Therese Chapter 1-6 Flashcards
How many points of verification do you have to provide in order to apply for a license?
6 points
What are steps needed to get a GDL in the Early Bird Process?
Special learner permit–> 6 months of restricted driving–>probationary license–>one year unsupervised driving –> basic drivers license
What is the difference between a special learner’s permit and an examination permit?
Special learner’s: at least 16 years old
Examination: at least 17 years old
How many months do you have to perform supervised driving under the the Adult Road? Young Adult? Early Bird?
Adult- 3 months
Young Adult- 6 months
Early Bird- 6 months
Who is permitted to be in the car with you when driving with a special learner permit?
a driver at least 21 who has maintained a license for at least three years and one additional passenger
When you are driving with a permit of probationary license, what must you have on your license plates?
red decals
If you have snow and ice on the car, what should you do?
remove it before driving
What numbers on the “clock” should you put your hands on?
9 and 3
Should you slam on the brakes or apply pressure gently to stop a car?
apply pressure gently
When driving in reverse, how should your body position be?
The motorist right arm should be placed over the back of the front passenger seat; the left hand should be placed at the top of the steering wheel;the motorist should turn right until they can see clearly through the back window
When turning what should you do first?
Signal first, then move into the next lane
What are the steps taken to complete a K-Turn?
Signals left and when it is safe to do so move forward while turning the wheel left. Then the motorist should signal right, shift into reverse and slowly back up while turning the wheel right. Lastly the motorist should signal left, shift the car into drive and steer the vehicle into the new direction they want to go.
How should you park in an angles parking space?
Turn your wheel sharply into the space, then straighten your wheels.
What are the steps taken into performing parallel parking?
Pull alongside the vehicle in front. *Line up your rear bumper to the vehicle in front.Turn your body to face the rear of the vehicle and turn the wheel all the way to the right. Once the front of your vehicle has cleared the rear bumper of the car in front, check the angle. Make sure the back right tire doesn’t hit the curb and slowly turn the wheel all the way to the left while backing up. Make sure your front bumper can clear the car in front you.After safely entering the parking spot, straighten your wheel, drive to the center of the parking space
Which way should your tires face when parking downhill? Uphill?
When parking downhill turn your wheel toward the curb.When parking uphill turn your wheel away from the curb.
When and who do you have to wear a seat belt?
always and everyone (adults are responsible for this by themselves)
What is the speed limit in a school zone?
25 mph in school zones, business or residential districts.
What is the speed limit in suburban business and residential districts?
35 mph in suburban business and residential districts.
What should you slow down?
on narrow or winding roads, at intersections, at railroad crossings, at sharp or blind turns,when pedestrians are present, On wet or slippery roads, and On hills
When road conditions are normal what should the speed of the driver be?
a motorist should keep up with the flow of traffic, while still obeying the posted speed limit.
When should you never pass someone?
RIGHT SHOULDER OF A ROAD, ON A HILL OR CURVE IF THE MOTORIST CANNOT SEE FAR ENOUGH AHEAD, AT A STREET CROSSING OR INTERSECTION, AT A RAILROAD CROSSING,ON A NARROW BRIDGE, UNDERPASS OR TUNNEL, WHEN SIGNS OR ROAD MARKINGS PROHIBIT PASSING, AND WHEN A VEHICLE IN FRONT HAS STOPPED FOR A PEDESTRIAN
Who should you always yield to?
EMERGENCY VEHICLES (W/ SIRENS AND LIGHTS), TRAINS, BUSES, POSTAL VEHICLES, MOBILITY ASSISTANCE DEVICES, AND VEHICLES ALREADY IN THE INTERSECTION
What is an intersection?
AN INTERSECTION IS WHERE TWO OR MORE ROADS CROSS/MERGE AT ANGLES.
What are the 3 types of intersections?
Controlled-regulated with traffic signals and lights or by a police officer
Uncontrolled-no traffic signals or regulatory device
Blind-when a building, other car, bushes, etc. obstruct the driver’s sight
When approaching an uncontrolled intersection, what must a driver do?
A MOTORIST MUST REDUCE SPEED AND BE PREPARED TO STOP.
How should you enter a highway?
- OBEY ENTRANCE RAMP SPEED LIMITS
- SPEED UP TO THE FLOW OF TRAFFIC
- DO NOT STOP IN THE ACCELERATION LANE
- YIELD TO TRAFFIC AND ENTER THE RIGHT LANE WHEN SAFE
How should you leave the highway?
