Drivers ed 8,9,appendix

When driving near large trucks and buses, what three things must you be aware of?

Visibility, required stopping distance, and maneuverability.

Who are often particularly vulnerable victims in traffic accidents?

Pedestrians and children

In adverse weather conditions, approximately how much longer does it take a truck or bus to stop compared to a car?

25 percent

According to New Jersey law, what is the minimum age required to operate a moped?

15 years old

If your driver's license is lost or stolen, what is the FIRST thing you should do?

Report it to the police

If you move to New Jersey from another state, how long do you have to title and register your car in NJ?

60 days

In New Jersey, what is the acceptable height range for the bottom edge of a license plate from the ground?

12 to 48 inches

For how many years does a new vehicle not have to be inspected in New Jersey?

5 years

What type of auto insurance is mandatory in the state of New Jersey?

Liability insurance

Which direction should pedestrians and joggers face when walking or running on a road with no sidewalks?

Against oncoming traffic

How long is an initial registration for a brand-new vehicle valid in New Jersey?

4 years

What does a flashing yellow light indicate?

Slow down and proceed with care

How many sides does a stop sign have?

8

If you see an orange diamond-shaped sign, what type of roadway situation are you likely entering?

Road work/construction zone

What are the three main categories of traffic signs?

Guidance, Regulatory, Warning

What type of roadway are you approaching if you see a round yellow sign?

Railroad crossing

What is the "no-zone" or blind spot of a large truck or bus?

The area where the driver of a large truck or bus cannot see you in his/her rearview mirrors.

What color is often used to alert motorists that they must share the road with bicyclists and pedestrians?

Yellow, dashed green

Which of the following describes a flashing red traffic light?

Stop, look around for traffic and pedestrians, and go only when safe.

When a yellow traffic light is shown alone, what should a driver do?

Stop only if it's safe to do so before entering the intersection or crosswalk.

What action should a driver take when faced with a red traffic light?

Stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until a green light is shown.

What does a YIELD sign tell you to do?

Give the right-of-way to other vehicles or pedestrians.

What type of road sign is the "School" sign?

A Warning sign

What action is prohibited when you see a "NO U-TURN" sign?

No U-turn.

What does a "Keep Right" sign indicate?

Keep to the right side of the road or the median.

What does the "Merge" warning sign indicate?

Traffic is merging from another roadway.

What should you anticipate when you see a "Cattle Crossing" warning sign?

That domestic animals may be crossing the road.

What type of facility is indicated by a blue sign with a wheelchair symbol?

Handicap/disability

What service can you locate using a blue sign with an "H"?

A hospital

What color are the lines that separate traffic flow going in opposite directions?

Yellow

What does a dashed line on your side of the road mean?

Passing is permitted when safe

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

To promote highway safety and efficiency by providing for the orderly movement of all road users.

What does a green rectangle sign usually indicate?

Direction guidance

What does a "Sharp Turn Right" sign indicate?

A dangerous curve to the right.

What does a regulatory sign with a red circle and a diagonal line through it usually indicate?

Something is prohibited.

What is indicated by a warning sign with a truck going down a hill?

A steep downgrade.

What does a "Lane Reduction Ahead" sign indicate?

The road is narrowing.

What color are the lines that separate traffic flow going in the same direction?

White

When moving from another state into New Jersey, how long do you have to get your vehicle inspected?

14 days

What is the shape of a STOP traffic sign?

Octagon