u see a flashing red light, blue light or siren
u may drive on public or private property to avoid a traffic sign or signal only
when directed to do so by a police officer
when driving in adverse weather drivers should
increase their following distance
the mvc may not administer ur road test if
ur vehicle is unsafe, there are no seatbelts or if there’s a console that obstructs the access to a brake
the implied consent law means
U agree to taking a breast test when asked by a policeman
if a collision is unavoidable
chose to hit something that will give way father fan something that’s rigid, choose to hit something still rather than moving towards u , try to sideswipe or hit w a glancing blow
if it’s raining and ur wipers stop working u should
slow down our ur head out of the drivers window to see, apply the brakes & pull off the roadway
what are signs that a drivers drunk
weaving between lanes, driving slower than normal traffic flow & quick or sudden stops
in nj hkw old must u be to obtain a basic drivers license
18
if u move into nj front another state how long do u have to notify motor vehicles?
60 days or before ur out of state license expires
using both safety belt & shoulder strap increase ur chances of surviving a crash
3 or 4x
what are blind spots
areas around the dar that can’t be seen using mirrors
what’s the no zone
blind spots of a tractor trailer
what should u do if ur car breaks down on railroad tracks
get out of car , try to push it off the tracks & walk toward the train away from the tracks
every vehicle registered in nj must be insured for
liability
if u fail a road test how long must u wait to retake the test
at least 2 weeks
how much longer does it take a truck to stop in bad weather
25%
what is the penalty for driving on private property to avoid a signal
possible fine & 2 points
the penalty for not yielding to a pedestrian in a crosswalk is
500$, up to 25 days in jail, 6 month suspension, 2 points & community service
during the permit & provisional driving period you must enroll in a probationary driver program when
2 or more violations totaling 4 or more points
ur driving privileges will be suspended , age 13-21 if
set false alarms, graffiti, buy alcohol or dui
if ur bac is .05
double the risk
if ur bac is .10
6x the risk
if ur bac is .15
25x the risk
in bad weather such as snow ur following distance should be
6 seconds
if u sell ur vehicle what must u do w ur plates
turn them into MV
what are requirements to be a supervising driver
21 or older. 3 years driving & nj license
DUI means
judgment & sense are impaired
why may a new driver ,within 2 year probationary time period ,attend a probationary driver program
receiving 4 or more points or 2 or more moving violations
how are fines different in a safe corridor or construction zone
doubled
instructors may purchase a special learners permit when
16 years old but not 17, parental consent & enrolled in 6 hours BTW
driver under 21 w a probationary license may have how many passengers
one unless a parent w them, plus dependents
what’s the standard accident prevention formula
be alert be prepared & act in time
vehicle w a GDL driver must display
red decal on the front & rear license plate
after license restoration, how long will u be on probation
1 year
