Study Guide Flashcards
How close may you park to a stop sign?
50 feet
How close may you park to a corner?
25 feet
How close may you park to a fire hydrant?
10 feet
What is the stopping distance on a dry road at 50 mph?
243 feet
What is the proper distance you may park from the curb?
6 inches or less
What are the penalties for driving without insurance?
Suspension of drivers license and registration and fines
Serious accidents causing death, injury or $200 damage must be reported within 5 days to?
A division of motor vehicles office
Points are only issued for?
Moving violations
When will you be given a proposed license suspension notice?
After receiving 12 points
What is the penalty for driving with a suspended license first offense?
Fine of $500 and up to 6 months additional license suspension
What is the penalty for not telling the truth when applying for a license?
No less than a $200 fine and up to 6 months imprisonment
Up to three points may be subtracted from your record if you receive no moving violations for how long?
One year
What is the penalty for refusing the breath test?
First offense six-month suspension
When must you signal before making a turn?
At least 100 feet before the intersection
Who is responsible if a student commits a traffic offense?
Both the student and the accompanying instructor or licensed driver
What should you do if approaching a steady yellow or Amber signal?
Slow down and stop before entering the intersection only if possible
What is a good practice while driving?
Keep from looking at one thing for more than a few seconds
What is the proper lane to turn into when making a left turn
The lane nearest the center in the direction you’re heading
When driving at night you should be able to stop?
Within the distance you can see ahead
Where should you position your car to make a left turn from a two-way street
The lane nearest the center of the road
What is a good practice when nearing an intersection?
Slow down and be prepared to stop
What is the purpose of traffic laws ?
To protect you and other drivers
If there is a “no turn on red” sign when can you make a turn on red?
Never
If you feel or hear unusual thumping noise while driving it may be?
The tires
What is the best advice if your car is stranded in a heavy snow storm?
Stay with your car
What is good practice when driving in the city ?
Check intersections ahead for signals
What must you do if you want to turn left at a traffic light?
Yield to oncoming traffic
If the front of your car vibrates, the problem may be with your ?
Steering
What do 2 parallel White lines across the road mean?
Pedestrian crosswalk
Which lights should you be using when driving in the fog?
Low beams or fog lights
What papers must you have when operating a motor vehicle?
License, registration, and insurance card
When should you use your horn?
When coming out of a dark alley
What should be done if two cars enter an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously?
The driver to the left must yield to the driver on the right
Yellow centerlines would usually be found where?
On a 2 Way road
Why should you use seatbelts and shoulder belts
They increase your chance of surviving an accident
When may you pass on the right
If the car in front is turning left and there is a lane for driving on the right
What does a flashing red light mean?
Stop, proceed with caution
What does a green light mean?
Go when safe
What does a single solid white kind across an intersection mean?
You should stop behind the line for s traffic sign or signal
What does a yellow diamond shaped sign mean ?
Warning or caution
When should you use your parking lights?
Only when parking
Which way should you turn of you are going into a skid?
In the direction the back of your car is skidding
How far should you stay behind the car that you are following?
At least 2 seconds
What direction should you check first when approaching an intersection?
The left
If two cars reach a 4 way stop at the same time, what is proper procedure ?
The driver on the left yields to the driver on the right
What should you do if you go into a skid ?
Take your foot off the gas
What is the most common mistake a new driver makes with the breaks?
Pushing the break too hard
What is the best way to talk to other drivers ?
The use of your horns and lights
What does a red 8 sided sign mean ?
Stop
What does a red and white triangular sign mean?
Yield
If you drive through a deep puddle, what should you do?
Test your breaks
When is the road surface most slippery
During the first few minutes of rain
When should you use your high beams ?
Open country driving situations
If the lights of oncoming cars are in your eyes, what should you do?
Look to the lower right side of your traffic lane
A drivers left hand extended upward means what ?
He’s making a right turn
A drivers left hand extended straight out means?
He’s making a left turn
A drivers left hand extended downward means?
