DRIVERS ED

"What is the responsibility of all individuals who operate a vehicle on New Jersey roads?"

"Safe driving."

"What must always be obeyed and strictly followed?"

"The rules of the road and laws."

"What must a motorist ensure regarding passengers?"

"The safety of all passengers in the vehicle."

"Who must wear a seatbelt under New Jersey law?"

"The driver and all passengers of a passenger vehicle."

"Who is responsible for passengers under the age of 18?"

"The driver."

"What percentage can seatbelts improve a motorist's chances of surviving a crash?"

"60 percent."

"Name one way seatbelts help during a crash."

"They keep motorists and passengers from being thrown from the vehicle."

"What is the New Jersey Child Passenger Safety Law for children under age eight?"

"They must be in a federally approved forward-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness."

"What must children under the age of four who weigh less than 40 pounds use?"

"A federally approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness."

"What is required for children under the age of two and weighing less than 30 pounds?"

"They must ride in a federally approved rear-facing child passenger restraint system with a five-point harness."

"What should a motorist do before getting into a vehicle?"

"Look both behind and in front of it."

"What should be checked before starting a parked car?"

"All windows should be clean

"What is a blind spot?"

"Areas where a motorist cannot see behind their head or vehicle through the mirror."

"What is the maximum idling time allowed by New Jersey law?"

"Three minutes."

"What is the proper hand position on the steering wheel for normal driving?"

"At the 9 and 3 o'clock position."

"What factors affect stopping distance?"

"Motorist reaction time

"What is a common mistake made by new motorists?"

"Slamming on the brake pedal

"What foot should be used for braking?"

"The right foot."

"What should a motorist do when signaling for a turn?"

"Put on the turn signal at least 100 feet before turning."

"What is the hand signal for stopping?"

"Hand and arm downward

"What should be done when parking downhill?"

"Set the hand brake and turn the vehicle's wheels toward the curb."

"What is parallel parking?"

"The most common type of parking on city streets."

"What is the fine for not removing snow and ice from a vehicle?"

"$25 - $100."

"What should be done if a motorist feels or hears an unusual thumping while driving?"

"Check the brakes."

"What is the fine for idling more than three minutes?"

"Fines of $250 to $1

"What should be done to demonstrate a K-turn?"

"Start from the right edge of the road

"What is the proper way to demonstrate parallel parking?"

"Find a space