- BE PREPARED WHEN PLANNING TO EXIT THE HIGHWAY.
- START SLOWING DOWN WHEN ENTERING A DECELERATION LANE- OBEY SPEED LIMITS
What are the six special highway conditions?
weave lanes, disabled vehicles, toll booths, construction areas, curves, and interchanges
When turning, when should you put your turn signal on?
Always use your turn signal at least 100ft before making a turn.
When are you allowed to make a right on red?
UNLESS POSTED, NJ LAW ALLOWS MOTORIST TO MAKE A RIGHT TURN ON RED AFTER COMING TO A COMPLETE STOP.
What should you do when the traffic light turns yellow?
WHEN A LIGHT TURNS YELLOW A MOTORIST MUST STOP BEFORE ENTERING THE INTERSECTION, UNLESS THE VEHICLE CANNOT STOP SAFELY.
How far should a driver park from a railroad crossing?
A MOTORIST MUST STOP 15 FT FROM A RAILROAD CROSSING WHEN THERE ARE FLASHING LIGHTS, RINGING BELLS OR FLAG SIGNALS.
What should the driver do if around a school bus?
- -A MOTORIST MUST STOP AT LEAST 25 FT AWAY FROM A SCHOOL BUS WITH FLASHING LIGHTS WHEN TRAVELING ON A TWO-LANE ROAD OR HIGHWAY THAT IS SEPARATED BY LINES.
- -WHEN TRAVELING ON A DUAL LANE HIGHWAY, A MOTORIST ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE RAISED MEDIAN SHOULD SLOW TO 10 MPH.
- -IF A BUS STOPS DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF A SCHOOL TO PICK UP OR DROP OFF CHILDREN A MOTORIST MAY PASS AT A SPEED NO FASTER THAN 10 MPH.
What should you do if around an ice cream truck?
- YIELD TO ANY PERSON CROSSING TO OR FROM THE ROADWAY
- WATCH FOR CHILDREN, PEDESTRIANS AND BE PREPARED TO STOP
- STOP, THEN PROCEED WITH CAUTION NO FASTER THAN 15 MPH
When an emergency vehicle is around, what should a motorist do?
- -YOU SHOULD STEER TO THE EXTREME RIGHT OF THE ROAD, STOP AND WAIT FOR THE EMERGENCY VEHICLE TO PASS.
- -YOU SHOULD KEEP AT LEAST 300 FT BEHIND A SIGNALING EMERGENCY VEHICLE.
What does the NJ move over law state?
THE MOVE OVER LAW REQUIRES ALL MOTORIST TO MOVE INTO A LANE NOT ADJACENT TO AN EMERGENCY VEHICLE. IF A LANE CHANGE IS IMPOSSIBLE, PROHIBITED BY LAW OR UNSAFE A MOTORIST MUST REDUCE THEIR SPEED.
After driving through a deep puddle you should do what?
test your brakes
What should you do if your brakes fail?
shift to neutral, pump the brake pedal, gradually apply the parking brake
How can you avoid highway hypnosis?
dont look at the same object for a long period of time; rest; share the driving
When is the road most slippery?
the first few minutes of rainfall
to prevent a skid you should do what?
turn your car in the direction of the rear wheels
What is the standard collision prevention formula?
be alert, be prepared, and act in time
In a city how far ahead should you look?
12 seconds
When can studded snow tires be used?
November 15- April 1st
To avoid a collision, you should do what?
stop quickly, turn quickly, or speed up
What is a safe distance between two cars?
3 seconds
What should you do to prevent an alcohol related collision?
dont drink and then drive
BAC is determined by what factors?
- quantity of alcohol consumed
- body weight
- how quickly you consume the drinks
- food eaten
If you’re a driver younger than 21 years old, what is the greatest your BAC can be at?
0.01 BAC
12 oz of beer has as much alcohol how much wine?
5 oz of wine
How can law enforcement officers tell if a driver is intoxicated?
speeding, weaving, slow driving, jerking motion, and/or quick stops
How can marijuana affect a driver?
loss of tracking ability, distance judgement, vigilance, and/or divided attention
What does NJ encourage people to have while travelling anywhere?
designated drivers
do only serious health problems affect a driver’s driving?
no, any health problems
Can eating after drinking prevent a high BAC?
no, it only slows blood absorption
What does heavy drinking always produce?
a high BAC
