drivers ed

What are the three critical factors to consider when driving with large trucks and buses?

Stopping distance, visibility, maneuverability.

Who are often the victims of traffic accidents?

Pedestrians and children.

By how much longer does it take a truck or bus to stop in adverse weather conditions?

25% longer.

What is the minimum age required to operate a moped?

15 years old.

If your license is lost or stolen, what is the first action you should take?

Contact or call local police.

Within how many days must you title and register your vehicle after moving to New Jersey?

60 days.

What is the minimum height for a license plate in New Jersey?

12 inches off the ground. no higher than 48 inches

Your license plate must be visible from how many feet at night?

50 feet.

How long is a NEW vehicle exempt from inspection in New Jersey?

5 years.

New Jersey law requires every vehicle to be re-inspected every how many years?

2 years.

When moving from another state to New Jersey, how many days do you have to have your vehicle inspected?

14 days.

What type of auto insurance is mandatory in New Jersey?

Liability insurance.

Which direction should pedestrians face when walking or running?

Face oncoming traffic or use sidewalks if available.

How long is the initial registration for a brand-new vehicle valid?

4 years.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Slow down and proceed with care.

What does a flashing red light indicate?

Stop, yield to traffic and pedestrians, go only when safe.

How many sides does a stop sign have?

8 sides (octagon).

What color is a yield sign?

Red and white.

What type of roadway does an orange diamond sign indicate?

Construction or maintenance zone.

What does a green rectangle sign indicate?

Direction/guidance.

What are the three categories of traffic signs?

Regulatory, warning, guidance.

What does a round yellow sign indicate?

Approaching a railroad crossing.

What type of area does a brown colored sign denote?

Public recreation.

If you can't see a large truck or bus driver's rearview mirrors, where are you?

In the truck's blind spots or no-zones.

To share the road safely with large trucks and buses, you must leave more what?

Space when stopping behind them.

What color alerts motorists to share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians?

Yellow.

Why should a motorist increase their following distance behind a large vehicle?

So the truck driver can see your vehicle.

What does a flashing yellow light mean?

Slow down and proceed with care.

What should you do at a green arrow light?

Proceed as shown by the arrow, yielding to pedestrians.

What should you do at a yellow light?

Stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk.

What should you do at a flashing yellow light?

Slow down and proceed with care.

What should you do at a green light?

Go if the intersection is clear, yielding to pedestrians.

What does a red light indicate?

Stop before the intersection or crosswalk.

What do yellow center lines indicate?

Separate traffic flow going in opposite directions.

What do white lines signify?

Separate traffic going in the same direction.

What do dashed lines mean on your side of the road?

Passing is permitted when safe.

What do solid lines mean on your side of the road?

Do not pass.

What are three types of traffic control devices?

Signs, signals, and pavement markings.

What is the primary purpose of traffic control devices on streets and highways?

Regulate the flow of traffic and keep everyone safe.