drivers ed flashcards

Which requirement must be met by the supervisor

driver accompanying the holder of a validated GDL

permit? (4 things)

Must be 21; licensed for 3 years; a valid NJ license

Must sit next to the driver in the car

In order to obtain a Probationary License, the holder

of a validated GDL Special Learner Permit must meet

which of the following requirements?

Must be 17

At what age and under what conditions must be met to

receive a Special Learner’s Permit? (3 things)

Must be 16

Must have parental consent

Must enroll in an approved driving school

The holder of a validated GDL permit (21 years or

older) is restricted to what driving hours?

None

How much is the fine for violating any of the

restrictions of the GDL permit or Probationary License?

$100

Any change of address must be reported to MVC

within what time period?

1 week

The driving hours of a GDL Exam Permit or

Probationary License holder (under 21) are restricted

(allowed to drive) to:

11pm to 5am

A Probationary Driver is Probationary for how long?

1 year

Excluding dependents, how many passengers is the

holder of a probationary Driver License (under the age of

21 years old) permitted to have in the vehicle?

one other passenger (unless a parent is in the car).

Altering a driver’s license, or showing one, may

result in:

Imprisonment

A fine of $500

As of May 1, 2010 all GDL drivers holding a special

learner permit, examination permit or a Probationary

License when operating a vehicle must---

have two red decals

Before practice driving is permitted, the permit

holder must pass the required MVC’s Knowledge Test

and Vision Exam, have a validated permit and obtain two

red decals

At what age can an applicant obtain a Special learner

permit and enroll in a behind the wheel training course

conducted by a secondary and/or commercial driving

school?

16, before 17

The holder of a validated GDL Special Learner

Permit may not drive between:

11 pm to 5am

While driving, the holder of a GDL Permit or

Probationary License is not permitted the use of (5

things)

hand-held or hands-free devices

cell phones, GPS, wireless comms devices

In addition to a valid registration and insurance card,

a motorist operating a motor vehicle in NJ must carry

a valid NJ license/permit

At the time of your road test, you must present

(3 things)

car insurance, car registration, and a valid learner’s

permit

Getting a driver license illegally may result in (3

things)

imprisonment, fine of $500

Excluding dependents, how many passengers may

accompany the holder of a validated GDL Special

Learner Permit in the vehicle:

one other passenger (unless if a parent/guardian

Who is required by the GDL law to wear a seatbelt in

the vehicle?

All passengers including the driver

Upon completion of the GDL requirements (1 year of

unsupervised driving) the holder of a probationary

license must

pay a fee to receive the license

Who is responsible for all passengers under 18 years

of age?

the driver

At what age is the holder of a GDL Special Learner

Permit eligible to obtain an unrestricted Basic Driver

License ?

18

The vehicle used for the road test may not have any

obstructions or consoles between the driver and

examiner because

The examiner needs to observe how you handle

some situations.

The purpose of the road test is to make sure the

applicant understands the rules of the road and the safety

of driving - Therefore the applicant will be tested on:

How they yield to traffic laws, etc.

In the event of a crash or sudden stop, seat belts may

keep you from

sliding off the seat, from hitting the windshield, and from being

thrown from the car

A child under the age of 8 and who are less than 57 inches (4ft

-9inches) tall must be properly belted and --

be seated in the rear seat of the vehicle, unless there is no rear seat

Signals should be used

when turning, changing lanes, stopping, slowing down

The meaning of a hand-signal when a driver’s hand and arm are

straight out

left turn

When parking uphill on a street with a curb, wheels

turned away from the curb

When parking downhill on a street with a curb,

wheels turned toward the curb

To drive in reverse the motorists head and body should be

turned to the right until you can see clearly through the back window without

the use of mirrors

What are the Symptoms of carbon monoxide?

Loss of consciousness, dizziness, nausea/vomiting

What can cause dangerous levels of carbon monoxide to accumulate

inside a vehicle?

An exhaust leak or blocked tailpipe

Running the engine in an enclosed space such as a garage

NOT driving with windows down

If someone is suspected of Suffering from Carbon monoxide, it is

important that you:

Immediately remove them from the source of CM and call 911

Bright beam lights are used for

open country driving, no traffic in sight

When approaching a curve your vehicle may tend to

keep going straight

When a school bus has stopped in front of a school to pick up/drop

off,

you may pass at no more than 10 mph

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

--stop behind the line for a traffic signal or sign

You may not park within how many feet of a fire hydrant?

10 feet

You may not park within how many feet of a crosswalk at an

intersection?

25 feet

If you come to a multi-way stop at the same time as another

motorist, you must

yield to the motorist on the right

When approaching or nearing an uncontrolled intersection, you

should

reduce speed and be ready to stop

It is legal to turn on red, if you

make a full stop and check traffic

An acceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway entrance

You may not park within how many feet of a stop sign?

