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Sara Regan ch 1-6 Flashcards

1
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What time can you not drive?

A

between 11:01 p.m and 5:00 a.m

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2
Q

Where is the decal located on your license plate?

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top left corner

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3
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How long do you have to wait after you fail your permit test to try again?

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2 weeks

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4
Q

What are the 7 types of NJ licenses?

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Basic automobile 
Probationary automobile 
commercial driving 
motorcycle 
probationary motorcycle 
moped 
agricultural
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5
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What is considered a primary source of identification?

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birth certificate and passport

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6
Q

when you start a parked car what 6 things do you have to do?

A
  1. windows must be clean
  2. seat must adjust so you are comfortable
  3. rearview mirrors must be adjusted
  4. wear seatbelt
  5. car should be in parked
  6. doors should be locked
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7
Q

Where are your hands on the wheel?

A

9 and 3 o’clock

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8
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what is the signal for stopping or slowing down?

A

hand and arm downward palm facing rear

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9
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what is the signal for a right turn?

A

hand and arm upward

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10
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what is the signal for a left turn?

A

hand and arm straight out

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11
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how long do you have to use the signals before turning?

A

at least 100 feet

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12
Q

when parking downhill which way do you turn the wheels?

A

toward the curb

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13
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when parking uphill which way do you turn the wheels?

A

away from the curb

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14
Q

what is the difference between your license when your 17 and 21?

A

when you’re 17 vertical and when you’re 21 its horizontal

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15
Q

In school zones what is the speed limit?

A

25 mph

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16
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In suburban business and residential districts what is the speed limit?

A

35 mph

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17
Q

On rural roads what is the speed limit?

A

50 mph

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18
Q

On certain highways what can the speed limit be between?

A

55-65 mph

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19
Q

What side of the road do we drive on?

A

Right side

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20
Q

If both of the center lines are dotted can you pass?

A

Yes

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21
Q

If both of the center lines are solid can you pass?

A

No

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22
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If the center line closest to you is dotted and the other is solid can you pass?

A

Yes, but not from the other side

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23
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You can not pass on any of these 6 situations…

A
  1. on a hill/curve
  2. intersection
  3. railroad crossing
  4. bridges/tunnels
  5. when a sign prohibits it
  6. behind a vehicle that stopped for a pedestrian
24
Q

You must yield to these 6 vehicles…

A
  1. emergency vehicles
  2. trains
  3. buses
  4. postal vehicles
  5. mobility assistance devices
  6. vehicles in an intersection
25
Q

What are the 3 types of intersections?

A

Controlled, Uncontrolled, and Blind

26
Q

When is it ok to turn right at a red light?

A

Always unless there is a sign saying not to

27
Q

What is the distance away from a school bus that you must stop at?

A

25 feet

28
Q

Can a driver be fined for littering?

A

yes

29
Q

You can only use a phone in these 5 situations…

A
  1. fire
  2. traffic accident
  3. medical emergency
  4. hazardous material emergency
  5. serious road hazard
30
Q

what is aggressive driving?

A

progression of unlawful driving acts

31
Q

what is road rage?

A

occurs when a motorist loses their temper

32
Q

What are 5 causes of distracted driving?

A
  1. shaving
  2. phone
  3. food
  4. makeup
  5. maps
33
Q

What is Maggie’s Law

A

it is illegal to knowingly drive while impaired by lack of sleep

34
Q

when sharing the road with large trucks and busses, you should….

A

increase following distance because it takes longer for them to stop

35
Q

explain the 3 second rule

A

choose an object ahead of you and when the vehicle in front of you passes that object start to count down and it should take 3 seconds to reach that object

36
Q

when can hydroplaning occur?

A

wet surfaces and you are going more than 35mph

and there is a gust of wind or you take a slight turn

37
Q

you must turn this on during rain, snow, or ice storms…

A

defroster

38
Q

In NJ traffic fines are doubled when a violation occurs…

A

in a construction zone

39
Q

what is the main purpose of an ignition system?

A

to prevent theft and vehicle rollaway

40
Q

what should you do if your car begins to skid?

A

turn the wheels the opposite way

41
Q

if the gas pedal is stuck, before calling for help you should…

A

pump on break then put your vehicle in a low gear then go to the side of the road

42
Q

if a collision is unavoidable you should…

A

turn away from oncoming traffic
drive off the road
if you must, hit something moving in the same direction
do NOT hit anything head on

43
Q

if you are in an accident, you should…

A 
call police and wait for them at the scene
remain calm
do NOT block traffic
warn oncoming traffic (with lights)
stop the car
44
Q

a vehicle will skid if you…

A

accelerate too quickly
turn too fast
improperly break

45
Q

on snow covered roads you should maintain a following distance of…

A

6 seconds

46
Q

when is BAC illegal for 21yrs and over?

A

0.08

47
Q

what is BAC

A

blood alcohol concentration

48
Q

BAC is determined by what 4 factors?

A

quantity of alcohol consumed, body weight, how quick the drinks were consumed and food eaten

49
Q

what is the best way to reduce drinking and driving

A

don’t drink

50
Q

what is the risk of crashing at BAC of 0.05?

A

the risk is doubled

51
Q

what is the equivalence of the drinks

A

1.5oz of liquor, 12oz of beer, 5oz of wine all have a 1/2oz of alcohol

52
Q

what may show that a motorist has been drinking

A

speeding, weaving, show driving, quick stops, jerking motions

53
Q

what is the campaign for designated drivers?

A

HERO campaign for designated drivers

54
Q

what is alcohol?

A

a drug that affects overall driving ability

55
Q

what is the drug in alcohol?

A

ethanol

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