NJ Driver's Education Study Guide Chapter 3 and 5

How many seconds should a driver look ahead while driving in the city?

12 seconds

Define hydroplaning

When excessive water on road causes tires to ride up on film of water

To avoid hydroplaning and losing control of the vehicle on wet road surface, you should:

Slow down and use the highest point on the road

A common mistake new driver's make is

Braking too hard

What is the NJ seat belt law?

All front seat occupants of passenger vehicles must wear a seat belt. The driver is responsible for all passengers under 18. GDL drivers must have all passengers wear seat belts

When is angle parking most commonly used?

Shopping centers

When is parallel parking most commonly used?

City streets

When a motorist goes into a trance like state, it is called:

Highway Hypnosis

What is a space cushion

Distance between your car and other cars on the road, in all directions

When driving on wet roads, the three second rule should be increased to

4 or more seconds

The three second rule refers to:

Safe following distance

If a collision looks probable, what should you do?

Crash into something that gives way

If your brakes fail, what three things should you do?

1. Shift to lower gear

2. Pump brakes

3. Emergency brake

What are the two best ways to talk to other drivers

Lights and horn

How far in advance should you use your turn signal?

100 feet

Before driving in reverse, what should you do?

Check if path is clear - by using mirrors, and by turning to the right and looking out the rear window

What is the #1 factor when it comes to stopping distance?

Speed

What is the NJ child restraint law?

Children up to age 8 or 80 pounds must ride in federally approved safety or booster seats in the rear seat of the vehicle. If there is no rear seat, then in the front seat facing the rear of the vehicle.

What is the signal for right turn?

Arm out, palm up

What is the signal for left turn?

Hand and arm straight

What is the signal for stopping?

Arm out, palm down

To steer the car in reverse, what direction should you turn the steering wheel?

In the direction the rear must go

What should you do if you drive through a deep puddle of water?

Pump brakes to dry them

What are the three things that seat belts prevent and help you do?

1. Prevent being thrown from vehicle

2. Slow body down with vehicle

3. Keep motorist from sliding when turning suddenly

When is it legal to use studded snow tires in NJ?

November 15 - April 1

If your car runs off the pavement, what three things should you do?

1. Slow down

2. Regain control

3. Slowly turn onto road

What is the standard collision prevention formula?

Be alert, be prepared, act in time

When parking uphill, which way should you turn your wheels?

Away from curb

When parking downhill, which way should you turn your wheels?

Towards curb

If there is no curb, which way should you turn your wheels?

Towards edge of road

A good rule on snow covered roads is to maintain a following distance of how many seconds?

6 or more

If your car goes into a skid, which way should you turn the steering wheel?

Direction the rear is going

What is the most common cause of collisions?

Motorist error

What are three things you can do to avoid a collision?

1. Stop quickly

2. Turn quickly

3. Speed up

If you have a tire blowout, what six things should you do?

1. Hold steering wheel firmly

2. Keep vehicle straight

3. Gradually slow down

4. Remove foot from gas

5. Not use brakes

6. Coast to a stop as you pull over to safe area

When a vehicle is following too closely behind a vehicle in front of them it is called?

Tailgaiting

When following a car at 30 mph on wet pavement, you should allow at least how many car lengths?

6 car lengths

When a motorist is trying to pass you, you should?

Slow down to make their pass easier

When are road surfaces most slippery?

During the first few minutes of rainfall

Whenever possible, child safety seats should be placed?

In the rear seats

It is good practice to keep a safe distance to give you more time to react to?

Emergencies

Speed can be a factor between life and death; therefore how much braking distance will it take a vehicle to stop on a dry surface, when driving at 60 mph?

300 feet

To drive in reverse, the motorist's head and body should be?

Turned right to see out of rear window

When driving at night, be sure you can stop within?

The distance you can see ahead

Leaving a vehicle idling for more than __ minutes is against the law

3 minutes

Failing to remove ____ or ___ from a vehicle is a _______ fine?

Snow or ice; $25-$75 fine