Drivers ed chapters 1-3

What do you need to carry on you while driving

drivers license, registration, and insurance

When you are a permit driver you must have who in your car

an adult of 21 years of age or 3 years of experience in the car

how long do you have to report an address change

1 week

how long do you have to report a name change

2 weeks

How long do you have to report a change of location to out of state?

60 days or when your present license expires

What do you need to take before getting your license in NJ

GDL

What do you need on your license plate when using a permit or provisional license

red decal

What happens when you alter a drivers license

Loss of driving privilages, a fine up to $1,000 , and 6 months jail time

What happens when you buy/get a license illegally

Loss of driving privilages, fine up to $200-500, jail of 30-90 days

What are the three tests you need to take before driving

Knowledge, vision, road

How long do you have a permit for

2 years and untill all provisional license requirements are met

What is needed before getting a drivers license

a 6 point verification system to prove who you are (ID, etc..)

What is a graduated Drivers License Program

multistage drivers licensing system for new time drivers

What is the first step to the Early Bird Road

• Get permit

• Must be 16 years old 

• Parent and guardian consent 

• Must be enrolled in approved Behind-the-Wheel Course (Drivers Ed) though NJ Dept. Of education 

• Approved instructor must purchase permit 

• Must PASS MVC Knowledge (written) and Vision Test

• Must take 6 hours practice driving with instructor 

• Must Pay fee

What is the second step to the Early Bird Road

• practice with adult

• Must practice with an adult 21 years old or 3 years experience driving for at least 6 months

What is the third step to the Early Bird Road

• get provisional / probationary license

• Must be at least 17 years old 

• Must have completed driving with adult 21 years old or 3 years experience driving for at least 6 months

• Must PASS MVC road test

• Must pay fee

What is the fourth step to the Early Bird Road

• With provisionary license

• Must follow restrictions for one year

• Red decal stickers displayed on license plates

What is the fifth step to the early bird road

• *Get basic license*

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must have completed 1 year of Provisional/ probationary license

• Must pay a fee

• WITHOUT ANY VIOLATIONS

What is the first step to the Young Adult Road

get permit

• Must be at least 18 years old 

• Must have completed 1 year of Provisional/ probationary license

• Must pay a fee

• WITHOUT ANY VIOLATIONS

What is the second step to Young Adult Road

• Practice with Adult 

  • Must practice with an adult 21 years old or 3 years experience driving for at least 6 months

What is the third step to the young adult road

• Get provisional / Probationary License

  • Must be at least 17 years old 

  • Must have completed driving with adult 21 years old or 3 years experience driving for at least 6 months

  • Must PASS MVC road test

  • Must pay fee

What is the fourth step to the young adult road

• With provisional/ probationary license

  • Must follow restrictions for one year

  • Red decal stickers displayed on license plates

What is the fifth step to the young adult road

• Get basic License

  • Must be at least 18 years old 

  • Must have completed 1 year of Provisional/ probationary license

  • Must pay a fee

  • WITHOUT ANY VIOLATIONS

What is the first step to the adult road

•  Get a permit 

  • Must be at least 21 years old

  • Must PASS MVC KNowledge and vision test 

  • Must pay fee

What is the second step to the adult road

• Practice with Adult

  • Must practice with adult 21 years or 3 years experience driving for at least 3 months

What is the third step to the adult road

• Get provisional / Probationary License

  • Must have completed driving with adult 21 years old or 3 years experience driving for at least 3 months 

  • Must PASS MVC road test

  • Must pay fee

What is the fourth step to the adult road

• With prov / prob. License 

  • Must follow restrictions for 1 year

What is the fifth step to the adult road

• get basic license

  • Must have completed 1 year of prob./ Prov license

  • Must pay fee

  • Without any restrictions

What are the driving times with a permit

No driving between 11:01pm and 5am, you can drive between 5:01 am and 11pm (over 21s dont have a driving restriction with time and people in car)

What are other requirements with a permit

• no phones

• must wear seatbelts

• must have an adult 21 years or 3 years experience in car

What are the provisional/probationary license restrictions

• No driving from 11:01pm- 5am 

• You can drive from 5:01 am to 11pm

• No handheld devices while driving

• Everyone must be wearing seatbelts

• ONLY 1 ADDITIONAL PERSON IN THE CAR WITH YOU 

• 21 years and older dont have a driving restriction with time and amount of people in the car 

• One full year

What are the basic license restrictions

• NO RESTRICTIONS

• All wearing seatbelts

• No handheld devices

• Failure to follow restrictions for first-time drivers will result in a minimum fine of $100

