NJ Driver's Ed - Chapter 4

What does it mean if the dashed line is on your side of the road?

You can pass.

What is a controlled section?

Where 2 or more roads joining/crossing and there are signals and lights controlling stops at intersections.

Name 3 reasons when you should be using your headlights.

1. 1 1/2 hour after sunset & 1 1/2 hour before sunrise

2. Visibility is less than 500 ft.

3. Windshield wipers are on.

If you miss your exit, what should you do?

Go to the next one.

When should you use your high beams?

Open-country driving

Name 5 reasons when it would be LEGAL to use your cell phone.

1. Fire

2. Traffic accident

3. Serious road hazard

4. Medical emergency

5. Hazardous material emergency

Define the "Right Turn on Red" Law.

Unless there's a "no turn on red" sign, drivers are allowed to make a right turn at a red light, but they must come to a full stop and check for traffic & pedestrians.

If you are making a left turn from a two-way road onto a four-lane highway, what is the best way to approach the turn?

Approach the turn closest to the "center line" as possible.

What is the fine for throwing dangerous objects from a vehicle (littering)?

$1000 fine

Can you get a ticket for driving too slow? Why?

Yes; it impedes the flow of traffic & is a risk to collisions.

What is the most common factor for fatal accidents?

Speeding

What does yielding the right-of-way mean?

Give up your right-of-way on the road for other vehicles.

How far should you park from STOP SIGNS?

50 ft.

How far should you park from FIRE HYDRANTS?

10 ft.

How far should you park from RAILROAD CROSSINGS?

50 ft.

How far should you park from FIRE STATION OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE ROAD?

75 ft.

How far should you park from FIRE STATION SAME SIDE OF THE ROAD?

20 ft.

How far should you park from CROSSWALK AT AN INTERSECTION?

25 ft.

What is the upmost speed limit in school zones and residential areas?

25 mph

What is the maximum speed limit in New Jersey?

65 mph

New Jersey laws require motorists to keep to the right except when __________________.

passing

If a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up or let off children, you may pass in either direction at __________ mph.

10

What is an acceleration lane?

A lane on the right side used to speed up to join flow of traffic; an entrance ramp.

What is a deceleration lane?

A lane used to slow down to exit highway; an exit ramp.

How far away should a motorist stop if they are approaching or traveling behind a school bus?

25 ft.

How far away should a motorist stop from a railroad crossing when there are flashing lights and ringing bells?

15 ft.

What are the fines for using your cell phone while operating a vehicle?

1st offense: $200 fine

2nd offense: $400 fine

3rd offense: $600 fine

Name 6 reasons when a motorist should not pass.

1. On hill/curve

2. Intersection

3. Railroad crossing

4. Narrow bridges/tunnels

5. Center line restrictions

6. Behind a vehicle that stopped to let pedestrian cross

What is an uncontrolled intersection?

An intersection where there are no lights or signs to regulate traffic.

Name 6 reasons why it would be important to slow down.

1. Intersections

2. Curves

3. Hills

4. Wet/Slippery roads

5. Narrow roads

6. Pedestrians

What is the best way to approach a curve in the road and what will your car tend to do?

Slow down at a curve. Your car tends to go straight.

What does it mean if both lines are solid?

You can't pass.

If 2 drivers approach a 4-way stop at the same time, the driver on the __________ yields to the driver on the __________.

left; right

On a two-lane road, NOT near a school, when a school bus stops and its red lights are flashing you:

Stop.

A motorist must always stop for pedestrians in a crosswalk. The fine is:

1. $500 fine

2. 25 days in jail

3. community service

4. 6 months of driving suspension

5. 2 points

You should always be prepared to yield to:

1. Trains

2. Buses re-entering traffic

3. Emergency vehicles

4. Postal vehicles

What should a motorist do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Reduce their speed & stop for other cars.

A motorist should be cautious in farm country or in open land because of __________ __________ _____ __________.

unexpected crossing of livestock

Fines will be imposed to a motorist for:

1. Not stopping for pedestrians.

2. Littering.

3. Speeding.

4. Failing to take snow off vehicle.

5. Idling.

Name 3 reasons that a motorist must take to ensure the safety of pedestrians.

1. Obey speed limits.

2. Be alert.

3. Never pass vehicle that stopped for pedestrian.

When is it legal for a motorist to pass on the right?

When the motorist ahead makes a left turn & when there's room to pass.

What must a motorist do if an emergency vehicle is displaying red or blue flashing lights and sirens?

Pull to the extreme right & let them pass.

To make a safe right turn, how should the driver approach the intersection?

Approach it as far to the right as possible.