Chapter 4: Safe Driving Rules and Regulations

What is the general NJ speed control rule?

Keep up with flow; never exceed conditions

What is the speed limit in school zones/business/residential districts?

25 mph

What is the speed limit in suburban business/residential districts?

35 mph

What is the speed limit on non-posted rural roadways?

50 mph

What is the speed limit on certain state highways/interstates?

55 mph

What is the speed limit on certain interstate highways?

65 mph

When do double fines apply in a 65 mph zone?

10+ mph over 65

What are Safe Corridors?

Areas with double fines

Slow driving is prohibited when it does what?

Blocks traffic

What do both center lines solid mean?

No passing

What does one center line broken mean?

Pass only on broken-line side

What do both center lines broken mean?

Passing allowed both sides

When is passing on the right allowed?

Multi-lane same direction

When is passing on the right allowed?

Vehicle ahead turning left; room to pass; multi-lane same direction

Where is passing on the right never allowed?

On the right shoulder

Passing is prohibited at what crossing type?

Railroad crossings

When must motorists keep to the right?

Except when passing

On multi-lane roads, which lane should you use?

Nearest right edge

When may you use left lanes on multi-lane roads?

Passing or preparing for left turn

Penalty for failing to stop for pedestrians may include what?

Fine up to $500 and 2 points

How do controlled intersections work at a multi-way stop?

Yield to right if arrive together

At an uncontrolled intersection, who yields?

Vehicle on left yields to right

What should you do at an uncontrolled intersection?

Reduce speed; be ready to stop

When entering highways/parkways/turnpikes, what lane is used?

Acceleration lane

When entering an expressway, who do you yield to?

Mainline traffic

When leaving highways/parkways/turnpikes, what lane is used?

Deceleration lane (exit ramp)

What is a weave lane?

Entrance and exit at same location

In a weave lane, who must yield?

Entering motorist yields to exiting

If your vehicle is disabled, where should you pull?

Shoulder or median

If your vehicle is disabled, what lights should you use?

Flashers

Right turn on red allowed when?

Unless “No Turn on Red” posted

Before turning right on red, what must you do?

Full stop and yield

Left turn rule about lane markings?

Do not cross lane markings

Left turn: which lane should you turn into?

Lane nearest center line (right side)

How far from tracks must you stop at railroad crossings?

At least 15 feet

When must you stop for a school bus?

Red lights flashing

How far from a stopped school bus must you stop?

At least 25 feet

School bus exception on dual-lane with raised median?

Slow to 10 mph

If a bus is stopped directly in front of a school, how may you pass?

At 10 mph

What must you do for a frozen dessert truck?

Stop, then pass at 15 mph max

What should you do for an emergency vehicle?

Steer right and stop

How far must you stay behind a signaling emergency vehicle?

At least 300 feet

How close can you park to a fire vehicle in service?

Never within 200 feet

Move Over Law fine range?

$100–$500

When times must headlights be used?

Half-hour after sunset to before sunrise

When must headlights be used due to visibility?

500 feet or less

When must headlights be used due to weather?

When using windshield wipers

High beams are for what type of driving?

Open country driving

If an approaching car has high beams, where look?

To the right of the road

How close to a fire hydrant is parking prohibited?

Within 10 feet

How close to a fire station driveway is parking prohibited?

Within 20 feet

How close opposite a fire station driveway is prohibited?

Within 75 feet

How close to a crosswalk is parking prohibited?

Within 25 feet

How close to a stop sign is parking prohibited?

Within 50 feet

How close to a railroad crossing is parking prohibited?

Within 50 feet

Cell phone handheld use is what type of offense?

Primary offense

Handheld phone exceptions include what?

Fire, crash, medical emergency, hazmat

First offense handheld fine range?

$200–$400

Second offense handheld fine range?

$400–$600

Third offense handheld fine and points?

$600–$800 + 3 points

Littering fine can be up to how much?

$1,000

When can littering cause license loss?

If vehicle is moving when litter thrown