He’s making a stop or slowing down
The safest way to exit an expressway is to ?
Slow your car to the posted speed limit
What should you do if your breaks fail ?
Shift to a lower gear and pump your breaks
What should you do if your electric signal fails to operate?
Use hand signals
What should you do if you have a blowout?
Slow down gradually
One method of using the a 2 second rule is by using a :
Fixed object on the side of the road
What should you do if you miss and exit or expressway
Go to the next exit
When you are driving on a curve your vehicle is driving in what direction
Straight
What is good practice at an intersection that had no signals or signs
Be ready to stop if necessary
It is good practice to keep a space cushion in order to?
Give you time to react
One of the best defenses against drunk drivers is ?
Proper wearing of seat belt
When a school bus has stopped at a school to pickup or let off children, you may pass in either direction at a speed limit not more than
10 miles an hour
How should you turn your wheels when parking downhill next to a curb
To the right towards the curb
Special permits maybe issued for a 16-year-old when
The 16-year-old is enrolled in the behind the wheel driver education course or enrolled in a commercial driving education course and when the permit is purchased by a state approved driving instructor
In city driving a good habit is to
Look ahead 12 seconds
When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights
Stop no closer than 15 feet of the nearest rail
You are required by New Jersey law to keep to the right except
When on a one-way street, when passing, or if it is impractical to travel on that side of the roadway
Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drunk driving I’ve been drinking what kind of alcoholic beverage
Beer
Speed limit in a school zone is 25 mph
Speed limit in a school zone is 25 mph
The speed limit in a business area is 25 mph
The speed limit in a business area is 25 mph
The speed limit on a highway is 50 mph
The speed limit on a highway is 50 mph
You should always yield to
Other vehicles already in the intersection, pedestrians and emergency vehicles
If you want to return to the road from a dirt shoulder
Slow down, then turn your wheels to climb the pavement edge
Agricultural license allows the operation of a farm registered vehicle
For agricultural use only
To make a right turn you should
Get in the right lane
A 12 ounce can of beer as as much alcohol in it as
1 1/2 ounce of 86 proof whiskey or one 5 ounce glass of wine
Whether your blood alcohol content raises above legal limits depends on
How fast you drink, your weight, how much you drank
The best way to reduce your chances of having an alcohol-related accident is
Don’t drink and drive
If you are arrested for drunk driving in New Jersey, your chances of being convicted are
96%
Drugs that may affect basic driving skills are
Cold medicines, tranquilizers, and some prescription drugs
Driving Under the influence of intoxicating beverages means
The driver shows obvious signs of being drunk
When blood/alcohol content reaches 0.15%, your chances of getting into a serious/fatal accident will increase
25 times
What is “habitual offender”?
Any person whose license has been suspended 3 times within 3 years
The first conviction penalty for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs is?
$250-$400 fine and possible imprisonment for 30 days and loss of license for six months to a year
In New Jersey you must always keep to which side of the road except when passing
Right
With a blood alcohol concentration of
.05- .08%
You may or may not be under the influence
With a blood alcohol concentration of .8% or more
Definitely under the influence regardless of age
New Jersey license drivers have an eyesight recheck every
10 years
What is a good rule of thumb and adjusting to traffic
Ride to adjust your speed to the flow of traffic
What is a good rule of thumb for following distances on dry roads
One car length for every 10 mph speed or 2 to 3 seconds space between cars
What does the word tailgating mean
Driving too close to the vehicle in front. This does not allow enough time to react if the vehicle ahead stops suddenly or slows
What does hydroplaning mean
Losing the tire grip on the wet roads and riding on a film of water
What is an uncontrolled intersection
An intersection where there’s no traffic signals or signs
When should you dim your headlights
In city driving and when following or meeting another vehicle within 500 feet
What is an acceleration lane
An extra lean provided at the entrance to an expressway to provide a vehicle distance in which to build up speed
You must stop at least ____ feet from a school bus with its red lights on
25