What are the requirements for license

• 6 pt ID verification

• Pass Vision Test 

  • Need to get 20/50 or better without glasses

• Pass Knowledge test

  • Need to get an 80%

  • 50 Muntiple choice questions

  • Can only get 10 wrong

  • Health questionnaire 

  • Pass Road Test

• Road Test - Prov. Lisence

• Must be 17 years old 

• Must have completed 6 moths permit

• Must have a car with valid inspection, sticker, insurance, and registration cards

• Must have an adult supervising driving

• Must have 2 red decal stickers displayed

• Emergencey hand brake in middle console 

• Elements of test

  • Driving in reverse, parking, steering, stopping, turning, etc

  • If fail you must wait 2 weeks to try again

if you are 17y/o driving with passengers who are u18 and they arent wearing seatbelts, you…

are at fault

if you are 17y/o driving with passengers who are +18 and they arent wearing seatbelts, you…

are NOT at fault

What are 3 ways that seatbelts save your life

• Being thrown out of the car

• Hitting the dashboard

• Sliding in the seat

Why are seatbelts important

• Seatbelts can save your life and improve your chances of surviving a crash are 60%

• A motorists chances of surviving a collision are 3-4 times better if wearing a seatbelt

What are the 2 types of car seats and how are they used

• An infant car seat will protect a baby up to 30 pounds and 26 inches and one years old. Must be placed in the vehicle facing the rear

• A convertible car seat is a larget seat that can be used for an infant or a toddler witha fave-point harness of up to 40 pounds and 40 inches in height

What are the basics of the child restraint law

• Children up to age eight, a weight of 80 pounds and 57 inches must ride in a federally approved safety or booster seat in the rear seat of the vehicle

• If there is no rear seat, the child must sit in the front seat secured by a safety or booster seat 

• Children under age 8 and over 80 pounds must be in a rear seat and use a seat belt

• A failute to comply to this law could mean a $50-$75 fine and court costs

What are the 3 types of air bags and how fast do they inflate

• Air bag

• SRS- supplement restraint system 

• SIR - supplemental inflatable Restraint

• Inflate at 200 mph to protect you from injury 

What are good and bad conditions of a car

• All car parts should be in good condition

  • Brakes should not be squeaking 

  • Tires are flat or bald

  • Lights working brightly 

  • Horn should work properly to help talk to other drivers and warn people 

  • Steering should be clean and not shake/ vibrate

  • Tail lights should be on and working and clear

  • Turn signals. Hazards should click when on 

  • Windshields should be clear/ no cracks

  • Remove snow and ice from top of car

When do snow tires need to be used

SNOW TIRES MUST BE USED FROM NOV. 15TH - APRIL 1ST

What is Carbon Monoxide

odorless, colorless gas that is present in a vehicles exhaust

Cardon Monoxide can be extremely present when

• An exhaust leak or poorly tuned engine 

• The trunk or rear tailgate open 

• Holes in the body of the vehicle 

• A tailpipe that is blocked by debris, including snow, leaves or water

• if idling in a garage or confined space, even with the garage door open

What are common symptoms of Carbon Monoxide poisoning

• Headache

• Dizziness

• Loss of consciousness 

• Nausea/ Vomiting

• Chest pain 

• Confusion 

• (co can even kill someone not feeling any symptoms)

What are the three types of brakes

• Conventional disc brakes

• Drum 

• ABS- Anti-locking brake system 

What must you do when driving through a large puddle

pump breaks to see if they have gotten affected by the water

What are turn signals and what color are they

tell others what direction you are turning (yellow/amber/orange)

When do you use high beams

• streets without lights

• country roads

When do you use low beams

• every day life

• weather or foggy days

When do you use back up lights and what color are they

You always use them when in reverse and they are white

What color are break lights

red

What is the starting checklist before driving a car

• Look around vehicle

• Check mirrors outside ( 8 ) 

• All windows are clear and clean 

• Adjust seat

• Look in mirrors

• Put seatbelt on 

• Car should be in park/ neutral

• Doors are locked

How long should you idle your vehicle beofre it is concidered illegal and what is the fine

3 minutes, the fine for idling for more than 3 minutes is $250-1000

How should you steer your car

• Hand position : 9 and 3:00

• When turning use a hand over and motion

How many feet should it take you to stop if driving at 10 mph

10 feet

What is the hand signal for stopping/ slowing down

ahnd and arm downward, palm facing to the rear

what is the hand signal for turning right

hand and arm upward

What is the hand signal for turning left

hand and arm straight out

how long should you wait to turn on your blinker

100 feet before turn

What way should your tires face when parking down hill

toward the curb

What way should your tires face when parking uphill

away from curb