Driving School Study #4

These flashcards review key concepts from North Avenue Driving School lecture notes.

When behind the wheel a motorist should always __.

Remain calm and follow the rules of the road.

A single, solid white line across a road at an intersection means __.

Stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign.

While practice driving, a holder of a special permit must __.

Be accompanied by an adult supervising driver, in the front seat, at least 21 years old and have a minimum of three years driving experience.

Studies show that the greatest number of people arrested for drinking and driving had __.

Beer.

From what distance can you park on the sidewalk or the side of the road? __.

6 Inches.

The serious accidents which cause death, injury or the minimum $200 of damage must be reported within __ days to the DMV or MVC.

5 days.

When can you receive a notice of possible suspension of license? __.

After receiving 12 points.

The points on the driving license are issued only for __.

Moving violations while the vehicle is in motion.

When making a left turn from a two-way road, onto a two-way road, you should approach __.

The lane nearest to the center of the road.

The purpose of the laws and rules of traffic is __.

To protect you and other drivers.

If you feel or hear a banging noise while driving, it can be __.

The tires.

If your car gets stuck or incapacitated in a snowstorm, you should __.

Not abandon the car.

If the front part of your car starts vibrating while you are driving, the problem may be __.

The steering wheel.

At night, if a motorist is coming in the opposite direction with their headlights on, you should __.

Look away to the lower right side of your traffic.

What is the safest way to get out of an expressway? __.

Slow down for the new speed limit indicated on the exit sign.

If the automatic direction indicators stop working, you must __.

Use hand signals.

In New Jersey, it is required to keep in the right-hand lane, except __.

When you're on a one-way street, when passing another car, if it is inconvenient or dangerous to drive on that side of the road.

What does 'Tailgating' mean? __.

Driving too close to the vehicle in front of you.

The distance the car travels after the brakes are applied is called __.

The braking distance.

What color are the information signs? __.

Blue or green.

If a traffic light is not working, you should __.

Slow down, give priority to transit, and carefully keep going.

At what age is it allowed to register a vehicle in New Jersey? __.

17 years old.

New Jersey issues a basic license valid for __ years.

4 years.

The distance required to stop between a car and another never depends on __.

The time of day.

If you fail your road test, how long should you wait before you can repeat it again? __.

Minimum of 14 days.

You can only drive in public or private properties to avoid a traffic light if __.

The police give you permission.

The position of the hands on the steering wheel is __.

At 9 and 3.

If you have a license from another State, and move to New Jersey, you must apply for a NJ license within __ days.

30 days.

What penalty can you get for driving a vehicle with an expired inspection? __.

A fine, prison, suspension of registration of the vehicle.

When choosing an area to make a K turn you should check __.

The traffic, the width of the road, if the car is close to an intersection.

In case of being involved in a serious accident you must also report to __.

Your insurance company as soon as possible.

Usually when the tires are over-inflated, it would indicate __.

Worn out in the center of the tire.

When a motorist's vehicle becomes disabled, you must __.

Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median.

To drive trucks or tractor-trailers in New Jersey, what kind of license should you get? __.

CDL Class A.

If you don't fill the tires with enough air, you will notice __.

Worn out on the edges of the tires.

If it is impossible to avoid an accident, you can reduce the impact if __.

You stay away from hard objects.

The meaning of a hand signal when the driver's hand and arm are upward is __.

Right turn.

Before practice driving is permitted, the permit holder must __.

Pass the required MVC's knowledge test, vision exam, have a validated permit and obtain two red reflectorized decals.

Which of the following is a possible symptom of carbon monoxide poisoning? __.

Loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting.

Which of the following could potentially cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate inside a vehicle? __.

An exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe, running the engine in an enclosed space.

The supervising driver for the holder of a validated GDL permit must meet which of the following requirements? __.

Must be 21 years or older, must be a New Jersey Licensed driver seated in the front seat, and be a licensed driver for a minimum of 3 years.

When passing a large truck or bus, it is important to remember __.

There are several no-zones (blind spots) in which the motorist cannot see other vehicles.

The shape of a stop sign is __.

Eight-sided.

At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule __.

The vehicle to the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

If someone is suspected of suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning, it is important that you __.

Immediately remove them from the source of carbon monoxide and call 911.

Excluding dependents, how many passengers may accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit in the vehicle? __.

One additional passenger unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.

How much is the penalty for pedestrians under 17 who violate the pedestrian law? __.

$22.

Driving with an uninsured vehicle can result in __.

Fines, community service, license and registration suspension, and violation surcharge.

If you accumulate 6 or more points within 3 years you are subject to a surcharge of __.

$150.

What is the surcharge for each additional point after the 6? __.

$25.

You cannot park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an intersection? __.

25 feet.

Which motorist is most at risk for drowsy driving? __.

A motorist that is sleep deprived, a motorist driving alone, and young people.

Doubled solid lines in the center of a road means __.

No passing is allowed.