50 ft

During daylight hours when rain snow or ice motorists must turn on

wipers and headlights

The speed limit in a school zone unless otherwise posted

25 mph

A deceleration lane is

an extra lane at a highway exit

You should always yield to

emergency vehicles, buses, trains,

postal vehicles, other vehicles already in the intersection, bicycle

lanes & pedestrians in crosswalk

Under NJ law, motorists signaling a right turn must yield to

inline skaters and skateboarders, bicyclists, and pedestrians

Headlights must be used

between one half hour after sunset and

one half hour before sunrise and anytime in bad weather when

visibility is less than 500 ft

You may pass on the right if vehicles on the roadway are moving in

two or more continuous lines if

the motorist ahead is turning left and

there is room to pass

The best way to enter a curve is

slow down before entering the curve

On a two lane road not near a school when a bus is stopped and red

lights are flashing,

you must stop at least 25 feet away

When two or more roads join together and there are no signals or

regulatory device, it is good practice to

reduce speed and be ready to stop

When making any turns state law requires a motorist to get in the

proper lane and signal at least

100 ft before the turn

When you see or hear emergency vehicles with sirens or flashing

lights, you must

pull over to the extreme right side of the roadway,

stop, allow them to pass

When approaching a railroad crossing with flashing lights you must

stop at least 15 ft from the crossing

When the pavement is marked with two centerlines, one solid and

one broken

passing is permitted only on the side with the broken line

You are not able to park

in front of a fire hydrant, in a bus stop

zone and in front of a driveway

A motorist should never stop or park in front of a public or private

driveway

unless directed to do so by a police officer

To make a safe right turn, you should

approach the intersection

as far to the right as possible

Before entering an intersection and nearing a yellow or amber traffic

signal, you should

stop

At an uncontrolled intersection, as a general rule

the vehicle to

the left must yield to the vehicle on the right

As of March 1, 2008, motorists in NJ may not use a hand-held cellular telephone while driving except for the following instances

fire, traffic accidents, medical emergencies

What do double solid lines mean

no passing allowed

If a motorist’s vehicle becomes disabled he/she must:

Pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder or median

What makes a driver be a risk for drowsy driving

Motorist that is Sleep deprived, driving alone, young people

When the behind the wheel a motorist should always

remain calm and follow the rules of the road

Extreme cases of aggressive driving may

cause an accident

Which of the following is a possible sign of an aggressive

driver-

improper or erratic traffic lane changes, failing to yield to

the right of way, following another vehicle too closely

Which of the following is not a sign of an aggressive driver

yielding the right of way to another driver, making a complete

stop at a right turn on red, and signaling before making a lane

change

Which of the following actions could lead to distracted

driving-

adjusting the radio or CD player, eating, using a cellular

phone or any other electronic device

Emotions can have a great effect on your driving: if you are angry or excited, you should

give yourself time to cool off

If your wheels drift onto the dirt shoulder and you want to return to

paved road,

slow down and regain control

**If a motorist’s vehicle must make an emergency stop he/she

must…

pull off as far as possible onto the shoulder

If your brakes suddenly give out you should

shift to a lower gear and pump the brakes several times

If a motorist is passing you should

slow down to make the pass easier

In city driving a motorist should

drive slowly, yield to pedestrians, 12 second rule

If you go into a skid, you should

take your foot off the gas

You can reduce your chances of being involved in an accident with

the formula

be alert, be prepared, act in time

If you have a flat tire or blowout

hold the wheel firmly, remove foot from gas pedal, slow down gradually, let the car coast to a stop

To avoid a spin while in a skid

turn the same direction the rear of

the vehicle is skidding

Keep safe distance to

give you time to react in emergencies

Road surfaces most slippery

during first few minutes of rainfall

3-seconds-plus helps

keep a safe following distance

When driving at night, be sure you can stop

as far as you can see ahead

To avoid highway hypnosis,

avoid looking at any one thing for more than a few sec

After driving through a puddle

test your brakes

Motorists are required to notify police when there is…

1. Injury

2. Death

3. Vehicle or property Damage

Driving under the influence of intoxicating beverages

means...

Senses and judgement are impaired

What is considered a drink?

5 oz wine =1 ½ oz whiskey = 12 oz beer

Studies show that the greatest number of people

arrested for drinking and driving had been drinking...

Beer

Which is a telltale sign that a motorist has been

drinking...

Weaving, quick stop, and speeding

If a person has too much to drink at your home and

gets into an accident...

You could face lawsuit

Best way to reduce chances of alcohol related

accident is ...

Not drive at all after drinking

If a person has been drinking, only

Time can sober them up

BAC of 0.5, risk of accident...

Doubled

After 2-4 drinks, alcohol begins to impair...

Reaction time, coordination/balance, judgment