Drivers Ed. Ch. 8-9

During bad weather, how much longer does it take a truck to stop?

25%

What type of motor vehicle insurance is mandatory in the state of NJ?

Motor Vehicle Liability Insurance

When sharing the road with larger vehicles what 3 things must you know regarding the limitations of these vehicles ?

1. Visibility
2. Required Stopping Distance
3. Maneuverability

When moving to NJ from another state a motorist must have their vehicle inspected within how many days after registering it ?

14 days

Why should you give more road space to a truck making a wide turn ?

So the driver can slow down, back up, or swing wide to negotiate a turn

When you are passing a truck you must maintain what ?

Consistent speed

Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in what 4 penalties ?

1. Fines
2. Community Service
3. License and Registration Suspension
4. Violation Surcharges

Why should you always leave extra space when you stop behind a truck or bus ?

So the driver can spot a motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors

What does it mean when a motorist is in a bus or truck's no zone ?

They can not see other vehicles

Why should a motorist increase their following distance behind a truck or other large vehicle

So its driver can spot a motorist's vehicle in the rearview mirrors

Under NJ law, these 3 things have the same rights and responsibilities as a moving motor vehicle

Bicyclists, skateboarders, and inline skaters

If the driver of a large truck or bus can't see another motorist 's vehicle in the rearview or side-view mirrors, the vehicle is in a

no-zone or blind spot

Under NJ law, motorists signaling a ___?___ must yield to bicyclists, skateboarders or inline skaters moving through an ____?___

right turn , intersection

All gasoline-fueled vehicles, more than _____?______ model years old, registered in New Jersey must pass state _____?____ every ________?______ at a state inspection facility or a ________?______

5, inspections, 2 years , State inspection station

If a motorists sells his/her vehicle and does not transfer the plates to another vehicle, what should they do with the license plates.

he/she must surrender the old plates at any MVC agency or mail them to MVC's PO box in Trenton, NJ

Pedestrians must obey _____________?____________ and use ________?________ at signalized intersections. The penalty for pedestrians under 17 who violate the pedestrian laws is $ _____?____ fine.

Pedestrian Signals , Crosswalk , $22

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember that there are several _________?_________ in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles.

No-zones

Who do you report lost or stolen license plates to

Local police